Item 02: W. E. Bendrey diary, 6 October 1915-19 June 1916 - Page 136
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The Sgt I may say hurried not at all & poor old 17 is being bantered no end this mng. Raining nearly all day, but managed to have a few games on the lawn. Am booked for Australia the Doc says.
6 Received 6 letters from Australia all pretty old though. Finished with the Dentist thank goodness – for a month or two. Eye still discharging a good deal, & my nut aches. Dished em up on the croquet lawn today. Rain nearly all gone.
7 Beautiful day, just like Sept in New South Rec'd 6 more letters – including 3 from Australia Cabled Dad for a fiver. Wonder will he bring it along, because I want to buy a tunic.
Raining like blazes again. Going to London tomorrow to have a glass eye fitted in, but have been refused leave. (Later) Granted 10 days leave & a free pass. [in margin] R
8 Going London this morning, & as the weather is tip top we