Item 02: W. E. Bendrey diary, 6 October 1915-19 June 1916 - Page 23
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Dec 1 to winter in Egypt.
2 More football. No work. Broke into my last half Sov, had tea in Heliopolis & then went to the Mission
3 We are now attached to the Reserve Brigade & move shortly to Abbassia Camp perhaps. Went Gheryeh for black bag but arrived too late. Pleasant tram ride though & went to pictures at Cairo after tea & the Flag.
4 Clear & cold Went Gheryeh again. Not moving out today. Unable get bag. Store closed. – Met Harry on tram. Bed at 6.30
5 We leave for Abbassia on Monday morning. Blanket parade today Just met Norm Ross He showed me a Bible given to him by Mum
[in margin] Sunday
6 Left today for Abbassia as advance party. No dinner but good tea. Not a bad camp plenty of chats I believe. Returned to Heliopolis & slept there.
7 Cleaned Mess Hut & had good shower. Only a few of us here so far (– Later) 60 more arrived, hut full.