Item 02: W. E. Bendrey diary, 6 October 1915-19 June 1916 - Page 36
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Jan 28 doesn't rain in Egypt. A big billy of nuts dished out today. Some Indian soldiers came along the lines & of course we said Salaams Johnnie & handed 'em a few nuts. Saw Jack McCrossin this afternoon. [in margin] Mill
29 Roper gone into Camel Corps. Cigars running out. Met Alby Brown. Rather heavy frost this morning. On fatigue this afternoon. Nearly got niggers beer; a few hats sloped out of -------.
30 Church parade as usual Good Sermon. Had good bath. Beautiful day, one of the best yet. Am Mess Orderly. Jack C going to Cairo on leave. Lent him 50 pt. Later – just been paid 50 pt. Went pictures. Good show, cost 3 pt. Cigars. Mafeesh [in margin] Sunday
31 Heavy fog this morning. On Dental parade. H -- of a crowd. Lent Renno' 50 pt. Indians drilled before Batt this morning. Believe they were good. [in margin] Ess
Feb 1 On Ordinance Guard today. Full pack strict inspection. Things mucked up. Took over about 10 am. Not bad job.