Item 02: W. E. Bendrey diary, 6 October 1915-19 June 1916 - Page 39
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Feb 9 engaged to Clive Potter, & Ess is going to do the trick later on. Mum is 50 yrs of age this year, Gee I can hardly realize it. Met Darby Edwards, Norm Parnell & others tonight, Dial OK now. Had shave & H Cut.
10 No more mail. Heavy fog Squad drill & patent marching.
Not bad, but rather stale. Recd 2 papers (Dec) Mail & Guyra.
Wrote 13 letters & pcs finishing up at 8 oclock. Pile diminished
somewhat now. [in margin] M, HG, AD
11 Beaut of a day. Drill order & blanket parade. Issued with Batt colors, so sewed 'em on. Orders rec'd to be ready for ? ---
Did some washing & sewing. Plenty of spare time lately for
such jobs. Do me. [in margin] Ess, Mill
12 Fairly close last night but glorious day. Wondering what is going to happen. Recd parcel (Vest sox soap castile & camphor) but dont know where from Many old & new hands gone into 54 Batt. Feeling little lonely with so many