Item 02: W. E. Bendrey diary, 6 October 1915-19 June 1916 - Page 50
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12 good. What price fried steak, bacon & tomatoes for brek, & bacon & eggs for tea. Did a good old loaf this afternoon on the pier head with 2 lines, waiting for the fish which never came. Great fun tonight. Halted a Dhow after 6 oclock & put a couple of shots – one into her & another across the bows. You should have seen the niggers duck & ill bet they prayed 'Allah Allah for hours after.
13 Bayonet practice this m'ng. One fishing line broken. Feeling a bit tired. Harry is on fatigue. Went fishing & swimming but caught nothing as per usual, with the exception of a few hundred mosquito bites. Harry & Rigg have made a raft & are having a good old time paddling round the lakes. What price the OCs for the following; "There is too much B------- swearing in this Camp" Roars of laughter from the mob. It appears one of the chaps was annoyed over some