Item 02: W. E. Bendrey diary, 6 October 1915-19 June 1916 - Page 65
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Mch 31 There are hundreds of trees almost completely covered with ivy, & a certain other parasitical (bird-nest) growth which is rather common in Australia In many cases the ground itself (beneath the trees) is matted with ivy. Passed Paris in the distance about 1 or 2 pm, & what appeared to be the Eiffel Tower. The country here (after crossing the ranges) is mostly flat, or undulating, & of course few of the trees & hedges are yet showing their spring leaves – with the exception perhaps of fruit trees.
The roads are excellent, the best ive had the pleasure of seeing & everywhere railways intersect the countryside. Most of the 2nd Division is in France & we arrived here this morning about 4.30 & detrained within sound of the guns – whose sullen booming could be heard dully through the thick fog blanket. "We're getting closer & closer." A Coy is temporary billeted in a [in margin] Renescure