Item 02: W. E. Bendrey diary, 6 October 1915-19 June 1916 - Page 91
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Apl 18 other purposes. The old windmills are some size – something like 40 feet from end to end of the huge fan of which there are two. Paid 40 francs. Harry went to town, but before leaving we broke a bottle of champagne
19 Raining all night. Got up late this m'ng, & bought sundry choc's etc; Leaving for the trenches this afternoon. Went to Estaires with Harry & had a good time; bought sundry articles & had dinner Fair sized town this & plenty of girls about. Spotted one spy first go but he imshied. Several buildings are shell marked. Met a real nice old F – lady, who took us into her house & entertained us with wine, champagne & biscuits. She said the Australians were so delightfully free & easy.
Left for the trenches at 4.45 & arrived about 8.45 after travelling for miles through mud & over duck boards. Shells