Item 03: Frank Hurley war diary, 24 January-13 August 1918 - Page 34
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smashed together with a considerable amount of the rolling stock. Over 500 of the Egyptian Labor Corps were travelling in one train, and incredible though it appears, no one was hurt. Returned to camp at Bela at 5.30 pm.
7th Feby /18
Photographed various stunts - Battery going into action - machine gun drill - and ambulance turnout. Afternoon, two regiments turned out and re-enacted their famous charge at Beersheba. The scene was filled with excitement; and I can well imagine the demoralising effect on the enemy, of two regiments with bayonets drawn sweeping down on to them. In same small degree I sensed the excitement myself, for the charge was directed against the
position. which I occupied. She charge of the regiment at Beersheba