Item 07: John D. Wilson diary, 19 September-28 December 1917 - Page 113
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from Sydney. He says the Chinese make splendid batmen.
The Germans under Mackensen have made a terrific onslaught & have reached Italian soil, taking 30,000 prisoners & 300 guns. General Cadorna is calm & confident. The British & French have gained more successes.
Monday October 29. 1917. (1183.
Cold & frosty this morning.
Last night things were very merry at bed time through some of the boys getting too much Rum and coffee.
I was working on the Burnisher this morning for a while, until I was called off to go with others to be examined by a board at 11. a.m. When we got there, there was so many to be examined that we were told to report again at 2. p.m. On the second parade I was asked a few questions and marked fit. Only one was sent to a board from the Transports for further examination and 8 from the Battalion.
There was an issue of tobacco & cigarettes today.
Tuesday Oct 30. 1917. 1184
Showery all day.
This morning I was detailed with others to go to the 38 Transports to cut chaff. We got back at 1. a.m. The Germans continue their successes on the Italian front.