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a Syrian named Elias Antoni who was 15 years in Qland. The lower story of the building is occupied by sick Turks & Indians & their groans echo thro the building all night. X I here of the Armistice with Turkey
1st Nov.
I leave per Motor Lorry for Beyroute [Beirut?] at 10 am. Our route lies through the Lebanon Hills & it is a picturesque journey all the way. The Turks have blown up a Viaduct & we see the Canadian Bridging Corp at work repairing it. Our trip is spoilt by a loquacious & semi intoxicated Australian Askari who climbs over the tailboard at the last moment. He is in possession of a hatful of tomatoes & Indian bhupatties also a large bottle of Koniak Brandy. His condition signifies that he has already consumed a fair amount of