Minahan diary, 1 January 1917-3 January 1918 / M. Minahan - Page 86
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11 Sun February
Visited old Regt old mates in great spirits had tea with them also saw C Squadron playing football. Very much like rain thunder & lighting something awful. Hope we do not get a wet skin General Chetwode & Chauvel inspected 2nd Brigade in morning afternoon played football between C Squadron 6th L H & Wellington Regt A scoreless draw got wet to the skin going home anxiously awaiting Aus mail Taube over observing Received Gift from Lady Mayoress Melbourne had great feed. Very quiet day cleaning gear and mending clothes Rum Issue
Waadi in Flood Train delayed
14 Wed February
Australian mail arrived letters from G & N. very worried. Great game of Football between Auckland & Wellington Regt A scoreless draw. Fine weather very much like an Australian spring day.