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Diary of S. Dewhurst, "Yantara," 7, Prince Albert Street, Mosman, Sydney, N.S.W., Australia .
The following is an account of the actual experiences of myself since landing in France on 8th January, 1917, with the Australian Imperial Forces.
S. Dewhurst.
On Monday, 8/1/17, I arrived at Calais at 12.30 p.m. After a walk of about 4 miles through rain, slush and mud, we boarded the train which departed at 4 p.m., arriving at Etaples at 9.30 p.m.
We wandered about looking for the camp till 11 p.m., and finally we were allowed to sleep in the mess room, as no tents were then available. We arose at 6 a.m., and had to stand about in the rain till 10 o'clock, when we were allotted tents which leaked very badly, so that all our
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