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[Much of this page is indecipherable due to the poor condition of the original.]
July 14 24
officers afternoon tea – it was a treat. Paid my entrance fee & Subscription to the library today. Had yarn with [indecipherable] tonight.
Bought arm chair [indecipherable]
The [indecipherable] officers whom we are sleeping with close all the windows of a night with the result being that I wake up with violent Headaches. They also [talk] till all hours (for 13 July)
Examined by Doctor today & [indecipherable] from Roll call for 8 days. I have to have my foot dressed twice daily by the Doctor
July 15th (Sunday)
Slept till [indecipherable] Lay in till 10 am then by the time I shave wash &c breakfast it is 11 am [indecipherable] I have [indecipherable]12 noon [indecipherable] at noon & 12.30 also 6 & 6.30 pm there being two sittings. I am 2nd Sitting. Meals are not as good as in Hospital. Without parcels to help us along we would just be able to manage.
Parcels arrive here daily & are opened by the Germans, all tinned food having to be turned out on a plate. Names of recipients of parcels are posted on a slate.
All German officers irrespective of rank have to be saluted at least once a day. It is invariably the custom to salute officers without a cap.
Gramaphone recital for 1 hour tonight. I was a guest at afternoon tea today when all Australians were there 5 all told. Gallagher, Ingram,