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the strange manner in which he asked the question and at his cool-ness after my reply. Two hours later, I accepted as an explanation for his strange manner, the report that on the two previous nights, some Australians had made for themselves in Malta, the name which they long ago had made for us in Egypt and Colombo – Isn't it rotten –

The whole Australian Force is concentrating here at Tel-el-Kebir – At present only one Coy. of the 6th Bde ( – 23rd Bn rather of the 6th Bde – ) A. Coy. has arrived. The remainder of the Brigade should be along very soon now – So far I am correct in my supposition that a total evacuation of the peninsula would not take place – They will hold on to 'Helles' I fancy.

I think that we are booked for the Defence of the Canal – from Suez to a little on the Port Said side of 'Ismailia'. I think that a great effort is this time to be made against Egypt – Great defence preparations are in hand – The railway from 'Ismailia' to 'Zagizig' is being hastily duplicated – I am rather pleased with the prospect of a scrap over the ground – On Xmas eve, at the Overseas Base Camp – Officers were assembled and volunteers called for to take some men fully armed and equipped down

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