Members of the 9th Battery with one of their 18 pounder field guns,
in training at Mena Camp.
[Courtesy of Australian War Memorial - P00046.059]
Monday 11th January
Left camp at 8.45 for training ground.
Obtained 5 small tanks to supplement water carts
for units. Gun laying tests for balance of 9th battery. Remainder practising
gun laying and Battery manoeuvre. While on the training ground the Brigade
orderly brought me a cable from England re Artificer Herring of D.A.C., asking for
information. Also brought me two very welcome letters from Nell, dated Nov 30th
& Dec 6th 1914 respectively. Also notification re Colonel Pethebridge’s
promotion and appointment.
Colonel Hobbs lectured in First Brigade lines, criticising work of batteries during past week.
Colonel Hobbs lectured in First Brigade lines, criticising work of batteries during past week.
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