24th January 1915

The 2nd Light Horse Brigade Camp at Maadi in Egypt, where Billy was

likely hoping to head & meet up with his brother James (below).

[Courtesy of Australian War Memorial - H02776]

Mena Camp

Sunday January 24 1915 

I am down for guard tonight and so will have no chance of getting over to the light horse camp this afternoon as the Guard mounts at 5.15 pm. We have ten (10) prisoners in the guard tent and about 8 oclock 2 of them escaped and there was quite a stir.  One of them came back in about an hours time and as drunk as could be, the other must have cleared out of camp.  Anyhow, he is not worth looking for.  The Cp. in charge was put under open arrest and the sentry who was over him was let off and the Cpl got off too after a few questions.

Sunday 24th January

Church parade at 9.30. Class with officers for sketching using new blocks, director and estimated ranges.

Had a good sleep this afternoon. Interview with Colonel Hobbs at night, discussing personal matters concerning whole Artillery.

[Courtesy of State Library of New South Wales - Sir Charles Rosenthal diary]