22nd December 1915

Soldiers' gear bundled & waiting at Sarpi Camp, after the evacuation of Gallipoli.

[Courtesy of Australian War Memorial - J01589]

Wednesday 22nd December

It was fine to-day & things were a little more comfortable. I recvd my first Xmas Hamper to-day – one from dear Mrs Attwater & a bundle of papers from others. It was a bit cold.

[Courtesy of State Library of New South Wales - William Sparkes diary]