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April 1916
13 Thursday
Hot to Mid-day, Then came a
renewal of the dust storm.
Something frightful. Cannot leave
tent. Other tents blowing down.
According to Egyptian mail
this kind of wind is called
Kamsein meaning 50, that is to
say, it may last up to 50 days
March, April & May are the
worst months.
14 Friday
Assisting Carpenters
all day. 60th Batt. Infantry
arrived also more mail.
Towards mid-day a heavy down-
pour of rain came
15 Saturday
Nice mild day. Engineers not
coming this morning so I have
charge of the job. We put
the roof on. News of fight off Serapeum
by 8th & 9th A.LH capturing 130 turks
& 1 German officer. Cigarettes issued
16 Sunday
Went to Church Parade. Washing
day & general cleaning up etc.
writing letters. Nice bright day
Money changers in Cairo
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