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May 1916

8 Monday

Hot day: Continuing on trench
but now making headway. Camp
to be prepared and left standing
for the unit which will take our
place. May be leaving Egypt in a
fortnights time possibly 23rd inst.

9 Tuesday

Hot. Carpentering [?]
Heard that I may have leave
to Cairo on Thursday. Water
tanks sandbagged for proof
against bombs from hostile
aircraft.

10 Wednesday

Still warm. Continued
carpentering. Left for Cairo
in party of 5 at 6.45. Travelled
to Ferry Post in light service waggon
Seat broke. Going like fire engine
Delay at Canal. Stayed. No 2
Stationary Hosp for night. Cup
Cocoa. Slept in open on stretchers
Two blankets & pillow

8 May 1916

Hot day: Continuing on trench
but now making headway. Camp
to be prepared and left standing
for the unit which shall take out
place. May be leaving Egypt in a
fortnights time pssibly 23rd next.

9 May 1916 - Proclamation Day

Hot. Carpentering [?]
Heard that I may have leave
to Cairo on Thursday. Water
[?] sandbagged for proof
against bombs from hostile
aircraft.

10 May 1916

Still warm. Continued carpentering. Left for Cairo
in part of 5 at 6.45. Travelled to Ferry Port in light service waggon
Seat broke. Going like fire engine
[?] at Canal. Stayed. No 2
Stationary [Hosp?] for night. Cup
Cocoa. Slept in open on stretchers
Two blankets & pillow