Diary of Lindsay Robert Turner, 1917-1918 (Vol. 2) - Part 9

Conflict:
First World War, 1914–18
Subject:
  • Documents and letters
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Open to contributions
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RCDIG0001143
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88 80 16/1/18. Todan hasour first holidon sune marching in. We ascunted after an early breakfast at SAs to be conveyed to Elshead whe we were booked to witness of.5 No shoot. The Bcs Schoolal Talisbury were out for the dan anton invitation was extended tous to be present and witness the displan. we bravelled three this a snowstom i neafor ambolances and aftertesshing the town had a wall of some hws mrites to the Observing Station. When We beached there we found a Collection of some 50or bo officers from percials down to the was batkin he observing Staton wis a well Constructed shelter made of Sand- bays and Altho we were only some Booneds to the right of the proposed tarpt we feet quite safe. I was an exhibition welltowish wepressing and se exhandnan good shart
18 81 was recorded. The sound of the shelks flying ooehead and landing with a dul thee and resulting explasion was all very interesting we were only abserving the 4t.5 How shaot but over hour night was in 18 Mr Battern firing rie and percussion Shraper After the shoot had been completed we bisited the scene of diacks and inspected the Ground Lobery where young shell hales were to be seen and dirr and stones I cattered Wer Where. It was very cold out on the downs but well worth the Experence and he lamehome feling Zelik satisfied with the days bating. 17/1/18. Another day of Snow and Cold stanthing the fall was hewveer than the previous ane. Nuk las of Commenced to rain wedidit hnd because we were under case bu when the sow onmences
8 82 towelt then its miserable walking about even and you can't possibly keep Warm. The work shel confinnes to remain interestng and seee getting used to looking after ouerselves whe of a reft of some 40 men We were to have had a lecture this evening but by utnal consent it was put offchib tomorrow 5tob so the prospect of play infom Loons afkrmess and reaong underherbe for the rest of the eperin eaber Cheerful Anyway we pest wrote and worked and had sapper but the fire is a blessing indect 18/1/17. The weeks seem tofly by here is the Completion of the wok since the Frdne moved off with her valuale ango. Man Are the adventures heve had is this is the peaceful suding to we are pt as conosable a while
1057 83 aske were at Marbyman with the exception that we havent quike so much peat. We sometimes have a hengin fiton and go for a return of some tourse but we always next with the respence Nothing doing? Outside ordrnao mest we have refreshments at 7 bssck 10.30 330 and supperatg So on the wrote we fare well. Ima how much perdewr londn wll Cost us Iweve apart from Say 13. We did acked going out on our bead hill naner by as Siberia todo mapword but rain kept us endoors nearly allday. the work were keet intrested an and cepor it even tho it Get hardercaeddan. Tonight as on all Tudsy nights we had prince Mess and entertained Bryy. Yew ABge. Bessell Browne of the Sh.F.
D8 84 191e We revewed acquaintance no not with early morning stables but the Js. Howitzer Often I wonder whn were condemed to the necessity of knowing something of all thinge apper taiin to Arptlen inskad of spenet bing in say the Repdr. Doc or 4 5 How butt. I put it down to the fact that were Reft Officers and might be landed anywhere and even where. Shee the more the memnen and somer ovtaker our education with be a tng toadmine. It was a told morningss we reprced in the fact that we had Jundrill are the morning. We had arranged for a lar to be as the Ballery Office to convey thaseof as having business to havat to Saliatu and tind cott at 4 Br. It was tale but we couldnt 3et a lar for an earlier date. I knew Kind col was Somewhere hear Salyabory so me decided to so there prot sones to
6E 85 welt his brother at the Country Hokel and I to peck younge pr up at the lais of Kridcott. b the wan out I remarked as I was on a job requiring some enjurienny that I would probabl shike some one in Commend of Hurdcoff I knew. I might mention at this stage that you tides are ape the law and anys havelling whish have tome youuly lectmak wohe an explanction bf the term business supra. To retwends ho subject whe should be co as thies bue las Wantess of Selbourne Chambers dep flying gh for the monend a fellow beat hummary. Ivery soon made his dcquanntance tobe him Low will I knew him knd his brother in law Sir hm hoine and thao his kindy intrest do believe myefforl to have my brother irdusterred will altnatly be IRI
88 86 Crowned with Tuccess. I was indeed pleased tosee the latter and in Spite of a hasty wound bde the che helooks remarkatly well. I ridnt contimplate a late journey home but it was tso before my friend Jones camealong so bed was of necessity a lik order of the day. 2o//1 sundinges always an insevenful kan especially with the weather toplial of an English Winter. When it earis or itewore disagnecable the best place is the carrile & a roaring fire and thats exackle how I sent this day of head. I again ont the op- partmity of sheing wsilet Oe Ullap Church we were doe therefor morning senice but at the last munk if was canelle and he ebliged to Charch tat
18 87 letter writing and the dispensing of experiences was the order of the day followedng by a pidicions ont. burst ofevergy resulting in early sleep. 21/0/18. Another week commenced his momunt and it's likely to prove hir interesting by reason of the fact that we do hs of three mounted recomarsinces. The Battern we belong to however possesses no Good horseblesh so we yoon mounted on broken down feur horses not like Marebynsn Where we had the pick of the Stable Still we have to be thankful for small mercies these days. we walked across the downs most of the morning on dismounted recomanance if didnt rain as a matteroffit sowe didnt mind the tamp. Thexhaordmant
105 HINVY 88 88 wiild for this time of the year but we are sure to Catch it Booveron later. I saw two old kew chaps. now well up in the Milikany world in Camp today and was very pleased to see them. They were over on leave from Kayce and came out here on a visit toold friends Heedless to say I was Very surpuised to seethern. 22/1/18. We were due for a mountd recounaisance at 9 oclock after Phnsicalperks were over and as Iankciptted we were provided with the nearest approach to draught horses whe ever seen However we had a ridethro Tome countin we had never seen before and is usual it was pichiresgue nural cometin mosk compact Yarms. The sheepp in sylend are kept in folds and handled
V. 68 89 and these enclosures are datted all over the hillsides. It was a fine sun morning but too pod plast for it. named this Aftenioon We were Given Jasmacks and put tro Jis drill makes one Ecilise how closeto active Service he is. 23/1/18. I happens to be bednesday that we werent taken to witness Another Shoot much as we would have enjoied it tho the weather conditions were quite the reverse Asamatter of fact it was milder than the usual. Wrndusday in Nctona the we are suret shill severe conditions. before long. We had you drill again topical Artillery recrup tend the men be came over with are usually interested Spectabrs. We have come it Huch with somethin Be's at the Front erefresucetly

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