The Road to Chunuk Bair » weather

Sunday 30th August 1914

Gillian Tasker — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 00:00:22 +0000

A fine day. Usual church parades, and usual crowd of visitors in the afternoon.

Monday August 24th 1914

Gillian Tasker — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:30 +0000

The Regiment in company with other troops in camp was inspected by the G.O.C. Major General Sir. A. Godley, who at the termination of the inspection addressed the troops in his usual tactful and impressive manner. The troops were fallen in on the lawn in front of the Grandstand and made a very fine appearance. The day was beautifully fine and clear. Col Hughes and Capt Grover came through for the inspection and lunched at the mess.

Monday August 17th 1914

Gillian Tasker — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:13 +0000

A Fine morning. Company drill in the morning. 5^th Regt. men returned to Wellington. Capt Cameron was taken suddenly ill with appendicitis and was immediately ordered into Hospital at Palmerston North where an operation was performed successfully.

Sunday August 16th 1914

Gillian Tasker — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 00:00:40 +0000

Fine morning. Church Parade. Afternoon again wet. Squad drill –

Saturday August 15th 1914

Gillian Tasker — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 00:00:05 +0000

Squad drill. Nothing of importance happened. 35 men from 5^th Regt came into camp and were temporarily attached. Weather cold and showery. Saturday night 10pm. 20 men arrived from Taihape.

Friday August 14th 1914

Gillian Tasker — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:37 +0000

During the night of 13-14^th it rained heavily and the morning was cold and bleak. The first morning in camp was more than usually uncomfortable. Doubling parade before breakfast. The rest of the day was devoted to settling down and fixing camp. Section Drill.