31st August 1915 (incl. 1st-3rd Sept)

Awoke this morning with a

beautiful headache & a

temperature of 102º & so of

course was sent to hospital

which is in another wing to

this convalescent part.

Landed there in time for

dinner which consisted

of a jug of milk & milk

slops. For the first time

on active service I had

to refuse it. There is

very little difference in

one meal from another.

I’m worrying my life

out wondering what the

name of good fortune is

the matter with me. High

temperature headache & a

severe cold. At last the MD

comes round. Slight bronchial

trouble is the verdict. Well what-

ever the trouble is I’m

not going to stick here as

I’ve got my appetite back

& can’t satisfy it on milk

diet. On my temperature

dropping to 99º & the demand

for room being great I

managed to get out & back

to my old possie, after

expecting a serious illness

Australian War Memorial