Diary of Alexander Sutherland Mackay, 8 November - 30 November 1918 Accession Number: AWM2018.19.55

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Loose page diary relating to the First World War service of 30137 Gunner Alexander Sutherland Mackay, 8th Australian Field Artillery Brigade. This diary written between 8 November and 30 November 1918 covers: details of the rumours he hears surrounding the armistice with Germany; his hope to be on leave when peace is declared; the work of the German prisoners; his disappointment that there is little available to celebrate the armistice and thoughts of how the news will be received in Australia; the frustration of the lack of news given their isolated location and his thoughts on the flu outbreak in France and England.

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Accession Number
AWM2018.19.55
Classification
Digitised Collection
Object Type
Diary
Physical Description
Image/s captured: 12
Date Made
1918
Place Made
Collection number
1DRL/0441
Whole/Part
File
Item Count
1
Credit Line
This item has been digitised under the Australian War Memorial’s digital preservation program.
Copying Provisions
Digital format protected by Copyright. Copyright of content expired.
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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