December 10, 1918
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Had rather a rough passage down, having a sick turn in the train, with very little sleep. Went straight to The Bonnington Hotel on arrival at 7.30 a.m. and had a wash, shave etc. before breakfast. Then having a number of small commissions to perform spent the morning rushing round London. Had lunch at a National Kitchen, a restaurant run by the Government and found it splendid.
On entering one buys tickets for goods required and then collects same at the counter repairing next to a table to consume the said food. For 1/9 I had fish, beef, potatoes and cabbage, pudding, bread and tea and the helpings were liberal and well cooked. Altogether a splendid institution and well patronised. Next booked a room near Victoria Station for Wednesday night in order to be close to the train, it leaving early.
On reading a letter from my unit which I had collected from L. M & Co. I learnt that the January and February men had been called for a week ago so it looks as if we are to return to Australia. This may alter my plans so will call at Headquarters to-morrow. About 4.30 went to see F. Gissing and after tea we went to the Globe Theatre and saw “Nurse Benson” a very fine play with Marie Lohr taking the leading part. Turned in about midnight feeling rather tired out.