March 25, 1915

Allotted 3/6 per day to Commonwealth Savings Bank, Bank Book No. 72457. Sent balance cash. Bank 1/- day deferred by Govt.

Australian soldiers were paid the average wage, a deliberate policy by the Government. They were nick named  ‘six bob a day tourists’ by other soldiers. A shilling per day was kept back by the Government, to be paid out on discharge.

March 13, 1915

Arrived back in Brisbane. Allotted to 4th Reinf. of 9th Btn. Luggage sent to F.C. Henderson. “Fernleigh” Meadowbank, Sydney. No key for suitcase. Policy lapsed.