b'101T.D. Pilcher C.BHe at once recognised an old friend in Mr W.B. Martin of the Northumberland Fusiliers, with whom he had served for 22 years. By 1939 Martin was living in Ballarat. Tipped into the 1918 Office book containing orders is a notice from the Noxious Weeds Inspector (Victoria) ordering Martin to clear blackberries from his Bennett Street, Ballarat property. The order is dated 10 August 1939.The diaries are a more detailed daily record of the MGCs training in England and operations in France than the records of the 50th held in the War Office Records at Kew, in England. The diaries record personal information, and sardonic asides about the war, not contained in the official records. For example, the entry for 25th January 1918 records the very active aeroplane activity as well as how a member of the Corps full of conjugal enjoyment returned resplendent with pimples. He, obviously, for the last fourteen days has neglected the VIII Commandment. Over time the diaries become more systematic. They contain regular Intelligence and Operational Reports about British and German artillery, enemy defences, aeroplane activity, etc.Accompanied by a detailed overview of the archive. An699unique research opportunity, with such an extensive hoard rarely found in private hands.$1,0002,000702WW1 TURKISH P.O.W. beadwork bag emblazoned TURKISH PRISONERS, 1917, adorned with an image of the prison. A rare survivor in excellent condition, only the second example seen in our rooms.25cm high overall, 12cm wide$400600 Ex 698'