| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | PR00387 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | 2 Items |
| Object type | Diary |
| Maker |
Brownlow, Frederick Hugh Cust |
| Date made | 1885 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM371 94/0310 |
| Conflict |
Sudan, 1885 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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| Copying Provisions | Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required. |
Brownlow, Frederick Hugh Cust (Private, OBE,VD, b.1859 - d.1931)
Description
Diary kept by Brownlow while on active service with the NSW contingent to the Sudan, describes departure, sea voyage; establishment of camps and Zeriba at Suakin, Tamai, Handub, Otao; marches and drill; engagements with dervishes; good morale of the contingent; escorting food convoys; comments on natives and British units. Includes sketches of ships, camps, arms, country side. Also a biography covering later naval service.