Dinning, Hector 1887-1941 creator text utu 2020 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "By-ways on Service: Notes from an Australian Journal" by Hector Dinning is a collection of personal sketches written during the early 20th century. The book compiles various impressions and experiences from Dinning's time in the Australian Imperial Expeditionary Force during World War I, covering places like Egypt and the trenches of Gallipoli. It likely addresses themes of war, camaraderie, and the juxtaposition between the soldier's life and the landscapes they traverse, offering a vivid glimpse into a soldier's psyche during tumultuous times. The opening portion of the work discusses the author's reflections on his journey with the Australian troops, starting from their embarkation in Australia through their experiences aboard a troop ship. Dinning humorously conveys the mixed emotions surrounding their departure, highlighting moments of camaraderie among the soldiers as well as poignant farewells to loved ones left behind. He paints a picture of life on the troop ship, detailing the routines like mealtimes and drills, and he shares observations of their transition from the familiar comforts of home to the harsh realities of military life. Through these reflections, readers can sense the tension between youthful exuberance and the solemn weight of impending conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.) I. Waiting: On the way. Cairo -- II. Gallipoli -- III. Back to Egypt -- IV. France: A base. Picardy and the Somme. French provincial life. Release date is 2020-08-22 Produced by Tim Lindell, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, Australian D501 Original publication data not identified 18012011 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63006 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63006 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134442.0 63006