CONTENTS

CHAPTER I
The Australian Army Medical Corps at the Outbreak of War

The Call for Hospitals—Appeal to the Medical Profession, and the Response—Raising the Units

pp. [1]-[10]

CHAPTER II
The Voyage of the "Kyarra"

Lack of Adequate Preparation—Difficulties of Organisation—Ptomaine Poisoning

pp. [11]-[18]

CHAPTER III
Arrival and Settlement in Egypt

Disposal of the Hospital Units—Treatment of Camp Cases—The Acquisition of Many Buildings—Where the Thanks of Australia are Due

pp. [19]-[31]

CHAPTER IV
The Rush of Wounded and Rapid Expansion of Hospitals

Saving the Situation—Period of Improvisation—Shortage of Staff and Equipment—How the Expansion was effected—The Number of Sick and Wounded

pp. [33]-[54]

CHAPTER V
Convalescent Depots

Evacuation of Convalescent Sick and Wounded from Congested Hospitals—Keeping the Hospitals Free—Libels on the Egyptian Climate—Discipline

pp. [55]-[65]

CHAPTER VI
Evacuation of the Unfit

Relieving the Pressure on the Hospitals and Convalescent Depots—Back to Duty or Australia—Methods adopted—Transport of Invalids by Sea and Train

pp. [67]-[81]

CHAPTER VII
Sickness and Mortality amongst Australians

The Dangers of Camp Life—Steps taken to prevent Epidemics—Nature of Diseases contracted and Deaths resulting—Defective Examination of Recruits—Ophthalmic and Aural Work—The Fly Pest—Low Mortality—The Egyptian Climate again—Surgical Work and Sepsis—Cholera—Infectious Diseases

pp. [83]-[111]

CHAPTER VIII
Venereal Diseases

The Greatest Problem of Camp Life in Egypt—Conditions in Cairo—Methods taken to limit Infection—Military and Medical Precautions—Soldiers' Clubs

pp. [113]-[133]

CHAPTER IX
The Red Cross Work

Its Value and Limitations—Origin in Australia—Report of Executive Officer in Egypt—Red Cross Policy—Defects of Civil and Advantages of Military Administration—What was actually done in Egypt

pp. [135]-[185]

CHAPTER X
Suggested Reforms

Defects which became Obvious in War-time—Recommendations to promote Efficiency—Dangers to be avoided—Conclusion

pp. [187]-[205]

CHAPTER XI
Postscript

Closure of Australian Hospitals—The Fly Campaign—Venereal Diseases—Y.M.C.A. and Red Cross—Multiplicity of Funds—Prophylaxis—Condition of Recruits on Arrival—Hospital Organisation—The Help given by Anglo-Egyptians

pp. [206]-[234]

APPENDIXES

I

Translation of Geneva Convention of July 6, 1906

pp. [237]-[246]

II

Convention for the Adaptation of the Principles of the Geneva Convention to Maritime War

pp. [247]-[256]

INDEX

pp. [257]-[259]

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

Heliopolis Palace Hotel, showing Rotunda and Piazzas [Frontispiece]
FACING PAGE
Mena Camp[6]
The s.s. "Kyarra"[14]
Heliopolis Palace Hotel, showing Infectious Diseases Camp[22]
Plan of Heliopolis Palace Hotel[23]
The Main Hall, Heliopolis Palace Hotel[24]
Surgical Ward, Heliopolis Palace Hotel[25]
Heliopolis Palace Hotel: Isolation Tents[26]
The Rink, Luna Park, Heliopolis[27]
The Casino, Heliopolis: Infectious Diseases Hospital[29]
The Pavilion, Luna Park, Heliopolis[30]
The Atelier, Heliopolis[37]
The Sporting Club, Heliopolis[40]
The Fleet of Ambulances, Heliopolis[42]
The Operating Room, Heliopolis Palace Hotel[44]
Unloading the Hospital Train, Heliopolis Siding[47]
The Lake, Luna Park, Heliopolis[49]
The Sporting Club, Heliopolis[51]
The Sporting Club, Heliopolis[52]
Cairo and Neighbourhood[58]
Heliopolis Palace Hotel: Convalescents on Piazza[59]
The Eastern Mediterranean[77]
Egypt, the Delta[80]
Officers and Nurses, No. 1 Australian General Hospital[86]
Heliopolis Palace Hotel: Rotunda and Piazzas[97]
Venereal Diseases Hospital, Abbassia[120]
Soldiers' Club, Esbekieh, Cairo[133]
Heliopolis Palace Hotel[141]
Interior Red Cross Store: Utilisation of Cases for Shelving[144]
Red Cross Base Depot, Heliopolis[148]
Heliopolis Siding: Arrival of Wounded[166]
Matrons and Nurses, No. 1 Australian General Hospital[169]
Soldiers' Club, Esbekieh, Cairo[174]
N.C.O.s and Men, No. 1 Australian General Hospital[197]
Palace of Prince Ibrahim Khalim (Nurses' Home)[198]
Gordon House, Heliopolis (Nurses' Home)[200]
Australian Convalescent Hospital, Al Hayat, Helouan[204]

INTRODUCTION