Item 02: H. V. Berry diary, 29 May 1916-5 May1918 - Page 17

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hours.

Tuesday 27/6/16
Awakened during the night by the sound of heavy firing in the distance.
Officers billeted in houses close by.

Wednesday 28/6/16
Fatigue work, packing equipment in an old barn. Raining hard practically all morning. Route march of about 8 or 9 miles. 30th Btn Band played in town at night.

Thursday 29/6/16
Rained during night. Route march again this morning. Played N.Z.C.C. Hospital, Cricket. Won by 11 wickets & 50 odd runs. Scored 18 & 32 not out; also took 5 for 3. Went on Dental Parade.

Friday 30/6/16
Windy & cold. Again went on Dental parade. Spent afternoon at Hazebrouck

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