Item 01: Arthur Newling diary, 7 April-24 September 1917 - Page 79

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<p>[Page 79]</p><p>Monday, 30 July 1917<br />Raining on &amp; off during day which made everything miserable. In evening we went to the Y.M. hut again and wrote to Lance and Bill. Had a letter today from Lance and he is in England and says he will come out some day next week &amp; see me. Says Bill is in the Nestor A71.</p><p>Tuesday, 31 July 1917<br />Still raining dismally. Did little rifle drill in morning. Formed part of a firing party at the funeral of Sgt ? Morrison of the A.F.C. [Australian Flying Corps] who was killed Sunday. Buried at Fighledean [Figheldean]. Had a look in Barracks of the Flying Corps. Tea was provided for us there on our return from funeral. Were taken over in motor lorries.</p>

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