Item 01: James William Dains diary, 21 November 1916-4 June 1917 - Page 90

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couple of weeks & consequently the trees are all out in leaf & flowers blooming beautifully.

Thursday & Friday
Nothing much of importance.

Saturday 12
There has been a fair amount of aerial activity today though the visibility is not very good. We brought down a German plane this morning.

Sunday 13
My service this morning was not a great success (7-12). I had another service with the Engineers this evening at six oclock & though small it was a very nice service.
This week I have not kept a daily diary but there has been little of special interest. Twice in succession the Bosh raided the 34th & both times was unsuccessful. There were several casualties in the 34th but very slight on the whole. There has been the usual artillery duels. On Saturday