Item 01: James William Dains diary, 21 November 1916-4 June 1917 - Page 43

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& another is almost unearthed, all but the feet. They had to desist on account of enemy fire. The ground had frozen round the bodies as hard as stone & they had to be literally cut out of the earth as out of solid rock.
There is no sign of the cold weather breaking up. For four weeks now it has never gone above freezing pt. It has been mostly fine & clear.

Saturday
Went down to Today I have been busy fixing up a stage & getting a piano for our concert which eventuated tonight & was a success.

Sunday
I gave an address this morning at the Cinema to almost 60 men (raiders) on "Casting all your anxiety on Him Xc". This afternoon I had Church parade with our men & we had a splendid parade. The Brigadier (General Jobson)

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