Item 01: James William Dains diary, 21 November 1916-4 June 1917 - Page 73

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[Page 73]

(Venus) O.P.

Sat. 24
Weather fine. Had splendid Ch. parade today, about 450 men. Spoke on "The Sword of the Lord & of Gideon".

Sunday
Our Batt. went in this morning. I had a service in the Stables at the Transport with the men, mules, & horses. I hope I succeeded in reforming some of them. It doesn't matter which class for I think none are perfect. They are a good lot of boys & appreciate these services.
Our clocks & watches were put on an hour today.
Went into the trenches this evening.

Monday
Cold, snowing, showery. Went to Batt. H.Q. & up to town this afternoon. Heavy firing on our left all night. At Plugstreet.

Tuesday
Squally, very cold with snow this morning. Very heavy firing on our left again last night.

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