Item 02: James William Dains diary, 25 June 1917-2 March 1918 - Page 47

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[Page 47]

stayed the day here

Tuesday 24th
we left this morning by Motor Busses. It took about 100 Busses (Motor lorries) to take the Brigade & beyond being smothered in dust & a tiresome ride (which even then was much better than walking) we reached our billets in the vicinity of Steenvoorde & here we are tonight as I enter up these records.

Wednesday 26
The weather remains fine. Last night the Bosh counterattacked our new positions heavily. I hear today our succeeded in forcing our lines back but in a counter attack we restored all the line again, and this morning the 4 & 5 Divisions AIF hopped over again & took Zenebeke and a

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