Item 02: T. J. Cleary diary, 20 August 1917 - 23 August 1918 - Page 36

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made up my mind to attend sick parade yesterday, in fact I was walking over to get a form but thought better of it & turned back. In the afternoon Graham came to see me & nearly persuaded me to transfer into the E&M. but I thought better or worse of it later.

Tuesday 5.2.18 Beautifull weather the last two days. The winter has quite gone. I forgot to mention that Graham is at Hyde Park Corner. His plant lights the Catacombs, Hill 63 load 18 Amps. Staff 12 men. Are we winning

Had a hellova walk today. Started to go to Hyde Park Corner. Missed my way as usual. Went through Neuve Eglise – It does'nt matter- Anyway I found the place. While there Graham showed me through the Catacombs. H63. He said they could hold 30000. They were worth looking at anyhow. Came back through Romarin & made the acquaintance of a Postman named Renee who lives near the church at La Creche. We had several drinks & he invited me to his home. Its surprising how Fritz lest Romarin alone considering its possy & the No of people living there.

7.2.18 Wet & windy. The Japey had a fit of the Sulks last Thursday evening & refused to start, the subsequent proceedings were rather amusing. Not being on shift I took post as an obser Observer. Froggy as usual got very excited and sweated a treat. He walked around her climbed over her & crawled under her absorbing