Item 01: T. J. Cleary diary, 8 March 1916 - 15 August 1917 - Page 156

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[Page 156]

Thursday [7th]
One of the Boys interviewed a Mademoiselle with a view to a Bang, but she was unwell and demonstrated the fact with a piece of Wadding which she thrust in his face. He compreed. Very Hot lately. Have been swimming every day.

13-6-17
Working on S.O.S. Huts today. I seen them trying the rifle flares today. These flares make quite a whistling sound as they go up. The rifle is held with the but on the ground when sending up a flare.

Friday 15-6-17
Leiut Denison who only recently received his commission in our Battalion went out quietly a couple of days ago to a small wood near the Camp & committed suicide. Shot himself 4 times with a Revolver. Very hot having a swim every night lately. I believe the 2nd Div is going in here again.

Saturday 16-6
Chancing a trip to Amiens today. I believe that when the 4th Divey went north they got into holds with the 3rd. It is said there were plenty

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