Item 01: Rodda war diary, 27 March-18 August 1917 - Page 19

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east wind sprang up & developed into a real Darling River dust storm, also making temperature very cold. Just before bed walked down to Ludgershall for cup of coffee.

Saturday, May 6th
Very cold this morning but nice fine sunshine although windy. After dinner went to Perham for hot shower & after tea to Perham to Y.M.C.A. Still cold.

Monday, 7/5/17
Frosty early in morning. Practising bombing morning parade & afternoon ditto. After tea went to Ludgershall Y.M.C.A. for some stamps.

Tuesday, 8/5/17
Very cold. Making new bombing course during day. After tea an aeroplane fell 1½ miles from camp & was smashed.