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September 1917to shoot in this country there is generally a mirage & no background to your target.
Sunday 30thAnother inspection today. It was equipment this time. Pay day.
Monday 1st OctoberOne of the dustiest days we have had. A & C Squadrons played football. The match ended in a draw. Major O'Brian our Squadron OC went to Moascar. Sgts mess meeting at night.
Tuesday 2nd OctoberSeveral enemy aeroplanes were over in the morning flying very high. They were heavily shelled & made off.
Wednesday 3rdGot a letter from Uncle Charlie giving me the news of Aunt Carrie's death at Newcastle on Tyne. Replied same day.
Thursday 4thJack Cheater came back in the afternoon. B Sqdn 2nds played A Sqdn 2nds & beat them 3 to nil. I played centre forward. It was a pretty hard game.
Friday 5thHanded over SQMS to Cheater. The Division had a practice turn out in full marching order & they got out in very quick time. B & C Sqdns firsts played football in the afternoon & C won by 11 points
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