Item 01: T. J. Cleary diary, 8 March 1916 - 15 August 1917 - Page 78
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Some Bombardment on today. I seen two of our Battleplanes bring down 2 Taubes this morning. The morning was cloudy so our planes managed to sneak on to them. One came down like a ball of fire. I seen the crater of the mine which was exploded on or about 1st July near Becourt wood it is a wonderfull sight about 50 yds in Diameter and looks at least 100 ft. deep. Within the last few days the 13th Batt made a charge. They were to have been supported by the 51st & 54th Batt. through some misunderstanding the latter did not charge, so the 13th were nearly surrounded & had to fall back losing heavily.
Start another spell tomorrow (3 days). Seen a new type of Plane today with twin screws & rather larger than the ordinary battle planes. Went to another village about 1 ΒΌ miles south east of Albert & had a Bottle of very fair Champagne in a very dirty yard. There is a rumor that the Aus. Army Corp. is going to Egypt after the next stunt, hope it is correct. Fritz made counter attacks yesterday & to-day. It was marvellous to see the way our Artillery socked it into him. It was also