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erected a shelter from light rain and wind.
During action it was very marked the aeroplane activity and yesterday one came down quite close to the dugout. The bombers were also busy today and it was rather risky as we could hear pieces whizzing at a terrific rate.
But the best sight was at night. The artillery began a bombardment and with numerous star shells – the whole made a good picture. The weather during the week had been exceptionally good during the week for this time of year.
Dave Cunningham & Ted Stewart brought out some supplies tonight (No. 9 Camp they are in).
Saturday 14th
Reveille at 6. Lower tents 6.15. Pack stores 6.30. Breakfast 7. Load stores on waggons by 8 and Fall 8.30. Going some all time.
Moved off at 9 a.m. and arrived back at Camp about 10.15.
Bath was first consideration. Rec'd books from Joe Slater. Turned very cold towards night.
Wrote two or three letters.
Sunday 15th
Afternoon. Col. Chaplain J. Green (friend of dad's) is in Camp and gave a lecture at Y.M.C.A. on Friday last. Sam & I made endeavours to find him and left our names & addresses.
Had a sharp shower of sleet (first one here) this afternoon. Sam & I footed it to Parkhouse Camp and met Billy McLean ex Sergt. Chard, "Leo", Sammy Sommerville & others. Harry Martin