Item 06: T. Darchy war narrative, 16 June 1917-20 August 1918 - Page 87
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[Page 87]
Feb 1918
left they seem to have been much overrated buildings mostly plaster instead of carved stone as I expected. Even today 3 shells dropped on the main street near the Hall & although there are were a lot of men about none were hurt only 2 horses killed.
Got a very useful parcel from the Victorian Patriotic Fund containing, Tob, Cigs, Biscuits. Creamy curry powder, Soup cubes Ham Paste, Boot laces Chocolate & Chewing Gum Each man got one & there was some difference in them all
Sunday 17th
Work. A couple of H.E. shells dropped close to our job just before we left. A lot of Arial Activity today. Fritzie got well over our lines several times & got abay allright. One of our machines came down – hit with one of our own shells I believe
Monday 18th
Still working. Fritzie came over per Plane the same as he has been doing for some days but did not get back