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Archives for June 2017
Saturday 9 June 1917
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Friday 8 June 1917
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Thursday 7 June 1917
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The British detonated 19 mines at Messines on 7 June 1917; it was the biggest man-made explosion ever seen.
Wednesday 6 June 1917
Visit exhibition of sketches by Mr. Bone.
In evening to Nurse Cowan’s residence & have tea on lawn. Afterwards for a walk around country side returning @ 7:30 pm.
Tuesday 5 June 1917
In evening to visit the Hunter family. 5 girls. Annie Jean & self go for a walk through park & fields. Tea @ home. 130 Gerald St. Benwell. Very happy time.
Monday 4 June 1917
In evening to see Mrs. Hunter whose son Bob is in my Brigade.
Sunday 3 June 1917
To Whitley Bay & visit Mrs. [M….] Draycot of 4 Holly Ave. Also Mrs. Cook, sister of Sister Nicholson.
Saturday 2 June 1917
Air raid in Kent town makes a big casualty list.
Friday 1 June 1917
The Tyneside River Commission honours us as their guests & we take a trip up & down the Tyne in their beautiful private steamer. We have tea on board & I have conversation with the president of the Commission & a Capt. of R. Navy.
