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Sunday 10 Sept 1916
Another hot day. R came over. Of course being Sunday
no work done only chores, but E & E went trolling &
Em & JD went down the river. Ed and Wm N went
up stream. Both parties went fishing but no fish as
I can see. J.D. caught fish enough for dinner
with hook and line but we ate them for supper.
Em cleaned herself up so she looked quite respectable. Had
to drive Ed to wash herself and put on clean clothes.
R came over and tried to stay till both parties returned
from fishing, but couldnt hold on long enough.

Saturday 9th Sept 1916
Same hot dry burning weather not much done this day.
V threshing for Rube. Work drags. They feel old
after last night at Bourke dance.

Friday 8 Sept 1916
Great Excitement going to be a dance at Mary Berry Bourkes.
V goes and takes Em not many there only 15 all
counted. 9 school marms there from the three immediate districts
V had been threshing at Niles all day but surely had to
go to the dance.