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Ecc 9-10 "Whatsoever they hand
findeth to do, do it with thy might"
The beginning of the New Year
was begun by a very bad ear ache
Gave trouble through the
night. Had linseed poultices
Nurse kindly placed a nice
rosy apple on each locker.
These were greatly appreciated.
Visit by Matron ?? also
Chaplain. Later did not stay,
Wrote to my little girlie. No 4
also am posting letters to Mater
Mr Adams + Mr Booksay.
Finished reading "Laddie"
also had a read in Song of
Songs. Asked if I could get up this
evening. Surprised "Yes, for a little
while".

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Ecclesiastes 9:10 “Whatsoever they hand findeth to do, do it with thy might”

The beginning of the New Year was begun by a very bad ear ache. Gave trouble through the night. Had linseed poultices.

Nurse kindly placed a nice rosy apple on each locker. These were greatly appreciated.

Visit by Matron ?? also Chaplain. Later did not stay.

Wrote to my little girlie. (No 4) also am posting letters to Mater, Mr Adams + Mr Booksay.

Finished reading “Laddie” also had a read in Song of Songs. Asked if I could get up this evening. Surprised “Yes, for a little while”.

photo of page 70, transcribed above