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{Transcription is of supplementary piece of paper} JUNE.-6TH MONTH. 1881. 20. MONDAY. [171-194] Accession of Queen Victoria 1837. Cross ploughing for turnips, had Fan afternoon as Prince was at blacksmiths shop. Get it all ploaghed + part of it harrowed. Evening took fat sheep up to Ward['?]s corner to King who bought her on Monday 6th at $5. 21. TUESDAY. [172-193] Proclamation of Queen Victoria. Willie got Jacksons light rig + took Annie to town (on her way to Uxbridge) with Prince I had Fan + Brish harrowing + planking till alittle after dinner then raised 41 drills with one furrow + came out splendid just right so I will be more apt to try again. Willie got home alright. Rather cool. == [Note placed above the next 3 entries] == Gillies 4.84 3.00 returned in Feb Thompson 5.00 boots McInnis 10.00 reaping Thompson –.50 1/2 days work Atchison 3.50 posts. [?] _____ 26.84 Oatmeal 2.28 House 10.00 Cows 5.00 Sow 1.00 _____ 45.12 25. SATURDAY. At road work on Con. Willie drove horses + I filled in gravel pit so that put it all in (4 days) After noon on rain + rained till 6 oclock so we did not get road work finished. I went to bed + had a good sleep as I have been watching mare I needed it. A year today since mare was at Tara + no colt yet. 26. SUNDAY. 2 after Trinity [177-188] Forenoon at Sabbath School on 12th Con had 23 scholars , we will soon need 4 teachers. Afternoon attended our own church Mr. Currie preached from the text If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me. John 13th + 8th.
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