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William Fitzgerald Diary, 1892-1893

William Fitzgerald Diary, 1892-1893_025.pdf

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May 11th 1892

Wed. 11. Rainy, commenced in the night previous and continued till about one. Oclock. P.M. cloudy and foggy the remainder of the day. This rain was received very warmly by the farmers as there has been little rain of any account this spring. It is a lovely growing day very warm. This is natures first appearance of spring loveliness.

Thu.12. Dull and cloudy, but warm rained a little during the day, clearing off at night sun going down clear bidding a fair day tomorrow Had a racket with a patron (Mr Hay) about the wait of his milk, but he was only Joking Fixed up my room tonight

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May 13th 1892

Fri.13. Beautiful in the extreme all day, fine and warm after the rain, vegetation rapidly developing, nature presents a most magnificent appearance, a gentle west wind blowing. Called on Mrs Cowan and spent a very pleasant evening. The School Teacher's sister was there and altogether we had a lovely time

Sat.14. Another beautiful day , wind mostly East, bring with it a heavy cloud which resulted in rain at an early hour

Sun.15. this morning, and occasional dashes up till noon then having the appearance of clearing off. Latter sun appearing in the afternoon tis was another dash, still cloudy attended Sunday School

{vertically in margin} this is meant for Sunday

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