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James Ross Diary, 1903-1909
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Rosmead Diary
== 1904 == Received Paid
| June | 4
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Saturday forward
Cloudy and sunny Mr M; Vicar preached in AM from {large space here} and Mr McDutrh of Belwoodd to united congregation in St, Andrews at night from Joel 2:28 last clause Ms Samdham and Auntie at home for dinner coll {collection plate money} 10. Monday Cloudy a little rain at times Willie moved turnip land and harvested it. 2 cleaned cellar out wood etc. Mother up to day here last night Mary at home. I drove Mother down in evening and brought {quite faded} up Mary, got at foundry 2 pullys mended 25 at toots broom and yeast cakes 40 Tuesday Cloudy and sunny. We hauled out 10 loads manure I shead{?} than and Willie clipped a sheep between loads. Wednesday Cloudy all day rain last night and most AM. Saw McKee and Robert Phillis married to-day. L took back L loads |
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