Mon Aug Sept 14. Fine day and warm. We were at home all day.

Tue Aug 15. Fine day. dry and dusty. killed our first chickens.

Wed Aug 16. Fine day. Aunt Lizzie and Emma here to spend the day. Mary here for tea.

Thur Aug Sept 17. Fine. Uncle took Aunties to W.A and he went to Richmond Hill. Our colds a little better.

Fri Aug Sept 18. High wind and dusty. Mr Devlin brought us Watermelons down. I went to Mr Leandale for tea. Came a little shower in the night. first drop of rain here since September 1 st. Tom {illegible} cut our corn with Harvester.

Sat Sept 19. Fine but dull and cool. East wind. Charlie here came last night. {illegible} dry.

Sun Sept 20. Fine day. I went to Fisherville. very dusty but cool. Willeis all here for tea. could not go to church as Mr James came down.

Mon Sept 21. Fine day and very warm. Mary here for apples. our men hauling in corn. Mr Gibsons and Mr Breakey's here for tea.

Tue Sept 22. Fine but very warm. Aunt Mattie and I had tea at Mothers after decorating at the church. Uncle came for us. Mr {illegible} here in their Automobile. men cleaned the {illegible}.

Wed Sept 23. Fine very warm the dust is dreadful. Aunt Mattie went to Mr Gibsons to help. We all went to Thanksgiving Service.

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