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James "Rowand" Burgess Diary, 1913-1914
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Thursday June 19. Dull & warm rain in early morning and a little at night. First good rain we have had for a good while. Uncle Alfred & Mr & Mes Sharp were in to-day. Mr & Mrs Sharp went away on the train.
Friday June 20. Dull and wet. Temp. 54°. Rena Gowanlock was here for dinner. Georgina went home. Johnnie came from Stratford & went home with Uncle Sandy.
Saturday June 21. Fine & cool. Temp. 50°. Uncle Gilbert & Ethel were in. Noble came home.
Sunday June 22. Fine & warm. Temp. 50°
Monday June 23. Fine & hit. Temp. 57° Noble went to Scott's. Mrs Clement & Fannie & Fannie Armstrong were here at the office and went up to Southampton. The excursion to Guelph took place to-day.
Tuesday June 24. Fine & hot. Temp. 54°. Mrs. Clement & Fannie Armstrong came on the early train and went away on the ten train.
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