July 1939
21 Still cold but better to-night. Poor hay weather and a light crop. Ina here to-day. Sent wire to McClelland and Stewart for forty more books. Sent letters to Marion & Aunt Jennie. Mrs Timmins, Harper, Adele & Miss Piers here this evening also Lorne and Mary.
22 Fine and warmer a very busy day and not maybe. The girls went to Town early in the morning. We went down to Carleton for Margaret & kiddies. Miss Piers sleeping here at night.
Lizzie Stewart Laird
23 The busiest day yet. The Girl Guides here in afternoon. Over 200 registered. Everyone very tired to-night. Girls gave around 40 lunches.
24 Quite warm all day. Everyone tired, Mr Smith here for dinner and sixteen others had eats here. I went to the funeral with Mr Tillie, at night we took Margaret and kiddies home.
25 Quite warm. Gave 27 lunches. Everyone busy.
26 90. Lorraine & I went to Town and got supplies. Very hot. Annie Earl here.
27 Not quite so hot to-day. Everyone busy. Mrs Hayden over for a few minutes. Girls had 21 for lunch. Tired, oh dear.
28 Lovely day. Went deep sea fishing with Mr Carse. Got about 200 in the boat. Elaine
July & Aug 1939
and Mrs AJ Robinson etc over this evening.
29 Not so busy. A warm day. Went to town at night and saw Goodbye Mr Chips.
30 Fine all day. Girls had 26 for lunch to-day. Everyone tired. Mother went over to Myrons.
31 Very hot all day and very busy. Fed 17. Ice cream festival at night and ball game. Money for Red Cross.
Aug 1 Quite warm but air clearer. Had a busy day. 22 Golfers and 26 for meals. Annie Earl here washing etc. Quite a squall at night and turned much colder.
2 Lovely day but quite cool. Had 31 for lunch and had to step lively. PJ & I went to town in AM. Girls.
3 Fine and warm. 21 playing golf. Quite busy and tired.
4 Took the Carses to Hunter River and had no one to meals. Very warm and sticky and rained in afternoon. Mr Smith up. In to see May for a few minutes.
5 Rained nearly all day and was badly needed. Not so many around but had 11 for meals. Very warm and muggy.
6 Very lovely after the rain and we had hundreds here. Very busy day and everyone weary.
7 Quite warm again. Girls busy, and nothing new. The Logans here in evening also the Youngs.
