I gathered the cones & twigs from the front lawn. Ethel went to DLM. Yesterday the miners agreed to new wages. Some hope to start work Monday.
Notes
Grandma and grandad had large lawns at the front and back of their house. These were surrounded by pine trees. So, before the grass could be cut, the lawns needed to be cleared of pine cones, needles and twigs, see Chapter 109.
Ethel refers to my grandmother Ethel May Cecilia Parkin. DLM refers to Drayton Ladies’ Meeting which was based at Drayton Methodist Church. see Chapter 107.
There were miners’ strikes in 1972 and at the end of 1973/beginning of 1974, see Chapter 112.
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