Walter Draycott’s Great War Chronicle
North Vancouver Museum & Archives
The Germans are 30 miles from Paris.
Charles & me go to Vancouver Exhibition, at 2:50 pm & stay till 7 pm. Well worth seeing & many varieties.
Working on Keith Road School in morning.
*The Battle of the Marne- Beginning on Sept 5th 1914 the German army was stopped just outside of Paris by French and British forces. The German troops were unable to continue their push into Paris and both sides started to dig in, leading into drawn out trench warfare on the western front.
At work on Keith Road.
To choir practice at 8:30
The National Defense Guard holds its first drill.
At work on Keith Road Schools.
Cardinal Della Chiesa is chosen as Pope & called Pope Benedict XV (15) & formerly Archbishop of Bologna.
At work on Keith Road School.
A meeting of Lynn Valley Ratepayers is called to inaugurate a Civic Guard. A National Defense Guard is formed & Mr. Purdy is the Commander
At work on Keith Road School
In evening to Reverend N.J. Thompson’s residence to give him assistance.
Home at 11:30 pm.
Working on Keith Road School.
To St. Clements Church in evening. Sing in choir. To Neats & stay till 10:30 pm
No entry
Working on Keith Road School.
British forces drive back 5 German Army Corps near Mons.
To choir practice at St. Clements in evening at 8:30 pm.
*The Battle of Mons- The first battle fought by the British army during WWI. The engagement began on Aug 23rd 1914 and the Germans held the town for the majority of the war. It was eventually retaken by Canadian troops near the end of the WWI.
At work Keith Road School. I receive $7.00 for work done.
Mr. Hugh Neill calls in evening. Stays till 10 pm
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