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18th. Finished leading sheaves. 19th. L.S.A. called out at 1 a.m. Ship reported ashore under Bempton cliff. Found after some trouble. Very dark night, heavy showers of rain. Steam trawler ‘Joule’. Refloated about 5 a.m. and reached Hull safely. L.S.A. reached home at 7.45. 15/3 for the job. 24th & 25th. Sowing wheat. Weather fair land in nice trim. 30th. Result of election. Conservative elected. 3004 Majority. Nov 3rd. Sucking pigs are said to have been sold at Seamer market for 1/- each to day. 10th. Thrashing, nice day. Oats good yield. Barley medium. Wages 7/6 per day. Nov 1st. Mrs Judd left the village for Bridlington to-day. 24th. Mr Burgess left to day for Cottam Warren. Mr Ford has come back to Speeton from Octon to be Mr Watson’s hind. Mr Tom Artley has left Mr Watson’s for a house in the village. Alf Jackson leaves Walker Watsons for Hunmanby Moor his place being taken by Mr Temple of Hunmanby. Dec 4th. Heavy rain at night, high wind from South. 8th. Farm labourers wages have been fixed by the wages board at 35/- a rise of 5/- per week.
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