Diaries of Ethel Eva Brander, nee Conybeare   Scan: 066   Volume 6: May 5, 1916 (Boxmoor) - December 10, 1916 (Sutton Veny)

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Has cost Dad average of $58/month since August, must come down, may skip
oculist. Must go to dentist, "oughtn't to cost a lot".
Joke about over-editing.
[Not the same as $5800/month today; working men averaged about $90-$100/month.
It does highlight that volunteers with no money from home would be scarce.]


Diaries of Ethel Eva Brander, nee Conybeare   Scan: 066   Volume 6: May 5, 1916 (Boxmoor) - December 10, 1916 (Sutton Veny)