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- 1st January 1968 - 31st December 1968 (Creation)
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1 volume, paper
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On the first page is a list of the books read during the year.
Entries cover the weather, his health, his social life, Rooster meetings, and church services attended.
10th January - Admitted to hospital with asthma, bronchitis and pneumonia.
15th January - 15th February - No diary entries.
16th February - Discharged from hospital.
4th March - Muriel Brittain took him out for the first time since he had been admitted to hospital. Describes the snowdrops as being "at their peak".
15th May - Loose insert - menu for the dinner of the May Ball Committee held in the Prioress's Rooms. Signed by members of the committee.
23rd May - Dined at Trinity Ascension Day Feast.
4rd June - Went to Cliffe Regis to open the church fete in aid of the repair to the church spire.