Overview
Leslie Adkin continues to work on his father’s property Cheslyn Rise, near Levin. He is now the manager of the North Block and spends much of his time there, often camping in the whare on the property. With the help of his father William, his brother Gil (Gilbert), and their two permanent labourers Jim and Anstice, Leslie works to clear, fence and sow new paddocks, and this month he also starts building sheep-yards. Other farm activities include mustering, crutching, moving stock onto winter feed, and attending stock sales.
Leslie corresponds frequently with his fiancée Maud Herd, who lives with her family in Hastings.
In his spare time Leslie enjoys reading novels, and this month he attends a party and dance with his mother Annie and his sister Clare. He attends church almost every Sunday.