3 Aug 1944, R. E. Jones Wartime diary

1 plane dropped bombs NTs 0015. A flight went over much later, about 4am.

Overcast, showery, wind W.

Canteen 110. 14.90=80cts. 17/6 – 1/-.[?]

Private gardens to be taken over for Communal purposes after private owners have reaped the benefit of their work. Any veg grown & used for commty will be in addition to rations. The size of chicken farm to be increased. ½ eggs will go to Hosp & the other ½ to Canteen for sale, proceeds to help buy chicken feed.

It would seem that once the new Adm. has settled in all will be well, better in some respects to previous Adms. Veg. has increased in quantity & the fish in quality. Rice we hope will increase too as from date of next X day ration period (11th).

Roll-calls to be made at 8am & 8pm in future with the usual outside one on Thursdays

(With a slight increase in rations & 25Y per month I could manage beautifully & keep fit too)

(Camp rumours. Nicobar & Andaman Islands re-taken by us. Hitler died of his burns)

With Steve pm.