29 Oct 1944, R. E. Jones Wartime diary
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Sun, 29 Oct 1944
Showery, E wind.
Chopped wood all am.
Brought Mrs Harrison from Hosp. Went the Joyces’ birthday party. very good eats, tongue & cakes some of which had chocolate icing thereon.
H.M.A.S.Australia damaged in Battle of Philllipines indicates that the Aussie Navy is in action with the US Fleet.
With Steve pm.
(Camp rumour. Men 18-50 to go into gaol. We are to be evacuated to Shanghai) (Both rumours exploded 31st).
