Windy with occasional rain, warmer.
Took G’s luggage to go-down am.
4 Pkts cigs issued, Canadians’ luggage inspected aft.
Chorus for Phil. ((who?))
Talk with Steve after.
G to supper with O.B. & S.S. (("O.B." is also mentioned in Jones' diary for 23rd July, where Barbara Anslow suggests he may be referring to Oscar Basham. Not sure who "S.S." is.)) Took stencils for them.
Fine.
Aired bedding.
1lb rice issued to residents. Took G some rice & ground some for her.
Sandwiches at Mary’s with G. Mutton very good. Took her sunglasses back 8pm & had tea. Wanted to stay but daren’t broach the ? What was she thinking I wonder.
Own cooking finished, now attached to A1, 2 & 3 from pm meal.
Hatori’s letter asks us not to keep complaining re food due to inability of Japs to get food & that we are on larger rations than ordinary 3rd. nationals in town. Council had decided to batter away just the same.
Windy & wet.
Saw G a.m. for a little while & had cup of tea. Talk with Steve pm. G there. Went up to see her & say Goodbye at 8pm but so many people being there spoilt it. We kissed Goodbye at 9pm but I couldn’t say anything of what I had thought of saying.
Tae-a Maru arrived 8.15pm & anchored in the bay.
G 28 today. With her all forenoon shifting cot to Os etc. She left at 12.15pm & so ends a long period of friendship that ran the whole gamut of all feelings & emotions. Goodbye & God Bless you Girlie darling, good luck wherever you go. XX.
Weather improved a little & Canadians went on board at 5pm. Talk with Steve pm. G going has left a big blank in the Camp for me now. Tei-a Maru left at 9.30pm.
Fine, hot.
Did nothing all day.
Talk with Steve pm.
Talk by Brown. “Astronomy without a telescope” 8.30pm. ((There were lots of Browns in camp - any ideas which one gave the lecture?))
Germans evacuated Kuban bridgehead.
Hot.
Many Canteen tabs returned, owners had no money.
Painting for O.
12oz marmalade issued free.
Bulletin rather gloomy re no food on return of Teia Maru.
Choir practice 5-6pm. Down at Steve’s after. E.P. there too. ((Who is E.P.?))
Painted initials for Rita. ((Who is Rita?))
Rations by lorry again.
Choir practice in Quarry 1PM.
Allowance arrived.
Dr Mrs Carnaval to town. Dr Talbot from gaol to Camp Hosp.
Good news re food in Teia-Maru.
Talk with Steve pm. E there too.
Posted card to Marj.
Read a couple of good books this month.
Choir practice in St Stephen’s 9.30-10.30.
Cleaned bathroom first.
Choir practice in I.Qs kitchen 6-7.30pm.
Talk with Steve after. E there too.
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