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<p>[Page 10]</p><p>and will require a larger subsidy from our part. Could it be that the gentlemen in Melbourne try to recoup the forgone profits in this manner?</p><p>Our theatre has been completed as well this month, and several performances were given already, their quality not too bad. After working together a little longer, our troupe will no doubt improve and be able to offer better stuff than the competition in Liverpool. Décor and costumes are better here, too, because there’s more money. The curtain and the backdrops have been painted by a Mr Bauer from Colombo and are outstanding. Indeed, the theatre and its output show how many diverse talents exist among a group of people like ours. The best performance to date came from a Mr Fischer who staged a Japanese geisha skit. Scenery, costumes, etc were so brilliantly done that they even won the admiration of those very familiar with Japan. Colonel Holman also saw a performance during his visit and was full of praise.</p>