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We had a cricket match & I was umpire in the aft – Supper 7 – Tinned brawn only & cucumber – I took a small bit & asked for vinegar – for my cucumber – We'll see if there is any Sir!! Where's the bread? We'll see if there is any thingSir – Well what else is there to eat – Nothing Sir My language was quite polite but very forceful – I stuck to my guns amidst a lot of talk & I trust some good will result – I've been asked if I will be mess caterer & provided I have the necessary executive power I'm quite willing I said but for all that – with no decent provisioning of the Fantome – No provisions to be got at Rabaul & no fresh meat or cold storage I mightnt do much – You've got here to start right & then you can carry on – We cd easily have lost two lives out of the five & better catering wd have stopped all that – Now I'll stop – I am going to write an article for the AMG on the subject – at least I think I will –Weather is – Wet season – hot steamy – thunder rain
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