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59 September 12th
in this place for 2 months, a change of scenery occasionally is necessary He agreed on conditions that we paid for the hire of the chairs & also that we did not go roaming about the country on our own, but must keep up with the other officers – Comm Lewis assured him that we would –
Lt White approached him in connection with the exchange – he said he could not enlighten him, but he would make enquiries on his return. White also pointed out that if there was a possibility of invalid & sick officers being kept in suspense very long, that we should be sent to a better camp, as this camp being the worst, our health & progress was greatly [indecipherable]. He agreed & said he would make enquiries & have us sent to another camp if there was not a big likelihood of the exchange being expected very soon – Had my photo taken again today wearing Australian clothes. Recd parcel
September 13th
Had bath today – foot bandaged my wound has been causing me great pain lately –
Several officers have purchased toy trains & amuse themselves by playing trains, despite the fact the trains were originally intended for the Arts & Crafts exhibition which is to take place soon. We want a few marbles & tops now & we will have our school days over again – what we will be