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68 Sept 29th
of this camp – He apparently is a very influential man, as there are several p.o.w. who have had more service than He & they have not yet been exchanged – If influence is going to be the deciding factor in future, well there is very little hope for me –
Hills went to see Cornish today, who is in Hospital awaiting an operation – His operation has not yet been performed & he is looking slightly better –
Concert tonight, which was an excellent success – especially the sketch "Raffles" – The staging effects was simply wonderful – I was called upon to sing – much to the great amusement of the audience, who cheered most enthusiastically, until I was obliged to sing, chosing as my song "my little Grey Home in the West I felt very embarrassed indeed but my efforts were evidently appreciated –
Sept 30th Sunday
Church service today – slept in till 11 am
Played cards, numerous speeches in todays paper about peace, in fact the paper is full of peace talk – I think peace will soon be proclaimed now –
October 1st
Up early – went for a walk today, we went to the lake & on arrival there we were allowed to walk about independently in the understanding that we rendezvoused at a certain hour – we were allowed on the lake where I spent a most enjoyable hour, being attacked numerous times by other boats, but fortunately, all these attacks were repelled & I was able to claim & complete victories against