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70 October 3rd
a bullet was extracted from his thigh.
All lights have to be extinguished at 9.30 pm from today, as there is a shortage of coal in Germany altho' this change is not in any way welcomed we are pleased to note that there is a shortage & this is a good sign, we can put up with a little inconvenience for a few months –
October 4th
Received 3 letters from Australia one from Mother, Fanny & Mr Mannall, all were addressed c/- Aust Red X London, all were very short letters. I suppose the Aust authorities have instructed people not to write long letters to P.O.W – There must be several more for me, as I am sure the letter from Mother dated 5/7/17 is not the first she has written since my capture. Fred Mannall is a Prisoner & wounded. Wrote PC. home – Played Bridge Recd 2 Parcels from ARC & A & Navy.
October 5th
Recd 3 letters 2 one from Kate & Annie & one from Education Dept advising me that Educational books have been despatched – one from Kate was dated June 24th & a letter from Ray Gowing was enclosed – He is very worried about his brother who is still missing – Wrote letter to Fanny very cold –