Couldn't eat much (not feeling well).
F. Gimson, B. Bickford, Mrs. Hardie, Mr. & Mrs R. Minnitt, Max Bickerton & others left by plane for UK. Tony Cole and Jim Johnson sailed on 'Vindex' to Australia. Hope it's our turn next.
Went to Bank to draw $200 - so glad it was there (and had been all during internment).
Went to see Dr J. Selby who is dosing me for worms.
Olive & Peggy & I went to Queen's and saw 'The Way Ahead' - it was inspiring, even though I am a sort of pacifist.
Sixty two former internees are transferred to HMS VIndex ready to set sail for Australia. Originally 150 were expected to go, but a last minute change of plans left 90 disappointed and the rest frustrated by further changes, lack of information and communication problems. Among the relatively lucky ones on board is Leon Blumenthal.
Source:
China Mail, September 18, 1945, 4
Passed lousy night. Gwen ever with me.
People for S.A. registered.
Took in f.w.
1Pkt.Camel issued
Cooler on upper deck, overcast.
Posted A/m to Marj.
Yarn with J. Howell, discover where G lives in Southampton. ((Possibly Mr J S Howell))
NCOs from Camp onshore embarked.
M.O. inspection. Unfit due to b-b. [beri-beri?]