We cannot say that excitement and news is lacking. The working party returned the other day with the startling news that approximately 150 men, women & children have been interned at Ma Tau Kong camp.
What this is about we can only speculate. Saturday will reveal to many of us if our people were included amongst those interned. The news on all fronts is exceptionally good. Many feel we shall see freedom this year, with the downfall of Germany within the following few weeks. I agree with the latter half but can't see us out until 3 to 6 months after the fall of Germany. The ban on dating of letters was lifted a few days ago.
Major Smith is now in our camp. Why he is with us and not in Camp North is another mystery which is unsolved. Barnett is still locked up. A lot of air activity during the week with AIR RAID ALARMS going practically every night except the last two nights due to stormy weather. A Canadian attempted suicide yesterday by cutting his throat with a razor. I believe this is the second attempt of a POW in this camp since our arrival here.