Saturday
11th
During
the morning heard a lecture on Singapore! It was most interesting, but unfortunately
I missed the second half owing to fire piquet duties.
The
lecture was interrupted by 3 blasts on the ships hooter – signally man
overboard. The ship turned round and
retraced its path. Eventually the life
boat was lowered and the fellow was rescued (after 20 minutes). It appears the sailor was a religious maniac
and was going to meet the “New World”.
Sunday
12th
Today
was darkened by numerous cloud bursts, which made the drying of clothes
impossible.
After
dinner several new postings for Hong Kong came in for some of the draft. Fortunately it appears that I am one of those
still going to Singapore.
Monday
13th
Saw
a school of porpoises speeding away from the ship on the starboard side today.
Again
the sea was extremely calm.
During
the evening saw the film “Lydia Bailey” which was most entertaining.
Tuesday
14th
Followed
the coast of Sumatra through most of the day.
Its several mountains crowned in cloud, and its dense forests sweeping
down to the shore.
Further
political arguments today with Kevin Kelly.
Wednesday
15th
Kept
close to Malaya all day. The
waters here are a bright green, but simply crowed with sharks!
Thursday
16th
Disembarked
at 8.30 at Singapore and Pete and I were met by a R.A. Captian who drove us to
the R.A.F. camp and aerodrome at Seletar.
We will work here in the Army Photo Interpretation Unit which employs
about half a dozen army personnel and several civilians.
The
camp is most pleasant with three storey, white-washed billets and well kept
gardens.
The
food is excellent and all the conservancy and kit cleaning is done by bearers –
so every one is happy.
Friday
17th
Spent
most of the day lounging around the A.P.I.U. section. It appears that our documents are not through
yet, so the major I.C. cannot decide what to do with us. It is very likely that one of us will be posted
to the unit in Hong Kong.
After
tea we went in to the village and bought several things (I purchased a shirt,
swimming trunks, and slip on sandals – costing $12.80.) Then travelled back to the Naafi by taxi and
went to the Naafi cinema and saw “No Resting Place”.
Saturday
18th
Awoke
this morning at seven. After a short
period of letter writing Peter and I paid a visit to the Naafi. After an excellent lunch the two of us went
by bus to the camp pool, where we spent a most enjoyable afternoon. The pool was tiled and was beset with
flowering gardens and palm trees, and a cafeteria on one side.
During
the evening we had drinks at the Naafi and went by taxi to the other camp's
cinema, only to find we had seen the film.
On returning to block we were entertained by a section of the R.A.F.
pipe band.
Sunday
19th
Spent
an extremely cozy day – doing nothing but eating drinking and sleeping.
In
the evening Peter Morgan and myself wandered down to the village. Although it was about 7.30 there were a
considerable number of shops open, and kerb vendors selling their wares. After a while we found it advisable to keep
to the road as the sidewalks were covered with pot holes and open drains. After drinks at the Naafi we retired for the
night.
Monday
20th
Began
the day’s work with an interview with the major. Calamity!!
He said that I would be going to a detachment in Kuala Lumpar, and that
Peter may be posted to Hong Kong. I was
informed later that I would travel by the day train on Thursday.
I
spent the rest of the day copying some photo plotting from one map to
another. Idled during the evening –
having drinks at the Naafi.
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