16 May 1945

The farm party had quite an interesting day. Breakfast and lunch, which they took with them were much bigger than the meals we have been getting as Camp workers. They paraded at 7 o/c, got to their destination by train soon after 8 o/c and hung about for near 1/2 hour before starting work. Knocked off for a rest from 10 o/c - 10.15, rested for lunch from 11.30 to 1.30 worked from to 3 o/c, rest to 3.30, worked till 4.30 and got back to Camp abo8ut 5.30 in time to have a bath before the evening meal. The rice ration for us working in Camp has also been slightly increased.

Things are sure looking up as it has been officially announced that certain items from Red+ parcels in stock may be released . These comprise, chocolate, chewing gum, coffee, sugar, cheese, raisins and cigarettes. The number of parcels are approximately 1,000, of which 160 have been started on.