World War Two diaries
Sunday 15th April 1945
Went to the service this morning and had an excellent address. It’s beautifully cool and last night’s wind persists, blowing the dust all over the place.
Saturday 14th April 1945
It’s reasonably cool today. The water in the baths has been changed and as I feel much better I have a couple of swims. A thunderstorm, it might get cooler.
Monday 9th April 1945
We spend another lazy day, charpoy bashing and bathing. More and more arrive. Basha 3 are a cheerful crowd and we get along well together.
A charpoy is a bed used especially in India consisting of a frame strung with tapes or light rope. John’s comment means he spent all day resting.
Sunday 8th April 1945
Arrived Caya at 6.30 am and went to the rest camp. This is a very good place. Very hot but every effort is made for our comfort. There is a grand swimming pool.
Friday 6th April 1945
We spent the morning shopping with Diana and Tony. She went to her place for tiffin. Did a bit more shopping in the afternoon. Material 28/-Hair clips etc. Saw Benny Goodman film at the Globe.
Goodman’s band appeared as a specialty act in major musical features, including The Big Broadcast of 1937; Hollywood Hotel (1938); Syncopation (1942); The Powers Girl (1942); Stage Door Canteen (1943); The Gang’s All Here (1943); Sweet and Low-Down (1944), Goodman’s only starring feature; and A Song Is Born (1948).
Benny Goodman in Stage Door canteen (1943)