"made it appear as though more than usual had been accomplished. Unknown to one Mr. Bravo ordered an additional 3000 chests of ates. This has been duly ordered and delivered through port. Jomolo. Today we again reduced our labor line by working at the power workers of the Sentani group. We find 19 men and 1 quit making a total of 20 Sentanis less than we had before. At present our crew of Pagons is 37 locals and 32 Sentanis. The group as a whole is good to individuals no set speeds but they do a good days work when you consider the wage of .36? per day without food or .25? dry ad load. We find a very local carpenter today who is at present making a table for our new residents. His pay is 1.00 gulden per day and he feeds himself. May 17 Hollandia, New Guinea Our godown is complete shelves, floor, doors and all. Today I started shelving in Middles godown and should have it completed by Friday. To refits are going on the radio shack. Logs are sorted and being put in place for the ramp. European stores so being well worked; ball room is going up and the raft is about 1/2 completed. A heavy rain this morning delayed our work this morning but in spite of it we apparently accomplished a good deal. A telegram to the government has today says that two 7 long cases arriving on next boat 2 & which weigh ??? kilos. Our raft when completed should be able to bring these across. May 18 Hollandia, New Guinea Todays work progressed much as usual and providing nothing happens of an unexpected variety we go should be ready for the cargo when it comes on Saturday. The living quarters, the radio shack and the godowns are all