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it was successful.
May 27 Hollandia New Guinea.
I accomplished what appears to be a good deal today. The McEason Cooler house which an April building (1 day) is now completely framed, the uprights put in, the wall plates and ridge, got in up, and the short planks for the floor support are set. Tomorrow we will begin the rafters and uprights that carry the gypsheet. Hope that it will be completed next week.
This evening we received our first music and voice over the Radio. It's evening about 6 o'clock we could without trouble get various stations in the U.S. They come through clearly and plainly. Hardy estimates that it will take about 1 week more to completely set up the radio.
Hardy is busy with the paint. The boys now should see it completed as nearly as, Brass and Mickle are at work in the range. Brass laying the starter and Mickle cutting the joints. The range is the last remaining job. It is heavy trestle work and plate on an man may be limited by the tide.
Mr. Schoder, 2nd lieutenant is now at work constructing a godown for the military supplies. He is building or laying the floor (7 1/2 x 36 M) which should be ample for cargo for his stores. He is building along the road just to the south of our Sentani lodge. For this was a cement foundation or floor which will be of use. This evening saw the apex chard of rubbish and the corner posts set.
May 28 Hollandia New Guinea
Today's work progress rapidly and well.