31st Oct 1968

Written on HSBC air letter from Johore Bahru Malaysia

Dear Mum and Dad,

I have written to Mr Dabbs re Dr Band and am glad to have the introduction.  I had heard of him from someone else - possibly Sutherland.  I have et the local man a Dr Pink, also the State mental Dr - an Indian and the State surgeon - a Chinese.  We are lining up a dinner and a curry lunch for next month to start on a list running at present to 50/60 people.  I have never met so many people so quickly, but then that is typical of a small place.  We had a grand day in Singapore on Monday.  The morning shopping and lunch (a good steak) at an hotel and then saw Peter Sellers in "The Party".  This was very funny and well worth while.  After an easy drive back we felt that we had been away much longer.  Back to the end of the month and fairly busy but it marks the time flying by.  The car goes well and we are pleased with it.  Very large for two people but the children will travel comfortably in it & of course lots of the room in the rear.  Letters from the children are still light hearted.  Adrienne is now a goal-keeper at hockey.  We have our mail order book so all should be well for Christmas.  have received my first rent from the Agents which was most welcome - long may it continue!

Cheerio for now and love

Margo and Peter.

P.S.  My letter to Mr Dabbs was a bit rushed but wanted to reply as soon as possible.