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4th day's work. Tuesday, 17 Nov. 53. Continuation of excavations, 104 workmen In Area II and III, the floor of the 1st level is reached, that is the 1st floor of Alasia from the surface. In accordance with the instructions received from me, Forrer stops the excavations here. Opening of soundings along the north enclosure. – 13 carts (horse or ox) for removal of earth. carry 0,85 m3 per 2 sh. 3 p. per trip. + 1 large Tipper lorry. cap. 5,6 m3 at 3/- per m3.
Wednesday, 18 Nov.53._ 5th day's work. Change of weather, suddenly cold, 11h rain stops work. 76 workmen, after elimination of the lazy or too old. – Opening of new soundings along the N and S enclosure. – No removal of earth.
Thursday, 19 Nov.Excavations stopped, removal of earth with 12 carts. Lorry not came, claims not paid enough, demands £ 1/1 per trip. – Architect surveys. Received 2 military tents, rented at the rate of £ 3/12, 5½ per month.
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