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… the situation and ask conditions for resumption. I repeat to them: at least 10 workmen for the "new" (= normal) system of excavation, men only, at 1 L 10 sh. and resumption for this year of couples. For the working hours I offer a 1/2 hour less because they offer to work without pt. lunch to shorten the midday break. I fix 7-9, 9 1/2-12, 1 1/2-4 1/2 . = 7h 1/2 work. – Then I go with O. to Fam. to settle passport and police question, visit to the Commissioner who is not there, some errands and sunbathing at the sea, too much wind and cold. – Afternoon letters.
Sunday 22 Nov.fine. Letters, long sea bath in hot weather, lunch rest, short drive by car from 3h to 5h towards Boghaz, to see the coast, Kuss doing his errands, to return on the 4th for his wedding, the Courtois visiting Famagusta. – Evening dinner at Varosha, free chat.
Monday, 23 Nov.fine, cool north wind 8 1/2 f.f Workmen have returned to their work. 26 are ready to work without women, which is exc. because the minimum requested was 10. – In addition to the 26, we have
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