14 January 1974

Government Settlement

Republic Of Nauru

Central Pacific

14 January 1974

Dear Mum & Dad,

Just a short note to let you know all is well. Sorry I missed your call but at the time I was having a beer at the Treasury Accountant’s house. I have enclosed a cheque for $200 but had to date it 13^th Feb to come from February salary. It sounds like you need it so I hope the forward dating doesn’t mess you up too much. I have made arrangements with the bank to send $150 per month starting March subject to obtaining your bank & account numbers. This is probably preferable to sending cheques through the mail.

We have reconsidered our position here & it looks very likely now that we will see out our term. Main points being the cost of setting up again in Honiara, duty on the car or sell & buy a new one down there & also a substantial rise which is due in either Feb or March.

The family is extremely well. To answer Mum’s question, Shane like Darren takes after Andy but still has his own individual look. He has quite a good head of hair which is dark. He is now recognizing things & smiles & laughs. He is very good for a baby, little trouble.

I think Andy told you that I will be down on the 1^st February.

Thanks for the presents, we saved them up for Christmas day & put them under our tree. I thought I would be down earlier than the 1^st Feb previously & planned to bring you something then.

Happy birthday for the 18^th Mum! Hope you have a happy day.

Love from the Nauru Tuers,

Greg