Disappointed over decision re Gross which means Albrecht cannot visit outstations without disruption to his Hermannsburg instruction duties. He is also concerned about a successor. Koschades went to Areyonga earlier than planned because of an outbreak of measles. Wallent leaving, need someone to do bookkeeping. No water found by boring party. Government inspection of school. Government plan is to take over school - discusses implications for mission. Vic Modra has offered to rebuild school at his expense. Aboriginal cattlemen trucking their cattle. Mrs Albrecht has had severe heart trouble.

People, objects and/or organisations mentioned: Pastor Gross, Peter (Australian Aboriginal man), Weckert, Mr Wurst, Hon RJ Rudall, Mr Dodd, Mr Vogt

Places mentioned: Ernabella (NT), Alice Springs (NT), Areyonga (NT), Jay Creek (NT), Hermannsburg (NT)