About fifty bullocks taken to Alice Springs. Paid deposit on new tractor which is very expensive. Mr Kramer said he would come to Hermannsburg after Easter. Aranda Arts Council had a meeting with Rex Battarbee (See AA 663) about Namatjira's (Australian Aboriginal man, See AA 229) financial position. Concern Native Affairs may take control of them. Have reluctantly agreed to participate in Alice Springs Jubilee celebrations. Construction work on school. Manasse's (Australian Aboriginal man), wife taken to hospital. Albrecht teaching confirmation class. Mrs Albrecht's health deteriorated has gone to stay with the Battarbees in Alice Springs.

People, objects and/or organisations mentioned: Mr Latz (See AA 778), Mr McCoy, Br Rippert, Mrs Battarbee

Tindale Tribes: Aranda.