The following dwarf novae have been observed in outburst: STAR YYMMDD(UT) MAG CMAHL 981227.4708 11.9 CMAHL 981227.5465 11.7 CMAHL 981229.4625 12.3 Other dwarf novae at or near minimum: CAROY 981227.52 <14.0 CAROY 981229.49 <13.5 ERIAH 981227.46 <14.5 ERIAQ 981227.46 <14.0 ERIAQ 981229.46 <13.5 ERIEF 981227.46 <14.5 HYIVW 981227.4909 13.9 HYIVW 981229.4694 13.7 HYIWX 981227.4902 14.4 HYIWX 981227.5152 14.4 HYIWX 981229.46 <14.0 MENTU 981227.49 <14.0 MENTU 981229.47 <14.0 ORICN 981227.47 <14.0 ORICN 981229.46 <13.3 PYXVZ 981227.55 <14.4 VELBB 981227.48 <13.5 VELBB 981229.46 <13.5 VELCU 981227.48 <13.9 VELCU 981229.48 <13.9 Novae and Nova Like stars at or near minimum CARRS 981227.54 <13.0 DORRY 981227.50 <14.0 DORRY 981229.47 <13.5 LMCV2724 981227.50 13.9 LMCV2724 981229.48 14.0 PYXT 981227.52 <14.4 PYXT 981229.49 <13.5 Other stars of interest : CARAG 981223.46 7.4 CARAG 981227.44 7.1 CARAG 981229.44 7.2 All observations by Peter Williams, Heathcote NSW, 30cm Newtonian and 10x50mm binoculars. Regards & seasons greetings to all. Peter Williams.