Letters from Kenneth Jack Young to his family, 1916 - Part 14

We are getting a Great lot of open country fighting
practice, you know I think this war will soon
lead to that, it will be a bit better for us I think,
still there is not much difference I suppose.
Mrs Sugas Son, has had his arm amputated
poor chap, that was hard luck, she wrote me such
a kind letter, Mrs Sugars is a grand woman, I
think a great lot of her, Glad I went & saw her.
When we get our leave - I hope to see her again
Went to the pictures last nigh N too B. it was a Bit
of a Break, one of shows in just two or 3
minutes walk from the "room" I am in.
If we are in this camp During the winter
it will be pretty miserable like, but I am
not worrying over anything, just intend taking
things us they come, the same as you say Joe
is Doing. Wrote to Joe some little time Back, no
Doubt, he will answer it soon now.
 

Later. I have just seen Clair off, he arrived in my 

Quarters at about 4. 30. I was sitting there in my bunk

in he came with Mick Symons, they both look & appear

to be happy & contented. They came on push bikes, We had

tea, over at the Y M C A, & a good yarn, it was grand quick

cheered me up, I wish we were together. Ray included, I have 

not any body much in the 43^rd, however it was grand me 

seeing him, we hope to meet next week end, at a

village near here, & Ray too we hope. Clair is trying to

make arrangements , Ray is supposed to arrive tomorrow.

won't he be Delighted. Clair thinks our camp is much

nicer than where he is. But they are very comfortable I

think, hope Ray will be comfortable where he is.

I know you will be pleased to know we have met. &

also Connie: she will Be Delighted I know.

Well how I must again Close I have 

very little news, but hope to be able to scratch

up some more in a Day or two.

Give my love to all Aunts & Friends,

I will write to Ede soon now.

With very best Love, to you all & Connie

Yours Sincerely

Kenneth. 

xxxx

Glad Cockie is Doing A 1

Glad [*shorthand*]- & [*shorthand*]- are getting on so well [*shorthand*] the 

shorthand. stick to it Liz & Connie.

Mrs J. Young
Princes St
Alberton
Adelaide
South Australia
 

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England.
 

Oct 15TH 1916
Aldwich | IN CA
LONDON
Dera Ma Dad
Just a short note to say how Things are. I am in
London, have to go back to camp this night.
hard luck, I would like to longer, I came back from
Worthing last night (Sunday) Went Sat afternoon
had such a grand time, These times are
wonderful, Really I have seen some magnificent
sights, just grand & wonderful. I am staying at the 
above address, so nice, Y M C A workers are so
good. They arrange Trips for 4/- the Day &c, They are
grand everywhere. I have met some fine chaps.
Last Saturday I was out all Day with a Canadian-
fine wee chap, We went thro' Westminster
Abbey together. Will tell you all about it later, also
thro' the Parliament Houses - saw House of Lords &
House of Commons throne room. & c. it was glorious.
today I am going Tho, St Pauls Cathedral & Hyde
 

Oct 15TH 1916
Park, I do wish we had longer, for two pins I'd take 
another day. Friday night I paid a visit to
Mrs Robertson's mother, my word, what a grand
wee woman too, she was so pleased at me 
calling, she looks well, & my word plenty of
go in her (not so stoat as Mrs Robertson) she
is thin, I gave her any news I had, quite pleased.
I was glad I went & saw her.
Now I must Close as You Know I want 
to see a wee butty more of the Empires Capital
You ought to seethe traffic, oh. its a busy spot 
this
Much Love to You all. & trustry You
are all a 1. I'll write as soon as I get settled.
Yrs Sincerely
Kenneth.
Mrs Langass sendd
her love, she was d=so good
to me, Mum

 

ON ACTIVE SERVICE
Mrs J. Young
"Palm House"

Princes St
Alberton
Adelaide
South Australia
[*Franked
Geo King leape -*]
 

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England.
 

My Dear Dad Mum & May
You always Very Welcome letters I received this morning
was so glad to Know all was well, & sincerely hope Things 
are still with you all. Yes I suppose you were pleased
to get my letters written from here, I know how
delighted I am to get yours always - rather. I have
not received Lilly's ye, but I am looking forever and first.
Have again settled down to camp life after my
4 days leave beautiful time - I had such a happy time
I was so pleased with everything, seeing such grand
things is beautiful, what an education, as I mentioned
in the letter written in London, I was Thro' some

wonderful buildings - St Pauls I enjoyed it was lovely, I saw
everything, Westminster Abbey, That ancient olde building
opened my eyes. grand - I saw The room in which 
the kings are crowned, The Houses of Commons
& Lords, was a sight, Londs Dukes &c Seats, all There
 

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I will tell you all about it in my next, as tonight I have
really no time. Well Mum & Dad, our 3^rd Div leaves
in 2 or 3 weeks for the front, I am quite pleased about
it. we are to fight in France. not Solonica thank
goodness, you would have received the cable I
saying I was leaving, as just be4 I leave I
instead sending a cable. Now I hope you will not
worry about me, I'll be just a 1, the cold is all
I fear really but I hope I can stand it, I am anxious
to do my bit, the boys at the Front have been
wondering where that 3rd DIV had got to. (I have heard
this from the wounded soldiers) but we will be
there soon now, & a few cold footers along with
us, Clair as you know to front in
a few days from now- had a letter from him today.
poor old Clair. I'll let you know more in the next
they are starting to pack up, but there is no doubt
as to us going in a week or two. Today it was