Letters between Malcolm William Keshan and Dorothy Williams, January-June 1944 - Part 11 of 14

Reg. NO. NX11067. Rank SGT
Name KESHAM. M.W.
Prison No 3768 (1747) Camp STALAG 383
Country of Internment GERMANY

AIRMAIL

Name of Sender MISS.D. WILLIAMS
Address 37 Byrnes Street
BEXLEY N.S.W
AUSTRALIA 
Stalag 383
11
Geprüft 
30th April, 1944 
My darling, 
Here's the beginning of another week, which means another 
letter for you. How are you Mac? Swimming and sun-
baking no doubt, when this letter reaches you. Think about 
me, will you, dear - shivering over here, - probably with chilblains 
too. However, let's think of to-day. It's beautiful Mac - or rather, 
has been beautiful. I have my little girl friend staying with me 
on leave - Eileen her name is - I don't believe you've ever met her, 
but she did work at Mr Yeo's at one time. Then too, Betty came 
over to see us & Gloria & her husband (not your sister) dropped in.
It was quite a busy afternoon - full of fun and laughter- with 
Betty around it was mostly laughter. She's just wonderful Mac. The 
best tonic I know about. You know, I'm still fairly sleepy. This 
week has been a very full one. Dad and Mavis & myself went 
into the Anzac Dawn Service on Tuesday morning, to get to 
which we had to climb out of bed at 3a.m. Darling I almost 
couldn't make it. However, it was well worth it. Then I went to 
a show in town that same night (to the Regent) after working 
all that day. Wednesday evening I went out to tea at your 
home, after which May and I had our fortunes told. She 
didn't tell me anything very new, although what she did tell 
me was astounding in its acuracy. And what do you think! 
She did say you'd be home in Sep-Oct. However, between

you, I, and the dozen and one post censors - I wouldn't bank 
on it too much, ‘cause sometimes they do guess. Shall we say 
soon, then? Darling what are you doing? Lying on your bunk 
maybe, or sitting in the sun, reading this? Did you like the 
photo? Long long ago, you asked me to send you a photo of myself 
in a bathing costume & at long last here it is. Yes, it's one of 
those taken in the Valley - and my hairs all mussed up, but 
never mind. Occasionally I do look tidy, & anyhow, I never worry 
about my hair when I'm enjoying myself in the Valley. Mac, I'd 
love to be looking over your shoulder as you read my letters. 
It's so hard to try and imagine your remarks, where you're sitting 
and so on. I haven't forgotten your smile though - nor will 
I too easily. Gee sweet I hope I get a letter from you soon. I miss 
them when they don't come. Eileen is lying on the bed beside 
me, wanting to know what I find to write about. I'm not 
exactly sure; but I know, in between pieces of news I can always 
say to you "Know what Mac? I still love you, very much. " 
Do you mind how many times I say that Mac? And don't 
think I'm just saying it, either, my darling - I really mean it 
with every week that goes back behind us, it seems that my love 
for you has deepened and grown. Mac - I'm not seventeen any longer. 
Have you realized that - do you know how much I've grown 
in these years. I don't mean grown taller - just grown. But we should 
not talk or worry about trivial things underneath, people don't 
change. You're holding my love Mac - take care of it. Until 
next week then - look after yourself and chin up. Big Cheerio. 
Dorothy 

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30^th April 44

From MISS D. WILLIAMS, 
37 Byrnes Street, 
BEXLEY. N.S.W. 
AUSTRALIA. 

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My Dearest Dot, 
Well I'm really stuck for something to say this time, that is something that will make up for
previous mail. Ive had another one from you 6th Feb and its all anyone could wish for, it makes me 
wonder about myself. Forgive me if I have caused you to worry darling and try to understand wont you. 
I have not said the things I have to hurt you, you know I would never do that, and Ive never 
thought for one moment that you would either, or do anything that would make me ashamed of you 
you shouldn't have said that darling. Have you ever had anything that you loved as much as it 
was possible to, and been scared of losing it darling, well I have and it made me say things
without thinking, which I have regretted when it was to late, because I realised it would make
the only person Ive ever loved unhappy. The trouble with me is I dont realise how lucky I am
to have such a nice decent young lady. I only wish I could have you near me, so I could see
you, talk to you, and even touch you when I felt like it. I love you darling why wont you say
yes? only to me. By the way dont go blaming yourself for my letters darling your anything
but thoughtless, maybe it's because I have seen so many disappointments, I not sure just what it is 
but dont worry about it Dot. I cant explain myself any better than I have Dot but I know
you will understand. You know sweetheart there is only one thing that can improve
your letters and thats a photograph with them, I only wish I could get one with each letter. 

then I would want more letters, it takes a lot to please this boyfriend of yours Dot, although,
I know one thing that would please him, still dont let me talk you into saying something you dont wish
to. I can wait especially when its you I am waiting for. Do you know what it is that I remember
so distinctly yet darling I bet you dont. oh I wont tell you thats just to keep you guessing it's
really nothing but I liked it; I'll tell you one of these days when we are together ok. Well darling
its getting near give my best wishes to everyone once more, have you sorted out any of those 
problems yet. Ill soon answer them all for you Cheerio. all my love to you Mac.

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Reg. No. NX11067, Rank SGT.  
Name KESHAM, M.W.,  
Prison No. 3768 (1747) Camp STALAG 383,  
Country of Internment GERMANY 

Name of Sender MISS D WILLIAMS,
Address 37 Byrnes Street,
BEXLEY. N.S.W.,
AUSTRALIA 

AIR MAIL. 7th May, 1944. 
Dearest Mac, 
Before I tumble into bed - and I am tired, darling - I must
tell you of my doings this week. How are you Mac? Have
you been hearing from me of late, or is this the first one for
some time? On Wednesday last, a little, long delayed card dated
November, turned up. But I do believe if it were two years
old I'd still be pleased to receive it. You're right again - I
certainly would love to get a ten or twelve pager letter from
you. There will come a day though when you'll be able to
write me one. However - this isn't getting any news over to
you. Eileen, my girl-friend from Brisbane, has, up to
Friday, been staying with me, and there has been so much
talking, laughing and late nights consequently. Five of us
had a night out on Wednesday night. We went first to
dinner at Tobey's, then to the Plaza in town to see a film.
Mac, do you remember the day you took me to lunch at
the Tobey Tavern? Then and there I fell in love with
that little restruant and it's still my favorite. Often I
look at the funny little jugs around the place and my thoughts
go back to that first day with you. Coming home, there
was a football match on at the Sports Ground & you
wanted me to go - even though it must have been almost
over. Darling - little did we guess, way back in those

funny prescious days, that we were to be so close to one
another. At least I didn't. How I used to laugh when Joan
Coffie would tell me little things you had said about me
- you were going to take me out you said. How sure I
was of myself in those days. I'm not laughing now Mac.
I'm holding my breath and wondering how you knew,
even then. And I can almost hear Joan say "you see, you'll
end up by going out with him." My gosh, what a brat I
was - maybe still am, in lots of ways. Hey there, I am
wandering off the track - I was telling you about our night
out. There was Eileen, Mavis, Betty, Joan Butler (she worked
with me - remember?) and myself. We laughed all night, mainly
at Betty and her antics. Eil went back to Brisbane last
night. The family had an evening last night, in honour of
two of our friends home on leave. It was held at a cousin's
place & quite a number got merry. No, not me - I still can't\
come at the stuff, Mac. All day to-day we have been visiting
another cousin over at Roseville - just sitting in the sun
all day, and talking. Lazy aren't we - but even working gals
have to rest sometimes. Oh well, Mac, I can hear Mum telling
me it's past my bed-time and here's the end of the letter
anyway. Bed looks good, but kinda cold. Still, I'll soon
be warm I guess. O.K. darling, time to knock off reading
this letter - so I can get some shut eye. Take care of your-
self my dearest and don't ever lose faith Mac - it won't be
very long now. Goodnight Mac sweet, sweet dreams. All my Love 
Dorothy

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Rank & Name NX11067, Sgt. KESHAM, M.W., 
AUSTRALIAN PRISONER OF WAR No. 3768 (1747) 
Camp STALAG 383, 
Country of Internment GERMANY

From MISS D. WILLIAMS, 
37 Byrnes Street, 
BEXLEY. N.S.W. 
AUSTRALIA