Michael Billings Collection - Wallet 15 - Part 4 of 10

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The nights are starting to get warm which 
for my part its no damm good. Thanks 
for sending me Micks address but it is 
rather vague as thus are  
and would like a little 
extra detail if possible so as I can locate 
him, and apart from that he may not be 
anywhere near me, as I have not had a visit 
from him, but might be lucky to strike him 
some day. My word the offspring must be
getting on like a house on fire which is good
news and would like a snap of him as soon
as you can get one. Have not had a letter
from John for quite a while, but by what
has been put over the news of late I would
not be surprised if he is hanging around
this place somewhere, but a little more
uncomfortable than me. The tucker is
pretty good up here so far, with fresh
meat supply a least once a [[day?]] also a
good supply of fresh butter, so taking

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things all round we are doing all right for 
ourselves, also have pictures in the camp  
area every Sunday night & usually a pretty 
good show. How are they all at Hawthorn 
I suppose Alfred is quite a young man by 
this & when the leave business happens 
to come around, I hope to get out to see  
you all anyhow in the meantime dont 
forget to remember me to them all and 
give them my best wishes for good health 
and good luck. Well Kath as news has 
fizzeled out and time is on the wing 
I will close now. Wishing you all the  
best. 
From your 
fond Brother 
Paddy 
xxxxxxx 
Michael from his 
unchle xxxxx.

on active Service 
AIR MAIL.   9.9.43 
Mrs. M. T. Billings 
548 Barkus. Rd 
East. Hawthorn 
Victoria  
Australia 
  
Australian  
Military Forces 
Passed by Censor 
2737

VX132013 
[[Ltn]] Clarke P.J. 
11th Aust.Adv.W/shops 
A.E.M.E. A.I.F 
Australia 
  
Thursday 
May 18th 44 
  
Dear Sis. 
Just a few lines in answer to 
your welcomed letter received yesterday 
and am glad to see by same that you  
and baby are well as this letter leaves me 
here in the pink of health at present 
although the weather is pretty damn 
hot, and am surviving same O.K. but 
am looking forward to getting down 
to good old Vic. some bright day, to  
sample a little cool for a change 
which no doubt will be a bit of a 
novelty, but hope that by the time 
we do eventually reach there it is 
not quite as bad as at present, as 
I see by reports in the local rag 
that you have had a few falls of

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snow quite close to home, but with all 
that chucked in think I could 
manage to survive it. Very pleased 
to know that you secured a place 
of your own, and I think you were 
very lucky as they are pretty damn hard 
to get, but have an idea that you 
are out in the dry area, if so I am 
afraid you will have to have a few 
on the ice for the big day as the 
baby's head has to be wet yet. now 
don't forget, received a letter from 
Mum the other day, and by all accounts 
she has the [[screws]] rather bad, but  
whats got me tricked, and I still 
think it all unecessary is the B. 
work buisiness its makes me mad 
every time I think of it, and am 
afraid that if she does not wake 
up to herself, it will costing her a few. 

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more quid for Dr Bills, but there you are 
its just like talking to the brick wall 
as I found out when I was down that 
way. Thanks very much for the Canteen 
orders and the best wishes it was 
very good of you to think of me in 
that way. Have not seen Mick for 
sometime, as it is more or less on any 
special ocasion that I get in that far 
but hope to see him in a much 
better place the here, with much better 
surroundings. Well Kath as time is getting  
on, and news in scarce I will close 
now with all the best and an extra 
special kiss & cuddle for bubs. and 
hope that this letter finds you all 
well. Also remember me to all at Hawthorn 
I remain 
Your fond Brother 
Paddy xxxx 
xxxxx 
Micheal xxxxxx

AIR MAIL 
  
Mrs. M. Billings 
536 Whitehorse Road. 
Surry Hills 
Victoria  
Australia 
18.5.44 
  
AUSTRALIA 
MILITARY FORCES 
PASSED BY CENSOR 
2737 

Staunton Ave 
Lakes Entrance 
Friday morning
 
Dearest Kay 
Mum wrote to me last night and told 
me the news.  I am glad you came through  
alright.  but we are both sorry to hear the 
little baby is not doing so well.  We hope by 
this time he has picked up and making 
good progress, as I am sure he will, having 
the best care and attention.  Often babies 
who have setbacks at birth, grow up to be 
lovely strong babies, so we can only hope 
your baby will be no exception. 
I know how hard it is to loose him 
but if God thinks it best to take him  
Kay, try to be very brave, you will  
have one little one in heaven, but I 
have prayed that baby will get daily 
much stronger. 
If you feel well enough write and tell 
me how he is progressing, tell Ada or Mum 
to write if you don't feel up to it.  I will 
be thinking of you both all the time 
Until I hear.  Your loving Sister, 
[[Fay?]] xxx

26/6/43 
Mrs. M. J. Billings, 
St. Georges' Hospital, 
Cotham Rd,  
Kew.