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.
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