Michael Billings Collection - Wallet 15 - Part 7 of 10
29, Kirkwood Ave.
Sandringham.
28th June.
Dear Kay,
I was very glad to hear
your little "party" was over, but
so sorry to hear you were
having trouble with wee Richard. I
do hope he will improve.
Dorothy is very anxious
about you. The few days away
at Albury will do her the world
of good.
Remember me to your husband
when writing, won't you? Would you
let me have his no. & address as I
would like to send him a gift from
our Sewing Circle?
Hoping to hear you are improving
steadily.
Very sincerely, Marjorie Stannus.
28/6/43
Sandringham
Mrs M. Billings.
"St. Georgs' Hospital",
Kew.
Manningham Road
Doncaster
30/6/43
My Dear Kay
First of all Congratulations.
I'm terribly thrilled that you have a
son.
Goodness only knows
what you must think of me Kay, but
a most stupid thing happened. I wrote
your address down in my book &
then I promptly lost it somewhere! I've
been getting into hot water too, as I had
quite a few addresses in it. Couldn't for
the life of me think of your street either.
So I just sat down & thought what to
do & decided the only thing was to watch
the papers & my patience was rewarded
last Saturday morning.
I hope you are well now
Kay & that you didn't have too dreadful
a time. I'm dying to see you, as you'll
know. It's ages since we last met
isn't it?
Did Michael manage to get
down at all? I have seen several
lads with the same color patch & have
wondered about him.
Doug was down about
2/
three weeks ago. I nearly died
of shock. Had absolutely no idea
that he would be home & got a
telegram one morning saying to
expect him. He had 14 days too,
so we had a good time. The only
thing was it was the worst time
for me & of course nothing happened!!
I'm unlucky aren't I, especially
when I want an infant so much.
Suppose I'll just have to wait until
he is home altogether & then see what
I can do about it. I'm horribly disappointed
though.
My sister-in-law had a girl,
dear wee thing. We all wanted her
to have a boy, but she wished for a
girl so she's happy.
Well my dear, I must do
some work. I am back at the office
altogether now. Have lots to tell you
about everything. Do hope you can
drop me a line soon.
Cheerio
Kind regards to Michael
Elaine
30 6 43
Mrs. Michael Billings,
C/- St. George's Hospital,
283 Cotham Road,
KEW.
6 Church St
Burwood E13
My Dear Puss.
I am unable to get across to
see you again but rang four Hospital yesterday &
the reply to every enquiries was good. You will
know how glad we all were to hear that
how dear knowing or rather guessing that you
have everything little Richard requires June and
I are enclosing a small amount for you to
start a Banking Account for him and it also
carries our warmest love and good wishes for your
future happiness & gold health.
I know that I won't be seeing you for some time
but you might ring me & have a chat when you
are well and strong Uncle send his love
Your loving Aunt
Rose
24/6/43
Mrs K. Billings
St Georges Hospital
Cotham Rd.
Kew
25 Heath St
East.Bris.S..E.1
4..7..1943
Dear Kay
How very pleased we three were to hear
the great news, & we want to Congratulate you
both, fancy, & a son, now you got your wish
& I'm sure your a very proud mother, & what
will Mick be like, I suppose he will be that
proud, he will think his son, 'the only one'.
Strange your mail & Mick's came together
& he said how anxiously he was waiting to
hear about the baby, as the time was so near, &
said you posted him up with all the news
I do hope, also Gran & Reg, that you are both
getting on well, let me know how Richard is
getting on, More than sorry to hear, the little darling has had such
a bad time.. You will be sorry to hear Gran is not
well, she is still ill, although much better. I had
to get Dr. Hynes, he said she's suffering with low blood
pressure, she had a nasty turn, & fell over the wash
stand in the bedroom, I'm with her all the time, she
hurt her breast, but no ribs broken, but is in pain
a lot, She celebrated her 86th. Birthday on the 26th June
& had a wonderful time, all her Gran-children & their
children, came along as usual with their presents, & those
away sent Telegrams, Mavis, Eric & a girl friend came
ACF
AUSTRALIAN
COMFORTS FUND
YMCA
In Conjunction with
Y.M.C.A.
2/
(Use Official Address Only)
From No........Name..........
Unit or Group................Date........
No more letters from you either
since my last letter. May I
hope you will have had mine
for I was planning to ring
you tomorrow night and
will go to PO in the morning
to book the call. So seeing
I shall talk to you, I will
make this a brief note.
Goodnight Sweetest
ever and hears to seeing
you soon, can't be too soon
either. All my love and
lots of kisses to Richard
& you.
Micky
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