Letters of James George Gordon Cousins - Part 1

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From No. 38434   Name Cpl Cousins JGG

Unit or Group 872 R.A.A.F. Townsville

Date Aug 18th 44

My Darling Daughter Shirley,

I was so pleased to receive your

loving letter today & to learn that you are all well

I am trying to get you a ring, but so far have had

no luck.

I'll bet Mum was wild with Terry King. He does

misbehave himself, doesn't he!

You will have a good time when you get

Uncle Oss' parcel & also the one from me.

Do you like drill? When I went to school I 

didnt like it & I still dont like it.

Mum told me what a naughty girl you had

been after Sunday School. I didnt think you

would do that after you promised me. Never mind

I am sure you wont do it again.

You were lucky to get a new pad from

School. The library book should be very good. It

has a nice title

Yes my love I am sure you will give

me a big Hug & a Kiss when I come home. Meantime

be a good girl & help Mummy all you can.

I will close with the fondest of love &

x a big Kiss to you & the others. Give Mum a big Kiss

for me. Your loving Daddy

Jim

[*?RAN*]

 

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Per Air Mail

AIR FORCE No.201

14SE44

Miss Shirley Cousins

C/O Mrs J Cousins

Ventnor St

Wagin

WA.

R.A.A.F. CENSOR

766

 

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From No. 38434   Name Cpl Cousins JG

Unit or Group 986 R.A.A.F. Pacific

Date 12th Sept 44

My Darling Daughter Shirley,

Thank you for your two

letters which I received on Sunday. I bet you

were excited when Aunty Nell Nelly arrived

Tish is a little rascal isnt she. I'll bet

Brian cried when he found his book cut. You

were lucky to get some ribbon. I knew

Jeanette would like the book I sent

her. Uncle Oss was very good to send

you a parcel with the lollys. I expect

you wanted to eat them straight away

Mum told me that you went to

Nattogin with her. She said you must have

put one over her as your sore throat got

better so quickly  Never mind you were a

good girl & looked after Tish so Mum would

forgive you. You were lucky to get a new

dress & Sandals.

Well my Dear I think I have told

you everything so wel will close with fond

Love & Kisses to you & to the others & please give

Mum a big Hug & a Kiss for me.

Love from Your Loving Dad Jim [[Initials]]

 

 

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Per Air Mail.

AIR FORCE P.O. No.71

QLD-AUST

18AU44

Miss Shirley Cousins

Ventnor St

Wagin

W.A.

R.A.A.F. CENSOR

408

[*?Signature*]]

 

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No38434

Cpl Cousins J[[G?]],

Group 986

RAA.F.

Pacific

Sept 19th 44

My Darling Daughter Shirley,

Thank you

for your loving letter which I

received on Sunday. I am very

pleased that you are all well &

that you are being such a good

girl & taking your Mother a

cup of tea to bed on a Sunday

morning.

You were very lucky to go to the

Pictures. It was good of Mr

Campbell to shout you & Bardy & 

Brian; wasn't it

Brian was a dirty boy wasnt

[[?]]. I'll bet he xx cried about it.

Tell Mum that Ki means food.

Sometimes I have 2 & sometimes 6.

Native boys with me.

I am gxx pleased that the ointment

is doing the sores good. Mrs Clark

was good to tell Mum about it.

I expect that 'Pat will give you

one of the Photos.

I dont mind the letters being

messy I am x only too pleased to

get them.

Well my Dear I will close

now, hoping that you will keep on

being a good girl & help Mummy

with Tish & Jeanette. Give them all

a Kiss for me & a big Hug & Kiss for Mum

Love from Your Loving Daddy.

Jim

ARTaylor

 

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AIR MAIL

LETTER CARD

Active Service

No Stamp

Available

A.F.P. No 201.

24SE44

Miss Shirley Cousins

C/O Mrs J Cousins

Ventnor St

Wagin

W.A.

R.A.A.F. CENSOR

766

ARTaylor

 

 

From No. 38434   Name Cpl Cousins JG

Unit or Group 986 R.A.A.F. Pacific

Sunday Oct 8th 44

My Darling Shirley,

Thank you for your loving letter

which I received the other day. I hope that your

foot is all right again. Mummy told me what a brave

girl you were when you went to the Hospital & I am

very proud with you.

I am sorry I havent been able to get you a

ring. You may have to wait till I get Home. If

so I will get you a nice one then.

You are still a good girl & still wash up for 

Mum. I am very pleased. I hope you enjoyed the

Pictures. Brian & Jeanette were naughty to have the

apples. The white blouse & skirt would look very

nice. Mum told me what a good test you did

the last time I am pleased you are doing well at

school. I also hope that you are looking after

Tish & that you & Barbara dont fight.

Well my Dear I will close with lots of

Love to you all & a big kiss for you all & give

Mum a big hug & Kiss for me.

Love from your Loving Dad

Jim

 

 

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P.O. No.71-AUST

Miss Shirley Cousins

Ventnor St

Wagin

W.A.

R.A.A.F. CENSOR

459