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Posted on July 20, 1919June 6, 2021 by: Walter E

Letter to Aunt about Walter coming home

Letter written to English Aunts after Wal’s arrival back in Australia- Wal’s home pip pip !! Dear Aunt, We’ve got loads to tell you, don’t …

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Posted on July 18, 1919 by: Walter E

Journal about Melbourne Letter

We all became so excited with our pent up emotions, that we found it difficult even to perform our duties and fell even to counting …

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Posted on June 25, 1919 by: Walter E

Journal about Capetown Letter

The weather for the past week had been stormy with heavy gales which had the effect of slightly diminishing the speed of the ship. However, …

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Posted on June 2, 1919 by: Walter E

Journal about Devonport Pier Letter

On June 2nd, we received notice to stand by and be ready to march out of camp so that we knew that the time had …

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Posted on May 8, 1919 by: Walter E

Letter to Walter from KING

Buckingham Palace The Queen and I wish you God speed and a safe return to your homes and dear ones. A grateful Mother Country is …

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Posted on May 8, 1919 by: Walter E

Journal about Buckingham Palace Letter

The next few days I spent in just knocking about London, enjoying myself and in waiting for May 8th to come, when I was to …

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Posted on May 3, 1919 by: Walter E

Journal about London Letter

On May 3rd, the truly magnificent March of the Dominion troops through London took place. Again, I took my stand at the same spot opposite …

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Posted on April 25, 1919 by: Walter E

Journal about London Letter

On returning from my visit to Dover, I had received notice that I was to attend the investiture set down for May 8th. In the …

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Posted on April 19, 1919 by: Walter E

Letter to Father from Suttor Very, Warminster, England

Suttor Very, Warminster, England. 1919 Dear Father, I am writing this from the 2nd Div Concentration Camp at the above mentioned place where we are …

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