Part 02: Rex Nixon letters, 21 May 1915-27 December 1916 - Page 34
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gave me his word, and said they would be better than the proof, so I gave him your address, also to have it registered; in all, it cost me fifteen piastres (equal to 3/1½d) cheap enough. Have seen Chook; he was in the 1st Rein of 20th Batt, only one line from where I was camped, I have
seen Christmas from Thrupp Street, also my pal Gasey, and I would have liked to have seen Rod, but I expect that he will follow in my wake. I sent Dad & Gin a post card, also letter. Charlie Marsden has written also to Dad. You would be surprised at the number of boys from Neutral Bay, and Mosman; they nearly all know Ooger. Have you heard anything from Rupert yet? I think we are more like Chinamen now, than Australians, for we are black almost, from the face right down to the belt, as well as our knees. Why I have made so many mistakes in this letter is because every-