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the waste & desolation & one is filled with a strange emotion, is it symbolical? does it mean that out of these tribulations will arise noble & purer ideals?
Mr Williams my old friend from Geelong has been awarded his M.C. I am delighted, spent an hour with him last night.
Today I received your parcel posted on 19th of February, it was opened in England by the Customs but everything arrived safe & sound, the cigars are good & I quite enjoy them. The writing paper will be useful and as for the lollies they're tres bon.
The old estaminet still possesses its billiard table, we spend many a pleasant time around it have just enjoyed a game.
With love to all
Malcolm
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