State Library of NSW
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[Crest of Orient Line of Royal Mail Steamers]
4.3.17.At SeaR.M.S.
My dear Mother Father & Sister
We are two or 3 days from one of the great continents, it will be pleasant to feel the solid earth under our feet. At these Ports restrictions are imposed upon our men - very necessary too, for instance all the hotels are closed, Australians have anything but a good name, New Zealanders you will be glad to hear have a good name & reputation - not so our men. There was trouble with earlier transports, the men took charge & painted things red.
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