Box 6 Item 03: Edith S. Thistlethwaite letters, 1914-1918 - Page 27

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of Queensland (my late doctor) was there & he stayed with me all the afternoon, he is a dear old thing.

Fancy dear old Major McLean of Williamstown has returned safe & sound from the Peninsular – we heard such dreadful rumours about the dear old chap.

It has been a perfect day. I came back to hospital in time for early dinner, so scribbling as fast as I can.

The patients all had a very happy time this morning extra cigarettes, tobacco, pipes and sweets, also cushions & a few other comforts. I had quite a merry morning with them all, my lot seemed better to-day and we were not nearly so busy as Xmas Day. Some of mine are leaving for Australia in the morning. I shall miss them very much, they are such hard cases.

I've had a lovely exciting week, with letters cards & presents – Received a very nice letter from