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<p>a4701775.html</p><p>8/ the top part of the env. obliterates the very particulars which are so necessary for quick despatch. The writing on the env. is more important than that inside, as it goes thro. so many people B4 reaching me.</p><p>There's no doubt that you must have some long waits delivering @ your end now that the boats come so infrequent, but keep the old "pecker" up & all may yet be well... I've learned of Bogie's arrival @ your side from murky Albion & "La Belle" & of his determination, or inclination, to come back as a combatant in the 3<sup>rd</sup> Divvy "whizz bangs". I must wish him the best of fortune if he does come away again and will be on the look-out when I learn of his departure. If this reaches you while he is near-by you let him know that I am writing from a Kilo. outside B_____ & not far from where we Billeted in April 1916 prior to going into the Bois-Grenier (VC" Corner) Trenches. The town he was in for so long is 15 Kilos S.S.E., (about 9 miles) and I will be sending you some pre-war views of it as soon as I exhaust the few strays on hand.... Pleased that Aunt Sophie rec<sup>d</sup>. my letter & that all were "A1" in Melbourne. Love & regards to them all when you write, please. The soil @ "W.bool" must be wonderfully rich or prolific to make the creeping plants, etc. grow @ such a rate after your tropical downpours. Guess you'll have your work cut out to keep the weeds & parasites under. How about an "off-sider"? Mr Hunt must really be in the weather-clerk's confidence to make such a wild statement re the weather you'd get for Xmas. It does not sound too cheerful, but I hope he was proved wrong for once, & that lovely "Aussie" element prevailed over Yule-tide & the New Year... No doubt the garden & orchard @ "W'bool" must be just grand & what a saving in veges. & fruit!? Real pleased to learn that you have such grand friendly neighbours & that you get on with them all so well. Makes life more pleasant I should think & takes away lots of lonliness. Good old "bakshee" labor!! Mr Farley is very 4tunate to be in such a position for his own garden. Think I'll have to try & souvenir a few [furry?] Huns & send 'em home to you. They don't require much feeding - (like all the pig family, the greens from vegetable-tops, slops from the Kitchen, etc., are much relished) are very docile; used to harsh treatment; sleep on "down" beds & require little or no pocket money. .. The trellis work break-wind & the bricked paths will all come in good time so let's trust that the present prosperity continues.... Poor little "Dickey"!! What a terrible pity that he's lost one [?]. Hope sincerely that you do not lose him entirely after such a long residence as one of the family. We seem to have extra-ordinary bad luck with pets. How I'd just love to hear him whistle - gee it'd be fine!! (a dinkum change from this drab & dreary part of the World & the disconcerting row & roar of battles). Very pleased that that list I sent reached you "OK". You ought to be able to follow it alright... Now in conclusion, my Dear Parents & Sisters, accept my very best thanks for all your many Kindnesses & encouragements. Best wishes to all Relatives & Friends & sincere Love to you all from Your Devoted son & Bro. Harrie XX (Same old address)</p>