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<p>a4701792.html</p><p>3/ writing this letter. We generally leave here about 10 am, after lots of rifle, gas-helmet & other inspections, but it is after 8 p.m. ere we return for tea, leaving little or no time for letter-writing & far less for inclination. Sleep is the only other thing besides a feed that we are fit for, so the change today for me is a welcome one. S'pose I'll have to continue with the "fatigue" tomorrow, seeing that the pen & ink job is complete.</p><p>You'll be surprised to learn that I have met Les N. [?] , in fact he is camped only a ¼ mile from this place. He saw one of our lads near here on the day of our arrival (Wed.) & straight away found out where I was. It was, as you can guess, a surprise meeting, & I was pleased to see him "sum-mor". We had a petit promenade B4 dusk & a talk of "Angleterre" & by-gone days in "Aussie". Last eve he came again as he was off duty & wishes me to convey to you all, his best wishes - & all that sort-o'-thing. Says that you must XQQ him for the few & far between letters which he sends to "W'bool", but correspondence is not in his line. I tell him that it is only by practice, & stealing other people's styles, that this task - a pleasant one when time, comfort & opportunity is with one - is made easier. The change to this side of the Pond (he joined the 1<sup>st.</sup> Pioneer Batt<sup>n</sup>. - "C" Coy.<s>)</s> during Dec<sup>r</sup>. I believe) after 14 months of life on the "Plain" has made him look "A1" as regards health & he reckons that he is fit. May have opportunities of seeing him regular till we go back to the "Rest" Area (some 3 weeks yet I believe) so will let you know from time to time how he is faring.</p><p>Was surprised to receive another note from "Archie" Murdock the day B4 yesterday, this time telling me that he is now over on this side of the "Gutter" & attached to the 6<sup>th</sup>. Army Brigade BAC A.F.A.I do not know the Unit @ all, but he cannot be very far from where I am now writing. I've already written to see if he can enlighten me any further as to his where-abouts, so will let you know when those details come to hand.</p><p>Do not know how Les C. is faring just now because his last (to which I've replied) was written a few hours previous to his return to the Batt<sup>n</sup>. from the "Big Smoke", where he'd been on leave. He told me all about the pleasant visit to bonnie Dundee & what he saw & did there, also about other parts. Can only hope that if he is back, all still goes well. Best wishes & regards go to you from him.</p><p> </p><p>PTO</p><p>to</p><p>One [written at bottom left side margin]</p>