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officers merit blame. The men were quite up to the mark. They were going to send the men over under English officers but thought it woud not look too well for the Australian officers so all are remaining. I am still with this  detail hospital as clerk but we are getting rid of patients very quickly so as to shut up shop by Sunday next.

I got a note from the Bank saying they had forwarded on a Xmas parcel [indecipherable]. I suppose that too was on board the Arabia - also got a note as to increase in salary. Got a long letter from Gran. Am enclosing a few more photos - these will be about the last I suppose as it is not allowed neither is it advisable to take them to the front.

We have not heard the final figures as to the conscription issue. I suppose they will never come out on account of the result of the poll.

I hope your dream comes true about being home for Christmas. I am

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