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Wednesday 22 [21] August 1917 [1918]
Ida left for Sydney 12.30 p.m., holidays.
2.30 p.m. Rec'd wire from Garrison Hosp. nominated for service abroad rep't Monday 27th inst.!! At last I may get away, but the shock and wonder of it all.
Wired Ida, ret'd 10 p.m. train from Warwick.
Saw Dr. Freshiney re leaving "Wilga" – rang S. Roberts, latter promises to write Dr. Falkiner re rent.

Aug. 21st 1817
1 year later & it is my 1st birthday out of Aust. & no one to wish me "many happy returns"! Went town 3.30 p.m. pay office, drew £5 then tea Groppi's & lovely motor spin to Pyramids with Garry & S. Henry.
One year gone of my service with the A.I.F.

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