Item 01: Gordon Thomas Edwards letters, 21 January 1916-7 August 1919 - Page 201
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been looking after me wonderfully well, I received four parcels just before Xmas from different ladies, and one yesterday, from dear Mrs Cust. I have not heard from her for some time, but am expecting a letter daily. We have received very few letters within the last weeks but here are rumours of a big Australian mail shortly. I was very sorry to see that
conscription had been turned down again. I had a vote on the question this time, but it turned out to be a lost cause. I think most of the soldiers voted yes, although no doubt there were many who did not. Of course it is mainly those chaps who came away expecting to have a good time and found out their mistake too late, who squeal against compulsory system. Thank goodness I was