Item 01: Irene Victoria Read letters from her husband, 27 November 1914-1 November 1915 - Page 139
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[Page 139]
I was pleased to hear that you had been taking a few motor trips – there are dozens of cars running between Cairo & the camp but I don't like them. The drivers are a terrible wild reckless lot of men & I don't feel at all comfortable with them at the wheel. The fare into Cairo is 50 piastres (10/-) – the soldiers generally club together & get in by car for from 1/- to 2/- each. I always prefer the first class compartment of the tram 1 piastre (2 ½ d.) though sometimes I travel with the niggers for ½ piastre. I think the double page picture in the Graphic that you refer to is a general view of the whole camp here & was taken before we arrived on the scene. I saw in the "Australian" an account of the Pockley Surgood wedding. It took place at St Paul's Wahroonga on 22nd Jany. – apparently only relatives present.
I hope you received the small parcel I sent you about a week ago pair of stockings etc. With very best love to all the dear ones
Yr. loving husband
Will.