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when my time for substantive promotion came along I should get it even if I am in Australia at the time.  On that account, combined with the facts of yours & Ida's wishes, my desire to see you all, & the fact that by now all my old pals, except Wallace, have already gone back, I told the C.O. I wanted to go - and now I understand I leave here today.  Wallace leaves with me.

I shall wire you when I am embarking.  I am leaving Syd well looked after and have arranged for all emergencies.

That's all I've got to say just now.

I expect to follow up this screed very

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