Item 02: Fred Hamilton-Kenny letter diary, 5 December 1914-26 February 1915 - Page 54
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[Page 54]
Here's a naval song - roared by the mess –
'Pass around the grog my boys & never mind the score'
'For when your money is all done we'll go to sea for more' –
'Here's to him who'll never merry merry be'
'And will not taste of joy –
Sing – sing – Ye jolly sailors (ye silly blighters) – Sing –
God – Save – the – King
Well Xmas eve was a roaring one on HMAS Fantome & the grog went round & down I can tell you – I kept all right – for I always think of the future & besides I am in charge of a good deal –
Its 10 am Xmas Day – There's to be a grand native festival ashore – I saw the pigs being roasted on hot stoves by the natives – I don't know whether we'll get ashore again – I want to get this thro to you if I can – That's my main point this Xmas day – I'll drink your sweet self & the children – Don't worry – I'll take every chance to communicate –