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store for colour badges for 40 reinforcements. They had to march from Boulogne to Etapes [Estaples] & thence to Baileau He was 12 weeks on the water, & was chased by sub marines and landed in England in January. When he was at Seymour he was Depot Quarter Master, now he is only a lance corporal. He came into camp the same day with me from Shepparton.
Wednesday May 9.1917
A fine morning. The sun is shining brightly. Last night was very quiet, scarcely any straffing.
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There have been parcels and letters coming in almost every day lately, but I have got none so far. I may get some to day.
I had a letter from my wife today dated March 10. No 54. and also one from B.C.Miller of March 11.
I saw in the "Daily News" this evening that the Ministerialists Mr Hughes party, have had sweeping majorities both in the Senate & House of Representatives. This is good news and the boys are glad. One Ministerialist, Mr Glyn is probably beaten.