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[Letter written on above card. Date March 1916]
Address -
Pte W H Elkington
No 4106
10th Reinforcements
20th Battalion
5th Infantry Brigade
A.I.E.F
Egypt
P.S. our flag is a green & white one like this [sketch of flag]
Dear Auntie
I am sailing on Saturday morning early from no 1 Wooloomooloo wharf per the "Orsova" & will be parading through the city to the Domain on Friday afternoon. We will be passing down College st & past St Mary's cathedral so will look out for someone or other from Homebush. I am sorry I could not get out to see you again, I arranged for last monday night but had to do some dirty work. Last Tuesday night we went to the Criterion theatre & wednesday night I was moved to the showground to get ready for sailing. I am afraid I will have to bid you good bye again on paper as I dont think I will be able to get out to see you personally. Farewell with best wishes from your affect Nephew
Walter