Item 11: General William Holmes papers, September 1914-January 1915 - Page 34
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I noticed the reporters were taking down what was said). Jones seconded Barlows motion & we all said something, except McNeil, who was drunk & had a brush with Jones, the latter threatening to take him by the back of the trousers & chuck him down the stairs if he insulted him (Jones) again! It gives the greatest pleasure to me to hear all & sundry, on all occasions when the war is mentioned, speak so highly of you and of the services you and the Australians under you have rendered to the Empire.
I notice that your son is your ADC. Has Henleys lad got promotion also?
No legislation has as yet taken place here either regarding the Board or the Greater Sydney movement, or, indeed, on any other subject. The intense interest evoked by the war putting everything else aside - I am sorry to say that my Surveying practice has come almost to a standstill, we have dismissed nearly all our staff, having nothing for them to do.
Always believe me to be
Yours most Sincerely
J G Griffin
[John George Griffin]