Monthly Archives: October 1940

Snail mail and expensive gifts: that safety pin is part of the dress

Posted on October 27, 1940 by felicityh54

27th Oct 1940 Pte M Hickman TX 1004   Dear Mother I had an airmail letter from youngster yesterday sent via USA.  It was a very newsy and interesting letter but contained some very surprising information.  Firstly it’s almost incredible … Continue reading →

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Moving north to winter barracks

Posted on October 14, 1940 by felicityh54

14th Oct 1940 TX1004 Private M Hickman 72nd Battn 25th Brigade AIF             Dear Mother I received your very welcome letters of the 27th August and 3rd September on Thursday and today respectively and two … Continue reading →

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Soaked to the skin and cold as frogs : first issue of rum.

Posted on October 6, 1940 by felicityh54

6th Oct 1940 TX1004 Priv M Hickman 72nd Battalion 25th Brigade AIF             Dear Mother After what seemed almost an age without mail the weekend brought forth seven letters – six and a cable – … Continue reading →

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