Category Archives: escapades, relaxation, fun and games

A fishing trip, a mention in the Griffin and a letter from Gen Vasey

Posted on July 23, 1944 by felicityh54

                              23rd July 44 Dear Mother & Dad Am a bit late writing this week.  Had intended doing so Friday whilst on guard but the competition … Continue reading →

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Except for a couple that nearly drowned they’re all pretty right.

Posted on July 6, 1944 by felicityh54

                              6/7/44 Dear Mother & Dad Had a letter from you today – made good reading too – quite a few interesting tit bits.  Glad to … Continue reading →

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Excellent postal service, Christmas Eve chaos and extra good (but alcohol free) dinner

Posted on December 25, 1943 by felicityh54

                          TX 1004 Sgt Max Hickman NGF Training Sch New Guinea 25th Dec 43 Dear Mother & Dad The big day of the year is here again and … Continue reading →

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Late November: Cazaly moves to Lenah Valley and a sports day includes diving

Posted on November 28, 1943 by felicityh54

                              TX 1004 Sgt Max Hickman 2/ NGF Tng Sch New Guinea 21st Nov 43 Dear Mother & Dad After a lapse of about a week … Continue reading →

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Meals, movies, mortars and motivational speeches… something’s afoot

Posted on August 29, 1943 by felicityh54

                                TX 1004 Sgt Max Hickman 2/33rd Battalion AIF 29th Aug 43 Dear Mother & Dad Just a few lines hoping to find you both … Continue reading →

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Politics of the federal, RSL and gender varieties

Posted on August 22, 1943 by felicityh54

    TX 1004 Sgt Max Hickman 2/33rd Battalion AIF 22nd Aug Dear Mother & Dad I guess as I write your ears are tuned to the wireless as the counting has probably started and lots of people who have … Continue reading →

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Two letters – but only one intact

Posted on August 14, 1943 by felicityh54

              TX 1004 Sgt Max Hickman 2/33rd Btn AIF 8th Aug 43 Dear Mother & Dad Another Sunday has come round and of course that means that except for church parade the day is … Continue reading →

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Pretending to be somewhere else… practically no news

Posted on July 30, 1943 by felicityh54

            TX 1004 Sgt Max Hickman 2/33rd Battn AIF 30th July 43   Dear Mother & Dad Just a few lines hoping to find you happy and well.  The mail came along so quickly last … Continue reading →

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Money to be made by various means

Posted on July 18, 1943 by felicityh54

                  TX 1004 Sgt Max Hickman 2/33rd Battn AIF Aust 18th July 1943 Best wishes for a Happy Birthday Mother Dear Mother & Dad Just a few lines hoping to find you … Continue reading →

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A scrounging expedition with a tragic/ comic ending

Posted on June 6, 1943 by felicityh54

                            6th June 1943 Dear Mother & Dad I’m writing from a Guard tent – a very drab and uninspiring place to write letters but as I’ll … Continue reading →

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