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A well travelled letter – and an exceptionally lucky find

Posted on September 16, 1944 by felicityh54

TX 1004 Sgt Max Hickman 2/33rd Bn AIF 16th Sept 44 PS Will you send me a ticket in Tatts.  Love,  Max Dear Mother & Dad Well how goes it – guess you’re both much happier to be together again.  … Continue reading →

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Frank Bethune’s famous orders

Posted on November 7, 1943 by felicityh54

                                              TX 1004 Sgt Max Hickman NGF Training Sch New Guinea 7th Nov 1943 Dear Mother & Dad … Continue reading →

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A long hot walk back from the rear details camp

Posted on October 26, 1943 by felicityh54

                TX 1004 Sgt Max Hickman NGF Training Sch New Guinea 26th Oct 43 Dear Mother & Dad Must try and race a few lines off.  I’m all behind with my letter writing … Continue reading →

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Some higher authority…controlling this show

Posted on October 18, 1943 by felicityh54

                      TX 1004 Sgt Max Hickman 2/33rd Battalion AIF 11th Oct 43 Dear Mother & Dad After six weeks mucking around – attached here and detached there without knowing who … Continue reading →

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