This little letter was written on an air graph - essentially a photo was taken of the letter written on a special form, then the 'letters' were sent as microfilm & processed in Australia before being put in envelopes & sent to the family. It is only 10cm x 13cm so the writing is minuscule. for more info go to wikipedia
Letter No 36
Middle East
3rd Dec 1942
Dear Mum,
I was in the middle of packing you a parcel when I was given this air graph form & as it has to be into orderly room by this afternoon I have left the packing until later.
There’s not much that I want to tell you except that I’m still quite alright & that I don’t want you to worry about me because I’ll be home again before you know it.
The parcel I’m packing consists of a few tapestry souvenir articles namely 2 cushion covers & a mat. I have no idea what colour the new lounge suite is so I hope these things suit it alright. If they don’t suit it you can give them to Betty & she may be able tomato use of them when she sets up the little home at “Northbridge”. In the letter I had from Bert Ritchie he asked me to get hold of a ring for him so I included it with the others.
Before I run out of writing space I had better wish Dad, Betty & yourself a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year because that, after all is why we were issued with these forms. Also give my best wishes to all at Cremorne & Melb because we are only issued with one of these forms each & I have no other means of getting in touch with them before Christmas.
Will write again this afternoon Lovingly Yours Frank xx.
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