65 College St
Balmain
31.1.18
Dear Norm,
Received your letter this mail likewise the latest fashions in hats, but I am sorry that none of them suit my peculiar style of beauty. So glad to know that things are going so well over your way and that you are doing plenty of work to help the war along. I wrote to Meryn Thornton this mail as you asked me to. I hope he won't think I am pushing myself. Had quite a record mail this time; 14 letters and cards. Guess I am popular for once but what a treat I have had answering them all. I seem to have one nothing else this week but write letters.
We are having beastly weather here blowing and raining like the very dickens. We haven't seen the sun for nearly a week and this is supposed to be summer.
Last Saturday was Anniversary Day and myself and 4 girlfriends spent the weekend at Turramurra. That we had a good time is quite unnecessary to ad. We stole some lovely peaches and apples from an orchard there. By jove they were fine, but you know stolen things are always the sweetest! Don't you think I am going on the downward path Norm, but we must have some excitement nowadays.
Things up at the church are still the same as ever. The GFS (had to look this one up = Girls friendly Society) still has the large membership of about 8 members. I think we better come you way and give you a helping hand. We might be able to keep you out of mischief. You know Norm, none of you getting married to an English girl, there are quite enough girls in Balmain without bringing any more.
Forgot to tell you Ettie had a card from you too in this mail, and will be answering it. Had quite a number from Jack. He is OK and a Sergeant now. Coming on isn't he.
Eve and Judy and Eric Sydney Woodward were in here on Tuesday. They are both well and the baby is a fine kiddie. Of course he is the only baby in the world.
Sunday was Harvest festival at the Church. I believe it looked very nice, too, but I was aay at my country residence so didn't see it. I am a real sinner lately.
I am going to pay a visit to the zoo on Sunday. Do you think they will keep me there? I hope to get some decent photos of the animals, but if the weather doesn't improve I am afraid I will have to content myself at home.
Last week 9 of us had a night out at Her majesties to see the "Bing Boys" It was a very lively thing and quite cheered us all up. You can imagine how we were all laughing can't you?
Well Norman, stuck for time as usual so will have to close,
All here are well and wish to be remembered to you.
So long. Keep smiling. We hope you will all be home very soon,
Good luck and good wishes,
from Jackie Castle
not Gladdie.
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