21 Oct 1918
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 21, 1918
Page
1
Letter from Pte Bob Watters in France dated August 19 describes a recent wound above the right hip from a machine gun while near Etaples. He recounts frontline conditions on the Somme, small comforts, and waits about three weeks to rejoin action, noting Australian troops, artillery, and retreat movements amid heavy fighting.
The fragment hints at a letter from Pte. L. Whitman describing busy times in the line of duty and mentioning conditions in Australia and North Queensland weather, with a note about his hometown. The readable text shows a casual tone and references to wartime life and local impressions.
Fragmentary text speaks of an enclosure and a sense of scorn for heroes, mentioning admiration and a request to see ore you cannot know. The readable lines imply a historical or literary note about reverence and perception.
Rego Cheek discusses war loan fund efforts across the Cairns region and northern shires, noting extended campaigns and local response to the call. He reflects on personal burdens, the harsh conditions of settlers on small plots, and the struggle to provide for families amid the campaign.
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