This was the first mail received by the troops for many weeks, and its arrival created considerable excitement. It may be well to remind those who have friends at the front that there is nothing the soldier on active service appreciates mere than letters from the folks near and dear to him, while a few lines even from ordinary acquaintances have a wonderful effect in putting fresh heart into the exile. Therefore, if you know any one who has gone to serve his country at the front, write him a note occasionally—and do not feel offended if you receive letters in reply only at long intervals. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
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Sydney Mail (NSW : 1912 - 1938), Wed 25 Nov 1914, Page 26
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