31701-0003-0001

15th Battalion Detach.,
c/o G.P.O.,
Brisbane
9th July '40
Tues

My Darling Nancy,
It seems years to me since we parted, and since absence makes the heart grow
fonder, you may well imagine home I long for you, sweet.

When the Orrungal sailed late Monday night, I couldn't tempt my self to sleep. I watched till the last speck of light vanished on the horizon. An unexpected send-of by the A.I.F., & others waiting on wharves made us feel happier. We were all disappointed when the convoy steered hundreds of miles to sea, and the heavy swell made nearly every
Queenslander sea sick. (Of course there is no need to tell you I was not one of them) Nevertheless life on board was a wonderful experience, as we had the freedom to do as we wished. One sailor played his piano-accordion every afternoon, & we joined in singing. We were given a 1st class service, hot or cold baths, deck sports, and scrumptious meals. During the night all

Margin note:
S.O.S Please send me those shirts you promised- as The lubras only wear a netting [?] tattoos marks above their hips
- Your Embarrassed fiancee