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which it made a perfect landing with its searchlight.

The real primitive lakatois have made their way in from Samarai. Their huge back sails look really picturesque. After the celebrations are ended at Hannabada they will continue west to the Purau Delta. There they trade their mats & pottery for rice & sago.

The mail arrived but your letter was missing. I've been so used to getting yours regular I feel lonely & lost. I expect with the Xmas holidays the Post Office couldn't cope with all the mail. Still better late than never, pet, & know it's not your fault.

I finished reading "Gone With the Wind" surely the film wasn't as frank as the book. Everytime I began reading there were tears in my eyes. The Colonel in his speech Xmas Day said he was sure this would be our last Xmas in Papua. The boys brought the roof down in response. The A.I.F. are in action now & we both must be thankful we have our world in peace.

Your holidays are nearly due - I'll like half your luck, honey. Don't forget to write while
you're away. I'm going gay myself tonight - There is