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Letter from Jim Cahir to his mother telling her about the things he has been doing and the places he has visited in New Zealand. He tells her about how well the locals are treating the Australian Airmen and trying to make them feel at home.

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Handwritten letter on "Union Jack Club" headed notepaper from Sergeant F S Cahir to his mother, outlining his activities since arriving in Christchurch.

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Airgraph from Flight Sergeant Jim Cahir to his mother from his Prisoner of War camp in Germany. He writes hoping they are all well and tells them that he is okay; that time drags but he is kept occupied with lectures and talks; and is attending…

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Airgraph from Flight Sergeant Jim Cahir to his mother and brothers. He writes that he is well and wishes his mother a happy birthday. He also writes about the entertainment provided at the camp, which he says is very good, that he is progressing with…

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Airgraph from Flight Sergeant Jim Cahir to his mother and brothers. He writes that he is well and joined a sing-song on St Patrick’s day with some Irishmen. He also writes about his lecture and meeting an Airforce person who knew his brother and a…

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Airgraph from Flight Sergeant Jim Cahir to his mother and brothers. He writes that he is well and that he had just had his first letter since being captured and hoping that they are not worrying about him. He also writes about the best way to send…

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Airgraph from Flight Sergeant Jim Cahir to his mother and brothers. He writes that he has received two letters from them, about family and friends, that the Red Cross has provided clothing for him, about the recent Corpus Christie parade and of going…

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Airgraph from Flight Sergeant Jim Cahir to his mother and brothers. He writes that he is well and received some correspondence from them, and mentions other letters he has received. He also writes about attending a church service where a prayer for…

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Airgraph from Flight Sergeant Jim Cahir to his mother and brothers. He writes that he has received a parcel from them, about other correspondence sent and received, social activities, going to Mass on Armistice Day and hoping his mother has been…

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Airgraph from Flight Sergeant Jim Cahir to his mother and brothers. He writes about the camp’s preparations for Christmas, about four thousand parcels arriving from the Red Cross, the food they will be preparing with their saved rations and having…

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Airgraph from Flight Sergeant Jim Cahir to his mother and brothers. He writes that he has chilblains, about the weather, and asking if they send a parcel it should be a food parcel and quoting an extract from a German paper criticising the American…

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A letter about Jim Cahir from Des. He says he is being well treated.

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Thanks him for his service in the Royal Australian Air Force.

This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.

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The letter accompanies Jim's Certificate of Service and Discharge.

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Informing her that as her husband is reported missing as a result of air operations on 19 July 1944, his motor car could not be easily stored or returned to Australia. It would be kept for three months and then sold and proceeds held on his behalf.…

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Letter of appreciation for his service from Air Force Board of the Royal Australian Air Force. At the bottom a Caterpillar club certificate of membership made out to F/O D V Kelly.

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Writes that that Pat Hogan was with the Lady Ryder's overseas forces committee. He was with friends and reported that they were looking well and that he would write a line to parents and wives as it was nice to know independently that they are OK.

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Covering remainder of letter containing data on batch 3.

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Letter of appreciation for P J Hogan's service with the Royal Australian Air Force from the Air Member for Personnel

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Apologises for not writing sooner and describes activities as reasons. Describes recent leave activities. Complains about Yorkshire but says he is pleased to be on Halifax. Mentions mass every Sunday and acting as permanent altar boy. Comments on…

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Sends birthday wished to her and Eileen and says he could not afford much of presents. Describes a little of his his current situation and provides some gossip,

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Catches up with recent mail and mentions that many colleagues have not had much mail. Catches up on her activities at home and mentions shows he had seen. Says he had a small celebration recently.

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Says that things are going along fine but doing a bit more work and finds it interesting. Mentions seeing 'Blythe Spirit' and comments on surface mail. Poor photocopy cannot with start too faint to read.

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Mentions arrival of her mail and that he should have written earlier. Writes that he has been busy night flying long hours and preparation takes a long time as well. In addition he finds it difficult to sleep during the day. Catches up with news from…

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Thanks her for the pen she sent but noted that the ink had leaked while in transit due to altitude. Catches up with news from home mentioning drought and bush fires. Mentions that rest of crew had gone into town and commented on his ground course.…
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