Name/TitleWorld War 1 Letters regarding Soldier's Christmas Gifts
About this objectFive original letters, and five photocopies of each original letter. All letters pertain to the fundraising of 500 pounds in the town and district of Orange, to purchase Christmas gifts for Orange soldiers through Sir Neville Howse.
1. Typed letter to F.J.Mulholland Esq., The Town Hall, Orange, NSW, Australia, from Commonwealth Bank of Australia Manager.
2. Handwritten letter from Frances Cornish, thanking Mr A.McNelly and Mrs G.F.Bromley for their gift.
3. Typed letter from (Sgd) R.J.Millard / Colonel / a D.M.S., A.I.F. at the Australian Imperial Force, Administrative Headquarters, to the Manager of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, confining receipt of the 500 pounds for Christmas gifts to Australian soldiers.
4. Handwritten letter in pencil from Sgt. G.D.Chapman (1st Light Horse Regiment) to Mrs McNeilly. Written from Palestine thanking the Orange District for their greetings and parcels.
5. Handwritten letter on 'YMCA with the Australian Imperial Force' letterhead, from R.W.Gale, Aus. Field Artillery, to W.E.Bouffler, Esq. referring to a Christmas parcel the sender is anticipating.
6-10 A single photocopy of each of the original letters.
Date Made1918-1919
PeriodWorld War 1
Medium and MaterialsPaper
Ink
Pencil
Subject and Association KeywordsLetter
Subject and Association KeywordsCorrespondence
Subject and Association KeywordsWorld War 1
Subject and Association KeywordsSir Neville Howse
Subject and Association KeywordsLight Horse
Subject and Association KeywordsFundraising
Subject and Association KeywordsOrange
Subject and Association KeywordsAustralian Imperial Force
