Murphy, William Charles (Private, b.1892 – d.1967); Duminski , Caroline Gottliebe (Civilian, b.1897 – d.1982)

Collection relating to the First World War service and experiences of 2669 Private William Charles Murphy, 4 Australian Pioneer Battalion, Australian Imperial Force, and Miss Caroline Gottliebe Duminski, Egypt, France and England, 1915 – 1917.

Wallet 1 of 1 – Contains 11 postcards relating to Private Murphy and Miss Caroline Duminski, dated from 1915 to 1917.

One postcard is written from 760 Bombardier Wallace Gordon Cheyne to ‘Friend’ [thought to be Miss Duminski], Egypt, and is dated 21 June 1915. In this postcard Bombardier Cheyne sends his greetings, and writes about his hopes to reach the Dardenelles.

Six postcards are written from ‘Jim’ [exact identity unknown] to Miss Duminski, and are dated from 25 December 1915 to 4 March 1917. He writes from his service in Egypt and France. In these postcards 'Jim' writes regarding his embarkation, movements, living conditions, sightseeing tours of Egypt, local weather and Anzac day commemorations.

Four postcards are written from Private Murphy to Miss Duminski, and are dated from December 1916 to April 1917. He writes from his service in France and England. In these postcards Private Murphy writes regarding his health and hospitalisations, sightseeing tours of London, local weather, Christmas plans and the Battalion’s training exercises.