From the archives of Helena Dunne

The Australian Connection — C.B. MacKenzie

Although C.B MacKenzie appears to be a resident of Paisley, I consider him to be part of the Australian Connection since he appears in the role of "go-between" introducing Lena to Australian soldiers.

561 postmark Paisley
1.45, 30 NOV 17
addressed to Miss Dunne,
Ross Terrace, Broxburn,
West Lothian

"Friday
Arrived safe after
a very enjoyable day
none the worse for our
walk. Ate our cronbeens[?],
washed our faces, then
went to Bye-bye, a tired
but very happy of MacKs
Hope you are enjoying your
holidays also miss C B. Yrs
C & A. MacK"

[? seems a bit late in the year for cranberries.]

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555 postmark Paisley
?.30 AM, 2 FEB 18
(Saturday)
addressed to Miss Dunne,
Ross Terrace, Broxburn,
West Lothian

"Many thanks for
P.T's Rabbie Burns.
Also for letter & bag
of bicks. They
were enjoyed immensely, and both
have taken some as a memento
of the occasion, They left last
night for France and are
there by now. Am feeling
rather lost today. They have
had a "good time". Will write
on Sunday. Kind regards to all. C.B.Mac"

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553 postmark Inversnaid Glasgow, 5 JU 18
addressed to Miss Dunne,
Ross Terrace, Broxburn, West Lothian

"Have been spending
the day here. It is
just perfect. Have an
Australian soldier friend
with me. There are quite
a number on the Steamer
Thanks for you. Hope
all well. Kind Regards
C.B. MacK."

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554 "9/ 7/18
Many thanks for letter
just received. Writing
to your "New Address". Wish
you a pleasant sail, also
a Real Good Time for
your holidays. Letters y'day from
France. Well now, but have both
been down with fever. All news
when writing. Good Luck. Yrs.
C B M"

 

postmark Paisley
1.45 PM, 9 JUL 18
addressed to Miss Dunne,
Ross Terrace, Broxburn,
West Lothian

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558 postmark Paisley,
11.15 AM, 3 OCT 18
addressed to Miss Dunne,
Ross Terrace, Broxburn,
West Lothian

"3.10.18 Have returned from alleged
Summer holidays, was
unable to put on the
tint usually acquired
on holiday. Seriously thinking
of acquiring it from chemist
just to be in it. Hope all
well and that you have
settled down to the serious business
of life. After recent dissipations,
Joe says he is gradually coming
to himself, and thinking of another
furlough. I will write in a day or two. Kind regards
C.B. MacK"

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557 postmark Paisley
1.45 PM, 24 OCT 18
addressed to Miss Dunne,
Ross Terrace, Broxburn,
West Lothian

"An Australian
Soldier MacK.
will if convenient
call & see you tomorrow
Friday. Alex's brother.
Hope you are well.
Kind regards. C.B. MacK"

 557R
 

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