Based on the letters of Earl Philip Reinhalter (1922-1953). Edited by his son, Earl Philip Reinhalter (1950-).


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Saidor, New Guinea
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New Guinea

Sept. 24, 1944

Hello Ma:

      Nothing much to say. I do not have to take care of the searchlight anymore, but I am now working on another airplane. Enclosed are more pictures for the collection. That's about all for just now. Am O.K. So, until next time -

Earl


P.S. Notice the change of address.

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Picture #1 - Native soldiers. [See below. - Ed.]

Picture #2 is a picture of the Victoria Bridge in Brisbane, Australia. If you will notice, you will see three little houses along the water edge next to the bridge. That basement which is a floor of wood of these houses are all joined making the Brisbane Roller Rink.




New Guinea natives line up in formation.




Victoria Bridge in Brisbane, Australia, 1943. The three little houses along the water edge next to the bridge were the site of Brisbane Roller Rink.



 
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