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CA BI MG 12.59-MG 12.59.2-MG 12.59.2.1 · Item · 11 March, 1917
Part of Liscombe family fonds

Item is a card with lace detail from Gerald Liscombe to his sister, Ella Liscombe. It was written "somewhere in France". In the card, Gerald writes that he was visited by John McIntyre of Sydney (36th Battery) who used to work at Hall's Bookstore.

Ella Liscombe's Diary
CA BI MG 12.59-MG 12.59.3-MG 12.59.3.3 · Item · 1914-1915
Part of Liscombe family fonds

Item is Ella Liscombe's diary, detailing her daily life in Sydney from January 1, 1915 to May 3, 1915.

Gerald Liscombe's Diary
CA BI MG 12.59-MG 12.59.3-MG 12.59.3.5 · Item · 1914
Part of Liscombe family fonds

Item is Gerald Liscombe's diary, detailing his daily life in Sydney from January 1, 1914 to August 28, 1914.

Gerald Liscombe's Diary
CA BI MG 12.59-MG 12.59.3-MG 12.59.3.6 · Item · 1914-1915
Part of Liscombe family fonds

Item is Gerald Liscombe's diary, detailing his daily life in Sydney from December 2, 1914 to April 17, 1915. The first several entries center around his preparation to serve overseas during World War 1, and were crossed out by Gerald after he found out that he would not be drafted as soon as he expected.

CA BI MG 12.59-MG 12.59.2-MG 12.59.2.12 · Item · 14 December, 1916
Part of Liscombe family fonds

Item is a letter written from "Bob" to Olive Liscombe on December 14, 1916, from France. In the letter, Bob thanks Olive for her recent gift of a box of candy, and describes life in the trenches and a recent letter from Gerald.

Letter to Gerald Liscombe
CA BI MG 12.59-MG 12.59.2-MG 12.59.2.10 · Item · 23 January, 1919
Part of Liscombe family fonds

Item is an unsigned letter to Gerald Liscombe. It is potentially from Rebecca Emily Liscombe, as it discusses all other immediate family members.

CA BI MG 12.59-MG 12.59.2-MG 12.59.2.7 · Item · 6 October, 1916
Part of Liscombe family fonds

Item is a letter to Gerald Liscombe from Bob, which was written in France. In the letter, the author notes that he was wounded, describes the capture of German trenches, and communicates the fear and uncertainty that comes from life in the trenches.

CA BI MG 12.59-MG 12.59.2-MG 12.59.2.5 · Item · 23 December, 1916
Part of Liscombe family fonds

Item is a letter to Susan Liscombe signed "B," which was written in France. In the letter, the author describes a three-hour artillery attack on December 20, mail delays on the front, and Gerald's first aid skills and current situation in England.

CA BI MG 12.59-MG 12.59.2-MG 12.59.2.6 · Item · 3 December, 1916
Part of Liscombe family fonds

Item is a letter to Susan Liscombe signed "Bob," which was written in France. In the letter, the author thanks Mrs. Liscombe for mailing him some newspapers, talks about injuries and deaths among members of the 40th that he met in England, relates his experience in the trenches, and notes a letter that he received from Gerald Liscombe regarding the disbandment of the 185th Band.

Olive Liscombe's Diary
CA BI MG 12.59-MG 12.59.3-MG 12.59.3.2 · Item · 1914
Part of Liscombe family fonds

Item is Olive Liscombe's diary, detailing her life in Sydney from September 6, 1914 to December 31, 1914.

Olive Liscombe's Diary
CA BI MG 12.59-MG 12.59.3-MG 12.59.3.1 · Item · 1914
Part of Liscombe family fonds

Item is Olive Liscombe's diary, detailing her daily life in Sydney from January 1, 1914 to March 22, 1914.