SS Troopship ...

Melbourne.

Dear Bidy,

Just a short note in haste to say that we have had a good trip to here. But I believe there will be some of us to go ashore at Fremantle. But do not be surprised to get a letter for they have not got any trace of my paper for embarkation. You do not know how disappointed I was having to leave Sydney so soon after so enjoy ... company. Well dear girl I have ... much to say and it is hard to write while the boat jump about. The ... ....

Au Revoir. No goodbye with your ever.

Sincerely,

Jack.

AGY McKin...

From your Jack.