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3 the financial part of the business was in the wrong hands from the beginning, if it had been in your hands and mine we
would have curtailed the expenses by 50 , they said they would leave it to me the next time so I am afraid I have put myself
in a loop. We have made arrangement to go up to Jenolan Caves at Christmas with Mr Herbet that came out on the Barbarossa
with us. we were thinking of going to Blackspur but as Mr Herbet had not seen the caves we decided to go there. Blackspur
will be probably our next trip and I am anxiously looking forward to it; as from what you told me about it. I presume it is
very beautiful. The Barbarossa returns here on the 5th Nov. so I will 4 probably see the Doctor if he is still on her.
I am still studying very hard and hopes to pass the M illegible trich and enter the University for an engineering course.
Mr. Liddell, illegible hail, wishes to be remember to you. I must conclude as I think I have told you all the news since
my previous letter I remain yours Faithfully W. J. Shields PS You are undoubtely a very prominent man over there.
California as I see by that paper you sent me. but no more than I wish you. I am sorry I cannot give Mr. H illegible address
as he never told me nor Liddell