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The practice of sending letters and postcards has been a heartwarming tradition since. It is a wonderful way to maintain any relationship and look back on memories and moments shared. Many people anticipate letters and cards, especially during occasions and events. However, what if instead of taking weeks or months, a letter reaches the location after decades? This postcard went through a long wait of 42 years before a postcard after which it could find its way home from Australia to England, reports BBC News. The postcard was addressed to a person named Steve Padgett from another man named Gerry and sent on August 27, 1981. However, the address to which the letter arrived after 4 decades has become home to another woman, Samantha Williams.
The letter arrived in December and the family assumed it to be a holiday greeting card. However, they were astonished to find a “mystery” letter. “It had been sent from a man called Gerry in Sydney and addressed to Steve Padgett or Padge, who we believe lived here with his parents in the 1980s,” Williams said. She shared the possible reason it has been missed out or not delivered on time. She said, “It’s only got a 32-cent stamp on it, so maybe it’s been stuck at a sorting office in Australia or in the UK for more than 40 years.” The woman mentioned that the postcard contained a handwritten note as well.
She concluded that the duo may have been great friends. “We would love to find the man it was addressed to and give it to him. They were good friends and it may mean a lot to him,” she said. The postcard consisted of a picture of Sydney’s Opera House with the message at the back. A spokesperson for Royal Mail mentioned that they were unsure about what may have happened to the letter over the years. However, they added that there may be a reason for its delayed delivery, “It is likely that it was put back into the postal system by someone recently rather than being lost or stuck somewhere. Royal Mail regularly checks all its delivery offices and clears its processing machines daily. Once an item is in the postal system, it will be delivered to the address on the card.”
9 News Australia shared a glimpse of the postcard along with the contents. The postcard seemed to be in great condition even though it had been touring for 42 years. However, it had begun to wear out from the corners. Sent in the 1980s, the note at the back of the postcard was a casual conversation between the two men. It seemed to be a follow-up from the previous postcards they had been writing to each other.
It read, “Dear Padge, you won’t believe this, but I’ve just read your letter dated 8th May! Sorry not to have been in touch, but what can you say about colonial practices.” The letter had a few more sentences that weren’t as legible. The conclusion read, “Write tomorrow! Hope you enjoyed the summer. Have a brilliant time! All the best.” It was also signed with Gerry’s name below. Williams hopes she can locate Padge and give the letter he duly deserves to read.
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