CALL OF THE CLUB.

Auckland Star, Volume LXX, Issue 189, 12 August 1939, Page 3 (Supplement)

CALL OF THE CLUB.

fralia. Europe. Asia and Africa. All Immlctl together in one society, and all men of courage, culture, and optimism. Although tlie men lield some ideal attributes, they yet had others that were far from nice. All had served varying terms of imprisonment—this was one of the qualilirations for membership— some were embezzlers, others formers. A few held convictions that were not in accord with constitutional jjrovernment. Kegular meetings were held. At these, confidences were exchanged and plans made to enable the heterogeneous company of men to look optimistically to the future. And then some daring fellow suggested that they should establish their own State —govern themselves according to their own lights. To the surprise of many, the idea grew. Maps were produced and studied carefully. Those who had travelled aired their views. After some discussion it was decided that tlie ideal country for the Moccos was Australia. Some weeks later it was reported to thi> Assistant- Commissioner controlling Scotland Yard —the large stone building that houses Kuglatid's detective officers —that Captain Trevalyn had sailed for Australia, and the Government was advised accordingly.