THOSE GUNS.

Evening Star, Issue 22261, 12 February 1936, Page 6

THOSE GUNS.

TO THE EDITOR Sir, —As regards getting rid of the guns, I think our Labour Council is doing the right thing. I would cast them in the deepest hole I could find. I spent over four years among them, 1 have helped to haul them in action, in mud and slush, I have two near relatives who met their doom from them, and the sight of them now is an eyesore. Let those people who want them to remain go to the next war. or go where they arc fighting now. I think this is the host thing the council has done.—l uni. etc., Retekxkd Max. February 11. TO THE EDITOR. Sir, —There are a couple of Turkish pontoons reposing in a little corner by the Early Settlers’ Hall. One wonders if these historic exhibits are also numbered amongst the condemned. If our Labour councillors, in their wisdom, decide that these souvenirs are to he so fated, may I suggest that they arrange to cart them away on Anzac Day as a prelude to the opening of the picture shows? This little net will harmonise nicely with their former decision, and no doubt give the greatest measure of joy to the “ idiocy ” section, no more war patriots, and worshippers at the shrine of Lenin. Perhaps our worthy Labour councillors may consent to ride inside one of the pontoons, which arc perfectly safe now, where they could blend their voices in tuneful harmony in the parody ‘ There Ain’t Going to be No More No More ’ or the ‘ Red Rag Forever.’ 1 feel sure that His Worship the Mayor and his boat crew will bunch up a bit and permit Cr Bachelor to dangle his legs over the gunwale in case he develops that “ gunsight ” sickness to which he profe.sses to be a victim. It is a good thing for our Labour councillors that the host of diggers did' not contract this malady, otherwise that worthy troupe would long before this been “ taken for a ride ” or “ put on the spot ” for less effroiitery than they are now dishing up to ex-soldiers.—l am, etc., Digger. February 12.