SANDY’S CORNER

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 88, Issue 224, 19 September 1944, Page 4

SANDY’S CORNER

We agree with the New York Times that the final issue with Japan, as with Germany, will be decided by armies on land. Warning: To the Fire Brigade and the people—Be sure you distinguish between genuine sirens and other sorts—Mick Darby is back! he was in good company There were a good many winners at the races on Saturday, but to have winners there must also be losers. Xs it true that one of the losers was a former City Councillor who is a keen follower of the racing gome? He went over with a friend’s umbrella, but didn’t have it on the wav home and his fountain pen was also missing. THAT CHALLENGE’ Dear Sandy: We commend Percy Higginbottom for accepting the challenge Manawntu issued against Wanganui in relation to the Victory Loan, and we’ll give Palmerston all it is asking foi. We suggest that the prize be one crematorium, complete with ratepayers' blessings and all that goes with it.—Yours, Harrv, for ‘The Avenue Boyc.” THE BARRAGE STILL LIVES. “The artillery which covered the advance of the Second British Army in its advance from the Escaut Canal was the heaviest seen on the Western Front in this war. Guns, almost wheel to wheel, laid down a pattern of shells which leapt ahead of the advancing 200 yards every minute’’ . . . News item in the cables. Old Soldier Bill: Reminds me of 1918 at Bapaume! It seems they can have air power, flying bombs, secret weapons, hut. they can't get past the creeping barrage and the old P.BL