OVER THE TOP YOU MUST NOT GO, TILL VOTING ANSWERS “YES” OR “NO”

Wanganui Chronicle, 26 July 1949, Page 4

OVER THE TOP YOU MUST NOT GO, TILL VOTING ANSWERS “YES” OR “NO”

An original item in verse contributed by Mr F. H. Wilkie at the annual reunion of the 11th Company of the National Military Reserve on Saturday night took as its theme the attitude of mind in some quarters as to the defence of the country: This warning goes to each Nat. R. These days, you’re not sure where you are; You thought your service days were done When you had polished off the Hun. And then old Hitler came to light And cleaned up everything in sight, While Rommel swept to Alemain, Where Kiwis helped to spoil his game. But then the slant-eyed Japs arose. Once more you donned your khaki clothes, And mucked about the northern mole Right to the cliffs, on beach patroL But many did the thing in style, A tourist trip to Norfolk Isle. Whence, after having fun galore They dumped you back on N.Z.’s shore. Then back once more in “civvy” street And everything was looking sweet, You managed your three meals a day And gathered in a hunk of pay. Once more the spectre’s raised its head, And war-clouds gather overhead. So we had best be standing by In case we get another fly. In every age some crazy fool Shows up, and hopes the world to rule, Bismarck—the Kaiser had a go, Napoleon—Hitler—Now its Joe! History repeats, you may depend. They all came to a sticky end. An atom bomb would surely end ’em, But first—must have a referendum! So, if to the front you are sent back, And contemplate surprise attack, ‘Over the top” you must not go Till voting answers “Yes" or "No.” So polish up your “One-step-two” In case the U.N.O. splits in two. Old Joe will get a nasty jar If they call up the Nat. M.R.