DARKIE: HER LIFE & LOVES.

Dozerdust, Volume 1, Issue 6, 17 July 1943, Page 4

DARKIE: HER LIFE & LOVES.

Where Darkle was born is a matter of conjecture it is thought she is a native of Auckland of which N»Z. is the capital* She did not wear the conventional chain found on all the classy bitches. That was net considered prejudicial, as even Representatives of the best class can be bitchesn x t is still disputed whether she was a ” pick-up !i by a sailor (U»S ) or an Eng»« ineer® Those who favour the former theory maintain that a female of any spool® who would be a " pick. n for a sailor is no class; whereas, the other theory insists that the Engineers ( Works ) do not indulge in ” Pick-ups # and that Darkle was incited to join the Unite Whatever school of thought is adopted, it must be remembered that is was not until disembarkation that she displayed affection for the Engineers

Since establishment of camp Darkle visited each section in turn e Hor tfisit to Services was tho occasion for rude fellows bo term her : •lousy K when she slept under tho bod, She

spent one night at Coy»HQ and a few hours only at HQ Works# Tho Coy cooks tried to seduce her with candy ( mice oaten stuff ), but even that could not keep her fnom tho Bldg Section where she now resides*

The only person who can speak author at at.ively of her love affairs is tho Black Tracker n who acted as midwife* Since then he is most reticent. Professional etiquette, he says,doos not permit bedside revelations. He considers that as a maiden efforts seven pups was good, tho father, ho believes to be a Now Zealander which, as ho, says,, is w something to be thankful for 'J Of the fceven, throe-remain*. ®t is worth noting that Capt F.Jr Clark, 00 of Wharf Coy* rushed an indent in for a pup at beginning of labour pains® Opinions on Darkle differ % Capt Eh Blacker, has been hoard referring to her as a 5 ‘ Bad Tempered Sitch n j Capt W.P. Boyd thinks her n a spoilt dog ?; Captain F. J.Clark says shesavage” and Tony tho cook calls her a ” nice Icetie dog?. Other opinions are unprintable-, .

Sapper Hawthorn and Hardwick want to know what our damp looks like, Thoy find the food so good at BTD they are in no hurry to return# It's O.K* here*

George King and friend MoOosh are a gentle pair; they rub tea leaves in e&oh other’s hair just for fun. Story next week*

Our boat wishes for a speedy recovery to Frank Marin, Jim granston, H» Maxwell & I«C.Bovin—-all in hospitals

■ Sorry wo couldn’t contact Sgt'Walt & Party at/4th G on for Home Issue o Next time Fred, Lets have some nows, * ****** ********* **** ** * * ****** * ***********