The Observation Post FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1942. Editorial Christmas at War

Observation Post, Volume 1, Issue 30, 11 December 1942, Page 2

The Observation Post FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1942. Editorial Christmas at War

Christmas during war-time seems sometimes to' be an anomaly, but when one realises that this war is being fought for the peace and freedom of all peoples from the tyranny of a despotic creed, for the establishment of true Christian principles throughout the world, then we can celebrate the Birth of He who came to bring Love, Peace and Justice to all mankind. We in this Regiment have gone through the past year training ourselves to fight efficiently against the power and might of Hitlerism without giving, perhaps, much thought as to why we are fighting or what the war is all about. At this time of the year when our minds are thinking on festive lines, it would not be a bad idea to give these matters a little thought. - Recently in the daily newspapers appeared a report of the determination of the Nazis to eliminate the Jews. ' A method they found most efficient being to inject air bubbles into the blood stream. By this method, the report stated, one doctor could kill about 100 Jews per hour, and that 25,000 had already been so removed. Whether you like Jews or not, they are still human beings. . ' ' . Some of you may have talked with wounded men returned from fighting “The little yellow monkeys’’ and have heard of or even seen some of the atrocities perpetrated by these loathsome barbarians. Can we hold up our heads if we don’t do all in our power to prevent a recurrence of these happenings? By victory—final and complete hope to ensure that our sons do not have to come in contact with similar brutality—that they can live useful lives in peace and freedom without fear. . OURSELVES ■ This number would not be complete without the Editor thanks to all who have made our paper possible. : It-’had its birth away back in the days of ‘‘mud and slush’’ and was intended to be the Regiment’s voice. The C.O. and Major Flux were the sponsors within the Regiment, the Right Hon. J. G. Coates took the scheme under his wing and made it possible, the Factory Controller helped with paper, the proprietors of the Manawatu Daily Times, in spite of labour .shortage have printed it, members of the Regiment have contributed articles, ‘‘The Gadfly’’ although a civilian has been most helpful not only with his regular articles but also with advise and help. To all these gentlemen and to the gentlemen on the staff of The Times, the Editor and the Regiment is deeply grateful. We' also owe a debt of gratitude to all those firms who. from the beginning have given us advertising, Messrs. C. M. Ross Co., Ltd., Millar and Giorgi, P.D.C. Ltd., Manhattan Ltd., Watson 8r05.,, Regent, Meteor and Mayfair Theatres, without their consistent help it would not have been possible to carry on financially. It is up to every reader to support these firms. The same applies to advertisers in this issue. Some firms have refused to advertise, we can show our appreciation of their refusal by spending our money only with those who have proved their appreciation of the fact that we are fighting for them, by buying space) in this issue. In practically every case advertisers have gladly and willingly bought space. If readers will ask the Editor he will give ajist of those who have refused. CONCLUSION. “The Observation Post’’ staff sincerely thank everyone who has helped in any way during the past eight months and wish them and all readers all over the world (and that is not an exaggeration) A Happy Christmas and pray that 1943 will bring Victory and Peace.

LITTLE SHERLOCK. Little daughter: “I knew you were coming to-night.’’ Sister’s beau: ‘‘Who told you?’’ Little daughter:, “Oh, nobody told me, but I saw sister take your picture out of the bureau drawer and stand it on the piano. ’

lovable chaps as everyone knows. . Well then what is wrong with people taking an interest in their gardens. There is no need to plant walnut trees for the sake of posterity, but a little thought will soon produce excellent results if added to the thought is a little .work and a lot of patience go to it.