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ADAPTATION. (1941, February 20). The Cairns Post (Qld. : 1909 - 1965), p. 8. Retrieved December 22, 2025, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article42272533
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"Smoke-OH!"
Military—
"Commands for troops in action and in drill, may still be used with telling effect in civil life at the end of the war."
News item.
As for instance—
Traffic cop, to line of motorists: In place — Halt!
Busy business man, to waiter: Double time march.
Young woman, to her returning soldier-fiance: Present Arms!
Shopper to saleswoman: Charge!
Swimming instructor, to his pupils: Fall in!
First mother, to daughter who has applied rouge: As you were!
Hotel clerk, to bellhop: Front!
Modiste, to customer in hobble skin: Half-step — March!
Tailor, to customer he is fitting: About Face!
Discerning mother, to her little son, after his bath: Inspection Arms!
Economical land lord, to his prodigal furnace-stoker: Cease Firing!
G.A.W.
G. Whiteaway
147 Belmore Rd, Sth. Hurstville, N.S.W.
Regret unsuitable.
Sub Ed.
