Ca Ne Fait Rien - Part 13
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Those
Tin Hat
Orders :-
Just before the
Battalion left Sars
Poteries the orders
respecting Steel
Helmets, kept everyone
on the jump;
they ran something
like this :- 5 A.M. steel
helmets will be stacked
at Q.M's Store - 5.35 A.M
steel helmets will be
carried on the man,
6 A.M, wagons will be
provided to carry etc.
7.5 A.M Steel helmets will
be rolled in bundles of 10,
7.15 A.M. orders re helmets
cancelled; 7.30 all men etc.
and so it went on for about
2 days. The only man
able to keep up with these
orders was Sergt. Norris,
the famous juggling soldier,
he has been able to juggle
his rifle and equipment
for months at a stretch.
Putrid Poems
We marched for many weary miles across the fields of
Flanders,
The rain poured down in "cats and dogs" t'was fun for
geese and ganders,
We stayed for days in various vill's,
We had to rest: fatigues and drills
But now we'll lead the pace that kills
A'mid slag heaps and other hills
in Charleroi.
We'll only march to catch a tram
We'll cut out "plum and apple" jam
to be continued
Ce Ne Fait Rien
near
Charleroi
21-12-18
Published in the field every Friday (sometimes)
by the 6th Bn.
ON DIT
They say that the transport
Sergeant has an eye for beauty
that:- A pretty girl looked out of
a window in one of the towns
we marched through.
that:- The T. Sergt. saw the bint
but took the Transport up the
wrong road.
that:- Lieut. Aubrey is back with
the Bn. and is as smiling and
rosy as ever.
that:- A lot of diggers are busy
brushing up their French.
that:- the pretty bint around the
corner may have something
to do with it.
that:- it's a poor old soldier
who hasn't got a Prussian Cap.
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[*Battalion
Beauties
Martins Minx*]
That a
certain
sergeant
in D Coy.
doesn't
doss
downstairs.
That we
would
like to
change
billets
with him.
That it's
a bon war
in these parts.
That you can get anything you
want if you see the Town
Major.
That the said gentleman will pay
any price for a reliable hair
restorer.
That few soldiers get fuller than
Town Major Buller.
That We had good weather for
the march from Sars Poteries, We
don't think.
That there are a lot of letters
for Sars Poteries in the Mail
bag.
Our Serial Story
"Willies Woeful Winter"
or
"The Shortage of Shirts"
The Battalion had marched
to the Divisional Baths and
Willie the drummer boy,
who was having a hot shower,
knocked the ice off the
sprayer to make the water
flow freer. Willie who was
one of a large family was
the only child of his parents.
The poor boy had only one
mother, he was a cripple,
both of his feet touched
the ground. As he stood
freezing under his hot shower.
he wailed "No fadder, no
mudder, no brudder, no sister,
poor little —."
No knife, No fork, no spoon,
no mess Tin, no — issue"
poor little —."
Just then a flash of lightning
flashed through the rigging
of the ship as the soldiers
made their last charge, the
flames leaped higher and
higher and the brave fireman
jumped from the top
story of the skyscraper
with little Mary in his
arms, they feel 1000 feet
to be continued
Advertisements
Wanted instructors in the
A.I.F. Educational Scheme
apply Two up School
Wanted to exchange:- a Tin
Hat for a set of shiny badges
apply Orderly Room
"C" Coy.
Wanted to meet to nice
Bints, Belgian preferred,
knowledge of Australian not
necessary, apply Digger and
Dag H.Q. Coy.
Wanted:- about 5000 Francs
apply any Aussie
Who's Which
in the 6th
[*12-72*]
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[*Capt.
A.G. Carne M.C.*]
Our victim this week came
away with the original Bn.
in 1914. At that time he
was a digger and did good
work as a Mess Orderly,
He was a lance jack at the
landing, was made sergeant
at Helles and was an officer
by the time we fought at Steeles
Post. He saw much fighting
in France and was some
stouch as O.C. of the famous
fighting "C" Company. He was
wounded on Aug 23rd 1918
but remained on duty until
he was gassed some days
later and was awarded
the M.C. for that stunt.
He won that decorations
many times before he got
it but you do not see him
wearing the ribbon, as he
once knew a chap who
should have got it and
did'nt. He will have to
pay for drinks every time
he comes to Mess without
it, that will do us.
Couillet near Charleroi
"Ce Ne Fait Rien"
Published in the Field
by the 6th Bn.
Every Friday
Peut etre
Xmas Number
26th Dec. 1918
"A" Coy's Hop
[*12-73*]
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[*Bonza Boys in
Belgium
Paddy Rowan
of
Don Coy.*]
Two helpings of meat and legumes and
Three of Pudding with extras in the
shape of scones, cake, nuts, sweets
beer, rum punch and anything else within
reach, is some record, even for the 6th
when one considers that the helpings were
each big enough to feed a family of six.
Paddy will be kept busy after he leaves the
Army if he is going to keep himself in food.
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Who's Which
in the 6th
The Xmas dinner
served up yesterday
by the Transport
Section was good
enough for a king.
L/Cpl Mason was
on the job and made
everything go with a swing.
Mason is always happy
and is the type of "Aussie"
who has made friends for
Australia in every country
in Europe except Germany.
Everything goes right when Mason gets on the job
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"A" Coy had a dinner
that made the feed at
the Officers Mess look
like 30 cents in German
marks. They had some
very nice bints to wait
on the tables and others
to provide music. After
they danced until the
early hours and the
people say it was the
best dance Couillet
has seen.
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[*Battalion
Beauties
Sergt Jenkin's Jane*]
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How Wright the H.Q
runner looked
after he had eaten
his share of the
Christmas dinner
cooked by
Dave
Oliver and
his staff for
Headquarters
Company
Our Christmas Story
"HAUNTED BY HORRORS"
or
"We're duty Company tomorrow"
Half way across the
moor and the snow falling thicker
than ever. It was only be leaping
from the top of one telegraph pole
to the next, that Sir Gyvies de
Bougognes Rouge et Blanc managed
to keep his head above the snow
drifts. A chain clanks somewhere
overhead and an icy cold blast seems
to strike the very marrow; Tis the
Ghost of Terrible Tiny the Brigand
of Brussels. Just then a tall,
debonaire, sun kissed, hatchet faced
stalwart Anzac entered the hostel
and siezing the ghost by the collor.
To be continued
"On Dit"
They say that "C" Company ate so much on
Christmas day that they don't want to
draw any rations for a week.
that:- The dinner and dance at the
officers Mess was bon-ton, almost as
good as the diggers can put on.
that:- these Belgian Bints will "do-oose"
that:- the Sergeants invited about 40 pretty
girls to their dance; and they all came
but brought the whole d- family with
the family retainers and distant relations.
that:- Sergt. Wheeler got them guessing
with "It's all through a gee-gee.
that:- M'selle Umpha-umpha sang very nicely,
I don't know how you spell the name but
that's how the R.S.M. pronounced it.
that:- Sergt. Hammond danced daintily
both on the stage and off.
that:- The people are still talking about
the way Sergt. Geary can use the cornet.
that:- R.S.M. Oliver held them all with
his violin, he also made them "look up"
with his announcements in FRENCH.
that:- C.Q.M.S Wright did not recite his
old favourite "The Gasometer."
that:- Sergt. Norris could be seen taking
a hand in everything.
that:- We would like to know more about
those letters addressed to:- Sir Jack Ried,
Sir Bill Wright, Sir Oliver Lodge, and
a few more knights we have never
heard off before.
Couillet
Ce ne Fai
EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY.
[*12-74*]
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THE R.Q.M.S. CURES HIS TOOTHACHE
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R.S.M. OLIVER'S AUTOMATIC EJECTOR. NO BALL-ROOM SHOULD BE WITHOUT ONE
ANYONE WISHING TO USE ABOVE AD.VT MAY DO SO BY CUTTING CAREFULLY
WITH A SHARP KNIFE ALONG DOTTED LINE ON TOP.
Rien.
3-1-19
[*12-75*]
PUBLICATIONS
NEW & REVISED
SENTENCES. FOR VISITORS TO ANY FOREIGN CITY
WRITTEN IN COLLABORATION BY CORPL. S. AKERS &
SIG. PAT HARFORD
Together with remarks on the correct dress, in foreign parts
THEATRICAL NOTES
VAUDEVILLE
SERGT HAMMOND will appear nightly in his striking
impersonation of a field - dressing
concluding with song & dance, with Frank Haverfield,
"mine eyes are dim"
"TINY" MORTON the dainty soubrette & chronic soprano
will sing "No body loves me".
DRAMATIC SKETCH "Under Two Flags" by Sergt
Spreadborough & Company
GREAT MYSTERY ACT. Pte Saunders will do his famous
disappearing act. As delivered by him in every
clink in Blighty
OUR EDUCATIONAL SCHEME.
Pupil. is "begotten" an adverb, or an adjutant?
Instructor. "B'egotten", is an adverb, "misbegotten" the adjective
in question.
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1st Jan 1919
"We 'ad days in Brussels an' days in Rome 'an days
when we 'ad no pay, but the funniest blankey day of
all we spent in old Couillet on January 1st after the
dance with our Belgian friends. In all the Rues between
midnight and 6 a.m. were animated groups of civilians
and soldiers telling each other of their undying love. The
boys have told the Belgians what a bon country we have
under the Southern Cross and they all swear to go out
there in a year or so
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Billy Hughes has lost his
dash; he is not the only
man in the world with a
dominating personality. We
have discovered in Couillet
another "Billy" in the person
of the worthy Burgomaster.
he is some sport too and
when he goes to a féte the
show is bound to be a success.
He is a good friend to the
Battalion and is always ready
to go out of his way to make
us more comfortable.
Long life to him.
Couillet
near Charleroi
BELGIUM
Advertisements
Wanted to exchange
a paliasse and a
couple of blankets,
owner has no further
use for 'em, apply
Digger, Bonbillet,
Rue Aveclemaison,
Couillet
Books for exchange
Infantry Training 19[?].
Platoon Drill,
Notes on Trench
Warfare and other
popular works of
fiction :- apply
Lt. Walker and the
N.C.O's at the Bn.
School.
Medical Attention
on the slightest
provocation, We
innoculate with out
any apparent effort
at every opportunity.
Don't go elsewhere
for your dope but
visit Daddy Cockburn.
Look for the little
blue light.
Be an aviator.
Have a fly with the
6th Bn. Why stay
on the ground when
Lt Crawford is with
the Battalion? he
has come from
Squadron to
Squadrill.
Read the latest
novel, by the famous
author of the last
best seller. Battalion
Routine Orders. Parts
1 and 2."
The Book of the Day
"Boster Belgium"
or
"Boys in Brussels"
Read what the "Times"
says about it. "Terrible.
John Bull:- it's all
about the awful Aussie
"Ce Ne Fait Rien"
Published in the field
every Friday (sometimes)
6th Bn. 3rd-1-19
Who's Which
in the 6th
[*12-76*]
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Battalion Beauties.
Bints
in Belgium.
Runner
Wright's
WInner.
On Dit
They say that the Battalion
Tug-of-war team intend to see
if a diet of horse shoes and
sheet lead will build up their
weight.
that:- only one man in the team
doesn't wear No 11 boots.
that:- he takes 12's.
that:- New Years eve was
some night.
that:- what with dancing, Vin
Blanc, Coffee and Gallettes
not many beds were used
before 5 A.M.
that:- the dinner the Babbling
Books put on next day will
do oo'se.
that:- a certain sergeant
seldom has his breakfast at
the Mess.
that:- it's very nice to have a
dainty little thing trip into
one's room with coffee every
morning.
that:- a well known bandsman
who turned over a new leaf
on New Year's day, has got
a few blots on it already.
that:- there are others.
that:- We didn't say anything
about Mr Ferguson.
that:- Now that Lt. Crawford
has joined the Battalion
we'll have to salvage
a few rough
aeroplanes.
Our Serial Story
"Baffled by Billjims"
or
"Done by Diggers"
Lady Bonjour
de Verdigris
the beautiful and
talented daughter
of the Marquise de
la Rire softly crossed
the hall and looking
out of the window she
espied Lionel Lopside
standing on the terraced
park below. Lifting
a dish of fried mush
off the stove, she
dropped it down our
hero's neck, and waved
her little hand to him
in welcome. Scooping
the mush from around
his collar, Lionel made
a loverlike reply as he
gently kicked her little
pet spaniel Ki-ki into
the castle moat. Just
at this moment a long
black snakey looking
Auto dashed across
the drawbridge
and was pulled up
so recklessly
by its
daring
rider
that it
reared
on its
haunches
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A
sinister
dark browed
man in a
long flowing
cape face
them, "Ah! ah."
he hissed, "I
have you now,
Your for guard
tomorrow.
To be continued
Billjims in
Belgium
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Lieut.
J.H. Southey
came to the Bn.
during that beautiful
Winter on the Somme
or at least before that
when we were amusing
ourselves at Pozieres.
He made a name for
himself as a digger
and soon got a commission
He got a Blighty in
the attack on Aug 9-18
But is now back with
that active "A" Coy.
FRIDAY
DEC. 27
1918
CE NE FA
ANCIENT XMAS LEGENDS.
[*12-77*]
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The origin of the halo.
Fragment of a stained
glass window showing
an early Christian, on
Xmas morning
Ce ne Fait Rien.
Couillet
10-1-19.
[*12-78*]
Why are we always getting new Sergeant Cooks? Possibly
because new Brooms sweep clean.
Anyone requiring up to date information, re' the
Education Scheme, should see CSM Wheeler, on
morning parade
Boil's Chemistry, with additional notes, by Professor
Hammond
The Perfect Quartermaster or Chin-straps to burn,
by Q.M.S McDonald
For French Students. At each forthcoming lesson,
Sgt Mallett will decline the verbs to linger, to
remain, to stay, to tarry.
The early 1915 men are asking, we believe, to be allowed
to take on a four months engineering course, so as to
fill in time, until they leave.
At the present rate of increase, it has been calculated,
that by the end of this year, the daily duties for
Couillet, would absorb the whole of the A.IF
Anyone without a girl, should at once take steps,
like Q.M.S. Haverfield did, to supply the deficiency
Suggestions are called for, to bridge the awful gap,
between one pay-day and the next
Is it true that Sid Egan's hands have been
blistered, handling some of the letters that have
been posted, now that the censorship is removed?
IT RIEN
PUBLISHED AT
COUILLET.
ADVERTISEMENTS.
[*12-79*]
FACE MASSAGE
A PARLOUR FOR THIS TREATMENT, HAS
BEEN OPENED BY.
SERGT MALLET.
RESULTS GUARANTEED
IF YOU THINK YOU NEED IT
COME AND SEE
ME.
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BEFORE AND AFTER
PERSONAL NOTES.
Did Mr Walker show the results of our physical training
parades to the demoiselles on Xmas Eve?
What Sergeant had a gold tooth removed?
A Lecture will be given by C.S.M Wheeler to any
Mademoiselle at any time. "Wounds I have received, and where".
together with the other striking, and original, remarks
LOST HATS. Pompay Bruhn's & inquiry bureau por the
recovery of the same is now open. All communications
strictly confidential
Does R.Q.M.S. Reid think that, at last, he has discovered
the true universal language?
How many collar badges have been lost in action during
the last few days?
Sergt Bruhn will address the electors daily, until his departure
Subject. THE PROMISED LAND
The 1915 Choir
will sing "How long . O . Lord! How long"?
[*12-80*]
ONE OF THE CASES WHERE TOO MANY COOKS WOULD
SPOIL THE MEET
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GRIBLE OF "A" COY
TELLS OF HIS EUCALYPTUS FARM
Couillet.
Belguim
Friday 10-1-19
"Ce Ne Fait Rien
Published in the Field
every Friday (peut etre)
6th Bn. A.I.F
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No finer sight exists than
that of a well-trained body
of men on parade. The
splendid sketch shown
above is executed by the
worlds most famous War Artist
and depicts the famous
fighting Sixth on parade,
after a few more draughts
have been sent home, a
few more men attached
to H.Q's and another
class or two commenced
by Lt. Walker.
The Q.M. will lose all
his dignity, in the future
he will draw rations
once a week in the
old string bag,
that Mother always
used on Market days.
Our Serial Story
"The coal miners daughter"
or
"She only looks white on Wednesday
"We didn't get no issue of
soap" said the haughty and
talented O.C. of Z company
not dreaming for an instant
that his platoon sergeants
used it to make, a hit
with the tabby next door
to the company cook house.
"An' we never gets coal"
replied the aristocratic
town major of Couillet;
"What a harmy" sez the
Educational Officer as
he wiped away the
rain drops "I hope the
shower has finished."
to be continued
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Battalion
Beauties
Bouncing
Belgian
Bints
for
Bonza
Billjims
Brown's
Baby
ON DIT
They say that it's easy to fit the
Tug-of-war Team with boots, those
who don't take elevens wear 12's.
that:- at a private dance recently
one of our popular officers took
a little girl on his knee, he is very
fond of children but she quite
damped his evening for him.
that:- another of our brilliant young
officers asked a girl to dance and
wrote his name on her programme.
that:- she asked him if he could
dance well and he being modest
said "not very well."
that:- she promptly crossed his
name out again.
that:- some of these bints ARE
rough, "rough as bags".
that:- the Brigand of Brussels has
kumagutza once more.
that:- a certain H.Q. sergeant invited
a girl to see the picture in Charleroi
and the whole family turned up.
that:- as we said before they're as
rough as bags.
that:- we do like the pretty ribbon.
Who's Which
in the 6th
Billjims
in Belgium
[*12-81*]
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Sergt
Jennings M.M was for many
moons a driver in the Transport
Section. He is the kind of man
who enjoys shell fire and rough
roads, he prefers to drive up a
tree and over it, to going around.
At Paschendaele he would stop to
strike a match on the barrage,
In Strazeele he would halt his
team to watch the pretty sparks
fly and at Herleville Wood he
always tried to frighten the shells
by driving over 'em. He is the
kind of Transport Sergeant we
want and we're glad to have him.
Advertisements
Wanted to exchange:- diggers
tunic for a set of crowns
apply Terrible Tiny
Will exchange:- Rifle and bayonet
for a book of Melbourne Tram
tickets, apply any 1915 Digger.
Wanted to meet a team who
can't play football
apply A Grade Team.
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