Papers of Corporal Harry V. Boyne - Part 9

FAVERSHAM.
In contemplation as I walk
The rising path that leads from York,
I see a home two storeys high,
A silhoette against the sky.

Lofty walls of stone as grey,
Hand hewn in a yesterday
When history began those years
That heralded the pioneers.

Who settled in this valley wide
And till the land and died beside,
The convicts who were ostracised
By England, who, their ways despised.

These monumental, stately walls,
Encase the rooms and spacious halls
of Faversham, erected here
By John Henry Monger, Pioneer.

A man whose every wish was for
A land all free from want and war.
He gave his life for this, that we.
Who followed might e'er be free.

The rich good earth and sunny skies
Enshrine the tomb where Monger lies,
For he is gone. His work is done;
The wish is cleared, the soil is won.

And while he lies in death asleep
His children now the harvest reap;
His the toil - theirs the gain,
I know his work was not in vain.

The spirit of this pioneer,
Is living in this mansion here;
A tribute to posterity;
A symbol of our Liberty.
 

"FAVERSHAM" OF YORK.
 The name of York has spelt romance,
Since early English days.
This name a township would enhance,
And its sentiment would grow by chance
In many different ways.

For Dick Turpin rode Black Bess to York,
So the story books do say;
While travellers, as white as chalk,
Feared to ride the coach; very scared to walk,
As they travelled on their way.

We've heard of "Yorkers" being bowled
In the good old game of cricket;
And Dukes of York have grown old
Through summers hot and winters cold,
Bowling balls about this wicket.

The "New York" in United States
Is famed throughout the earth.
Its tales of love, and tales of hates
And newsboys who became magnates
These days there is no dearth.

But the York we'd like to think of now
Is in our West Australian state,
and the "Yorkers" here may take a bow;
As our Yankee friends would say ------and how?
For we think its pretty great.

We came to York not long ago
As guests of "Faversham",
Convalescing, we would have you know
From the illnesses that laid us low
In the A.G.H. Notrham.

We arrived here at the dead of night
On the Albany express,
"Faversham" was very bright;
In fact we thought it was very bright
An oasis in the wilderness.

We sleep at nights on springy beds,
With sheets so snowy white,
Any pillows for our weary heads,
Red crosses on the white bed-spreads,
Which are removed at night.

The views as "Faversham" are good,
For it overlooks the city';
You may see the hills, the creek, and wood;
But looking inwards as you should,
You see scenes that are more pretty.

The E.S.C's dash here and there;
In this home of convalescents dreams;
On veranda, ward, and on the stair,
They dash about with busy air
Making nice domestic scenes.

We'd never want to leave this place.
If they would let us stay.
We'd prefer to watch the girlish grace
And look upon a pretty face
Than at soldiering to play.

But we must leave at last, we fear;

Though reluctantly we'll go,
But the memories of our bright stay here
In the days to come will bring us cheer,
And lessen thoughts of woe

So when to York we say goodby,
And the last of the town we see.
There will be some moisture in our eye
As "Faversham's" red-crossed roof goes by
And we go north to G.D.D.

The Colonel studied all his men,
"I regret to say," said he,
"On inspection, time and time again"
"You aren't as neat as you could be".

"I've told you many, many times
That you must concentrate,
On getting neat and tidy lines;
But you've failed me up to date;

"A big improvement we must see,
And I want it right away;
Unless your lines are most tidy
You'll get no stand-down today".

With that threat he went around
And inspected every tent.
He poke at kits and growled and frowned:
A hurricane --------------- hell bent.

He criticised young Bill McGann
In no uncertain way,
"Your blankets are not straight, young man
I'll fix them the right way".

And with that he fussed around
And the edges he levelled.
He lined it up along the ground
He was triumphant but dishevelled.

Young Bill McGann's eyes filled with tears,
It had looked to him quite neat,
His thoughts were filled with troubled fears,a
When the job was made complete.

"You see young man," the colonel said,
With a not unkindly smile.
"Do it like that - use your head
You'll find it quite worth while.

Now, truth to tell, he was quite proud,
Of the way he'd fixed that kit
He boasted very long and loud,
And often mentioned it.

He fancied that he was quite good
At setting an example.
On each inspection day he would
Remind them of his sample.

Then the colonel got quite ill,
And to hospital he went.
He then got well by strength of will,

And to a Con. Home he was sent.

Like a lion he rose from bed next day,
Glad to out again
And then in his inimitable way,
He tidied up his den.

He made his bed with utmost care,
It was so very neat.
If his officers were only there
To admire his clever feat. 

Then a young V.A. came in the ward,
Her eyes were baby blue,
But flashing like Damocles sword
They took on a steely hue.

With sneer upon her baby mouth
She looked his bed all over,
Then this child--- impetuous youth,
with force removed the cover.

She pressed the blanket smoothly out,
And straigtened up the ends:
Turned the pillows round about;
And smoothed out all the bends.

"It's just a pull-up job" she said,
"You'll have to take more care
This is a convalescent's bed
And not a wild bears lair".

Then the colonel's eyes were filled with tears,
It had looked to him quite nest.
His thoughts were filled with troubled fears.
He was humbled, crushed, and beat.
 

CLAIM FOR AWARD OF CAMPAIGN STARS

AND SERVICE MEDALS

Unit: 10. AUST BASE STORES PL. R.N.E.

Number: WX13693   Rank: SGT   Name: Boyne. H.V.

Certificate of Claimant :-

I certify that I am entitled to the award of the -

1939-45 Star, Africa Star (with ........Clasp), Pacific or Burma

Star (with .........Clasp), Italy Star, France and Germany or

Atlantic, or Air Crew Service Star (with ..........Clasp), Defence

Medal, by virtue of the following service :-

(a) (i) If the period of service is less than six months, state

grounds for claim (see Sec 11 of [[?]] 803/1945).

(ii) If [[?]] approval is required to receive service claimed as qualifying service, it will be necessary to attach a 

full statement of relevant details (see para 4 of Sub

Sec 11).

(b) State highest rank (either acting, temporary or substantive)

during the qualifying period for each award claimed, as such

rank will be inscribed on the Stars and Medals whatever rank 

was subsequently held.

Date: 22/10/45                Signature: .....HVBoyne........

Verified  *Approved
                Not approved to wear ribbon of the 1939-45 Pacific Star/s

(with..........Clasp/s).
Subject to later verification by [[?]]
Signature of [[?]]
Dated 22.10.48

*Delete words not applicable.

Harry V. Boyne

W.X. 13693.

Read this through first, then read it again missing out

every second line.

Confession by HITLER.

I, Adolph Hitler, on this my death bed

am suffering bravely great pain. I

wish to make it known that I am

not as the ancient King Herod was

a murderer of women and children. I

have no sympathy for the Poles, who

have fought and lost a useless war. 

I have worked in the interests of and not

against humanity. I have used my people

for the welfare of the Fatherland -- not

for my own ends. I have proven myself

a true leader and found Josef Stalin

to be a madman, thief and liar. I 

am amused at the Polish nation who

underestimated the courage of the brave

German soldiers. I also laugh at the

British and French peoples, who

endeavoured to resist the Germans, who

fought so valiantly and were unafraid. 

I feel myself slipping away slowly.
I now bid my last farewell. I am
still of the opinion that the French are
going to Hell where the British
will follow. Heaven is in sight where my
people sent me.
Adolph.

_______________________________
The Federal fuses are the ultimate result of scientific
investigation combined with the fruits of long experience.
_______________________________
 

ATEBRIN
A nopheles are enemies you must remember that
T his cunning little fellow can quickly lay you flat;
E arly in the morning and when the sun has set
B e sure of sleeves down, gaiters on, or underneath your net
R emember we must beat him in every thing we do
I nsist on all precautions and my advice to you -
N ever give him half a chance to see what he can do.
 

B urn all tins and rubbish and don't let water lay
E ggs will be deposited don't encourage him this way
A sk any of your cobbers who've had this dread disease -
T hey'll tell how a "mossie" can bring you to your knees
S o play the game for your own sake and beat him, yes, with ease.

M any thousands have been bitten by this cunning little chap,
A nd sure enough they're casualties before they meet the Jap
L et this be a lesson to very person on this isle
A nd see that in the long run your effort's been worth while
R esults have proved the benefit that can be yours or mine
I nfection is so easy saps the strength of our front line
A ntagonist Anophele you're on a steep decline.

G.D.D.
Claremont
10.12.43

O.C.
Transit Section
G.D.D. Claremont

Having heard that
a vacancy exists on your staff for a 
corporal clerk I would appreciate it
if you would give this application
for the position your consideration.
I have just concluded home leave.
and following are my particulars
1 Civil occupation. Postal Clerk,
2 Date of Enlistment 28.5.1941.
3 Units served in:-
1^st Aust. Air Support Control (M.E)
2/14 Aust. Inf Bn which I joined in the
M.E. and since returning to Australia
I have served in two campaigns.