WW1. A Poem written for the Molong "EXPRESS" 1915

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser NSW

29 may 1915.

JUST AS THEY USED TO DO.

(WRITTEN FOB THE EXPRESS).

Now, what with suffragettes and Irish

Stew,

'Twas said Britannia's end was overdue.

But Britons everywhere together stand,

And show the foe a firm, united band,

Just as they used to do.

Some thought our Empire going to decay:

"Its race was run, it soon would fade away

And join the ghosts of empires gone before."

But Britons now do bravely as of yore

Just as they used to do.

Our foemen longed to dominate the sea ;

For years they've drunk (in stronger drinks than tea)

“The Day" which was to crown, their

hopes so bright,

That day is night-our sailors proved they fight.

Just as they used to do.

The Britons who came from over ocean,

too,

Each one thrilled with loyalty through

and through.

The Huns will find there'll be the deuce

to pay

At settling time-for Britons fight to-day

Just as they used to do.

Let him who will decry his native land,

But we have faith that Britain aye will stand;

Her sons love peace; but history will tell

At smashing tyrants, too, they can excel,

Just as they used to do.

W. HAZELL.

Molong.