Changed the Song When United States forces took over a South Pacific post recently several interesting changes were noted. One of them, according to report, was concerned more witli civil life than with military affairs. Prior to the Americans"' arrival a similar figure for months to troops in occupation had been an old Indian of nondescript appearance who delivered his continual cry of "Washing . . . Washing" in a dreary monotone. It took the newcomers barely a fortnight to get round to sprucing him up. In that time lie had acquired a bicycle, a.white linen coat, and a brand new cry of "Laundry!"
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Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 6, Issue 7, 21 September 1942, Page 3
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101Untitled Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 6, Issue 7, 21 September 1942, Page 3
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