Lewis war diary, August 1917-March 1919 / James Ray Lewis - Page 176
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other fellows do so if you think they are wrong if you do you'll lose your moral character. Don't volunteer for every job going, they always work the willinghorse in the miltary and the leadswinger does nought but don't loaf. Don't mind if someone else says you're mad there are lots more in the same boat. The chap who is always saying Oh! be a a sport," is often a hard scamp. The chap who uses the former expression often also says, "you're a wowser" wants you to do something you don't want to do. Don't get up against the military they've got a lot of backing you haven't. Kid them they are jolly fine fellows even if you don't think so, but don't kow tow any more than you can help.
If you think the above frivolous join the military and see for yourself. I've seen enough soldering and now I'm going to do the bravest thing I've ever done and that is, get some land off the Government. Those who fought for Aussie in war, should work for her in peace and those who didn't fight should give the widows and children left behind a chance.
J,R,L.