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Paterson's 'Army Sketches' series appeared in the final three issues of the Kia-Ora Coo-ee.
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The Cook-House
1918
single work
short story
war literature
humour
— Appears in: The Kia-Ora Coo-ee , 15 October vol. 2 no. 4 1918; (p. 2-3) Song of the Pen, A. B. (Banjo) Paterson : Complete Works 1901-1941 1983; (p. 382-385) Banjo Paterson : His Poetry and Prose 1993; (p. 202-208) A humorous sketch about an army cook and his assistant. Appeared in the Kia-Ora Coo-ee with an accompanying cartoon by David Barker. -
A General Inspection
1918
single work
short story
war literature
satire
— Appears in: The Kia-Ora Coo-ee , 15 November vol. 2 no. 5 1918; (p. 17) Song of the Pen, A. B. (Banjo) Paterson : Complete Works 1901-1941 1983; (p. 385-387) A satirical sketch on the rigours of petty military discipline. During an inspection by a visiting General, who is out of touch with the realities of military procurement, the regimental cook almost saves the day by lying about the food served up to troops. But as the General is about to depart he notices the cook isn't wearing an identity disc. -
In a Hospital
1918
single work
short story
war literature
— Appears in: The Kia-Ora Coo-ee , 15 December vol. 2 no. 6 1918; (p. 8) Song of the Pen, A. B. (Banjo) Paterson : Complete Works 1901-1941 1983; (p. 387-389) A story about a wounded army signaller.
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