The Oldest School in Australia

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THE OLDEST SCHOOL IN AUSTRALIA

'The oldest school in Australia' that's the school's proud boast.

Newcastle East, in New South Wales, up here on the coast.

My grandson, Harry, now goes there; I collected him yesterday,

And I came upon these old stone walls, with their lovely golden grey.

Australia is very young, European-wise, at least,

So I was pleased to see preservation when I visited Newcastle East.

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THUMBS UP!

People are often asking us what do we do all day;

Well, we think our second childhood allows ample time for play.

Let me give you an example, so you get some idea....

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We went into the market in a little town near here.

We were only in the market for half an hour or so

And then we made our way outside for it was time to go.

And there stood a traffic warden, writing with his pen

And, as you know, they never are the most popular of men.

When Margie saw him writing she began to make a fuss,

Saying 'We're two old age pensioners! Why should you pick on us?'

'Carry on like that' he said 'And you'll find you get what for.

I can write more tickets, Madam! Many many many more!'

So I began to swear at him; my language was quite ripe

And I could see he wasn't a really understanding type!

Another ticket followed! Then Margie loudly hissed

'He hasn't noticed the worn-out tyres! How lucky they've been missed!'

'That's another ticket' the Traffic Warden said;

'Now I look I see that there's a very dodgy tread.'

Then I whispered back to Margie 'Darling! Don't contemplate

Telling him my Driver's Licence is way way out of date!'

'One more!' he yelled triumphantly and stuck it on the screen.

The car was peppered with tickets! More than we'd ever seen!

Of course he stood there beetroot red and kicking up a fuss

When we said 'We'll be going! We mustn't miss our bus!'

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It was such a harmless pleasure when all is said and done.

After all, we Pensioners like to have a bit of fun!

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