Apparently, thousands of such leaflets have been distributed to the good citizens of the North-East, causing havoc and upset. Do not by any means take these leaflets seriously, we have it on the best authority that they are nothing but a disgraceful hoax. It wouldn't be so bad if the terms of the billeting were reasonable but, as one lady commented, "You can't spend rupees in England".

Post script A Muther Grumble reporter passing through Gateshead the other day heard local children singing the following variation to a popular street song: