Recorder (Port Pirie, SA : 1919 - 1954), Saturday 9 February 1935, page 4
For Men Only
(Ten Commandments Made by Wives for Their Husbands)
1. -Remember that I am thy wife,
Whom thou must -cherish all thy
life. '
2. Thou shall not stay out late at
night
When lodges, friends, and clubs
invite.
3. Thou shalt not smoke indoors or
out,
.Nor chew tobacco round about. 4. Thou shalt with praise receive
my pies,
No pastry made by me despise.
5. My mother thou shalt strive "to
please,
And let her live with us at ea^e. 6. Remember 'tis thy" duty clear
To dress me well throughout the
year.
7. Thou shalt in manner mild and
meek _
Give me thy wages every week.
8. Thou shall not be a drinking man,
But live on strict teetotal plan.
?9. Thou shalt not flirt, hut must al
low
Thy wife that freedom anyhow. 10. Thou shall get up when baby
cries
And try the child to tranquilise.
These my commands from day to
day,
Thou shalt, implicitly: obey.