A young man was collecting money around Wagga for the Murrumbidgee and Murry River Valley Drum and Fife Marching band.
He walked up a long path to a cottage and knocked.
An old lady answered the door.
"Madam," he said, 'I am taking up a collection for the Murrumbidgee and Murray River Drum and Fife Marching band and I thought you'd like to contribute."
"Whats that you say?"said the old dear,cupping her hands to her ear.
The young man raised his voice,"Madam,"he shouted,"I am collecting money for the Murrumbidgee and Murray River Valley Drum and Fife Marching Band and I thought you'd like to contribute."
You'll have to speak up,"yelled the old lady.
The young man took a deep breath and roared out:"MADAM,I AM TAKING UP A COLLECTIONT FOR THE MURRUMBIDGEE AND MURRAY RIVER VALLEY DRUM AND FIFE MQARHING BAND AND I THOUGHT YOU'D MIGHT LIKE TO CONTRIBUTE."
"I still can't get it,"yelled the old girl,her hands cupped to both ears.The young man gave up and walked down the path.As he did so the old lady called out ,Don't forget to shut the gate.'
"Oh BUGGER the gate,"said the young man,all but under his breath.
"And bugger the Murrumbidgee and Murray River Valley Drum and Fife Marhing Band,"yelled the old girl.

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Johnno