His first column, under the generic strap - line' Sitting on the Fence', appeared on 30 November 1930 on page 3 — a star position — and under his new by - line, Nathaniel Gubbins, which was to remain with him for life.
His first column, under the generic strap - line' putting something on the fence', appeared on 30 November 1930 on page 3 — a star position — and under his new by - line, Nathaniel Gubbins, which was to remain with him for life.