Naval Prison at Garden Island Describes 90 Days Hard Labor
An article details the harsh routine of deserting sailors sent to Garden Island Naval Prison. It outlines intake, daily tasks, oakum picking, shot drills, diet, punishments, and the stark contrast with civilian prisons, noting discipline and weight loss.
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Garden Island
Jack Tar
Darlinghurst
Jack
H.M
Australian
Oakum
É&C
Memorial Service for the King at Rockdale Church
A memorial service for the late King will be held at Rockdale Methodist Church today at 11 a.m. A choir of 80 voices from Rockdale West Botany Street and Bexley Methodist Churches will sing under Mr P E Craven. Organist Mr E A Pidecock will preside at the organ. The preacher will be Rev Frederick C Boyer superintendent minister of the Rockdale Circuit.
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Rockdale Methodist
Rockdale
West Botany Street
Bexley Methodist
P. E. Craven
E. A. Pidecock
Bexley Council Expresses Grief Over King Edward VII
The Bexley Council met on Tuesday and passed a motion by Mayor Biddulph and Ald. Griffin to record deep sorrow at King Edward VII s death. It expressed sympathy to Queen Alexandra and the Royal Family and pledged loyalty to the Throne, sending the message to Lord Chelmsford before adjournment.
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Bexley
Biddulph
Ald. Griffin
Edward VII
Alexandra
Lord Chelmsford
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