JANUARY. 1927
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Chief Inspector for The Navy Lieague Journal Queensland—L. AVKYARD. Manager-G. H. HOWKI.I- in whatever Jistrict you make your home. BRANCH KS AND RKCKIVING OFFICKS AT 27 FLACKS IN QUKKNSLAND. Vol.. VII. No. 9. SVIJNKV, JANUAKV, L»J7. I'KICK 3D There is a Commonwealth Savings Bank MKLHOURNK:—325 Collins si. .Manager—M. B. FINNKY. ADKLAIDK:—35 Rundle st. Manager—R. T. MOOIMK. Agency in every Post Office and full branches FKRTH:—73 St Georges Terrace. Manager—A. C. DIBDIN in the principal towns. LONDON :—37 Threadneedle-st.. K.C. 2 Financial Props. Manager—A. F. JENKINS. Agents throughout the rest of Australia, Tasmania and Now Zealand, and at all Chief Cities throughout the World HIS is the first issue of the JOURNAL in 1927. By the aid of many zealous and public-spirited Let us speak a little on our financial status, advertisers the JOURNAL is run with a small margin KVKRY DINSCRIPTION OF HANKING T Commonwealth JBank of Hustralia HUSINKSS TRANSACTKI). therefore, at the beginning of this fresh of profit, and is distributed to members free of f Guaranteed by the Commonwealth Government) period ; and thus have done with it—but not, we charge. There is no gainsaying the publication's hope, to forget it or dismiss it from our minds supreme usefulness. It brings the general sup- during the following months. porters of the League into constant touch with the activities and fortunes of the various Sea Cadet The Navy League in N.S.W. relies primarily units, and keeps all au fait with the latest news on the annual subscription of its Fellows and and development of our mighty sea-arm of defence. Members. Our third main source of revenue is by means If, by any chance or reason membership of holding functions, e.g., an Annual Ball ; a When Making Your Will Appoint declines to any marked extent, the League's Matinee Concert at a theatre, and affairs of like resources are seriously diminished thereby. Special nature. It will be readily seen that apart from as Your Trustee donations, both from public and private bodies actual financial profit these functions give a further and individuals, necessarily fluctuate from year to resulting good. Through them Navy Leaguers an organisation whose experience and year ; but under this heading there is a dependable integrity lend themselves to capable and may meet socialiy, and a feeling of unity of pur- minimum of income forthcoming. The average pose be nurtured through these contacts. secure.administration of trust Estates. per annum taken over a period of years is not so large as might be supposed, having regard to the Committees of lady supporters have worked hard THE PERMANENT TRUSTEE League's work and its sponsoring of such an im- and unsparingly in the past for their success, and portant boy organisation as the Navy League Sea has never refused to lend a hand in the details of Cadets. In the wider view, this human material organisation and publicity and the conduct of COMPANY OF N.S.W. LTD. is of vast significance to the Commonwealth, and selling campaigns. has estates .under control exceeding in many indirect ways. In the narrow view We are thus dependent on a yearly income from £11,000.000. A special Act of Parliament direct benefits are easily discernible. A number the various sources set out above. Out of this, renders the whole of the Company's of our boys join the Navy and our Mercantile beyond Headquarter expenditure, we have given in capital and assets — over one million Marine; and their moulding and training in the kind to and financed our branches of Sea Cadets, pounds—liable for the protection of enabling these to get established and into working clients' interests, thus ensuring absolute Sea Cadet units prove of great value to the autho- security. After 39 years' service, the rities and ship owners. swing. Company possesses a wealth of experi- WUNDERLICH LIMITED We have no capital fund, and, whatever may be ence rarely acquired by an individual. Baptist Street. Redfem, Sydney The greater percentage, of course, do not go to the case in the future, our policy relies solely in the Arrange an interview. Booklet free on WUNDERLICH sea, and no inducement is held out to the cadet to simple collection of monies as they become due request. Art Metal Ceilings do so. If with the training, backed by a natural and the relative expenditure to carry on directly J. W. BARNES, K. V. T. WHITTLE, inclination and the acquiescence of the boy's the purposes of the League. Manager. Assistant Manager. parents he does go to sea, we may truthfully say The end to be striven for is the practical rea- that the League has been b's trainer and adviser in lisation of our aims and objects ; the means whereby 25 O'CONNELL SHEET, SYDNEY. the start of a career. So much, therefore, for our these may be attained are the collective energy and 4 work along these lines. support of all individual members of the League. 2 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. 3 MERCANTILE MUTUAL INSURANCE Why Tonga still has three old Naval Guns. COMPANY LIMITED Captain Croker's Attack on a Heathen Stockade. AN AUSTRALIAN INSURANCE COMPANY. When New South Wales was asked to send Troops. ESTABLISHED 1878 BV THOMAS IM'NHAHIN. fpivector*: A. K. JAQUK8. CHAIRMAN. C. C. OALK THKO. J. MAKK8. J.M.ATKINSON. I,. J. IIAVIKS. *T**HREE guns of a pattern used in the British men associated with the heathen party. In FIRE, MARINE, ACCIDENT and WORKERS' COMPENSATION X Navy nearly a century ago still lie on the describing the enemy's position Van Dorrop said : island of Tonga, far out in the South Pacific. INSURANCE " This village or position had been strengthened They are the relics of an almost forgotten battle PUBLIC RISK, BURGLARY, BOILER EXPLOSION, MOTOR CAR, PLATE GLASS, in a manner which implied some knowledge of the fought there in 1840, at a time when heathenism FIDELITY GUARANTEE, LOSS OF RENT, LOSS OF PROFIT'S, PLUVIUS (RAINFALL) principles of military defence, and there is reason was making a stand against the new religion intro- INSURANCES, AGRICULTURAL INSURANCES, CROPS, STACKS AND FENCING. to suppose that at least two or three white men duced by the Wesleyan missionaries. WOOL INSURED FROM SHEEP'S BACK TO WAREHOUSE. had assisted in the construction of it. The work Be Patriotic. Insure Australian Property in an Australian Company The story of the fight is still preserved in a consisted of a stockade, formed of the trunks of despatch, dated July 25, 1840, which Governor cocoanut trees, covered by a mound of earth and HEAD OFFICE: 16 MARTIN PLACE, SYDNEY. Gipps sent to Lord John Russell. He states that having a ditch (partially wet) in front of it. T he KELSO KING. MANAGER. Her Majesty's sloop FAVORITK had returned to gateway was strongly barricaded also with the Agencies In all Suburban and Country Centres Sydney on the previous day as a result of her trunks of cocoanut trees and defended by a car- commander, .Captain Croker, and two seamen ronade- The party within are supposed to have having been killed, and the first lieutenant, one of consisted of 400 to 500 persons, of whom perhaps the mates and 18 seamen wounded in a conflict fifty were armed with muskets." with the natives of Tonga. Against this formidable position Captain Croker Interstate Steamship Sailings As First Lieutenant Dunlop, who was acting advanced on the morning of June 24, 1840, with commander as a result of the death of Captain his 90 seamen and marines and his three guns, Croker, was still dangerously ill from the wound accompanied by the crowd of Christian natives. that he had received, the account of the incident He advanced without the firing of a shot to within Modern Passenger was given to the Governor by the Second Lieu- about 100 yards of the stockade and came to a Regular Passenger and Freight Services tenant Van Dorrop. parley with the holders of the fort. Steamers: He stated that when the FAVORITE called at As a result of the parley Captain Croker was KATOOMBA Tonga in the course of a cruise in the South to all Australian Ports. admitted within the fortification and was honorably Pacific a war had been going on for some time CANBERRA permitted to retire unhurt. He gave the defenders between the Christian natives and those who a fixed time for deliberation but when it had ZEALANDIX BUILT FOR SPEED AND COMFORT. remained heathen. Captain Croker was induced expired there was 110 sign of submission. It was by the representations of the Wesleyan mission- KAROOLA then that Croker and his men advanced to attack aiies to try to effect a peace, either by conciliation the gateway. BOMBALA or by force. He landed a party of 90 men with It is stated that no shot appears to have been DIMBOOLA three guns and some ladders which had been FOB FULL PARTICULARS APPLY TO fired within the stockade until Captain Croker and prepared on board the FAVORITK. A force of TiLiratu ICANOWNA 1,400 or 1,500 Christian natives carried the ladders his followers had actually reached the barricaded Ad.laid. St.anuhip Co. UsI. - 22 Bridg. Str..t, Sydnty - 9S20 and dragged the guns to a village or camp four gateway. A. (I. S. N. Co. - - 7 Bridg. Sir ft, Sydney - lOtBS miles from the landing place, in which the heathen FIRE FROM STOCKADE. Australian St.am.hip Ltd., K.ntbla Building., Margaret St.. Sydnty 6221 Then the carronade was fired and a musketry " army " had taken up its position. Mcllwraith, McEackarn Lima . «I PUt Stmt, Sydmy • - 7S»t fire was opened from loopholes in the stockade Hmddart. Pmrhor, Ltd. - - 10 Bridg. Stmt, Sydney . •<•« WHITE MEN WITH HEATHEN ? with faul effect. Captain Croker fell almost M.m.arne St.Mn.hip Co. Ltd. - Cr. Ctaronc. and Barrack Stra.te 8213 It would appear that there were renegade white instantly, while the first lieutenant, Dunlop, and •21 20 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL.
Ellerman, one of the mates, were severely wounded, merchant ships touching at that island, as well as as also were a number of seamen. an example to any of the other islands which may It would appear that Captain Croker had be tempted to act offensively." expected that there would be no serious resistance, While Gipps sympathised with Lieutenant Dun- for up to this time the attackers had not made any lop's feelings about the guns he did not feel use of the three guns which had been brought disposed to send an expeditionary force to Tonga from the FAVORITE. NOW, however they fell back without the sanction of his ofiicia! superior in on their guns and opened fire on the stockade. England. In his reply to Dunlop's request he They found, however, that it was ineffective. wrote :— Their guns were entirely uncovered, and they themselves were exposed ID the fire of musketry " Under all the circumstances of the case, how- within. The attack was therefore abandoned and ever, I leel it my duty to state that until instruc- Aberdeen Blue Tunnel White the three guns were left behind. tions on the subject shall be received from Her Majesty's Government I do not feel at liberty to Captain Croker and the two seamen who fell move the Major-General commanding Her Majesty's Star Joint Service with him were buried on the island, and the mis- troops in this colony to employ any portion of the sionaries, Tucker and Rabone, were taken to the force under his command in the manner that you Regular Sailings to EN6LAKD—via DURBAN, CAPETOWN & CANARY ISLANDS neighbouring island of Rabone for safety. The propose. I beg at the same time to state that I FAVORITE then returned to Sydney. concur with you in thinking tl-.at the guns must not permanently be left in the hands of the natives." Naturally the olficers and men of the FAVORITE J? combined service offering Unequalled Tacilities at fares chafed at the idea of leaving the three guns in the In forwarding Dunlop's letter and his own reply to suit all travellers hands of the enemy. As soon as he had a little to Lord John Russell Gipps wrote :—" I beg to recovered from his wounds. Lieutenant Dunlop, submit to your Lordship's consideration whether the acting commander of thevessel, asked Governor some means should not be taken for the recovery S.S. "NESTOR"- - 14,547 tons S.S. "EURIPIDES" - 15,000 tons Gipps to send an expeditionary force from N.S.W. of the guns." S.S. "THEMISTOCLES" 11,250 ions down to Tonga in the FAVORITE to act with the S.S. "ULYSSES" - 14,626 tons NOT WORTH DISPERSAL. S.S. "ASCAN1US" - 10,148 tons S.S. "DEMOSTHENES" 11,250 tons ship's company in recovering the lost guns. The following is Dunlop's letter, dated August 19, It was a matter of many months in those days S.S. "ANCHISES" -10,000 tons (First and T hird Class Passengers carried) to send a message of any kind from Sydney to (For Third Class Fares apply 1840. (First Class Passengers Only) Dalgety A Co. Ltd. only) London and to obtain a reply, and it was not till REQUEST FOR MILITARY FORCE. nearly a year later that Gipps received Lord John "Her Majesty's ship FAVORITE being now nearly S.S. ' CERAMIC" - - 18,945 tons Russell's reply, dated London, April 12, 1841. ready for sea I beg permission to represent to you Seen from I.ondon the recovery from the heathen S.S. "SUEVIC" - -12,686 tons that when the attack was made by a party from of Tonga of the FAVORITE'S three guns seemed of S.S. "RUNIC" -12,663 tons this ship on the fortress of Bea on the island of much less importance than it had to Gipps, to say -12,222 tons Tonga-taboo, the 24th of June last, two long six. S.S. "MEDIC" nothing of Dunlop. Lord John Russell, after pounders and one twelve-pounder cannonade were (Cabin Class Passages) referring to the request for an expeditionary force, unavoidably left behind and were taken possession wrote: — Passengers (rom New Zealand can be Fares and further particulars on of by the heathen belonging to the fortress; that to application. have attempted to communicate with the heathen " I approve of your having declined to direct the booked by local New Zealand Agents. in their excited state of mind for the recovery of embarkation of a military force for such a purpose, the guns would have been certain destruction to and especially as it is very probable that you may JOINT AGENTS: all employed on such service ; but I now beg to find it necessary to detach a small body of troops BRISBANE- Dalgety & Co. Ltd. and Wills. Gilchrist * Sanderson Ltd. SYDNEY-Dalgety ft Co. Ltd. and Gilchrist, Watt ft Sanderson, Ltd. submit to your consideration that an attempt could tc South Australia. I do not consider that the MELBOURNE Dalgety & Co. Ltd. and John Sanderson & Co. be made with every likelihood of success if a party guns are worth a dispersal of the military force at ADELAIDE—Dalgety * Co. Ltd. and George Wills * Co. Ltd. of about no soldiers, with two field-pieces, were your disposal." ALBANY—Dalgety A Co. Ltd. and Henry Wills * Co. added to the force belonging to the ship. That to FBEIANTLE and PERTH—Dalgety ft Co , Ltd. and George Willi ft Co. Ltd. This closed the incident of the FAVORITE'S allow the guns to reautin in the possession of the guns. No attempt to recover them is recorded, heathen is likeiy to be most detrimental to any L and they are still at Tonga. •21 20 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL.
It would be interesting to know whether there The wreck of the French battleship FRANCE, i were really white men concerned in the designing which sank on August 22, 1922, after striking the Regular Fortnightly Service of the fortress held by the heathen, and if so, who rocks, is to be auctioned during December. A Freight i condition is imposed that the purchaser shall, upon Passenger they were, and also where the carronade fired by i successfully refloating her, hand over her papers, the Tongans came from : but on these points there guns and ammunition to the naval authorities. seems to be no evidence available. Owing to the retirement of Admiral Sir Hugh Traditions of the fight still persist in Tonga, H. D. Tothill, Vice-Admiral Sir James A. Fergus- P.&O. where the site of the grave of Captain Croker is son, Commander-in-Chief of the North America still pointed out at times. The stories current in and West Indies station since 1924, has been pro- Tonga ciffer in some details from the account moted to Admiral. ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. given by Van Dorrop to Gipps, but the general The British instructional mine-laying destroyer effect is much the same. It was a fair fight, and ABDIKL, recently recommissioned, has completed the only one in which British naval guns fell into stability tests and joined the Atlantic fleet. the hands of Pacific Islanders. The French converted aircraft carrier BEARN is KI.KKT. now nearly ready for trial, but her speed of 23 knots is rightly regarded as quite inadequate. •MlTin !il« IULDIBA ID" Naval Notes from Europe. (By a Special Correspondent) Norwegian naval men are suggesting the con- MIMA Mill CHiriAL 15.141 struction of six flotilla leaders based on the design The British destroyers TKLKMACHUS and of the French JAGUAR. MKHU It.SM COHOSH! is.MS SAHKINA, built in 1916 and 1917 respectively, have completed preparations for sale. The former The British sloop VALERIAN, built in 1916, HUIIU H.IK C»Y«»Y IS IM was very actively engaged during the war in mine- foundered in a hurricane about 18 miles off Ber- laying operations. muda with the loss of 84 of her crew. A court- Htaamit inn martial found that everything possible had been The Italian Navy's new io,ooo-ton light cruiser done for her safety, and her survivors were honor- TRIESTE has been launched. ably acquitted. The same hurricane was respon- B.M.S - mum." n iil x«««. sible for the breaking of the moorings of the cruiser The new I^tvian submarine SPIDOLA, sister to CALCUTTA at Hamilton, but the vessel was sub- LUXURIOUS NEW STEAMERS the RONIS, has been launched at Havre. She will sequently recovered undamaged by the gallantry of have a surface speed of 14 knots and 9 knots when FOR two young officers. submerged. Her armament consists of six torpedo Ceylon, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports and tubes, a 7611 1. anti-aircraft gun and two small A great British naval film dealing with the quick-firers. battles of Coronel and the Falklands is now in course of preparation. The Admiralty is co- ENGLAND The British air-craft carrier ARGUS, upon whose operating, and it is hoped that this will do for the Special Return Tickets between Australia and Ceylon (Colombo) may be obtained extensive refit over .£275.000 has been spent, British Navy what the 4 Ypres' has done for the commissioned for trials ai the end of November. Army. at the following Reduced Rates: The British battle-cruiser RENOWN is now To make quite certain of their seaworthiness FNERR SAUHIS SBI-IIMI SAIJMIN undergoing alterations for the Duke and Duchess' and reliability the new French submarines are to £ ». (I. £ K. <1. FKOM voyage to Australia and New Zealand in January. 44 0 (I stay at sea for three weeks and a month before they BRISBASR (available fui 10(1
NAVAL NOTES—Continued. Great relief is felt in the service at the British Admiralty's action in increasing the zones of pro- BOYS' "SERVICE" SUIT The seaplane equipment of the new French motion to captain and commander. They will cruiser DUGUAY TROUIN, which has been success- give over 120 officers another chance who were BflBM&WILCOUTD. fully tested, is particularly ingenious. expecting to be retired HEAD OFFICE ft WORKS IN AUSTRALIA : It is reported that the Turkish cruiser GOEBEN— The coal hulk SHAH, built as the British un- REGENTS PARK. N.S.W. formerly German -is to be reconditioned at a armoured frigate in 1873, drove ashore at the 55/- French shipyard. Hitherto the Turks have height of a hurricane at Bermuda recently. She objected to her leaving Turkish waters for fear of was the first warship to fire a torpedo in actual her being seized. warfare. eTKCanufaclure Made from All-wool English and Aus- The Dutch 34-knot destroyer IJK RUYTER has The French sloop YSER collided with the The World Renowned Water tralian Tweeds and been launched at Flushing. Her armament in- French submarine O'BYRNE during training opera- cludes four 5-in. and two 3-in. guns, in addition to Tube Boiler, unanimously recom- reinforced in all tions off Toulon. Both vessels were damaged. two sets of triple torpedo tubes and four anti- mended by the Boiler Committee wearing points. We have compared and The British Admiralty is trying to interest young submarine bomb throwers. She has accommoda- appointed by the British Admir- claim this suit to he men in the advantages of the Navy as a career by tion for a small seaplane. the best value pro- means of lectures throughout the country. alty and now ihe Standard Boiler A new British Naval Mission is to go to Greece curable in Sydney at the request of the Grecian Premier. The last of the British, American, and The British cruiser CLEOPATRA of the Second to-day. In sizes to one was asked to withdraw in May, 1926, as it was other Navies. fit boys 10 to 16 years. Cruiser Squadron is to be taken in hand for an extensive refit. Her place in the squadron has alleged that the Greek Government could not Price .. .. 55/- afford the expense of foreign missions. been assumed by the CANTERBURY.
CITY OFFICE: The Fourth British Cruiser Squadron under The commissioning of many new units of the DAVID JONES' Vice-Admiral Walter M. Ellerton, C.B., has left French Navy is being delayed owing to a shortage DHWI HOUSE, GEORGE SHEET, SYDNEY the base at Trincomalee for a cruise to Indian of personnel. ports. The flagship EFFINGHAM will spend Christ- mas at Karachi, while the EMERALD and ENTER- The British cruiser DURBAN recently returned PRISE will be at Calcutta. to Devonport to re-commission after serving nearly five years on the China station. She sailed again The French torpedo school ship PATRIE is to be for the Far East within 14 days of her arrival. replaced by the iS,ooo-ton CONDONET in the scheme for reorganising the training service at The British Atlantic fleet gave a naval display A. FORSYTH & CO. Ltd. Toulon. off Portland to the Dominion Premiers at the end of October. The programme, which covered a Pumping operations have been commenced by wide field and lasted about six hours, included a the British salvors Cox and Danks, preparatory to Australian Rope Box 86, G.P.O. 339 Kent Street, 15 inch gun concentration shoot. raising the German battle-cruiser MOI.TKE which Cable Address: "Rope" Sydney lies submerged bottom upwards at Scapa Flow. Works The German cruiser EMDEN, the first to be built CODES: since the war, has commenced a world cruise to The Swedish submarine DRAKEN, which with A.B.C. 4th and 5tl Edition, and show the flag. Bentley's her displacement of 1,000 tons, is about double the size of any previous submarine in the Swedish There are strong complaints in France that navy, has been launched at Karlskrona. She will naval aviation is being neglected in favour of the be fitted with seven 53cm. torpedo tubes. WORKS : Bourke Street, Waterloo New South Wales army. Kangaroo Rope Work* - Brisbane, Queensland There have been considerable reductions in the The British destroyer depot ship DILIGENCE, staffs of British Admiralty dockyards. built in 1913, is being broken up at Blyth.
LARGEST MANUFACTURERS IN AUSTRALIA OF: Very little information is coming to hand con- Rear-Admiral David T. Norris, C. B., has suc- White and Tarred Manilla, Coir Rope, Spun Yarn, Lashings, cerning the trials of the new British mine-laying ceeded Rear-Admiral Cecil M. Staveley, C.B., as Clothes Lines, New Zealand Flax and Russian Hemp Rope, cruiser ADVENTURE which is now undergoing Rear-Admiral in the First British Battle Squadron, Log Lines, Harvesting Twine, etc., Manilla Driving Ropes, official tests. It is expected that she will be em- Mediterranean Fleet. The flagship RESOLUTION Plain and Cable Laid Cotton Ropes, etc. ployed very largely on instructional work. is returning home for an extensive refit, and in consequence his flag will be flown in the ROYAL Captain F. Burges Watson, D.S.O., who took OAK. A. FORSYTH & CO. LTD. 339 KENT STREET. SYDNEY, N.S.W. part in several actions while in command of the Phono: CHy 101 IS and City 341 destroyer LOYAL early in the war, has relieved The new French mine-laying cruiser PLUTON, Captain E. J. Hardman-Jones, O.B.E., as Chief 5,560 tons, is to be laid down at Lorient within a Staff Officer at Gibraltar. short time. 10 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. 11
North Sydney Cadets at their Depot, High St. Wharf. The Sentinels on our Coast.
HV CAPT. J. H. WATSON, K.I1.A.H S. U'KKtflliKNT HOY A I. AC8TKALIAN IIIKTOKICAI. MOCIKTY)
PART II. THE MACQUARIE LIGHTHOUSE now completed—Mrs. Macquarie and myself
(SOUTH HEAD). made up a party of friends to breakfast this day in honor of Capt. Gill to view this noble magnificent BEACON light having been established on edifice ; the party consisted of our own family— A the South Head in 1814, Governor Mac- Capt. Gill, Lieut.-Govr. Erskine, Rev. Mr. and quarie determined to place a more permanent Mrs. Cowper, Dr. and Mrs. Redfern, and Mrs. receptacle for the light, and one being designed on Riley—with her own and Colonel Molle's children ; the principal of Smeaton's lighthouse on the Eddy- most of the party having gone down with us in the stone rock in the English Channel, steps were Government barge. Having breakfasted and taken in 1816 for its erection. remained at Macquarie Tower some time, we returned home by water, stopping at Bennelong's Governor Macquarie may be allowed to say Point where the ceremony was performed of laying exactly what took place at its commencement; the Foundation Stone of the New Fort proposed this can be found in his journal, which is in the to be erected on that Point, and which was this Mitchell Library. In it under date of July 1 ith, day named ' Fort Macquarie.' At 3 p.m., this 1816, he has written :— same day, I also laid the foundation stone of the " This day at 2 o'clock in the afternoon I went new stables for Government horses, &c., &c., in- through the ceremony of laying the foundation of tended to be erected on the site of the old bake- the New Tower intended to be immediately erected house within the Government Domain, and con- at the South Head of Port Jackson (and to be tiguous to the present Government House . . completed in nine months from this date), to (now the Conservatorium). answer the double purpose of a lighthouse and Barrack for the party of soldiers quartered there. Governor Macquarie further on in continuation I was accompanied on this occasion by Lt.-Govr. of this day's proceedings says he found this a most Molle, Mr. Garling, the Judge Advocate, Mr. interesting day ; no doubt he did, for he had every- Secretary Campbell, Captain Gill, Acting-Engineer, thing his own way. Lieut. Watts, A.D.C., and Mr. Greenway, the "Being completed and ready for us a lighthouse- Acting-Civil Architect, all of whom went on pur- keeper had to be provided." He was found in pose along with me to see this ceremony per- Robert Watson who at this time was in charge of formed. the signal station, and was also a pilot. He took charge, and the light exhibited in May, 1818. I christened this intended erection Macquarie This Watson was formerly a quartermaster on Tower, and we drank success to it in a glass of H.M.S. Sirius which conveyed the first fleet under cherry brandy.—L.M." Captain Arthur Phillip, who founded the settle- Macquarie's journal must be again consulted to ment ; and it was from him that Watson's Bay see how the work progressed, and under date of takes its name, and not from Captain Thomas December 16th, 1817: Watson, as has been often stated. The mistake is " Capt. Gill, Acting Engineer, &c., being about easily accounted for, because Captain Thomas to take his departure for England, and the whole Watson was a pilot and harbour master, and had a of the stonemason works of ' Macquarie' Tower residence at Watson's Bay, which he sold in 1837. and Lighthouse at the South Head of Port Jack- The last occupier of it was Sir John Robertson, son, including the cutting of the inscription, being and after his death it was pulled down. It was 12 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. 13
Globe Brand Watson's Bay long before Captain Thomas Watson August 20th, 1857, on " a very dirty, dark and rainy came on the scene; and if the 'Sydney Gazette' night." The captain then stood off shore on the Meat Products of April 13th, 1811 is turned up it can be read starboard tack until 11.30 p.m., when the yards there that: were squared with the intention of running in QUALITY GUARANTEED through the Heads; but by some unexplained " His Excellency the Governor made an excur- cause the look-out man cried " breakers ahead,'' sion to South Head by water with Mrs. Macquarie, and it was found when too late that the ship was the Lieutenant-Governor, Mrs. O'Connell, Mrs. close under the cliffs of the South Head. An Palmer (Walloomoola), and a party of officers on attempt was made to bring her round, but she was Globe Sheep Tongue Tuesday, April 9th, and called at Camp Cove caught in the heavy seas and dashed to pieces on (now called Watson's Bay) where the native figtree the rocks at a spot almost directly under the signal spreads its foliage. . . ." station. One hundred and -twenty-one lives were Globe Ox Tongue Robert Watson did not hold his position as lost, one person only, a seaman named Johnston, lighthouse-keeper long as he died in November, being saved. BLACK TAN 1819, and was buried in the Devonshire-street The loss of the DUNBAR led to the erection of Globe Meatjxtract cemetery, his remains being transferred to the the lighthouse on the inner South Head, and Bunnerong ground when the Central Railway A BOON which is known as the Hornby Light. The light Station was built. WHEN ON JAMES BARNES LIMITED first shown in 1859, and named in compliment to MANUFACTURERS When Governor Macquarie laid the foundation the Governor's wife, I^ady Denison, who was a stone it was to be for a building to answer " the daughter of Admiral Sir William Phipps Hornby. HOLIDAY REDFERN, NEW SOUTH WALES double purpose of a lighthouse and barrack for the ESTABLISHED 1881. party of soldiers stationed there." For what pur- The Macquarie Tower at the South Head, of pose a party of • soldiers was there has not been which the Governor when he laid the foundation stated, though it was not for defence purposes. stone was so proud, appears to have had some The reason may be found in an occurrence in serious defect, for in 1822 it had to have extensive January, 1791, that Collins the historian of the repairs, and when it had reached its 63rd year of early days mentions. He says :— age the Government architect recommended that a new one should be built as it was badly con " About the middle of the month a theft of an structed. So it was decided to build a new one, extraordinary nature was committed by some of the stone for which was to be obtained from a the natives. It had been the custom to leave the quarry between where it was to be erected and the signal colours during the day at the flagstaff on the ocean. South Head, at which place they were seen by The foundation stone was laid by Sir Henry some of these people, who, watching their oppor- Parkes in the presence of the Governor, Lord tunity, ran away with them, and they were after- Loftus, his wife, and a large assemblage of ladies Increasing in wards seen divided among them in their canoes, and gentlemen, including Mr. James Barnet, the popularity year and used as coverings." architect, on March 1st, 1880: and it came into after year. opera:ion in 1882. The first illuminant was elec- There Is no The lighthouse did its duty for many years, and tricity provided by dynamos on the spot, but in substitute for was the first one erected in Australia, and of the 1912 kerosene took its place. This is vaporised "Vice-Regal" thousands of ships which made for the port of and gives an incandescent light by means of a quality, nor for Sydney few there have been which missed its the comfort of the warning light. There was one, however, which large mantle. " ivory tips, did —the unfortunate DUNBAR, a name which will The South Head light is said to be the best in smooth to the for ever be associated with the South Head. the world. lips." The DUNBAR, a comparatively new ship, under All the lighthouses on the Australian coast are If you smoke a pipe, of course you smoke " Vice-Regal' Pjcktls oj 10. Isightptnce command of Captain Green, a most competent now under the control of the Commonwealth Mixture in a Civic Pipe. Packets of 15. //- commander who had sailed into Port Jackson Government. Air tight tins of 50. 315. w. D. & H. O WILLS many times, arrived off Botany Bay at 8.30 p.m. on TO BE CONTINUED. 14 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL.
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TOOTHS Forthcoming Activities. Comparative Naval
We are very pleased to announce that Com- D ispositions. KB mander A. Marsden, R.N. (retired), lately arrived A Ttue LAGER on a holiday from England, is giving an address on Extracted from " The Times," dated in the "The Navy and the Battle of Jutland " at King's lat week 0/ December. Hall on Wednesday, 2nd February next, at 8 p.m. Farmer's Standard Commander Marsden comes to us with the repu- tation of doing much good work for the Navy Mr. Bridgeman (First Lord of the Admiralty), in K.B. postenes In a marked degree a Parliamentary answer, supplies the following League in Great Britain, where he has lectured all the qualities that dlillnguUhed table giving the numbers of British, American, the highest-grade Lagers imported 2-Valve Receiver extensively. As a naval officer he has the advan- in pre-war days. You'll enjoy Japanese, and French warships in Chinese waters: K.B. An ideal receiver for reception of broadcast tage of the practical and technical knowledge of his programmes. Reception is clear and distinct, subject, and Navy Leaguers should make definite Brit. Amer. Jap F. whilst its selectivity is equally remarkable— note of this special event in the annals of the Cruisers 4t ill there is absolutely no interference from other Aircraft Carriers Brewed and bottled stations. It is supplied in a cabinet of League in N. S. Wales, to which they and their Tasmanian Blackwood, compleU with all Destroyers ... 9 8 1 by accessories, ready for immediate use. £14/10 friends are cordially invited. Minesweepers 2S 1* — TOOTH II CO. Limited Several films of Navy League Sea Cadets are to Depot Ships ... 3} Kent Brewery, FARMER'S SYDNEY be shown on this occasion, which will be of marked Submarines ... Sloops Sydney. interest to those members who have not had the 12 — — — Box 497AA, G.P.O. River Gunboats time and opportunity of seeing some of our boys at Launches 15 9 10 6 training in their depots and at camp. Surveying Ships Yachts Mr. Edgar Fidden, the energetic Secretary of Speciafl Service Ships the Balmain Company of Sea Cadets, broadcasted Despatch Vessels THE d Er an excellent resume of the history of the N.S.W. T One other cruiser (DURBAN) is absent from Sea Cadet movement at Farmer's Station recently. TD the station at the present time, but is now in route He has had letters from many listeners-in as far for China, and is due at Hong Kong on January BROKEN HILL PROPRIETARY C° L afield as New Zealand, which shows the great 15th. amount of interest that people are taking far-and- MINE OWNERS IRON & STEEL MASTERS S. One is employed as a Despatch Vessel, and wide in the sea cadets. the other as a Submarine Tender. For the information of the readers of this MANUFACTURERS OF: WORKS: *American minesweepers are sometimes referred JOURNAL he will be "on the air" towards the end to as gunboats or minesweeping gunboats. TEE RAILS. BRIDGE RAILS. of this month from Farmer's Broadcasting Station. I Includes TAMAR, which is a stationary hulk at BEAMS. CHANNELS. He is intending to elaborate to some extent his Hong Kong. ANGLES. TEES. ROUNDS. first talk, and will deal more fully with the actual Mr. Bridgeman stated in the House of Com- SQUARES. FLATS • ILVKW-LKAD MINK : working of the average depot—the training of the mons, in answer to Mr. Looker (C. Essex, South- OCTAGONS. PIG-IRON, BROKEN HILL. N.S.W. boys, and review the work they do and the instruc- East), that the following reinforcements were INGOTS, BLOOMS AND tions they receive. BRANCH OFFICES: added to the Squadron last October :—HERMES, BILLETS. REINFORCING aircraft carrier and 3rd Destroyer Flotilla, which Arrangements have been entered into with the BARS. WIRE RODS, comprises one flotilla leader and eight destroyers. management of the Wentworth Hotel (city) for the BENZOL TAR, SOLVENT holding of our Annual Ball on the evening of the Mr. Looker : Is the Minister satisfied that these NAPHTHA, SULPHATE OF 28th March next. This date coincides very happily forces are sufficient in the present emergency to AMMONIA answer any call that may be made on them ? with the Royal visit, and it is hoped that the Royal party will honor the Navy League with their pat- Mr. Bridgeman was understood to reply that he ronage and august presence. Details will be given could not possibly forecast what all the calls Mr. Looker referred to might be. " We consider," he in the February issue; but this notice, it is hoped, added, " that at present they are sufficient, and we HEAD OFFICE: will serve to allow members to keep this impor- are considering the question of the possibility of q SSSiK MELBOURNE p tant engagement free. having to add to them." 20 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. •21
Mr. Perrier of Kodak's Ltd., who took two char- N. L Sea Cadets and their officers at these events, acteristic reels of film of the cadets under camping which take place monthly at the depot, and whereat conditions, besides a number of still studies which much excellent sparring may be witnessed. no doubt will prove excellent material for future •lumbers of the JOURNAL. Mr. Perrier expressed delight in the manner in which the various stunts B A L M A I N. and evolutions were carried out by the Company. At 6.30 p.m. the weather commenced to look threatening. During the night and the succeeding Contributed by Mr. W. Buckland. O.C. •lay the wind freshened to gale force from the During the last month we have had a very active South East accompanied by heavy rain squalls. time. On 8th December, at the invitation of the Tht canvas held well, and everybody managed to Eight-Hour Committee, we formed a Guard of keep dry and comfortable. No liberty leave was, Honour at the crowning of the Queen ceremony however, granted—and the only persons leaving held at the Sydney Sports Ground- The arrange- camp were working parties. Monday night was a ments were successfully carried out by the O.C., test of the morale of the Company, and all behaved ably assisted by 1st Officer Mr. G. Phillips. The Navy League is Non-Sectarian. The Navy League is Non-Political. remarkably well under very trying conditions. By During the evening the boys were provided with 6 am. all were housed in two tents, the remaining refreshments. six having been abandoned at various times during The following boys were successful in their the night. During the forenoon the camp was examinations, and were duly promoted: —P. O. SUB-BRANCH AND COMPANY NEWS. finally evacuated and we found shelter in a suitable Fox to Warrant Officer ; P. O. Jones to C.P.O. ; cottage, the distance of transportation being about leading Seamen 1'hegan, Campbell, Waterman to Mr. W AUCKLAND •etc. Olflcr In Ch.rg. Mr. J. KIROM one and a-half miles. The whole operation was P.O.'s; Cadets Easton, F. Smith, S. Smith to DRDMMOYNE MM IMRHIR) Mr. A. HUH BALMAIN-rrr^"""" conducted in good style and the boys showed leading seamen. MOBTW QVTIWFV _ WW * «>»» Mr. w. 1- HAMMER RICHMOND -SRASK" --M"«»:«" wonderful spirit in the face of all these difficulties. RTUKINOIKUIRIL W HRNW, MIM MURRAY On the Tuesday all hands were snug and happily To finish up the year we had a good old Christ- T INP FVYTTF _WflO«r.tR-0har*« Mr . M. SOHMHVIUI 0 B c mas party arranged by the Indies' Welfare Com- liAn£i VJUVXI M ianur, Mr. T. L. HIDQCS BON DI-ROSE B&Y- " "-'"- "*'V,0 J „.p«1.. established in the cottage, waiting for the weather to break. During the day we were entertained by mittee. The boys were entertained with various Offki r-ln-Oh'g. Mr. • »T0«I games, for which prizes were kindly given by Mrs. , an old identity of the neighbourhood, who thrilled COOGEE-CLOVELLY-E£" 'T£;" ; Mr. J K M1l.Ua the boys with exciting accounts of his adventures Lawler (President of the Ladies' Welfare) and Miss Ri:a Fox. MOSMAN BAY-SY^/V-'TVRSRS in the Boxer rising. At 9.30 p.m. all the cadets sat down to an excel- On Wednesday, as there was no sign of the lent supper, very tastefully arranged by the ladies. pany, tor his thoughtfulness in issuing them this IN PROSPECT. weather clearing up by noon, it was decided to re- The table had an air of real Xmas gaiety with its invitation. It was pleasing to note the keen turn to the depot next day. The Company returned decorations and the boys in marvellous coloured interest which was shown towards the O.C., Mr. by motor lorry and arrived at headquarters by paper caps and a balloon apiece. Amongst our -This is the month when Companies are planning Hopkins, and his Company, which certainly augurs 6 p.m. on Thursday, the 30th, and the remainder visitors was Mr. Billam, and the boys enjoyed a their work for the year, and reconstruction and well for Bondi-Rose Bay, and may good luck and of the camping term was spent in depot, the cadets little talk from him during an interlude in the improvements are the order of the day. Training a prosperous New Year go with it. schemes, drill schedules, classes are all being over- being billeted therein for some little time. Our feasting. The Company showed its appreciation hauled with an eye to maximum efficiency. Sub- The O.C. North Sydney, in company with the youngest cadet, A. Clark, struck 16 bells at mid- of the services of Mr. Buckland, by giving him a branch Committees and Welfare Committees are signal officer, Mr. A. Hamilton, attended the first night. New Year's Eve, 8 for the Old Year, and 8 little gift in token thereof. This gentleman, in also laying new foundations for their different but Mosman Bay Company's Church parade at St. for the New. reply, thanked the boys for this evidence of their united efforts for their various branches. A spirit Clement's Church of England, Raglan street, Mos- The O.C., Mr. Hammer, wishes to place on record regard, aud assured them that he intended to do a of co operation between branches is very manifest man. Among those present to do honor to such in these columns his grateful thanks to 1st Officer lot more for the Company in the coming year. at the present time, and let us hope that 1927 will an occasion were Major E. Scott, D.S.O., Misses Mr. D. Robinson for his kindly assistance in placing Our grateful 'hanks are here publicly expressed see a great unified increase in the interest shown Beryl and Hazel Scott, Lieut. Tom Roberts, Mr. the use of his car for executive purposes in and to Mr. T. Fox, President of the Balmain N. L. in our cadets. The work and pleasures of the and Mrs. Turnley, and the Acting O.C., Mosman. about the camp and its arrangements at Collaroy. Committee for his gift of a cask of ginger beer, year lie before us. Let us undertake the one and The service was conducted by the Rev. C. Yar- On several occasions when the need arose for which was the liquid asset of the party, and which enjoy the others to the exunt of our fullest rington ; the text for the morning was " Keep rapid transit, our worthy No. 1 hove in sight with went its destined course in quick and lively time. capacity. Watch," the motto of the Navy League. The the bus. Though this officer was staying at Manly service was indeed an impressive one. he kept in constant touch with us, and rendered Some recent donations are :—A watch to be NORTH SYDNEY signal assistance on many occasions. competed for by the cadets donated by Mrs. The Company went into camp at Long Reef, Vaughan Joyner, books from Mrs. Lawler and Collaroy on the 25th December, several of the The officers and cadets of North Sydney extend Mrs. T. Fox, also to be competed for at an early {ContribkUd by Mr. W. Hammer,-O.C.) Mosman boys joining them. The Company was represented at the opening the Compliments of the Season to all Companies. date. All these are gratefully acknowledged. fijnction of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Officers and cadets turned out at 4 a.m. on The "Fighting Norths" are again staging a At the invitation of the Balmain Regatta Com- Memorial Hall at Bondi last month. The O.C., Xmas Day to make all ready for departure for number of boxing bouts next Wednesday, the 12th mittee we formed a Guard of Honour for His on behalf of the officers and cadets, wishes to camp at 6 a.m. The O.C. with a small party inst. Matches have been arranged with local Excellency the Governor General, Lord Stone thank Mr. Hopkins, O.C. Bondi-Rose Bay Com- joined at night. The next day we had a visit from talent. The Company welcomes the attendance of haven, on board the regatta flagship " Jervis Bay," 20 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. •21
BALMAIN—CONTINUED. At the end of this month we intend holding a week-end camp down the harbour for two days, on 3rd January. The party was in charge of Mr. staying at Little Manly or Chowder Head. Both Buckland. This is the second occasion and with- £1 a Week for Life the cutter and the " Quambi " will probably be in a short period of time that we have formed a requisitioned for the trip. Will be assured to the housewife who collects and guard for Lord Stonehaven, and His Excellency forwards the largest number of lids from the Uns expressed pleasure at meeting our boys again. He Two new recruits have reported at the depot : of Aunt Mary's Baking Powder before the 31st complimented them on their smart appearance and G. and J. Munce. March, 1927. Full particularsof the £1 a week for wished them every success in the New Year. The life and the £100 competition will be found in contingent was entertained with luncheon aboard ROSE BAY-BOND I. every tin of Aunt Mary's Baking Powder. the flagship by our President, and spent a very Begin Collecting the Lids NOW! enjoyable day at the regatta. •fmi.'lfI miffufJLInmi (Contributed by Mr. C. J. Hopkins. O.C.) The Committee of the Balmain N. L. Cricket The opening function of the Eastern Suburbs Club held a party recently, and the Club had a OR- your new home, seaside or mountain Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Memorial Hall at F bungalow—specify "FIBROL1TE" As- good time. The President (Mr. T. Fox) and the Bondi on the 18th December, was a great success. bestos Cement Sheets lor Exterior Tails, AUNT Vice-President (Mr. J. J. Booth) of the Branch Interior Vails and Ceilings and " FIBRO- were in attendance, the former arranging games for Mr. Walter Marks. MP.. R A N.V.R., after a LITE" Slates for Roofing. " Flbrolite " which he gave the prizes, and the latter gentleman very fine address, in which he was ably seconded costs no more than weatherboards and lining gave a donation to start the cricket fund for this by Aid. Jackaman (Mayor of Waverley), Lieut.- boards and is superior in every respect. It is Fire Retardant, While Ant Proof, and Im- MARY'S year. Col. P. W. Smith, V.D., Chairman of Trustees, proves with Age. Mr. T. B. Middleton, M.C.. Hon. Architect, and Wnte 'or Free Catalogue. other speakers, opened the hall with the gold key I)RU M M O Y N E. presented to him, and an inspection was made by James Hardie 8i Coy. Ltd. BAKING the large number present. (Contributed by Writer C.PO. Everinghatr.) "Aebtitoe Houee " Navy League Sea Cadets drawn from the various Christmas and New Year with all the good sub-branches, about 250 in all, under their various York and Wynyard Streets, Sydney. POWDER things accompanying are past, and once again the senior and junior officers, mustered at the tram long vista of a fresh year lies ahead. terminus, from whence they marched to the hall, We are buoyed up by the feeling that the Drum- led by the Naval Band and a detachment of the moyne Branch is going ahead. The main con- Royal Naval Reserve. centration during 1927 will be the establishment of a new depot building and in this matter we are The Mayoress of Waverley (Mrs. Jackaman) READY-TO-ERECT WEATHERBOARD COTTAGES fortunate ir. having very alive Sub-branch and Wel- assisted by an energetic ladies' committee, looked after the boys, and saw to it that each one got his We supply all necessery materials, the best of their respective kinds, together with fare Committees' behind us. share of the eats and drinks. framing timbers—cut marked, and numbered, ready to fit together. Our •• Cottage Christmas time means a temporary cessation in Home " Catalogue shows forty-four Modern Designs of buildings containing from one our usual routine. At the last three parades the The splendid manner in which these ladies to eight Rooms and Offices. This booklet with complete Price List mailed free to any average attendance has been 15 cadets; but this carried out their voluntary task at short notice address. Enquiries solicited. must not be taken as a sign that our strength in reflects greatly to their credit and organising ability, numbers is diminishing. The deplorable fact is and all hands are deeply grateful for their kind- simply the result of so many cadets being away on ness. holidays. The Smoke Concert at night was a huge suc- "SIMPLEX" PORTABLE BUILDINGS cess. During the speeches eulogistic reference We heartily thank the Lane Cove Company for were made to the fine manner in which the Navy The - SIMPLEX." house solves the building problem where skilled labour is dilficult the very enjoyable evening we spent at their league Sea Cadets had carried out their part of the to obtain or expensive. The "SIMPLEX " is absolutely portable. The materials are Christmas Tree. contract in forming the guard. forwarded in panels, together with illustrated working and key plan, so that anyone Our own Xmas Treat will take place at the The Returned Sailors and Soldiers take a great can put them together. No nailing required. The houses are as readily dismantled " Cairo," Bridge Road, Drummoyne, on January interest in the boys. Apart from giving us the free without damage. The •' SIMPLEX" is the Ideal seaside or week end home. For 15th. Rather a belated party some will say. So use of the gymnasium for instructional purposes as isolated settlers there is nothing to compare with it. It can be shipped or railed to it is ; but arrangements could not be made for a well as recreation, some have offered their services hall before Xmas and, moreover, we wished to get any place in a comparatively small compass, and its erection is a matter of hours as instructors. When we get set no doubt the " all hands " who will be in strength again by that only. " SIMPLEX " Catalogue and Price List on application. boys will be shown how fields were won after the date. On the night in question two competitions manner specified by Oliver Goldsmith in the will be held : a signalling contest on the lines of Obtainable only from " Deserted Village Preacher." the Oswald McMaster Gold Medal Competition A. C. SAXTON & SONS, Ltd. PYRMONT, SYDNEY and general seamanship, including knots, compass, We are looking forward to many a good crash anchor-work, rule of the road at sea, etc. Particu- with " Old Originals," and appreciate very much TIMBER AND JOINERY MERCHANTS lars and results will be given next month. the kindly interest which they have taken in us.
L Telephone Nos.: MW 2615 (8 Lines); HW1782, MW 1601 (Joinery Department). City 9104 and City 9106. 20 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. •21
ROSE BAY-BONDI —CONTINUED. Mr. and Mrs. Hixson's chief concern was that Our week-end trips as usual were varied— the boys were kept warm and had plenty to eat Nielson Park, Shark Island, Clifton Gardens; also They had a practical demonstration of how to a visit to the German four-masted barque, "Gus- make a damper by the camp chef. Leading Sea- The Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Limited man Mutton reckoned it was good. They wisely tave." ESTABLISHED 1834 took his word for it, and left it at that. CAPITAL PAID-UP £3,500,000 0 0 Some of our boys who camped at Rose Bay earlier in .'he month were entertained by Mr. A lot of useful work was done by the boys in RESERVE FUND £3,000,000 0 0 getting our new home ready, and fixing the slips RESERVE CAPITAL F3.500.000 0 0 Harolc Cochrane on board the Viking." 5.30 on which to pull up the boats. £10,000,000 0 0 a.m. breakfast, after which they got our boat ready for those who are not such early risers. DIRECTORS: We are very fortunate in enlisting the goodwill and practical assistance rendered to this Sub- GEORGE J. COHEN. CHAIRMAN : HON. SIR THOMAS HUGHES. M.L.C.. DEPUTY CHAIRMAN ; Promotions:—I. Wilson, Acting-P.O.; H. Mutton, Leading Seaman. branch by Mr. Hixson, Mr. G. E. Fairfax, HON. JAMES ASHTON. M.L.C. : MAJOR-GENERAL THE HON. J. W. MACARTHUR ONSLOW. B.A..L.L.D, and other prominent citizens in the V.D.. M.L.C.: SIR WILLIAM VICARS. K.B.. C.B.E. Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather Eastern suburbs. We can assure them that their our Xmas camp was one of the best ever. We efforts on our behalf are fully appreciated. GENERAL MANAGER: J. R DRYHURST. have had camps at Woniora River (Easter), Bal- HEAD OFFICE: SYDNEY. 343 GEORGE STREET. moral, thence to Clovelly last Xmas, and other We broke camp at mid-day New Year's Day. Sailed over to visit North Sydney depot, where we LONDON OFFICE: 18 BIRCHIN LANE. LOMBARD STREET. E.C 3. LONDON BANKERS: places, but no where have we had the comfort and convenience which was our lot on this occasion. fell in with a lot of the boys out sailing and tranship- THE BANK OF ENGLAND ; WESTMINSTER BANK LIMITED ; BARCLAYS BANK LIMITED. ping some of them into our boat we sailed down Hearing that we are debarred from camping on the harbour where we exchanged greetings with NANCIES TWHHISHOIIT NEW SOUTH TALES ai QUEENSLAND. Shark Island, Mr. F. W. Hixson, O.B.E., kindly some of Orummoyne Company in the "Quambi." invited us to make use of his place in Elizabeth AGENCIES TIKMIfiMUT AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA tU NEW ZEALAND ik ALL OTIEt PAITS if tk WORLD. After landing the North Sydney boys we set out Bay for a camping ground. TOTAL ASSETS, 30th June, 1MB - - £47,099,218. for our present heme port Rose Bay, where we After Xmas dinner the boys assembled at Rose arrived just before the storm broke. Got our boat PROGRESSIVE TOTALS OF THE BALANCE SHEETS Bay with all their camping gear, rations for a week, safely moored, and dispersed until the next week- 1856 £1,471,885 1876 • £5.306,397 1896 - £12,000.056 1916 - £^9,087.847 etc. Pushing off, we sailed to Elizabeth Bay, tied end, all hands agreeing that it had been some 1866 £2,460,277 1886 • £10,625,093 1906 - £17,513,869 1926 £47,099,229 up to the booms, erected the tent, and soon had a camp. roaring lire going. Mr. Stone, O.C. (Coogee-Clovelly), with his The first two nights were fine—Saturday and boys in the cutter paid us a visit in passing at Sunday—but Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Elizabeth Bay on their way to Ryde. On their wet day and night; and the boys appreciated the return they were not so fortunate as we were in kindness of Mr. Hixson who provided spring mat- avoiding the storm, which broke in full force as tresses, plenty of blankets, and great coats. they entered Rose Bay. Mr. Stone wisely decided on safety first, stowed his canvas, and ran into MAMGBOVfTE LEATHER With the tent and the boat-sheds, there was no Neilson Park for shelter. FM au PVMUI need to get wet. A fire was going all day and night in the boat-shed, hot drinks and With our new boat house at Elizabeth Bay we shrimps—of which the boys caught large quan- will be brought geographically close to the other tities—were always available. In fact, we found depots, thereby ensuring a closer co-operation things so comfortable and congenial that when the which we trust will be to the mutual benefit of fine weather did come we were not inclined to shift everyone. Leather and Raw Hide Belting. our base, so contented ourselves with short excur- Rigging Leather. sions from Elizabeth Bay. BIRCHGROVE. Mechanical and Pump Leathers. The big swimming bath was well patronized, (Contributed by Me. S. Cooper, O.C.) and at high tide diving indulged in. Our camp this year was one of the wettest on Sole Leather. Mr. Hixson has placed this fine water frontage record. Scrap Leather for Repairs. at our disposal as a depot, and has plans in hand On Xmas Eve a fatigue party under Mr. Robert- to erect davits ...r hoisting our boats ; bunks and son (Sportsmaster) and Mr. M. Sommervilie (O.C. hammocks in the boat-sheds ; a mooring for our Lane Cove) took the gear per motor lorry to Narr- A11 leather thoroughly tanned and of the la the Original Branded Bottle. boats; and provision for storing our gear. In every abeen. On arrival at 11.45 p.m. tents were erected , MARY GOLD ESSENCES highest quality. way he has anticipated our requirements to ensure and all made snug for the night. The remainder known all over the Commonwealth comfort, care of boats, and efficiency, and what we of the cadets arrived next day and were detailed for their Sterling Valne. MANGROVITE BELTING LTD.. needed —a depot of our own. for tent guard, water party, provision party, etc. CHARin LUDOWICI. MANAOIMO OlftKCTOM. Apart from giving us a lot of useful gear, Mr. On Sunday afternoon the Narrabeen Life Saving 40 YORK ST.. (WYNYAHD SQUARK) SYDNEY. Hixson sent the boys to the " flicks," and provided Club gave a special life saving display, which was the wherewithal to purchase fruit, etc. instructive and very interesting to the boys. Continued on pie. 87. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL 23
herself skilful and sympathetic in the interpretation Navy League Concert. of widely differing themes. One of the pleasantest and most unique items of CONCERT took place on Wednesday, the the evening was that of Rhythmic Dancing given 15th December at King's Hall, City, and A by the pupils of Miss Rachel Lewers. After the was well attended by Navy Leaguers and their conventionalised and artificial forms group dancing friends. Considering the time of the year, when usually takes as in the ballet and its kindred con- so many other engagements intervene, we cannot cepts, Rhythmic Dance comes as a pure, untram- but be pleased with the support that was given. melled, impressionistic art. It demands a good The programme presented, under the direction deal of intelligence from the artist, being chiefly of Miss Winifred Jenner, was one of outstanding interpretive, and seems to elicit in naive fashion merit, both varied and well-balanced. Each perfor- the natural grace of bodily movement and posture mer gave of his and her best, something individually of its devotees. The Misses Bertha Lawson, different and yet there was preserved that unifying Molly War burton and Gladys Beresford rendered and cumulative interest, which is found so hard to a group of five dances between them, the most attain on the concert platform. striking of the ensemble ones being a "Circle The evening opened with a delightful one-act Dance." fantasy by Gilbert Cannan entitled " Everybody's Husband " ; and this was produced in a spirit Miss Beatrice Day needed no introduction and fully befitting it by Miss Daphne Deane, a talented in a humourous recitation " The Little Hatchet" actress and one well-known to Sydney theatre-goers. greatly amused her audience. This difficult piece, It was admirably cast. The Girl of Clare St. when subjected to the artistry of Miss Day, seemed Clare was well portrayed in all her modernity with simplicity itself; yet one realised that only a prac- its strong dash of romantic idealism ; the Mother, tised and consummate artiste could have sustained Phoebe Martyn, a charming young mother, hedged the ever interrupted dialogue and preserve the around by all the propriety of her time and genera- humour and balance of the piece. tion, yet showed that she had the nerve to rebel At the piano Madame Evelyn Grieg rendered Safe to Rely on and the saving grace to realize in time her one Paderewski's " Minuet " and Novellette No. 2 " by extravagance. The Grandmother, May Wylds, so Schumann. The execution of the former was youthful in her crinolines, was the very epitome of characterised by a delicacy and restraint worthy of what a wife should be, though even she confessed this daintiest of conceptions. Madame Grieg is THE BRITANNIC the dread secret; while Great Grandmother, Helga an executant of outstanding ability and, beyond and Rolunde, a dashing, roguish lady in bonnet and above her correctness of technique, one knew her flowered dimity of 1815 in a background of Con- as a lover of music and the beautiful for their FOUNTAIN PEN tinental intrigue and escapade, sounded the note own sakes. For an encore she gave Boccherini's is British made, and is of disillusion and warning to the errant fancies of Minuet on the dulcitone, the instrument that is always envisaged in conjunction with the stately true to its name. the Girl. A bright coloured, slightly provocative dream ; old dance. Pricc 15/- and with the fall of the curtain one woke up, Mr. Robert Turner, a prominent member of the pleased to keep it stored away an intangible some- " Bunch of Keys " Company, gave several delight- We Stock all Standard thing—as did the Girl so busy with the awakening ful monologues. In " Monty talks of Love "—a Makes. arrangements of her wedding day. composition, by the way, of his own—he described Miss Annie Payne sang with charm and feeling in inimitable fashion Monty's version and ideas of two Scottish songs : " Caller Herrin " and " Within the great phenomenon. Followed a realistic piece a mile o' Edinboro' toon." Later in the evening about a coster with his girl at the pictures, a riot W. C. Penfold 8i Co., Ltd. she graciously consented to appear again in place of emotion and humour, in which Mr. Turner gave Stationers, Printers and Systematists, of Mr. Francis Halls, who was unfortunately at the his imagination full rein. He was not allowed to 88 PITT STREET, SYDNEY. eleventh hour unable to attend. She thus gave go until he had given an encore, which was in more extensively of her repertoire and in so doing showed serious vein. Eatd. 97 years (18S0-19S7) •Phone, B 8484 Four Liau 20 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. •21
Mrs. Julius Rosenfeld (Piano), Mr. Louis Ratner Miss Frances Glasson, Miss K. Murray, Miss A. (Violin), and Mr. Leo Packer (Cello) rendered a Payne, Miss E. North and Miss Winifred Jenner Reminiscences of Jutland. suite of three instrumental pieces : " Romance " (programme arranger). (Svendson), "Serenade" (Widor) and " Bouree " A joint Ladies' Welfare Committee was also (Bach). The choice was a happy one for the convened and the help and practical interest Courtesy "ASMOKE AND AFLOAT." occasion and was much appreciated. Perhaps shown by these League Ladies augurs well for Widor's yearning, sad-hued composition made the future functions. Mrs. A. Walker was Chairman, OES any one need to be reminded that this was the first enemy report of that great sea greatest appeal and the trio are to be complimented with Mrs. S. Cooper as Secretary and Mrs. Lamp- in providing a very pleasing musical contribution herd, Treasurer, and the Committee consisted of D nearly eleven years ago we were freed from Armageddon, the time being about 2.30 on May to the evening. representatives from Drummoyne, Birchgrove, Bal- a greater danger even than that presented by 31 st. main and Lane Cove Ladies' Welfares. This Napoleon Bonaparte? On June ist, 1916, the Last, but certainly not least, Miss Winifred It was not very long before the GALATEA dis- Committee did excellent work in the sale of tickets German High Sea Fleet, which had been deliber- Jenner wound up the full-measured programme covered enemy cruisers and destroyers, and came and undertook the catering arrangements for the ately built up to cripple our maritime ascendancy, with some vocal items, which brought the concert artistes. Under their supervision chocolates and in for an unpleasant degree of attention, the range to a bright and cheerful finish. This artiste's clear was flying back to the Fatherland for shelter, never programmes were sold. being 14,000 yards. What happened to the first enunciation, combined with a charming mezzo- again to issue forth in battle array, whilst Admiral soprano voice was indeed a pleasure to listen to. We thank Miss O- Kelso King, Miss Glasson, shell fired by the enemy is worth recording. It Jellicoe was looking in vain for the foe that had The half-humorous, half-sentimental burden of Mrs. T. Fox, and many ladies of the Welfare Com- hit the GALATEA below the bridge, and passing her songs seemed a very well chosen medium for mittee, Mrs. Walker, Airs. Cooper, Mrs. Somerville, returned home under cover of the darkness. through a deck or two, lodged against the opposite her expression. Mrs. Lampherd, for their generous donations in kind ; and Mr. Watson for making up the flowers The passing years clear up many debatable side of the ship, but fortunately without exploding. Our grateful thanks are due to the Ladies' Con- so kindly sent by Miss A. S. Murray and Miss points, and with the perspective of a decade A seaman belonging to the Royal Navy Reserve cert Committee for making possible this Christmas Glasson. between the battle and ourselves, a better scale of saw in a couple of minutes later, and thinking it event. Under the chairmanship of Miss O. Kelso belonged to the ship's own ammunition, attempted King, the Committee comprised Miss A. S. Murray values is obtainable than was available at close (an indefatigable Secretary and Treasurer), Mrs. A. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS quarters. The net result of the Battle of Jutland to pick it up, but let it go more quickly than he Norton, Mrs. G. S. Thompson, Mrs. T. H. Silk, was the elimination of the German High Sea Fleet had lifted it, exclaiming : " Crikey ! the blighter's from further challenge of our naval power; what hot!" He had a hot time of it for a day or two, the gross result was, who can say ? as may be imagined, for the incident became the standing joke of the ship for some time. GALATKA'S FIRST SHOT. HOT WEATHER STAMINA The beginning of the battle was not without its ENEMY LED TO ACTION. quaint and humorous side. On the evening of From these movements developed the most Without " Heating " the Blood May 30th, the First Light Cruiser Squadron set tremendous sea fight in the world's history. The out for a " sweep " of the North Sea, in company GALATEA, keeping the Battle Cruiser Fleet in- Summer or Winter X.T.C. is delicious with other Light Cruiser Squadrons and the Battle formed as to what was going on, led the enemy towards Admiral Beatty, and soon it became for breakfast and gives needed stamina Cruiser Fleet. At two o'clock in the afternoon of the following day, the Eastern limit having been evident that the day for which such mighty pre- for the day's work or play without reached, the order was given for the ships to parations had been made, and for which so much 14 heating" the blood. return to their base, but the GALATEA, flying the money had been spent, had arrived. It would be broad pennant of Commodore Alexander Sinclair, futile to attempt to describe the battle in Simply whole wheat flakes with pepsin was late in getting the order, being well away on detail, and one must, therefore, be content to malt and iodized salts added. Easily the wing. However, she was just about to turn deal with generalities. Jutland may be said digested. Quickly cooked. at 2 15 p.m. when a merchant ship was sighted to have been fought in three chapters. right ahead. She appeared to be stopped and The first was the Battle Cruiser action By insisting on X.T.C (Ecstacy) at your blowing off steam. This decided the Commodore from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. ; the second, the Battle grocers you will do your family a favour. to keep on his course and see what was happening. Fleet action from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.; and the third, A little closer approach disclosed a German the night action, from 10 p.m. until 2 a.m. on destroyer alongside her, the stump foremast and June ist. H. L. BUSSELL & CO.,LTD. tall mainmast stamping her as an unmistkable Hun. The Battle-Cruiser action was for the most part White Wings Mills, Sydney. Bang! went the GALATEA'S forecastle 6in. gun. a long distance artillery duel, in which our battle The first shot of the Jutland Battle had been fired ! cruisers, assisted by the Fifth Battle Squadron, Enemy in sight consisting of one destroyer was engaged the enemy battle cruisers and the leading " sparked " out from the GALATEA'S wireless, and ships of the enemy Battle Fleet. The trend of the •21 20 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL.
fight was northward, all the while drawing nearer BIRCHGROVE-CONTINUED When the Charles-Fairfax Flag Competition it and nearer to Jellicoe's Grand Fleet, which was The cadets played the officers football after the next held we are trusting that this event will take hurrying to the scene of action from Scapa. The place at Mosman ; and, if such comes about, other tropb^s visibility was bad, the distance separating the con- rain ceased on Monday. An hour was spent each afternoon at band practice. A bandmaster from a companies by their presence will in no small tending forces between 13,000 and 18,000 yards, measure popularise the movement in Mosman. for Jin Sports and fire had frequently to tie checked owing to the nearby camp was interested in the playing, and mist. The Battle-Cruiser Squadron, under Hood, kindly came along and gave us a hand. Thanks to the exertions of our energetic Com- was despa.ched by Admiral Jellicoe to race on On receiving a wireless report that the wet mittee we have obtained as a training centre the [•JARDY BROTHERS offer ahead and support the Rosyth battle-cruiser force, weather would continue, it was decided to return use of a school-room in the St. Clement's Hall. an unexcelled selection of home ; but the tents were left, and at New Year a So soon as depot arrangements are finalised we articles suitable for Sports and at 5.30 p m. they sighted gun flashes. During this chapter both sides received a good gruelling, number of the Welfare Committee spent the week- shall transfer from this training centre to our per- Trophies. Facn one is of end there. attractive design and excellent the Germans being no mean adversaries, their manent home. quality. The cup illustrated range-finding and shooting being good. Camp routine was as follows:—Officer of Day and buglers turned out 6.25 a.m.; "reveille" is an example; and demon- LANE COVE. strates the moderation of the THE HORNS OF THE CRESCENT. sounded 6.30; physical drill, hands to bathe 7.30 ; prices. breakfast 8.30; clean up camp, clean dishes and A few minutes before 6 p.m. Admiral Beatty (Contributed b.- Mr. R. M. Sommcrville. O.C. place for dinner ; 9 a.m. air blankets ; 9.30 clean In opening this month's report I must first congratulate A hand tome Catalogue potted made junction with the leading ships of Admiral up tents and fold blankets ; inspect camp ; dismiss free anywhere. Good« sent Jellicoe's force, and augmented by three more the liirchgrove Company on their splendid Xmas Party. on approval throughout Aus- hands to dance and skylark; dinner noon ; band We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and were filled with ad- tralia. Five per oent. die- battle-cruisers, drove the German battle-cruisers practice, 1 to 2 p.m. ; football and cricket until miration for the prize-giving arrangements and the musical oount allowed for eath. away to the south east. At 6.15 Jellicoe sighted tea at 5.30 p.m. ; sing song ; guard posted 8 p.m., programmes which followed. the leading ships of the German battle force, and lights out and pipe down 9.30 p.m. We congratulate Mr. liillam, also, on the well-organised Concert pui on by the Navy League at the King's Hall on deployed his fleet from cruising formation into Many of the sub-branch and Welfare Committee HARDY BROS LTD battle line. It was a masterful stroke, and deve- the 15th December. Many of our Lane Cove supporters members visited the camp, also representatives of attended and thoroughly enjoyed the diversified entertain- loped into a sort of crescent-shaped curve, enve- the Felix Club. Mrs. Cooper, Mrs. Pont and ment. 13 HUNTKR STREET. SYDNEY loping or enclosing the enemy within the horns of Mrs. Lampherd, were in charge of the Commis- Our own Xmas Party was held on the 14th December the crescent. The range was long, however, the and was given by our Committees, the Ladies' Welfare ne-iia QUIIN STMBT sariat Department and all hands were well looked Committee providing the presents. Each cadet received a visibility very poor, and only a few of the German after in regard to the inner-boy. battleships could be seen at any one time. hook ; and the prizes were distributed by our President, The Balmain Council kindly gave our band per- Mr. II. Cochrane, who was in fine form, giving the boya some good, hearty advice in his own jolly manner. Present At 7 p.m. the Grand Fleet turned South to close mission to play and collect in the street during were the Organising Secretary, Mr. Cooper, O.C., Birch- the enemy, but by this time the latter had fled to Xmas week with the result that ,£21/1/8 was grove and Mr. N'ichol amid a large concourse of parents and the westward, and launched torpedo attacks at our handed in after eight performances. Each boy supporters. battleships from time to.time. Later, they turned received 18/8 as his quota—a nice Xmas box. The O.C. Mr. Sommerville was presented with a silver TRAVEL BY again to the east, and then, under a heavy smoke serviette ring and Mrs. Sommerville with a pearl necklet, gifts from the boys, which came as a great surprise and were screen, once more to the west, working gradually M O S M A N . very much appreciated. round by the south to the south-east. By 8 p.m. Cadet Darcy received the medal for signalling presented the firing had died down, and the fleets were out (Contributed by Mr. H. R. Currington, O.C.) by Mrs. Sommerville and he alao received the President's of touch. Some of our boys went to the camp organised by prize. Cadet Fielder won the O.C.'s prize of one guinea North Sydney Company ; and, from all reports, for introducing the largest number of recruits to the ORIENT LINE Company. During the night Admiral Jellicoe went south to they had an excellent time despite the wet weather. prevent a return of the Germans to their base, and Four cadets, we are pleased to note, have passed During the evening dancing items were given by the to ENGLAND ladies connected with the Welfare Committee, whilst Miss to be ready for the fray at break of day, his rear through ordinary seaman test since their recruit- McCallum assisted at the piano. via being protected by destroyers. With consummate ment. They are: —L. G. Scott, A. Dalziel, A. We are pleased to report that Mr. Alford has joined the skill or rare good luck, the German Commander- A Id red and G. Aldred. Company as an officer and promises to be of great assistance. Ceylon, Egypt, Italy, The Riviera in-Chief slipped under the stern of the south-going We are pleased to say that we have taken pos- The O.C. with a number of cadets joined in with Birch- grove Company in their holiday camp. anJ Gibraltar. British Fleet, and got home by the " back door." session of a whaler. It is not certain, at present, In this manoeuvre the German battleships fell foul The camping was cut short by the advent of wet weather, whether this will become our permanent property; but the boys enjoyed themselves thoroughly at Narrabeen, of our destroyers, and produced a scene of liveli- but it will come in very useful for commencing our and are looking forward to future opportunities of camping. ness, Jellicoe's ships being five miles or more to FARES boat-work in earnest. At last we have secured admirable training quarters. It SYDNEY TO LONDON the south. Re the forthcoming Oswald McMaster Signalling is a commodious place and built for a garage, and is centrally Competition, two of our boys will be entering. situated at the Lane Cove terminus. Mr. Barton, the FIRST SALOON-SINGLE - - from £96 At dawn on June 1st the Germans were fleeing owner, has allowed us to hire it at a very reasonable rental. RETURN - -from £172 They have picked up " signals " very quickly. for home behind the protection of the mine-fields, Mr. Fielder has offered two guineas to the cadet who gets THIRD CLASS—SINGLE • - from £36 We are also entering the whaler in the Anniver- RETURN - • from £:B whilst Jellicoe scoured the sea in vain for the lost most recruits during 1927, and no doubt this will prove a foe. He had brought his fleet magnificently into sary Day Race; but of course the crew will not great inducement to the boys to bring along their friends. Write for Illustrated Booklets to action, and the German Commander-in-Chief had have had much practice by that date. The dinghy is on shore for overhaul, so we have some ORIENT S. N. CO., LTD. cleverly wriggled clear. The British went home to The Company attended on Church Parade at work in store for us. St. Clement's Church, Raglan Street, Mosman, on Mr. Barker has kindly presented us with a fine buoy 2-4-4 SPRING STREET, SYDNEY. witch and wait for the enemy's next appearance, the 19th of December. The Service was conduc- which we have needed for some time. and years later the Germans came out again— We wish all Companies the best of luck during 1927, and this time to surrender! ted by the Rev. C. Yarrington, M A. The Com- all Navy League supporters particularly those who have so pany paraded in good strength. generously helped us in our up-hill fight. 28 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. 29
"INNES-BELL" No one perished and the sailors fell asleep The Tempest. through sheer exhaustion. They, awakening to OK.I).II. find themselves dried by the tropic sun and in a REINFORCED land of plenty, began to talk of enchantment.
HIS play of Shakespeare's was one of his The other ships of the fleet after the storm were CONCRETE Tmaturest works. Despite its title it seems enabled to make contact and sadly went on to that the poet's philosophy at the date of writing Virginia, reporting that their Admiral with his crew FLOORS was definitely a settled one: the conviction that the and ship had perished. After the lapse of several good triumphs eventually over the evil in the world- months those reported lost landed in Virginia, The play, one of the shortest, is moreover coloured having sailed in two vessels, which they had built Girderless Spans by the brightest fantasy and ranks, perhaps, as on the island. one of Shakespeare's greatest contributions to 33 6 x 33 6 drama and literature. A further account of this mishap and curious deliverance was narrated by William Strachey, a From a sea point of view it is interesting to note Virginian official. In this telling the antics of that one of the main sources of the play is that of PATENTEES: Ariel of the play are seen in " a little round light." the New World adventure. There is no doubt The narrative recounts :—" Only upon the Thurs- that Shakespeare had very frequent conversations day night (just before the storm) Sir George with Elizabethan sailors and that he read avidly the Sommers being upon the watch had an appari- current accounts of the numerous exploration voyages PTY., LTD., tion of a little round light like a faint starre of his contemporaries. Eden's History of Travaille, 109 PITT STREET trembling and streameing along with a sparkling published in 1577, tells of a voyage to Patagonia bla/.e halfe the height upon the maine mast, and SYDNEY in the far south of South America wherein it was /itv shooting sometimes from shroud to shroud." BLACK AND WHITE TAXI QARAQE noticed that the natives called out to the " chief devil of the many they worship," one Setebos, to It is recorded also that during Sommer's stay on deliver them. In this volume occur many of the the island, which is described as uninhabited, names of the play's protagonists with but slight al- mutinous conspiracies took place and " a sea ALLIANCE ASSURANCE CO. LTD. terations. monster in shape like a man" was reported, OF LONDON "having at his elbows large fins like a fish." Pointed allusions, moreover, have been found in The shipwreck, the desert island idea, the mon- ESTABLISHED 1824 the play to Sir Walter Raleigh's Discoverie of the Large, Riche and Beautijull Kingdom of Guiana, ster and enchantment: all these are incorporated Assets Exceed - - - £25,000,000 published 1596. And from another pamphleteer, wholesale into the Shakespearean fantasy. Shakespeare drew the form " Bermoothes " for the Chairman: CHARLES E. BARNETT, ESQ. The play has many aspects: political, personal, Bermudas. But undoubtedly the greatest sea philosophic. It takes its place in time after the CHIEF OFFICE FOR AUSTRALIA : source was in his reading of the accounts of a tragedies, the colossal heartsearching and dis- remarkable and sensational voyage given by Sil- illusions of this gentlest of poets. It has Alliance Chambers, 97 Pitt Street, Sydney vester Jourdain in "A Discover ie of the Bermudas, something of the freshness and naivete of the Tnral Slirrrtors : otherwise called Ihe lie of Divils, by Sir Thomas earliest comedies, but is far beyond these in Gates, Sir George Sommers and Captayne Newport A. H. MOIIKK, Chairman; A. K. BRAL'XI,. KSY.: FRANCIS BLUSH, KS«J. : \V. fiuRlioK l)i\O\. KKJ. ; ti. B. VICKKRY, Ksg. of a genius who has suffered terribly, almost Jourdain, himself, was a survivor of this voyage to annihilation, and who at long last finds FIRE INSURANCES ACCEPTED ON ALL CLASSES OF PROPERTY wherein the Admiral's ship was parted from the some reason for these sufferings and humiliation.* MARINE RISKS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION ACCEPTED rest of the fleet in a hurricane and driven on the in the sweeping arc of his poetic expression. It Bermuda reefs. The vessel seems to have been is the safe haven after troubled seas (and v/hat PERSONAL ACCIDENT and DISEASE - BURGLARY - MOTOR CAR wedged providentially between two rocks and did storms 1); and in the heart of the playwright one PLATE GLASS and FIDELITY GUARANTEE RISKS ACCEPTED not immediately founder; the crew were thereby senses a sympathy with all the common throng of Telephones BW 1638 and 1639 enabled to get ashore after the storm, which passed humanity and a belief in the ultimate rightness of H. J. EMMS, Assistant Manager. ARCH. •. STOBO. General Manager. as suddenly as it had struck. things. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. 29 30 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. SYLLABUS OF TRAINING FOR SEA PERSONAL, NAVAL APPOINTMENTS. CADETS. We have visiting us in Sydney Commander Following is the latent list of naval apnointments : — COUGHS Arthur Marsden, R.N. At the invitation of the Lieutenant-Commander : William Y. I* R. Beverley, to Cerberus, additional, for passage to the United Kingdom, Quickly Stopped Navy League Executive Committee he attended per R.M.S. Orama, for reversion to the Royal Navy, to 1. Character Building. the monthly meeting on Monday, 10th January, at date January, 1927; Reginald W. Hore, D.S.C., to Cer- 2. Squad drill and marching. Royal Naval House. He was very interested in beruH, additional, for passage to the United Kingdom, per —if treated promptly our work, and gave us useful information of the 8.8. Thalatta, for reversion to the Royal Navv, to date }. Mariner's Compass—construction and uses. December 22, 1!>2»). Lieutenant : Franklin B. Morris, to league's endeavours in Great Brtitain, of which he Cerberus, additional, for passage to the United Kingdom, 4. Helm—construction and uses. Take proper steps in thi first stages is an ardent supporter. Elsewhere under Forth- per s.s. Demosthenes, to date January 22; (<•) Roy R. of a cold, or on the slightest sign of coming Activities in the present issue readers are ])owling, to l'latypus, additional, and for flotilla duties, 5. Anchors- construction and uses. told more fully about the address Commander to date January 26; Frederick <«. Ince, to Cerberus, to hoarseness and you will ensure relief, date January 10; «N) Henry A. Showers, to Mell»ourne, 6. Boat management —oars and sail. Marsden has so kindly consented to give to Navy easily. to date January 20. Chaplain : Rev. (ieorge Stuhlm, to 7. Knots, bends, hitches and splices. Leaguers and the general public. Franklin, for ft.A.N. College, to date January 24, 19:27 : His career is a distinguished one. Entering the Rev. Frank L. Oliver, to Adelaide, to date January 20; S. Rule of the road. Elliott's Compound Syrup of 'White Rev. Vivian W. Thompson, to Platypus, to date January Pine and Tar is a soothing, natural navy in i£i8 he was promoted from the Royal I ; Rev- Ivor L. Skelton, to Penguin, additional, to date 9. Lead line and markings. yacht to lieutenant in 190* In 1912 he was January I. Instructor-Lieutenant-Commander : Francis medicament for throat and lungs. It 10. Semaphore signalling. again promoted to Lieuten-int-Commander, and
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WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE NE by one they have dropped away till to day limber trade, carrying cargoes to Melbourne or MOTOR CAR, PUBLIC RISK, BOILER EXPLOSION, PLATE GLASS, BURGLARY, O there is not a single trading vessel working Adelaide. It is the ketch, however, employed in ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS, LOSS OF RENTS, LOSS OF PROFITS, under sails on the registry of the port of Sydney. trading to the outports which is the characteristic Probably the 87-ton ketch Phil Forbes, which Tasmanian form of sailing craft. FIDELITY GUARANTEE, PLUVIUS (RAINFALL) INSURANCE. foundered near Broughton Island off Port Step- AGRICULTURAL INSURANCE, CROPS, HAYSTACKS, FENCING, hens on June 5, 1922, was the last of its race. ROUND THE WORLD IN A KETCH. WOOL FROM SHEEP'S BACK TO WAREHOUSE. One or two sailing vessels still visit Sydney regu- These small Tasmanian craft were not always larly—such as the Alexa, which trades with the confined to short coastwise trips. In 1826 Be Patriotic Insure Australian Property in an Australian Insurance Co. Gilberts. The Alexa, however, is registered at William Steyne sailed the 25-ton Emma Kemp Wellington (N.Z.) Deep-sea sailing ships owned round the world from Hobart. He went to Rio HEAD OFFICE: 16 MARTIN PLACE, SYDNEY. overseas also visit the port from time to time. de Janeiro round Cape Horn, picked up a cargo of tobacco and coffee, and returned by way of the Agencies In all Suburban and Country Centres. Melbourne still has one or two small sailing Cape of Good Hope. He had a crew of five men, vessels which run firewood and other commodities and it is recorded that not one of them except up to the city ; but she, too, is a port that has himself could read or write. nearly gone out of sail. It was at Point Nepean, r Steyne touched at Cloudy Bay in New Zealand down by the entrance to Port Phillip, by the way, 011 his way to Rio. Robert McNab, the historian that Australia's last brig, the old Edward, was of old New Zealand, says that his was the most Interstate Steamship Sailings wrecked on September 30, t9r2. wonderful voyage in the history of Australasian There is, however, one port in Australia which shipping. can still show quite a fleet of sailing vessels regu- A famous old Tasmanian ketch was the William Modern Passenger larly engaged in trade. It is the only port in the the Fourth, built in the days of that monarch and Commonwealth that can, if we leave out of account Steamers: Regular Passenger and Freight Services a century or so ago. She continued in active the fleets of luggers (really only glorified fishing service till she came to grief on Bruny Island in a KATOOMBA to ail Australian Ports. boats) belonging to Thursday Island, Broome and gale a few years ago. In her youth she once other northern ports carried the mails from Tasmania to New Zealand, CANBERRA There is Hobart in Tasmania. At the Hobart and she had made voyages to Albany, Western ZEALANDIA BUILT FOR SPEED AND COMFORT. regatta, held this year on February 1, the race for Australia. trading vessels under sail is the big event of the KAROOLA To this day there are dozens of ketches ttading day, with over 00 offered in prizes. These out of Hobart to various points on the east and BOMBALA vessels are ketches, two-masted craft usually of south-east coasts of Tasmania. They bring up about 60 tons. Some of them have so far fallen DIMBOOLA timber, firewood, fruit, wool and a thousand and FOR PULL PARTICULARS APPLY TO from grace as to have an auxiliary engine as a one other things, and take back supplies for the KANOWNA TflMMM standy-by for calms or head winds. Others rely settlers. Ad.taid, St.om.hip Co. Ltd. - 22 Bridg, Sir ft. Sydney . 9520 on the sails alone. A. U. 5. N. Co. - • 7 Bridg, Strut. Sydmy - 10988 Even here the competition of steam makes itself Australian St.am.hip Ltd.. KtmUn Building., Margaret St.. Sydmy 6221 There are several smart schooners sailing out of felt. The mosquito steamers are apt to beat the Mclharaith, McEacham Lin. - 61 Pitt Stmt. Sydney. • 7866 Hobart as well. These are usually run in the ketches off the run where there is a regular volume Haddart, Parkar. Ltd. • • 10 Bridge Stroot, Sydney • 9868 «•«•••.. St.am.lup Ca. Ltd. • Cr. Claronc. and Barrack Stmt, 8213 20 •21 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL.
of trade—and especially where there are passen- stout seaworthy little craft, and if properly handled gers to be carried. There are outports which a can stand & lot of knocking about. As a rule a few years ago were served by ketches making skipper, a couple of men, and a boy form a crew regular trips which are now relying on steamers for a ketch, except when she is racing, when she alone to carry their trade. In other places the blossoms out with a crew of a dozen or more. ketches still hold their own. Ketches are sometimes used for fishing where The ketches, too, retain the traffic to the creeks, long trips have to be made. Thus there are bays and inlets where timber, produce and other several ketches employed in the crayfishing trade things are shipped "off the beach." They work in Bass Straits, the main purpose of which is the into all sorts of lost comers and forgotten inlets— supply of the Melbourne market. A well-known from Catamaran Creek away round the coast to craft of this kind is the Mary Burgess. Aberdeen Blue Tunnel White East Bay, Maria Island und Fortescue Bay. There are bays where the bales of wool are still WOODEN SHIPBUILDING. carried out to the boats which then take them out That the ketches are well built stout little craft Star Joint Service to the ketch which lies off the beach to wait for its is shown by the service that they give. Such a loading. ketch as the William the Fourth which ran for nearly a century, is an exception, but there are Regular Sailings to ENGLAND—via DURBAN, CAPETOWN & CANARY ISLANDS SAILINC SHIP FAMILIES, This year's ketch race was won by the May others which have been in commission for over Queen. Famous racers of the past were the half a century, and are still going strong. J1 combined service offering Unequalled TacUHits at fares Speedwell, the Leillateah, the Gazelle, the Huon It is claimed that there was a time—away back to suit all travellers Chief, and the old Tasman. William has always before the middle of last century —when the Der- been a favorite ketch name in various combinations. went was a greater shipbuilding river than the Besides that veteran the William the Fourth there Clyde. In the days of wooden ships, Tasmania S.S. "NESTOR"- -14,547 tons S.S. "EURIPIDES" -15,000 tons were the William and Mary, and the William and had abundant supplies of the raw material, and S.S. "ULYSSES" - 14,626 tons S.S. "THEMISTOCLES" 11,250 ions Ann. Others are, or were, the Swift, the Hope, many fine deep-sea vessels were turned out from S.S. "ASC AN1US" - 10,143 tons S.S. "DEMOSTHENES" 11,250 tons the Betty and the Rose. shipyards on the Derwent, D'Entrecasteaux Channel, the Huon River, Port Esperance and S.S. "ANCHISES" -10,000 tons (First and Third CUss Passengers carried) While "squareheads" are found in some numbers (For Third Claas Fares apply in certain other branches of Australian shipping elsewhere. (First Class Passengers Only) Dalgety A Co. Ltd. only) ketches are manned almost entirely by Tasmanians Even Lewisham, to-day a tiny village of a few born. These bargemen, to use their commoner S.S. "CERAMIC" - - 18,945 tons houses at the entrance to Pittwater, had its ship- name, are almost a race apart. Often the ketch is yard in the early fifties. There was built the ill- S.S. "SUEV1C" - -12,686 tons a family affair. There are families, such as the fated schooner Zephyr, which went ashore near the S.S. "RUNIC" - -12,663 tons Spaldings, which have been running ketches in mouth of Bream Creek, at Marion Bay, on the S.S. "MEDIC" - -12,222 ton. and out of Hobart for generations. A still more East Coast (where its bones still stick up from the (Cabin Class Passages) famous sailing craft family is that of the Heathers, sand at times) in 1853 and other craft, most of but they run rather to the command of schooners, which seem to have been unlucky. Passengers (rom New Zealand can be Fares and further particulars on and some of them have remarkable passages from Tasmanian ports to the mainland to their credit. Vessels like the 403-ton Derwent, the Middleton booked by local New Zealand Agents. application. (340 tons), the barque Panama (350 tons), all of In the days when the now deserted Port Davey, which ran between Hobart and London, the JOINT AGENTS: in the far south-west of Tasmania, was an active whaler Runnymede, the Fair Tasmanian, the Cir- BRISBANE- Dalgety & Co. Ltd. and Wills. Ollohrlst ft Sanderson Ltd. centre of the trade in Huon pine, carried on SYDNEY-Dalgety A Co. Ltd. and Gllehrlst, Watt A Sanderson, Ltd. cassian, and many others were built in the ship- MELBOURNE - Dalgety A Co. Ltd. and John Sanderson A Co. entirely by sailing cralt, the Heather family lived yards at Battery Point, Hobart, in the forties and ADELAIDE—Dalgety A Co. Ltd. and George Wills A Co. Ltd. in that remote corner of the island. As the boys fifties of last century. ALBANY—Dalgety A Co. Ltd. and Henry Wills ft Co. grew up they took to the sea and they have been FBEMANTLE and PEBTH-Dalgety ft Co , Ltd. and George Wills ft Co. Ltd. The days when the Tasmanian shipyards turned y . r there ever since, in ketches and in schooners. out full-rigged ships and barques are gone—per- While ketches no longer sail round the world or haps for ever. But in addition to wooden steamers, run to New Zealand or Western Australia they are the shipyards at Hobart and that of the Wilsons at •21 20 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL.
Port Cygnet, still build fine ketches, with an occa- sional schooner. In to these they put the Tas- Naval Notes from Europe. Regular Fortnightly Service Freight (fly a Special Correspondent) Passenge manian eucalyptus timbers, the Tasmanian blue gum and stringy bark, with Huon pine for their The British aircraft-carrier ARGUS has completed finer work. her refit and rejoined the fleet. She was laid down in 1914 as the Italian liner CONTE ROSSO, GUM-BUILT CUTTER IN THE ARCTIC. and was purchased on the stocks in 1916 by the As an instance of the strength and stability of British Admiralty. P.&O. eucalyptus timbers, it is interesting to note that the The new German cruiser EMDKN has left Wil- United States revenue cutter Bear, which has for helmshaven on her world cruise to show the flag. ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. many years been used for patrol work in the Arctic She will be away from home nearly 18 months. seas north of Alaska, was built of eucalyptus The British battleship KING GEORGE V., which timber. There may, for that matter, have been was completed in 1911, and which at the battle of Australian gum timber in some of Nelson's ships Jutland gave a good account of herself, is being that fonght at Trafalgar. In the very first years of prepared for scrap under the Washington Agree- FLEET. the nineteenth century a good deal of Australian ment. timber was shipped from Sydney to the British Two large destroyers are building at Rotterdam •OOLTIN J«.»47 naval shipyards. There was also one shipment for the Dutch navy from British design. They from Port Phillip in 1803, for when Collins made will have a cruising radius of 4,800 miles at 15 MALOJ A lllll his unsuccessful attempt to found a settlement knots. The British Atlantic fleet target ship AGA- MONGOLIA U.SM there, a quantity of timber was collected and sent away. MEMNON has paid off at Portsmouth in prepara- MOLDAVIA.. II.AM tion for sale. She has been manoeuvred by wire- less at 15 knots without a soul on board. Things change even in Hobart, but still the NtMUKDA I (.117 ketches beat up and down the Derwent with their The new British submarine OBERON has been cargoes, or lie in picturesque rows lining the carrying out trials. She was launched in Sep- tember and is due to commission at the end of wharves round the fishermens' dock. And every January. year the characteristic event of the Hobart regatta The French destroyer FORTUNE has been LUXURIOUS NEW STEAMERS is the trading vessels' race which the ketches launched at Caen. FOR strive for the blue ribbon of I - seas. Hobart has its steamer race, too, when the two fastest steamers The British destroyer which has, in company Ceylon, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports and with Frcnch and Spanish warships, been patrolling compete on Christmas Day in a so mile run for the Tangier Zone to prevent the smuggling of arms, ENGLAND the honor of carrying the cock at the masthead for has now been withdrawn. the ensuing year. This, however, is a private Rear-Admiral Alister F. Beal, C.B, C.M.G., Special Return Tickets between Australia and Ceylon (Colombo) may be obtained affair, though there is just as much keenness about has been placed on the retired list at his own at the (ollow.ig Reduced Rates: it, This season, curiously enough, there was an request. accident in both races. One of the steamers FIRST SALOON SECOND SAUION The sloop HELIOTROPE, which has been laid £ ». (i. «. d. grounded, and in the sailing vessels' race two up at Portsmouth, is proceeding to the North FKOM tn o o 0 0 BHINHANK (Available for 100 (lay*) ketches came into collision. America and West Indies station to replace the «5 0 0 0 0 SYDNEY ( ,. .. 100 „ ) VALERIAN which recently foundered off Bermuda. IB 0 0 0 0 Not only are the ketches a remarkable and vigor- MELBOURNE! ,. „ HO „ | The ill-fated vessel's survivors—nineteen—have 0 0 ous survival from the age of sail, but they are the ADELAIDE ( „ .. JJ" .• ) 111 0 0 arrived in England. 0 0 FKEMANTT.E( „ .. "K .. I 5H 0 0 nursery of a hardy and skilful race of seamen. In Vital changes are now under contemplation in their little corner of the Tasmanian seas they are APPLY FOR ILLUSTRATED DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURI AND ALL FURTHER PARTICULARS TU connection with the constitution of the Italian doing good service to Australia. navy. Under the scheme many of the obsolete MACDONALD, HAMILTON & CO. vessels would be scrapped. Agents, P. & O. S. N. CO. The Electric Boat Co. of America is claiming 247 GEORGE STREET Members are requested to interest and against the British Admiralty for the use of alleged SYDNEY enrol a friend- patents for submarines during the war. The Cabins-de-luxe Electric Lifts ' spectacle frame' construction is the most impor- tant of these. 20 •21 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL.
NAVAL NOTES—Continued. The British submarine depot ship LUCIA is The British battleship RESOLUTION has arrived undergoing an extensive relit. As the Hamburg- at Portsmouth for an extensive refit upon which America liner SPREEWALD she was captured off Pressing and Cleaning nearly ,£50,000 is to be spent this year. She has St. Lucia— the origin of her name—by the BERWICK 1HB6QCK ftW1L60 I LTD. been recently acting as flagship to the First Battle in t9i4. HEAD OFFICE A WORKS IN AUSTRALIA: Service Squadron. Paymaster in-Chief, William H. Gribbell, who The new British mine laying cruiser ADVENTURE has died in his 92nd year, was one of the oldest REGENTS PARK. N.S.W. Look your best. Wear good has been carrying out trials, but great secrecy is surviving officers of the Accountant Branch in the clothes and keep them good. being maintained as to the results. The construc- British navy. tion of the French mine-laying cruiser PLUTON has The British destroyer AMAZON has now run JHCanufacture David Jones' Cleaning and Press- been suspended ' on account of the rapid develop- trials, but will not be finally completed for some ment of the type'—presumably until some of the time yet as certain alterations are being carried The World Renowned Water ing, and Dyeing and Pressing Service enables you to keep your ADVENTURR'S secrets are published. out. Tube Boiler, unanimously recom- clothes good at moderate cost. The British Coastal Motor Boat Base at Haslar Vice-Admiral A. C. Clarke, D.S.O., C.B.E., has mended by the Boiler Committee is to be re named H M.S. HORNET, as this title is died at Algiers in his 79th year. Department is conveniently situ- considered particularly suitable for this class of appointed by the British Admir- ated in Men's Tailoring Depart- The future of the French Naval Base at Bizerta craft. is receiviug serious consideration. At the moment alty and now the Standard Boiler ment, First Floor—leave your During the past year over 3,000 men have been the cost of its upkeep is not commensurate with its of the British, American, and suit, uniform or overcoat on your discharged from British Naval Dockyards. storage and fuelling capabilities, but it has great air way to work, or take advantage possibilities. other Navies. The Turkish battle cruiser YAWUZ SULTAN of our delivery service. SELIM, formerly the German GOEBEN, which for It is expected that the new British battleships several years lay in Stenia Bay following mine NELSON and RODNEY will complete and join the damage, is to be repaired by French engineers Mediterranean Fleet about May, 1927. A good CITY OFFICE: DAVID JONES' near Constantinople. On completion of the refit deal of criticism is being levelled at them with For Service. she will be the most powerful warship owned in regard to the disposition of their armament. the Levant. limn BOOSE, GEOUGE STREET, SYDNEY Under amended uniform regulations all engineer The British destroyer STORK, built in 1917, is to officers in the British navy will wear purple between be prepared for sale. The TEMPEST is replacing their stripes. her as firing ship at Chatham. There is much controversy in French nava' Vice-Admiral John E. Drummond (retired), circles over the submarine policy. Smsll sized who saw service on land in South Africa and vessels of between 400 and 500 tons are favoured China with naval guns, has died in his 54th year. by a large section. The French naval budget has now been reduced On completion of her renovation this year the A. FORSYTH & CO. Ltd. to 1,805,000,000 frs. Of this amount 112 million VICTORY will appear just as she was on the day of frs. are to be expended on naval aviation. Australian Rope Box 86, G.P.O. 339 Kent Street, Nelson's death. She will rest in a permanent During her recent Canadian cruise the sloop concrete bed laid down in the Henry VIII. Dock at Cable Address: "Rope" Works Sydney WISTARIA destroyed the hull of the cruiser Portsmouth -the oldest in the world. CODES: RALEIGH which was wrecked off the Labrador coast in 1922. It is reported that three British sloaps are to be A.B.C. 4th and Sth Edition, and handed over to the Indian Government to form the Benllcy'i British naval expenditure for the financial year nucleus of the Royal Indian Navy. will be considerably below the estimate, as con- struction has been slackened owing to the coal The Imperial Defence College commenced its WORKS: Bourke Street, Waterloo - - New South Walem stoppage. activities on January 1. Kangaroo Rope Work* - Brisbane, Queensland In the signalling exercises between merchant- A large scrapping programme is to be carried men and warships for the second quarter of 1926, out in the French navy this year to find personnel LARGEST MANUFACTURERS IN AUSTRALIA OF: the British cruiser VINDICTIVE came out top on the for the new warships. naval side. White and Tarred Manilla, Coir Rope, Spun Yam, Lashings, Admiral the Hon. Sir V. A. Stanley has been Clothes Lines, New Zealand Flax and Russian Hemp Rope, The old Royal Marine Barracks at Forton, Gos- placed on the retired list at his own request. Log Lines, Harvesting Twine, etc., Manilla Driving Ropes, port, are to be taken into use again, under the Instruction in motoring at home ports is to be Plain and Cable Laid Cotton Ropes, etc. name of H.M.S. ST. VINCENT, as a boys' naval training establishment. Thus a fine old naval provided for a limited number of men of the name will be perpetuated. Atlantic Fleet during leave periods.
A. FORSYTH & CO. LTD. 3*> RENT STREET^'YONEY, N.S.W. The new Greek submarine PAPANICOPIS, sister Under new regulations advances of pay are to be Phoncsi City 10115 and CHy 341 to the KATSONIS which was put into the water last made to officers on discharge from H.M. ships on March, has been launched at Nantes. fareign stations for their passage home. 32 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. 10 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. MONUMENT TO CAPTAIN COOK Cook—the Navigator.
ERY little is known about this famous and the Hawaiian Group ; for the mapping out of V British navigator. We hear, of course, the the North-west coast of America of what is now record of his voyage and his log-notes ; but even Oregon to Alaska. After a cruise in the Bering in his writings Cook says very little about himself. Sea and reporting the existence of the Alentian Much of the character of the man has to be pieced Islands, Cook returned and met his death in together and inferred from what he accom- Hawaii. plished. On his previous stay at these islands Cook had There is no doubt that he was full of a bull-dog been welcomed as a god. He had been feted, courage and pertinacity ; that he was master in and many presents of edibles and native finery fact as well as in name in every vessel in which he had been given him and his crews. The commanded ; that, at a time when navigation was island legend ran that the parting promise emerging into an exact science, Cook, with his of this god was : " I will return in after times, on self-teaching, used the latest knowledge with the an island bearing (with me) trees and dogs." practicability of a genius, and tutored himself in When the masts and sails of the English vessels navigation, mathematics and astronomy. were sighted and the natives saw the live-stock aboard they took the facts as evidence of the His very early life was the usual hard lot of prophesy fulfilled. North sea sailors of those days. He emerged from obscurity on the outbreak of war between On Cook's return after an appreciable interval England and France in 1756 ; volunteered in His of time it was observed that the old camaraderie Majesty's service and was given a berth with the and friendly spirit shown formerly were strangely fleet supporting General Wolfe at Quebec. Here diminished. he was entrusted with the ticklish job of surveying and taking soundings opposite the French fortifi- No doubt the offerings to the " god " though cations, and barely escaped with his life. Soon spontaneous had impoverished to some extent the after he surveyed Newfoundland coasts and the wealth of the islanders. Even a " god " may over- Gulf of St. Lawrence, which work brought him stay his welcome. It seems that Cook could not into sufficient prominence for his being appointed altogether account for his huge popularity on his to the command of an important scientific expedi- first visit, and did not take much notice of the Monument to Captain Cook on the Island of lessened warmth in the second reception. Hawaii at the place of his death. tion. This was to observe chiefly the transit of venus on June 3, 1769. Following a usual practise in dealing with native It may be here said that Cook's emergence from thefts he, with a cutter's crew, took in charge a the life of an ordinary sailor to an honoured rank chief who was to be freed when the subject matter in His Majesty's navy was indeed very rare in of the theft was returned. those days. This fact alone shows that he must On the night of February 13, 1779, a cutler was have had a remarkable personality. At the same stolen, Cook with his men went ashore to seize the time, he must have been a very personable and king who was quite willing to go with them. The presentable young man ; for we find throughout people, however, became very menacing and the his rising career some one of influence stepping hostage and his friendly captors were forced to forward on his behalf. retreat. Cook made three great voyages in the Pacific. Next morning on the shore Cook turned to His first mapped the Society Islands, showed New signal the boat to pull in for the party. A native Zealand to be two islands, and definitely found struck him over the head and as he was falling that Australia was not a huge peninsular of New another native plunged a dagger in his back. Guinea. In the second voyage he circumnavi- gated the Southern Hemisphere, and went the Thus came to an end a great sailor, a man whose farthest south of any navigator up to that time. name is ever kept green by the names of islands, South Georgia and New Caledonia were put on points and straits throughout the length and the map. Cook further reported that he believed breadth of the Pacific. that a land mass existed in the region of the Pole ; and such is the case though never actually proved A mor.ument is erected at the place of his death until many years after Cook's death. on the Island of Hawaii photographs of which are Ship's Company H.M.S. Diomede at Captain Cook's Monument shown herewith kindly sent for publication in the Hawaii 1926. The third voyage—and his last—was famous for JOURNAL by the Navy League, Hawke's Bay, the discovery of the Archipelago named after him, Branch, Napier, New Zealand. 20 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. •21 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL.
Globe Brand The Sentinels on our Coast.
Meat Products HV CAPT J. II. WATSON. F.K.A.H 8. •j ASK FOR CONCLUSION. N July ist, 1915, the lighthouses on our Bank of Australia (not the present bank of that O coast passed to Federal control as arranged name) and with the vast sums of its gold which he Globe Sheep Tongue by the Lighthouse Act of 1911, at which time brought out he set about making himself " the there were 24 on the coast of New South Wales, prince of squatters," as an English writer termed viz.:— him. He also wished to control the whale fishery Globe Ox Tongue in these waters, which at that time was Australia's Date of Appioai- I>L«iance greatest asset, and with that end in view he pur- Situation of Light. Erection Visible Coat chased a large fleet of whalers and established his BLACK «*<> TAN headquarters at Twofold Bay. At this place he Globe Mdjxtract Green Cape ... 1883 ^23.338 19 miles commenced to build Boyd Town and East Boyd. Twofold Bay 1862 >••43 7 .. A BOON Montague Island 188! 26,304 22 ,, The ruins of the Sea Horse Hotel (named after Ulladulla 1873 5.517 12 ,, one of the steamers he brought from England) WHEN ON JAMES BARNES LIMITED Jervis Bay ... 1899 20 000 24 .. MANUFACTURERS Crookhaven .. 1903 1,500 7 .. and the Church he built are still to be seen there- Kiatna .. 1887 '.7SO 9 .. As he intended to make it a great shipping port Wollongong REDFERN, NEW SOUTH WALES 1882 2,251 10 ,, HOLIDAY South Head (Sydney) 1882 26,092 26 „ for his vessels, he erected the great stone light- Inner South Head .. 1858 5.833 • 4 .. house which, as said before, stands on the South Barrenjoey ... 1881 20,400 •s • Head. Before the Government would allow Boyd Norah Head 1903 15,250 18 .. Newcastle 1858 4.465 17 .. to put a light in the building they wanted from Port Stephens 1862 7.400 17 .. him a guarantee that he would have a keeper in Nelson's Head 1875 10 ,, 2.837 attendance and that the light should be regularly Seal Hocks 1875 18.973 22 ,, Crowdy Head 1879 5.015 12 ., exhibited at stated hours. Now, as Mr. Boyd was Tacking Point 1879 4,650 12 ,, Smoky Cape 1891 16,800 28 „ out to create Boyd Town at the expense of the South Solitary Island 1880 31.259 20 „ Government township of Eden, this arrangement Clarence River 1866 1.747 12 ,, did not suit him ; he wanted the light for his own Richmond River 1866 4,112 12 ,, Cape Byron 1901 18,162 26 ships and as the guarantee was not given no light Fingal Head ...... 1872 4.357 12 was ever shown. Such is the story of that " light- house," Boyd Tower. For information's sake it In giving this list of "active" lighthouses a may be added that the Church was never used and " passive " one might be mentioned that has stood that its roof was destroyed by a bush fire about ten years ago. Increasing in on the south head of Twofold Bay for 80 years and which has never been lighted. For " thereby popularity year Returning to the subject, after this digression, hangs a tale," which having come down to the alter year. it may be said here questions have been raised There is no present day in a fragmentary manner, on being and discussed at this time on the present necessity substitute lor pieced together gives that wonderfully romantic of the lighthouse system. In general, they are : "Vice-Regal" story of Mr. Benjamin Boyd, known to history as has not the lighting programme been overdone ? quality, nor tor " Ben Boyd," His career has been told in this Are there not too many of these sentinels, and the comfort of the journal, and was that of a star rising in northern are they not having the effect of making the navi- " ivory tips, latitudes; flashing across the southern firmament gators on our coast careless? That is, do they smooth to the with meteoric splendour; and dazzling all who not trust too much to " making " a certain light in a certain time rather than placing reliance on came within its path ! lips." their own navigation ? But this is a question for // you smoke a pipe, of ecurae you smoke " Vies Regal " Packets o) 10, Bghtpence Arriving in Sydney in 1841 with his renowned expert authorities to deal with, as also is another Mixture in a Civia Pipe. Packets of 15. //- yacht the Wanderer, he established, where now is problem which is engaging attention, viz.:—are W. D. & H. O. WILLS Air-tight tins of 50, 3\5. the Wentworth Hotel, a branch of the Royal pilots necessary ? 14 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. 15 TOOTHS KB A LAGER Farmer's Standard K.B. pooeuci in a marked degree all the qualities that dlitlngutahed the highest-grade Lagers Imported 2-Valve Receiver in pre-war days. You'll enjoy K.B. An ideal receiver for reception of broadcast programmes. Reception is clear and distinct, whilst its selectivity is equally remarkable— there is absolutely no interference from other stations. It is supplied in a cabinet of Brewed aod bottled Tasmanian Blackwood, complete with all by accessories, ready for immediate use. £14/10 TOOTH k CO. Limited Kent Brewery, FARMER'S SYDNEY Sydney. Box 497A A, G.P.O. NAVAL APPOINTMENTS. mander) (jeorge F. Langford to Commander. Surgeon- Lieutenant (D) Christopher B. H. Boake to Surgeon Following is the list of Appointments and promotions Lieutenant Commander (D). of officer* of the Royal Australian Navy :— Lieutenant-Commander: Leonard A. W. .Johnson, to THE Bi Adelaide : ((J) Laurencc B. Hill, to Cerberus, additional rff for duty at navy office. Lieutenant : Charles K. < Jlasfurd, ANNIVERSARY DAY REGATTA. to Franklin, for R.A.N. College. Cadet Midshipman: m Francis K. Fogarty, Rodney Rhodes, Rupert C. Robison, ArthurS. Storey, Jack Denny, Sydney K. (iallehawk, Under the auspices of the Anniversary Day L Noel A. C. Letch, Alinter (i. F. Stewart, John B. Regatta Committee, Navy League Sea Cadets BROKEN HILL PROPRIETARY C° Thompson, to Cerinsrus, additional for passage to the pulled in a cutter and an " all-class " race. IRON Qc STEEL MASTERS United Kingdom, ner s.s. Demosthenes. Engineer MINE OWNERS Lieutenant-Commanuer: John W. Wishart, to Sydney, The cutter race was won by Birchgrove, 12s: and to Penguin, and for ships in reserve and R.A.N.R. with Balmain, scr., second. craft and machinery at Rushcutter Bay, and to assist MANUFACTURERS OF: engineer manager. Engineer-Lieutenant: (Jeorge A. Drummoyne gig 90s, had an easy win in the Hutchison, to Sydney, as Acting Engineer Lieutenant- IRON » «T««L WO»K«i " all-class " race. Birchgrove, 50s, 2 ; Mosman, TEE RAILS. BRIDGE RAILS, Commander : Carleton R. Reid, to Penguin, as second NIWCAtTLC, N. • W. assistant to engineer manager. Chaplain : Rev. Ivor L. 4°s, 3. BEAMS. CHANNELS. Skelton, to Adelaide: Rev. Frank L. Oliver, to Cer- The ;£io for prizes was very generously donated ANGLES. TEES. ROUNDS. iierus additional. Surgeon Lieutenant-Commander: William .1. Connolly, to Penguin additional. Paymaster by Messrs. A. G. Milson and Harry Shelley. SQUARES. FLATS Lieutenant Commander : Eric Kingsford-Smith, to Pen- guin additional. Paymaster-Lieutenant : Frederick E. OCTAGONS. PIG-IRON, I Kedge, to Platypus, and for flotilla duties as Acting NAVY LEAGUE BALL. INGOTS, BLOOMS AND ' Paymaster-Lieutenant-Commander: Frederick C. J. Denton (emergency list), to Penguin, for victualling and BILLETS. REINFORCING clothing duties, ami for charge of victualling, clothing, (Royal Visit Week) BARS, WIRE RODS, and implement accounts. Commissioned (iunner : (T) Hector C. Stanton, to Cerlwrus additional, (iunner : BENZOL TAR, SOLVENT .John H. Bryant to Cerberus, and for gunnery school. The Wentworth, Monday, 28th March. Commissioned Signal Boatswain : Phillip 1). Pomery, to NAPHTHA. SULPHATE OF LONDON: Penguin additional. Warrant Shipwright : William AMMONIA 3 QT. WINCHESTER ST. C. J. Ward (acting), to Penguin, and for ships in reserve. An energetic ladies' committee is now working Sidney J. Hocking, to Penguin and for Brisl>ane in strenuously to make this event one of the out- reserve. Schoolmaster : Cvril J. Jopling, to Adelaide standing features during the festivities of the Koyal additional, and for squadron duties. Commissioned Instructor: Charles Frolick, to Penguin additional, as visit to Sydney. Tickets for the ball, including assistant to district naval offioer, New South Wales. dinner, are £1 is. each, and may be obtained EQUITABLE from the Wentworth or Navy League Office, 6 BUILDING MELBOURNE HEAD OFFICE: 4 Promotions —Lieutenant-Commissioner (Acting Com- Dalley-street (City). 20 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. •21 parents we-e irvited, and members of the Sub- gig, witnessed the " shooting " of a scene from the Branch Committee were present, including Captain film, "For the Term of his Natural Life," and Smith (Clia'rman). In order to keep the cadets picture-making was voted by one and all to be the busy the na'al order of procedure was reversed, biggest fraud in the world. and they received portion of their refreshment Two other recruits have enlisted—G. Spencer first. and F. Wynne. The Signaling Competition was then run off— the message, (insisting of fifty words, being made by Mr. HinchluTe, the signal instructor. When ROSE BAY-BOND I. the message was afterwards checked by Mr. Walker (a memb:r of the Committee) it was found (Contributed by Mr. C. J. Hopkins. O.C.) that the winner w.is L. S. Peaty, with one slight After the splendid time we had at our new error, and F. S. Walker filling second place, with depot (Mr. F. W. Hixson's, O. B. E., Eliza- three errors. Later in the evening the medal was beth Bay) at Xmas, the boys are very keen on presented by Mr. Hinchliffe. camping there, and each Saturday afternoon a The competition for the Best Dressed and Best band of enthusiasts come along and enjoy a good The Navy League is Non-Sectarian. The Navy League is Non-Political. Behaved Cadet was won by Cadet Soady, and it is week-end under ideal conditions and delightful a great credit to him as he has only been in surroundings. the Company four months, the time of duration We have been congratulated by several of the of the competition. Cadet Cullen ran a very close other Sub-Branches in having secured the goodwill SUB-BRANCH AND COMPANY NEWS. second. and practical assistance of such keen Navy League The other competition was unable to be com- supporters as Mr. and Mrs. Hixson, who are out BALMAIN -EF^XX*"'". -R.^NOI" Hon. S»or*tary Mr. A. WALKER pleted owing to lack of time. The remainder of to see that our comfort is on a par with other ad- good things was distributed, and so ended a well- vantages pertaining to this depot. RICHMOND . Officer In Charge nigh perfect evening. NORTH SYDNEY Our ideal was, and is, to make this the finest We must express our sincere gratitude to LANE COVE RJXRRR BONDI-ROSE BAY ^TT. O. J. Navy League depot in Australia and with the Mr. Shelley for towing us down to the Anniversary splendid support accorded and the plans in course • fflaar h Day regatta, and for his very acceptable gifts to the COOGEE-CLOVELLY- BIRCHGROVE Hon Saoratary of preparation for extension the next few months boys. will see us a long way on the road to fulfilment of MOSMAN BAY Aota- o.-ln C's • Mr. H. R Currmaton We also wish to congratulate Birchgrove Coy. our aim and objective. Han Saoratary Mr T. V. flobarta on their victory in the cutter race, and Mosman Coy. for the very good showing they gave in the We expect to lorm a Committee shortly to help us along in these directions. BALMAIN. sport Balmain cadets won by ^^ runs —Leading second race. Seaman F. Smith obtaining top score. On Saturday and Sunday, 5th and 6th February, A lot of useful work of a practical nature has we h-ld a camp down the harbour Eighteen, all been done by the boys in preparing the site for ex- Contributed by Ur. W. Buck/end. O.C. A new Company board has been presented by Mr. J. B. Sharpe, for which we thank him. told, wei- present, and consequently both cutter tension, they are anxious to do as much as possible Being the first month in the New Year things and " Quambi" were used. Owing to a very themselves in creating their new home and with are naturally quiet. We have had our cutter up At the last sub-branch committee meeting Mr. this end in view come along with the will to do. E. Fidden, our Hon. Secretary, tendered his resig- favourable north-wester we were at Neilson Park on the slip, and have cleaned and painted her. before eleven o'clock. The new rig for the cutter nation. He has taken this step owing to Mrs. Boat work is the strong point of this Sub-Branch of two standing lugs and jib was tried out and The Ladies' Committee presented the Company Fidden's indifferent health of late. Mr. and Mrs. and ever since we have had a boat the rule was with a black and gold flag made by Mrs. Fox. proved a success, as it eliminates the dipping fore- that it went out every week and so far it has never Fidden are leaving " Trafalgar" at the end of sail of the old rig. We stayed at Neilson Park for A pendant of the same colours was also made by January. missed, either the O.C- or 1st Officer, Mr. F. Miss Lawler for the. bow of the cutter. Our boys' a portion of the afternoon and then went sailing, Hopkins, being on hand, but mostly in conjunction. Since the beginning of the year we have enrolled finally returning to Chowder Head for the night. The splendid support and enthusiasm of the 1st stocking-tops are of these colours, and thev were eight cadets:—H. McCusker, Len Smith, Mark fitted out by their mothers. As it was such a small camping party, no set Officer in instructing the classes on the various Hall, C. Grieve. S. Cameron, J. Butcher. H. Clarke subjects and also in sailing has been the means of We desire to thank Mr. H. Shelley for again rules regarding routine were laid down. It was and W. McCulloch. placing this Sub-Branch in the happy position in towing our cutter down for the Anniversary Day a rather " go-as you-please " camp —but yet an Four of our boys being late for the Regatta orderly one. which it is to-day. race and for the good things to eat he gave the Mr. Cooper, of Birchgrove, kindly took them down On Sunday afternoon coming home the cutter boys. The regard which cadets and members by the " Estrella." As an outcome of the consistent boat work and of Balmain hold for Mr. Shelley is indeed great; gave the " Quambi " half-an-hour's start, but was the resultant " lure of the sea " quite a number ot he it is who makes possible to a large degree the defeated by twenty yards, which margin would the boys trained by the 1st Officer have joined up functioning of the depot. DRUMMOYNE. have been more had not the " Quambi" been with the Mercantile Marine, some for short and forced to return to pick up a signalling flag which After the race officers took the cadets out for a some for long periods—the initiative and resource dropped overboard. sail, which was enjoyed exceedingly. ^Contributed by Writer C.P 0. Euerinfkam) developed in the course of instruction standing On Saturday, January 15th the cadets were The cooking was good, sleeping accommodation them in good stead in whatever walk of life they On Saturday, 19th January, we went up to and mosquitos not too bad, and consequently a chose to follow. These boys keep in touch with Lakemba to play the local boys at cricket. They entertained at a social evening in the dep<5t. The Ladies' Welfare Committee were the convenors very happy time was spent by all. us and are always welcome to have a day out with turned out to meet us at the station, and together One Thursday night, a crew out rowing in the us while in port. we went to the field. After a good afternoon's and performed their duty excellently. The boys' 20 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. •21 ROSE BAY BON DI—CONTINUED. Anson, and others. Then gave a very interesting account of Jutland and the tactics adopted by A number of boys of a splendid type have Beatty and Jellicoe to upset the calculation of the £1 a Week for Life recently joined us and are very keen, some from High Fleet. Some very interesting personal experi- Glebe, Redfern, Darlinghurst, Potts Point and ences were related by Commander Marsden, and Will be assured to the housewife who collects and Maroubra ; with their assistance we hope to make forwards the largest number of lids from the tins the large audience were sorry when the lecture our presence felt in friendly rivalry with the other of Aunt Mary's Baking Powder before the 31st concluded. March. 1927. Full particulars of the £1 a week for Sub-Branches in the near future. life and the £100 competition will be found in Walders, of Sussex-street, have again donated a every tin of Aunt Mary's Baking Powder. We do not cast our bread on the waters (cost fine tarpaulin to the Sub-Branch, which will be too much, 6d. per loaf), but we get flotsam and very useful and acceptable. Begin Collecting the Lids NOW I jetsom in the shape of wood and coke in large Mr. C. Isles, Suburban Carrying Company, as quantities at times floating past the depot. usual, delivered this free of charge to our depot with other gear. Our thanks to the above gentle- OR your new home, sraside or mountain The wind and high tide last week-end floated men for their generosity. bungalow—specify "FIBROLITE" As- great quantities of wood into Elizabeth Bay, and F bestos Cement Sheets for Exterior Walls. AUNT on the turn of the tide brought it right past the Mr. Isles has his motor boat anchored close to Interior Walls and Ceilings and " FIBRO- boat shed ; standing in water up to their knees the our depot at Elizabeth Bay. We can always rely LITE " Slates for Rooling. " Fibrolite " costs no more than weatherboards and lining boys salvaged enough wood to keep us going for on a tow if we strike a rough patch at any time. boards and is superior in every respect. It months. Mr. Lowe, our signalling instructor, intends to is Fire Retardant, White Ant Proof, and Im- MARY'S train a class in the use of the heliograph. The proves with Age. The previous week we had on one of our scout- boys have made good progress in the other Writ* >or Free Catalogue. ing expeditions located a little bay where the high branches of signalling under his able tuition, and tide had deposited large quantities of coke. Acting we expect to reach a high standard in this impor- BAKING on the principle that " all is fish that comes to our tant branch. James Hardie & Coy. Ltd. net," we secured four bran bags full for a start— "AtbmitoB House " more to follow in the future to " keep the home The unveiling of the memorial stone to Governor POWDER (depot) fire burning." Phillip at Camp Cove by the President of the York and Wynyard Streets, Sydney. Royal Australian Historical Society, Capt. Watson, The baths at our depot are a great adjunct, and was marred by very rough weather thereby debar- the few who are not able to swim receive instruc- ring the Navy League Sea Cadets from mustering tion, and then kick off on their own in a life-belt. in full force. A few of our boys attended under Water is laid on, shower baths in the boat-shed the O.C., and enjoyed the fine speeches by the and dressing-sheds, and electric light to be laid on various speakers. READY-TO-EREGT WEATHERBOARD COTTAGES in the near future. We supply all necessary materials, the best of their respective kinds, together with B I R C H ('» R O V E. framing timbers—cut, marked, and numbered, ready to fit together. Our Cottage A visit was paid to the French gun-boat " Cas- Home" Catalogue shows forty-four Modern Designs ol buildings containing from one siopee," which was anchored about two hundred (Contributed by Mr. S. Cooper, O.C.) to eight Rooms and Olfices. This booklet with complete Price List mailed free to any yards from our depot. The new boys thought it The Birchgrove Company is still going strong address. Enquiries solicited. great; also our trips to Clark and Shark Islands, and working hard to get the depot ship-shape and Rose Bay and down the harbour. on a footing with the other companies' depots. Anniversary Day was a day of bustle, standing T. H. Silk, Esq., our President, has placed by to assist Cogee-Clovelly, to whom we lent one Flowerdew's sail-loft at our disposal for a small "SIMPLEX" PORTABLE BUILDINGS of our boats. We sailed over to North Sydney rental, and all hands are busy hoping to give The •• SIMPLEX " house solves the building problem where skilled labour is difficult depot and stripped the boats. Owing to being everyone a surprise at the opening. Please watch the papers! to obtain or expensive. The •• SIMPLEX " is absolutely portable. The materials are delayed in our trip across in avoiding the contest- ants in the other races, we got to the post too late forwarded in panels, together with Illustrated working and key plan, so that anyone to participate, which was bad luck on our part, as I do not intend to say much about it, except can put them together. No nailing required. The Houses are as readily dismantled we might have won had the others been slow every night, Saturday, Sunday—in fact every half without damage. The •• SIMPLEX" is the ideal seaside or week end home. For enough. Our congratulations to Drummoyne on hour we can spare goes into the depot. isolated settlers there Is nothing to compare with It. it can be shipped or railed to their well-merited win and consistency. Our Welfare meetings each Thursday are still any place in a comparatively small compass, and its erection Is a matter of hours well attended, the usual attendance never less than only. •• SIMPLEX " Catalogue and Price List on application. Navy League supporters were given a fine treat 25, more often over 30. Our boats are now moored at King's Hall last Wednesday night by Com- at the depot, and we would be pleased to see any Obtainable oi.ly from mander A. Marsden, R.N., whose subject was company come along at any old time ; but if you " The Navy and the Battle of Jutland." In the visit us within the next six weeks please bring first part of his discourse he dealt with the noted along a working suit or old clothes, because, as A. C. SAXTON & SONS, Ltd. PYRMONT, SYDNKY Admirals from Noah to Nelson, including Alfred sure as fate, you will be presented with a TIMBER AND JOINERY MERCHANTS the Great, Drake, Hawkins, Frobisher Hawke, brush and pot of paint and shown where to Telephone No*.. MW 2616 (8 Lines): MW1782, MW 1601 (Joinery Department). City 9164 and City 0166. / THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. 21 20 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL start. At present we require concrete mixers, pened ^to be there, and being a medalist for hand painters, carpenters gardeners, floor layers, knotting, was the right lad in the right place; and plumbers, roof hands, »oat /epairers or shipwrights; he did the job in a practical Navy League way. in fact, any trade or labourer in any trade. We He particularly asked his name not to be men- can find a job for all, and you will not be turned tioned—the silent Navy trait about this boy. The Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Limited away ! (honorary of course!) But for goodness sake ESTABLISHED 1834 What's up with the other Companies' racing boats don't rush us. CAPITAL PAID-UP £3,500,000 0 0 crews lately ? I notice in the JOURNAL that prac- RESERVE FUND £3,000,000 0 0 Very glad we won the cutter race, and we would tically each Company has been holding week-end RESERVE CAPITAL £3.500.000 0 0 have had to be reckoned with if our whaler had picnics, but directly there is a race where there is £10.000.000 0 0 started with the others. We lent our whaler to a chance to show ourselves and bring the movement H.M.S. Geranium, and could not get to the DIRECTORS: before the public who follow the water for sport, starting line in time. Although we started very and from whom we are likely to get support, there GEORGE J. COHEN. CHAIRMAN ; HON. SIR THOMAS HUCHES, M.L.C.. DEPUTY CHAIRMAN ; late we pulled into second place ; defeated for first is nothing doing. If boats can be used for plea- HON. JAMES ASHTON. M.L.C. ; MAJOR-GENERAL THE HON. J. W. MACARTHUR ONSLOW. but not disgraced. sure, and not pulled in races, well it's time the rule V.D., M.L.C.; SIR WILLIAM VICARS. K.B.. C B E. These are some of the letters received from well was enforced. A Company having enough cadets wishers this month : — GENERAL MANAGER: J. R DRYHURST. to man them and not pulling them the boats DEAR MR. COOPSK. should be taken away and given to those who HEAD OFFICE: SYDNEY. 343 GEORGE STREET. Hearing that you intend »o have the electric light would pull them, or put into store until they could installed in the new Depot please order what you want and LONDON OFFICE : 18 BIRCHIN LANE. LOMBARD STREET. E C 3. LONDON BANKERS : we will foot the bill for all the installation. Whenever you be pulled in races The last races — both cutters THE BANK OF ENGLAND ; WESTMINSTER BANK LIMITED ; BARCLAYS BANK LIMITED. require anything please send out an S.O.S. and we will be and whalers—were a disgrace to the League. waiting to receive the call, as we want the Birchgrove The same remarks apply to the Church parade NANCIES TltOUCMUT NEW SOUTH VALES ik QUEENSLAND. Company to progress this year as in the last. Yours faithfully, of February 6th. We are as busy as any unit, in fact, I claim, busier than any other unit at present, AiENCIES TIIMKMUT AUSTIAIIA, TASMANIA ni NEW ZEALAND 11i ALL OTIEIPAHS if tk WORLD. THE FELIX CLUB GIRLS. TOTAL ASSETS, 50th Jane, 1926 - - £47,099,229. but we managed to send along 40 cadets and band. To MR. SAM COOPBR. Where were all the other Companies ? What is the O.C. Birchgrove Company, excuse for that date ?—no oars or no wind to sail! PROGRESSIVE TOTALS OF THE BALANCE SHEETS Dear Sir, £,.471.885 1876 - £5.306.397 .896 - £2^.056 9 6 Enclosed find a cheque for £s as ready cash for reno- To make this movement go ahead we have got £2.460,277 1886 - £10.625.093 1906 - £17.513.869 1926 vating Depot. When that is spent let me know as I have to turn out every time we are called, and at full another waiting for you. Best wishes, strength, too. There were only 85 cadets all told at the commemoration service. It is up KBBP WATCH. GODMOTHER. to the O.C.'s to back up headquarters and turn DKAR MR. COOPBR, out in better fashion for th? future. If Birchgrove Hearing you want an Ambulance Stretcher for instruc- tional purposes I would deem it an honour if you would cannot send their quota along, then we will go allow me to supply you with it. I have priced them in out of commission. Sydney, and find the cost alx>ut £7 10s, if that would suit would be pleased if you would let me know. Commander Marsden gave one of the finest lectures I have heard during my time in the Yours faithfully, League on 2nd February and the general comment J. FRATT. was: " I could listen to him all night!" What (late Dock Master, Cockatoo Island). greater praise than this ?' (The stretcher Mr. Pratt wanted to present us with was a travelling one and not suitable for our purpose, so that "Now, then,shake it up,all hands," and make the gentleman had one made to our requirements and duly sent League something to be proud of—not ashamed Leather and Raw Hide Belting. it along). of, not forgetting that numbers at races, parades, To THB O.C., BIRCHGROVE COMPANY, Rigging Leather. lectures are the biggest advertisement we can get. Dear Sir, Still anotherDEAR MR. COOPBR,—Your letter to hand Mechanical and Pump Leathers. I must certainly congratulate you on your cadets' re some cement, I should like to say we have every sym- knowledge of seamanship, but notice that you are a little pathy with your movement and congratulate you on your handicapped through want of a proper jackstay for knotting interest in boy life. Please send along a carter to our store Sole Leather. classes. Please accept the same from me. and we will deliver to him one ton of cement as a donation. Scrap Leather for Repairs. Kind regards, Yours faithfully, A WELL WISHER. MAX BEDFORD, Sales Manager. All leather thoroughly tanned and oj the The jackstay came along and it is some stay, I would like to thank the following for the highest quality. other companies please don't copy. Is it any splendid help given at the depot:—Messrs. Water- wonder when driving force like this is behind us field, Harry Whitmore, Murray, Lampherd,G. Bain, that we are forging ahead ? East, Fraser, Nicholls, J. Bain, R. Young, Mesdames MANGROVITE BELTING LTD.. A volunteer was called for recently at Bondi to Harvey, Whitmore, I*ampherd, the Felix Girls; CHAKLTT LUDOWICI. «ANA«I»® OI««CTO«. go down the cliff on a rope to rescue a lad who and special mention of P. O. Kendal and Cadet 49 YORK ST.. (WVNYARD »OU»«I> SYDNEY. had got into difficulties (got down but could not R. Bland. These two lads never miss. There is get up). One of the Birchgrove Company hap- still room for more names to go down. / 22 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. 29 MOSMAN. and the hoisting arrangements were found satis- f Contributed by Mr. H. R. Curmgton. Actg. O.C.J factory, only eight hands are required to lift her. All our boys are in full uniform, and on several We were very pleased lately to receive an auto- occasions recently local residents have praised graphed photo of the late Organising Secretary, PERPETUAL TRUSTEE COMPANY (LTO.) them on their smart appearance. We now number Captain W. W. Beale. It is now hung in the Specially Constituted by A At that time German shipping had been swept Naoy League Lecture. off the seas; we were moving troops and food A South Sea "Cutting-Out." ships at will, and consequently the Germans had everything to gain and nothing to lose by seeking Under the auspices of the Navy League, N.S.W. the issue of a big fleet action. The Story of the Brigantine Borealis. Branch, Commander Arthur Marsden, R.N., deli- vered an address at King's Hall, 2nd February, At Jutland the issue was not forced by the on " The Navy and the Battle of Jutland." German fleet; they turned during the night and Capture by the Solomon Islander*. doubled round the British rear. Many members of the league were present, and (BY J.C.) the Executive were represented by Messrs. A. G. Lord Jellicoe, therefore, stands out as a man Milson, F. W. Hixson, H. Cochrane, T. Fox and fu'l of moral courage; no one more than he J Booth. A strong contingent of N. L. cadets realised that a great British victory, though spec- This true story of a Western l'Hcitic adventure in which an Auckland vessel was concerned relates to the days was also present. when scores of shipt,, large and small, many of then! belonging to this port were engaged in the kanaka labour tacular, would gain no more than was already ours trade. Massacrc* of recruiting crews were lYctjuent, and the masters of labour and trading vessels had torelv At 8 p.m. two reels of moving pictures were —the virtual freedom of the seas. On the other on their own vigilance ami arms for |frotectiou. Tile less of life and the many abuses of the traffic St last led kindly shown by Messrs. Kodak (Australasia) hand defeat—and there is always this chance— to the abolition of recruiting for the Fiji and (Juecnslaml plantations. Ltd., depicting interesting phases in the training would be the severest blow the Allies could suffer. of Navy League Sea Cadets at depot and scenes In the dispassionate light of after-events it is seen from recent camp life. that the German High Sea Fleet, from the German " TV" EEP a sharp look-out, Mr. Cremer," said come aboard to trade, and as they appeared point of view, should have avidly sought action. There followed a choir of six male voices under I\ Captain Kenneth McKenzie, as he went friendly enough they were suffered to remain; Their defeat would not have made much appreci- the leadership of Mr. Herbert Fry, rendering a to the ship's side to board the whaleboat. " And their weapons—bows and arrows, spears, toma- able difference; their victory might have altered delightful series of old sea chanties. Mr. Fry take this and see that the rifles are all loaded," the whole complexion of things. It was the case hawks—had been left in their small outrigger explained the difficulty of giving a natural render- in struggle between the man with everything to and he handed the mate a loaded revolver. After canoes. ing of these songs of the sea 011 the concert lose by the issue ; the other with everything to a few more words of instruction to the officer platform. However, they created the atmosphere gain. about the morning's work, the captain spoke to Captain McKenzie's vessel was the brigantine of the sea in rollicking style, which was much Borealis, a handsome little craft, quite new and a appreciated by the audience and the boys. However, as Commander Marsden with dry his son Willie, a young sailor who was remaining fast sailer. She had been built by Darrach, of humour pointed out, people and critics are aboard with Mr. Cremer, and stepped down into The musical items were broadcast, so that many Mahurangi, from whose yard many a sweetly- had an opportunity to listen for the first time, still in controversy about what Nelson did or the boat. There were one or two canoes along- lined, swift-sailing vessel had been launched for perhaps, to these sailor ballads. should have done at Trafalgar; there is little side, and six natives, black and shiny of skin and wonder, then, that Jellicoe and Jutland are still fuzzy of hair, some with " sprilsail-yard" nose Auckland coasting work and the South Sea traffic. Mr. Alex Whitson and Mr. Norman Hestelow the hot debating ground of the pundits At the last Auckland Anniversary regatta she had gave songs of a nautical flavour, which were well adornments of bone, were squatted about the A delightful lecture, touched here and there won second prize in the race for trading vessels of received. deck. with enlivening anecdote, and stiffened by the her class. She was owned jointly by her master Commander Marsden, at the conclusion of the relation of first-hand information and experience. musical programme, was introduced to the audience Mr. Cremer and young Willie McKenzie and Captain F. H. Anderson, the Auckland ship- by Mr. A. G. Milson, who acted as Chairman. It was delivered in that racy, straightforward watched the captain's boat pull away across the chandler and shipowner. style, of which it seems only a naval man is capable In a wonderfully interesting address he took his calm shining lagoon to the inner corner of the bay, McKenzie had made several successful voyages when the subject is the Navy ; and there is no listeners through the salient points and crisis of douht that it impressed all listeners in rare a little more than half a mile distant. The veteran in the Western Pacific native labour trade, and England's naval history right down to the eve measure ; giving them many new ideas and a fresh captain, long-bearded, massive and muscular of this cruise in the Borealis was to be his last. His of the World War. inspiration in regard to our great arm of defence, figure, stood handling the long steer-oar; with him crew consisted of twelve all told ; his son was Historical facts are apt to be a trifle dull to a the Navy. in the stern-sheets was the Fiji Government re- acting second mate. mixed audience of adults and boys, but Comman- der Marsden had the happy knack of giving such cruiting agent, Mr. Harkins- Both bad Snider THE REEK-ISLAND URU. pithy, breezy accounts of the trend of naval events .rifles and Colt revolvers, the customary precaution The Pacific lagoon, or bay, in which the Bore- that all were absorbed and in good receptive SERVICE. when landing in the wild islands of the Western alis lay at anchor, was a deep bight of the main- humour to hear at first hand the story of the Pacific. On the thwarts beside each of the three land of Malaita Island, in the Solomon group— Battle of Jutland. No greater service can man render to the world oarsmen was a loaded rifle. The object of the about 2,000 miles away up to the north-north-east When war was declared, the lecturer assured us, than to help make MEN out of boys. The more early morning pull to the shore was to take aboard the Navy was absolutely ready in fighting trim. under-privileged the boys are. the more important from New Zealand. A small coral island of not several native recruits who had been promised by In regard to the fully-commissioned vessels is the work. more than about two acres, called Uru, lay in the the local chief, young men willing to engage for there was no transitional period. In peace they The individual not only renders serviee, but mul. bay about half a mile from the mainland. This were equipped and ready for hostilities at a tipliea himself. work on Ihe Fiji sugar and cotton plantations. island, clothed with cocoanut palms, was crowded moment's notice. That reward consists in the disciples doing even The men left on board, six whites and a Fijian, with natives' huts ; it was the home of a tribe of After a vivid description of the " Ardent's" greater work than their Master. turned to the job of setting up the rigging dam- fishermen and traders who visited all ships that part at Jutland, of which ship the speaker waa in Job1 Allen. aged by a recent gale. The six natives squatted came to the bay and bartered their produce for command, Admiral Jellicoe's petition was com- on the deck watched them in silence. They had mented on. white man's trade goods. As events proved, they 20 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. •21 were a treacherous people, on the watch to cut off " Look, sir," said the man who had the stroke oar. " They're after us I" any unwary ship's crew, and concealing their Address by Lady Jellicoe. trophies designs under a guise of friendship until an oppor- Some large canoes packed with warriors were tunity for murder and loot offered itself. paddling out from the far corner of the inlet. Report in an address given by Lady Jellicoe at the Christmas Navy League Baiaar held in On this morning of September 13, 1880, Cap- McKenzie told the men to pull away, and as they for Jill Sports drew clear of the land he set the lug-sail to catch London:—" Lady J:llicoe expressed the great tain McKenzie, after pulling to the Malaita beach, what little wind there was. pleasure she felt at opening the bazaar for the j-jARDY BROTHERS offer met 3 number of natives there, and spent about Navy League funds. The Navy League had an unexcelled selection of carried on invaluable work in the past, and that three quarters of an hour explaining to them, Leaving the distraught captain to make his way articles suitable for Sports work was still as essential as ever. When a through a native who knew some English, the down the coast for help, let us see how cannibal Trophies. Eacn one is of country's finances were embarassed the suggestion attractive design and excellent terms of engagement for Fiji, and handed out " Man Solomon " contrived to take possession of was often made that economies should be effected quality The cup illustrated some presents. The natives recruited were in the the Borealis. is an example ; and demon- by naval reduction. People very easily forget boat, when suddenly a loud yell was heard from what the Navy had done in the past. The Navy strates the moderation of the While those six apparently harmless darky prices. the Borealis, which was in sight. The captain must be sufficient and efficient for the whole of the traders of the inlet sat watching the crew at work Empire—which had been gained by sea power and shouted to his crew to give way, and they lay back A handsome Catalogue potted on the rigging, a horde of their tribesfolk lay in which must still be maintained by sea power. The Silver-pitted Miniature *rt« anywhere. Goode tent on their oars with all their might, McKenzie, too, waiting on Uru Island, armed with their bows and purpose of the Navy league was to keep that fact Cup. on plinth. Height, on approval throughout Aus- S i no he*. tralia. Five per oent. dit- putting his weight on the stroke oar. He could arrows, spears and tomahawks. They saw the ever before the people of the Empire, and every I count allowed for oath. see as he approached his ship a terrible commo- captain's boat leave the brigantine ; they saw some assistance should be accorded the League by the tion on the brigantine's deck, and hear the yelling of the crew aloft in the fore-rigging attending to people of the Empire. Lady Jellicoe said she had seen its activities in the overseas branches, and she HARDY BROS LTD of savages. The Malaita recruits and the inter- the gear. And then the savages knowing exactly how many men there were left on the ship, could vouch for the usefulness of the work there "ThTlCuscTrTxiluJive Jwiitp- preter jumped overboard and swam ashore just stealthily put off in their canoes, apparently making performed, in the interest of the sailors of the 13 HUNTKR STKKET, SYI>NK\ after the boat pushed off. for the mainland, or fishing, but all the time Royal Navy and the men of the Mercantile Marine. The lectures arranged by the Navy IIS-IIS Qu.tp ST.«.T m aoo COLLI*., STI gradually nearing the doomed Borealis. They THE USELESS FIGHT. league were very valuable in keeping before the BKIMANF LONDON M.L.OUNH. could not be seen from the corner of the bight, As soon as the boat was in hail of the Borealis, overseas public the work which the Royal Navy where McKenzie was bargaining for recruits. Captain McKenzie hailed the ship. The reply performed in keeping the peace of the world." was a terrific chorus of shouts followed by a volley In twos and threes the natives came on board of arrows. McKenzie ordered his men to lay in the ship, smiling and friendly, and offering articles their oars and get their rifles, and they all opened for barter. Their weapons were quietly handed up NOTICES. TRAVEL BY fire on the black heads that showed over the bul- after them. The mate—a Sydney man —was quite A Carnival is to be held at Lane Cove on ;th, warks. Arrows and spears fell around the boat. unsuspicious of them ; young William McKenzie, 8th and 9th of April in aid of the Returned Soldiers' Memorial Hall, and the Lane Cove Coy. Nothing was to be seen of the ship's crew, and too, was misled by their treacherous faces of friend- ship. The sailors were busy on the deck and at have been asked to assist. One of the events to McKenzie realised that the fate that had overtaken the fore-rigging; the cook and steward, George be held will be a signalling competition open to members of the Navy League Sea Cadets and Boy ORIENT LINE so many other ships' crews had at last befallen his Ward, was in the galley preparing the mid-day Scouts. Details will be posted to each Company own. meal. in ample time for entries. to ENGLAND The captain and his four men fired away at the Via savages until their ammunition was all but ex- A sharp, high shout came from one of the There will also be a procession of decorated tomahawk-armed naked cannibals just outside the cars, etc., on the 9th. hausted. Ceylon, Egypt, Italy, The Riviera galley. Next moment the natives on deck rushed and Gibraltar. The vessel was crowded with natives; clearly it upon the hapless, unsuspecting sailors, and two was impossible to recapture her. With a heavy score or more of the islanders swarmed on board heart, the -poor skipper, knowing only too well the from the canoes. Navy League Ball FARES terrible end that had come to his loved son, told SYDNEY TO LONDON his crew to put their rifles down. Most of the awful work was done with the toma- PmST SALOON—SINGLE - - from £98 hawk. The mate, young McKenzie, and a young and Dinner RETURN - • from £172 '' No use, lads," he said, grimly. " The only apprentice from Auckland, named W. E. Huntly, THIRD CLASS—SINGLE - - from £38 thing we can do is to go away and get help. two sailors and a Fijian, all fell after a desperate RETURN - - 'rom £it We'll make for Sua Bay ; there are pretty certain struggle for life. The mate probably used his THE VENTWMTI — MMAK, 2Stk IAKCI Vntt for Illustrated BooKttts to to be some vessels there." The bay was 45 miles revolver, but surrounded as he was by a furious ORIENT S. N. CO., LTD. crowd of tomahawk men he was despatched in a away to leeward. It was now about 10 o'clock in Particulars— 2-4-4 SPRING STREET, SYDNEY. few moments. the morning- They ought to reach SIM Bay that' Navy LM*IM Office, 6 Dal ley Street, Sydney evening. TO IB CONCLUDED. •21 20 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. FRACTURES. "INNE8-BELL" BY KIKJAR II KIDDRN. REINFORCED HE woid " Fracture " when used in anatomy Compound Fracture is very tedious, and they are T means broken bones. always treated as serious cases in hospitals no matter how minute the fracture may be. Tetanus They are classified firstly as "Direct" and CONCRETE (or Lock-jaw) sometimes supervenes in a case of " Indirect"; in the former case the bone yields at a Compound Fracture. the point where the force is applied and there is FLOORS always more or less bruising of the adjacent soft When a bone is bent and cracks and is not parts by the body which causes the fracture, as, broken completely across it is known as a Green- for instance, when a limb of a tree is broken by a stick Fracture, these only occur in the cases of Girderless Spans heavy wheel passing over it or a stone falling upon children, their bones not being matured. it. When the bone is broken some distance from 33 6 x 33 6 the seat of the injury it is known as " Indirect." If a bone is smashed into several pieces it is Direct fractures are by far the commonest, although known as Comminuted. When a fracture occurs when I was doing First Aid work at a skating rink and the sharp ends of the broken bone cause PATENTEES: some years ago " Indirect " fractures were far in injury to nerves or other adjacent parts, as a excess of the " Direct " ; I treated many patients fractured rib perforating a lung, it is known as James Bell & for fractured collar bones (Clavicles) caused by the complicated ; operations are invariably necessary Co., skater falling and striking the floor with the open in these cases, as the consequent haemorrhage has PTY., LTD.. hand in an endeavour to lighten the fall, with the to be arrested. 109 PITT STREET result that the ligaments between the wrist and the In a complete fracture there is either a lengthen- SYDNEY head of the Humerus (the bone of the upper arm) ing or shortening of the bone (usually the latter), were unable to take the strain, and the head of the BLACK AND WHITE TAXI QARAQE the bones overlapping ; when, instead of this over- Humerus struck the clavicle causing it to fracture. lapping the broken ends are driven one into the Muscular action not infrequently leads to the other the fracture is known as " impacted." fracture of bones into which powerful muscles are Fracture of a limb is usually attended by pain, ALLIANCE ASSURANCE CO. LTD. inserted, particularly the Knee Cap (Patella) by OF LONDON swelling, and loss of power ; but these do not tearing them asunder. The patient may then fall suffice to distinguish it from other forms of injury. and attribute the accident to the fall, whereas the ESTABLISHED 1824 Deformity, other than swelling, abnormal mobility reverse is the case. It is recorded in the Medical at the seat of the injury, and a rough grating sound Assets Exceed ... - £25.000,000 Journal that a doctor awoke with a fit of cramp and feeling known as Crepitus when the limb is and almost immediately his thigh bone (Femur) Chairman CHARLES E. BARNETT, Esg. so moved as to rub the broken surfaces together; broke with a snap ; this was caused by "Muscular these are the most satisfactory evidences of frac- CHIEF OFFICE FOR AUSTRALIA : Action." ture. In some cases the patient may be able to Alliance Chambers, 97 Pitt Street, Sydney Before giving the symptoms by which fractures advise he heard or felt the bone break. I was may be known it is necessary to classify them into alongside a man who fell and fractured his Femur TGOCHI Sirrctor. : what are known as Simple, Compound, Compli- and I distinctly heard the bone snap. One thing A. H. MUORK, Kag., Chairman; A. K. HKAI'NII, Eag. ; FRANCIS BI.IIIH, Rag. ; W. CORDON DIXON, Ksg. ; cated, Comminuted, Greenstick and Impacted. must be impressed, and it is that at all times, if in HKNKV MOSRS, F.ag. ; G. B. VICKKRY, Eag. doubt, treat the injury as a fracture until medical Any fracture where no wound of the skin occurs advice is obtained. FIRE INSURANCES ACCEPTED ON ALL CLASSES OF PROPERTY is known as "Simple," and the distinction between MARINE RISKS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION ACCEPTED it and " Compound " is of special importance, as Another symptom is certainly worth mentioning, the latter are very much more serious, chiefly for although it is never referred to under this heading PERSONAL ACCIDENT and DISEASE - BURGLARY - MOTOR CAR the reason that the air has access to the seat of the in any First Aid Book. I have proved by experi. PLATE GLASS and FIDELITY GUARANTEE RISKS ACCEPTED injury when the fracture is compounded, and there ence that the usual complexion of the patient is is always a risk of septicaemia; the repair of a Telephones BW 1638 and 1639 proof of a fracture—a sallowness (paleness tinged H. /. EMMS, Assistant Manager. ARCH. D. STOBO, General Manager. 30 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL 31 with yellow), is always evident where there is cre- and save the leg, but further complications set in, pitus—and crepitus is caused by a fracture ; it is and the unfortunate fellow was 15 months in hos- only by experience that this peculiarity evidences pital, and lost a lower extremity only through the itself. ignorance of a meddling person. I instance this ALL-DAY TENNIS COUGHS In the treatment of fractures it is most impor- only to emphasise the foolishness of rushing a case TOURNAMENT Quickly Stopped tant that there should be as little disturbance as before the actual trouble has been located. possible of the injured part till it is finally adjusted (To aid Drummoyne N. L. Depot Building Fund) —if treated promptly by the doctor. In many cases simple fractures, In every case the injury should be attended to first on the spot where it has been received : the especially of the lower limbs, are made compound At corner Take proper steps in the first stages by ignorance or carelessness on the part of the limb should be fixed by what are known as splints of a cold, or on the slightest sign of : Gipp, Polding and Miller Streets, injured person or of offic ous onlookers (you have to keep it temporarily steady ; walking sticks or hoarseness and you will ensure relief, all met the kind of folk who ' sticky be<-.k,' and umbrellas commandeered from bystanders make Drummoyne easily. although they have practically no knowledge of admirable improvised splints. Usually, lookers on ' first aid,' must have a finger in the pie and offer are only too pleased to oblige, and their articles are Wednesday, 2nd March Elliott's Compound Syrup of White all sorts of ridiculous suggestions); always beware later to be used at the particular hospital to which Commmneing at 9.30 a.m. $harp. Pine and Tar is a soothing, natural of these individuals. Carelessness recently cost a the patient has been transported. In the case of medicament for throat and lungs. It THREE GRADES :: ENTRY FEE, 2s. 6d. man his leg—amputated at the thigh—and almost a fracture of the lower extremities and no splints prevents coughing and relieves hoarse- i his life. He was knocked down by the bumper of are available, the sound leg may be used as such ness. It is splendid in all cases of loss a car, felt his femur break, but had sense enough if due care is taken in the bandaging. Organised by (JW Drummoyne Navy League of voice. 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ANTHONY HORDERNS' HE NAVY LEAGUE is a Voluntary Patriotic Association of British Peoples, entirely outside party politics, desirous of rendering the great- HER MAJESTY'S FOR EVERYTHING est service of which it is capable to the Empire, par- THE NAVY LEAGUE. ticularly in connection with all matters concerning GORGEOUS "ROSE MARIE" the sea. It upholds as the fundamental principle of PXTRONS— National and Imperial policy COMPLETE NAVAL PRO We Invite the amplest Inves- H. I. TIIB OOVBRNOR OSNBRAL TECTICN FOR BRITISH SUBJFCTS AND BRITISH COMMERCE TMS RT. HON, LORD STONEHAVEN. P C . O.C.M.O.. O.8.O. CRITERION THEATRE tigation Into both quality ALL THE WORLD OVER. and prlee of the groods we H. E. TMS STATB GOVERNOR Its objects are : — offer, and we are content ADMIRAL 8IR DUDLEY DE CHAIR. K.C.B.. M.V.O. (By arrangement with David Belasco, 1. To enlist on Imperial and National grounds, the sup- to leave the result to you. 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These 4-in guns were T carry the Duke and Duchess of York to the mounted peculiarly, fifteen of them lieing in triple inauguration ceremony of the new Australian mountings behind a single shield, it being decided Commonwealth Capital at Canberra is a very that this was the best method of getting a concen- happy one. For not only has she already made a trated salvo fire directed from the control top on name for herself as a Royal yacht by carrying the the foremast. There were many people, however, Prince of Wales as Ambassador of the Empire, who maintained that a 4-inch was not nearly big but she also has been reconstructed until she is one enough to stop a modern destroyer, and this weak Merdeen Blue Tunnel White of the finest fighting ships in the world, and in the secondary armament, although it agreed with Lord present state of Australian enthusiasm on naval Fisher's slogan, is generally regarded as being the matters she will be a very fine object lesson to RENOWN'S greatest disadvantage in service. Star Joint Service many people in the island continent. The RENOWN In appearance the REWOWN is a magnificent is a magnificent vessel in every way, roomy vessel with two huge funnels, tripod masts, and a enough for use as a yacht and still a splendid superstructure rising in a rough triangle to the Regular Sailings to EN6LAND - via DURBAN, CAPETOWN & CANARY ISLANDS example of Britain's fighting might. cenning tower and control position forward. She When the Admiralty first decided to place her has the lines of a yacht, and being designed for the Jf combined service offering Unequalled Tacilities at fares . contract with Messrs. Fairfield, on the Clyde, she high speed of 31} knots she was given a big sheer to suit all travellers was to be a battleship of the ROYAL SOVEREIGN forward, having such a tall stem that a destroyer type, a ship of 25,000 tons displacement, with a captain who had the misfortune to get across her speed of 21 knots. She was little more than laid bows on a dark night is reported to have said that S.S. "NESTOR"- - 14,547 tons S.S. "EURIPIDES" -15,000 ton down, however, before the battles of Heligoland he thought the coast of Scotland was chasing him. and the Falklands showed the immense power of S.S. "ULYSSES" -14,626 tons S.S. "THEMISTOCLES" 11,250 ions Originally her armour was only six inches thick battle cruisers, and it was accordingly decided to S.S. "ASCANIUS" - 10,148 tons S.S. "DEMOSTHENES" 11,250 tons amidships, and was cut down to the minimum, but finish the RENOWN and her sister the REPULSE as (fir 1 hird cu carriedl since the war she has been reconstructed with a S.S. "ANCHISES" -10,000 tons " " this type of ship. They were cut in two as they (For Third Clasm Fare* apply nine-inch belt and infinitely better ami torpedo lay on the stocks and lengthened 170 feet, at the (Firat Class Pasaengers Only) Dalgety 4t Co. Lid. only) bulges and internal protection against underwater same time being given more powerful engines and explosion. As with all fast ships, the bases of her S.S. "CERAMIC" - -18,945 tons infinitely greater boiler power The late Lord funnels are carefully protected in order that her Fisher was at the back of this move, for in his S.S. "SUEVIC" - -12,686 tons speed shall not be pulled down by a chance shell, opinion, the finest capital ship was a shallow- S.S. "RUNIC" - -12,663 tons while she was also given a good thick conning draught, exceedingly fast battle cruiser, with the S.S. "MEDIC" - -12,222 tons tower and heavily armoured turrets. heaviest possible big gun and the lightest possible (Cabin Class Passengers) secondary gun, shallow enough to carry out his Her engines are Brown-Curtis turbines, driving beloved project of a campaign in the Baltic and fast four screws, and supplied with steam by 42 Bab- Passengers Irom New Zealand can be Fares and further particulars on enough to elude enemy attack, for his favourite cock and Wilcox boilers. She burns oil fuel only, booked by local New Zealand Agents. application. slogan was that speed was the very best protection. and stows about 4,300 tons, but when she is steaming at full speed she consumes 1,400 tons JOINT AGENTS: When the RENOWN vas finished, therefore, after per day. As her speed drops, hrwever, the con- BRISBANE- Dalgety * Co. Ltd. and Wills, Gilchrist h Sanderson Ltd. being built with the greatest possible secrecy, she sumption drops very rapidly, and at her economical SYDNEY- Dalgety * Cu. Ltd. and Gilchrist, Watt * Sanderson, Ltd. was a ship with a normal displacement of 26,500 speed of rather more than ten knots she only con- MELBOURNE Dalgety * Co. Ltd. and John Sanderson * Co. ADELAIDE-Dalgety.Jt Co. Ltd. and George Wills ft Co. Ltd. tons, although she rose to over 32,000 at full load. sumes 1 So tons a day, and can travel for very long ALBANY—Dalgaty * Co. Ltd. and Henry Willi * Co. Yet her maximum draught was only 30 feet. Her distances without having to stop to refuel. Her F1EMAMTLI and PERTH-Dalgety Jt Co , Ltd. and George Wills & Co. Ltd. main battery consisted of six r 5-inch guns, four designed speed was 31} knots, but on trial she did mounted in turrets and two aft, with a secondary 32.68 knots with 126,300 shaft horse power, a battery of seventeen 4-inch guns and two sub- triumph for her Clydesdale builders. 20 •21 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. She was commissioned for service in August, work cost something like a million pounds; but 1916, having been completed with the greatest there was no doubt that it was very well worth it, Passenger Regular Fortnightly Service Freight secrecy and without the Germans having had any for it converted he; into one of the most efficient inkling of the drastic changes that had been made fighting ships afloat, and when she was completed in her design. She was commissioned in the in the summer of 1926 she rejoined the Battle Grand Fleet, and immediately did excellent work, Cruiser Squadron of the Atlantic Fleet and once although her speed was not seriously used until again made it a fighting force. P.&O. November, 1917, when she and the REPULSE, In the old days when men-o'-war werecKos«nto together with some of the newest light cruisers, carry Royal passengers to the Dominiorri the ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. carried out a very effective sweep in the Heligo- Admiralty always went to very considerable land Bight. During this action she was reported expense to fit them specially for the purpose. to have done 41 knots, but 34 is nearer the mark, Their hulls were painted white, the funnels and and even that is magnificent considering that she upperworks buff, and it was always necessary to was only designed for 31. Early in 1918 she land the greater part of their guns in order to FLKET. became the flagship of Rear-Admiral Sir Henry make state rooms for their Royal passengers and FLKF.T. Oliver, and shortly before the Armistice she gave suites. Nothing of the sort is happening in the M001 HI .. 20.817 an excellent account of herself in the air raid on case of the RENOWN. Only the triple 4-inch gun NALDtRA 15.903 the German sheds at Tondern. MALOJA .. 20.837 mounting is being removed in order to make a CNITRAL .. IS.341 convenient promenade deck for the Duke and In the middle of 1919 she was taken up by the MONGOLIA tMM Duchess. The hull js only a slightly lighter grey C0M0RIN . 15.11S Prince of Wales for his Canadian tour, when Rear- than is usual for ordinary naval work, while the MOLDAVIA IS.410 Admiral Sir Lionel Halsey flew his flag in her, and Duchess of York has insisted 011 the utmost sim- CATKAY ..15 104 when her ship's company included seven midship- plicity in the quarters that are prepared for her NIRKUNDA 10.227 men from the Australian navy. She made a great accommodation. Practically all the furniture impression, not only in Canadian waters, but also comes from naval store, being reinforced by a few in South America and in the United States, and as R.H.S. " MttOLTAH.- 20.817 T—. favourite pieces which are her own property ; and soon as she returned she went to Portsmouth for a both Duke and Duchess have decided firmly that refit for the Prince's Australian tour, the work LUXURIOUS NEW STEAMERS the use of the RENOWN as a yacht shall not in any costing over ^100,000. She left Portsmouth in FOR way impair her efficiency as a fighting ship. March, 1920, going out by the way of the Panama Ceylon, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports and Canal, and took out a number of junior officers of the Australian navy, bringing back twelve midship- ENGLAND men for special training in England. At the end Special Return Tickets between Australia and Ceylon (Colombo) may be obtained of 1920 she paid off, and after some services with NAVY LEAGUE the Atlantic Fleet she went into dock at Ports- mouth to fit out for the Prince's tour to India and BALL FIRST SAIXMN SECOND SALOON Japan. On this occasion the Captain was the KKOM • £ >. d. £ a. d. Hon. Herbert Meade, since promoted to flag rank, BRISBANE (available for 100 days) 87 0 0 44 0 0 and although no young officers from the Domin- THE WENTWORTri — MONDAY, 28th MARCH SYDNEY ( .. 100 ., ) B6 0 0 42 0 0 MELBOL'KNE( .. 80 ., ) 03 0 0 40 0 0 ions were included in her ward-room Lord Lewis Tickets.—ONE GUINEA EACH ADELAIDE ( . .. 8« „ ) MOO 38 0 0 Mountbatten went out as A.D.C,, and Prince FREMANTI.E ( 58 0 0 38 0 0 (including Dinner or Supper). .. 78 ., ) Charles of Belgian was one of the smartest mid- shipmen in her gun room. APPLY JOR IUX'STRATED DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE AND ALL FURTHER PARTICULARS TO MACDONALD, HAMILTON & CO. The cruise was a triumph in every way, and Apply Navy League Office, 6 Dalley St. Agents, P. & O. S. N. CO. when she returned in 1922 she was laid up at Wentworth Hotel; Portsmouth for a long refit, this including very 247 GEORGE STREET Hotel Australia. SYDNEY considerable modification to her protection and a Cabins-de-luxe Electric Lifts thickening and extension of the armoured belt. Phone BW 1361. It was a scrapping of Lord Fisher's policy, and the 20 •21 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. Osborne Naval College is to be converted into Naval Notes from Europe. an emigrant training centre by the Y.M.C.A. The (By a Special Correspondent) College was closed down in 1920, and the cadets were transferred to the Britannia Naval College at BHBBOCK & WILCOX LTD. CAP TALLY The British battleships NELSON and RODNEY Dartmouth. are nearing completion. Captain the Hon. M. R. HEAD OFFICE FT WORKS IN AUSTRAL IA : Rear-Admiral D. Murray Anderson is to assume Best has taken command of the former, and a the command of the African Station in February. REGENTS PARK, N.S.W. Now you can get your third torpedo officer has been appointed. The Greek Government is inviting tenders regulation Navy League The 8-in. guns which are being mounted in the for the salvage of the vessels sunk in the Aegean * County ' class cruisers are rousing considerable Cap Tally at David Jones'. and Ionian seas and the Turkish fleet sunk in SOUTHAMPTON, which was Admiral the Hon. Sir Edmund R. Freemantle, built in 1912, and which played such a gallant G.C.B., has resigned the appointment of Rear- WORKS: Bourke Street, Waterloo New South Wale* part in the battle of Jutland, has arrived at the Admiral of the United Kingdom and of the abandoned Pembroke dockyard, to be broken up. Admiralty, and has been succeeded by Admiral Kangaroo Rope Work* Briebane, Queensland the Hon. Sir Stanley C. J. Colville, G CB Sir The French flotilla leader LEOPARD has again Stanley was acting First and Principal Naval LARGEST MANUFACTURERS IN AUSTRALIA OF: broken down on trials with condenser trouble. A.D.C. to the King when he retired in 1922. White and Tarred Manilla, Coir Rope, Spun Yarn, Lashings, This is the fourth time she has had to dock for Clothes Lines, New Zealand Flax and Russian Hemp Rope, repairs since she commenced trials in April, 1926. The Polish Government has placed orders with Log Lines, Harvesting Twine, etc., Manilla Driving Ropes, Her sister PANTHERS, which was also launched at French yards for three submarine mine-layers. Plain and Cable Laid Cotton Ropes, etc. the end of 1924, has completed most successful THis is a direct result of the recent French showing- trials and joined the fleet. the-flag cruise in the Baltic. HEAD OFFICE: Admiral Canevaro has died at Venice in his Vice-Admiral Diego Simonetti has died at Pisa A. FORSYTH & CO. LTD. 33» KENT STREET, SYDNEY, N.S.W. 83rd year. He was the last survivor of the battle in his 62nd year. He was Commander-in-Chief of Plionsa: Oty 10115 ami City 341 of Lissa in 1866, when he held the rank of the Italian navy, and he had recently flown his flag lieutenant. in the battleship CONTE DI CAVOUR. IO THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. 11 A GOOD BAD ONE. NAVAL NOTES-Continued. The great British naval film ' The Battles of Membership Week- Coronel and the Falklands ' is now in course of preparation. The Admiralty has been assisting in N the editorial entitled "Financial Props" tests of explosives to procure the most realistic I appearing in the first number of the JOURNAL effects. of this year it was mentioned that membership subscriptions comprise the larger part of the The British destroyer RETRIEVER is to prepare for scrapping at Portsmouth. League's annual income. It is felt, therefore, necessary, having regard to the increasing scope of A naval construction programme is to be under- the League in N.S.W.—and more especially by taken by Sweden. It is stated that during the reason of the rapidly-growing Sea Cadet movement next ten years a coast defence ship, four destroyers, which the league is proud to have sponsored, seven submarines, minelayers and an aircraft that present fellows and members should do all in carrier will be constructed. their power to increase our numbers. With this A new British Naval Mission is to go to Greece. end in view, it is proposed to set aside ONE WEEK The previous mission was dispensed with by the in the near future during which all Navy Leaguers Greek Government in the middle of 1926, but it are invited to keep one dominant thought upper- is hoped that this one will prove more successful. most in their minds. This will run somewhat as The contract, which has been signed, expires in follows :—" During these few days I will introduce March, 1929. at least one other person to join as a fellow or The giant British submarine X. 1 has, after three member of the Navy League." years' trials, at last joined the First Submarine In the past a few members have done much in flotilla. She has carried out several independent interesting their friends and acquaintances whom cruises, but this will be her first regular service. they found to be already keen about naval and New salvage appliances are to be employed in a seafaring matters. These have done yeoman further attempt to refloat the French warship service. That one member has been responsible DEVASTATION as she lies sunk in Ix>rient Roads. for awakening the interest of twenty others is a The Swedish training cruiser FVLGIA is carrying very great thing in itself, and his efforts should in out a West Indian cruise. She is the warship no way be minimised ; but, in relation to the total which conveyed Princess Astrid from Sweden to membership list, it is of course a small fraction. Antwerp for her wedding with the Belgian Crown If members individually take up and espouse Prince. MEMBERSHIP WEEK in real earnest the united The British Imperial Defence College com- effort will indeed prove a wonderful adjunct to the menced its official existence on January 1, and finances of this branch and of great benefit in the lectures dealing with Imperial strategy began about carrying out of our objects and growing responsi- a fortnight later. bilities. The silver model of H. M.S. ENDEAVOUR, which The setting of a few days aside for this purpose the Australian Commonwealth presented to the enables those participating to concentrate during COMMONWEALTH I 5 years ago, was loaned to the a short and stated period of time; and, if suc- RENOWN for her cruise, and forms the plate center- cessful, leaves the remaining weeks of the year piece of the dining table. clear for the usual and ordinary interests of The French naval base at Toulon has been con- members. siderably strengthened. The Navy League Sea Cadets are to have The Turkish battle cruiser YAWUZ SULTAN demonstrations and visiting days at their various SELIM (ex GOEBEN) did considerable damage to depots during this proposed week, and members will herself and to the floating dock in which she was be escorted to any they wish to visit, and are asked being lifted at Constantinople for extensive re- especially to bring with them friends and prospec- conditioning. This set-back has caused mild tive members. satisfaction to the other Balkan powers who are The week chosen will be notified to all readers very perturbed at her reconstruction. of the JOURNAL in the April (next) issue. An Rear-Admiral Cyril S. Townsend, C.B., has been essay, open to cadets of the Navy League, will be appointed to succeed Rear-Admiral Richard set in this connection, and the prize winning com- G. A. W. Stapleton-Cotton, C.B E, as Rear- positions will duly appear in the JOURNAL. Admiral in Charge, Gibraltar, and Admiral Super- For intendent of Gibraltar Dockyard. Twice one are two Is very true ; The French aircraft carrier BEARN, laid down in So your finger in "Gee! Nol 1914 as a battleship, is now nearing completion at Navy Leaguers La Seyne. Double the crew ! 12 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. 29 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. Globe Brand The Australian Coat-of-Arms. BY MAJOR E. I. C. SCOTT. D.8.O. Meat Products -|<|WCpUTFlTs QUALITY GUARANTEED E all know the significance and meaning country. True ! But it represents the character of the UNION jACKand our own AUSTRALIAN of the national feeling of the countries at that or a ASK FOR W FLAG ; but how many seeing our Coat-of- later period, all of which at some time or other Arms quite realise that it also is as symbolical considered themselves the superior of anything on as the flag which each one of us knows as sacred ? the earth ; and the ancient traditions which ordained the use of animals for signs left them no Globe Sheep Tongue A flag is the convenient way of proclaiming to the choice—it remained for history to prove who was world just who we are ; but the " Coat-of-Arms " the most entitled to this symbol. for those who can read it, and understand the design and signs of Heraldry and their meanings, This, I fear, is a very rough idea of the origin of Globe Ox Tongue opens up a far more interesting subject and con- the Coat-of-Arms; but you cannot deal fully with veys more than any flag can do. a subject delving into ancient history. The dimen- sions of the Coat-of-Arms which is always in the The space alloted is too restricted—even if I BLACK ««» TAN form of a shield of some fashion ; the tinctures fully understood the science of Heraldry—to go Globe Meat Extract which are two—namely, Gold turned or Silver through the whole story ; but it is my endeavour " Argent "; and the bearing of the different colours to condense as briefly and concisely as possible, so A BOON (five in number) describe their meaning fully in a that the next time we see the " Coat-of-Arms " it few minutes. WHEN ON JAMES BARNES LIMITED may mean more to us than just a shield with an MANUFACTURERS Emu and Kangaroo. Each and every one means a phase in the history There are several different " Coats-of-Arms of the bearer—be it individual, City or Dominion ; HOLIDAY REDFERN, NEW SOUTH WALES and who can say, unless conversant with what is in the first belongs to the King, and it is significant ESTABLISHED 1BS1. that all his Dominions bear part of his which, to itself a study, the romance and suffering, the battles those who read, is an admission of respect and and campaigns fought and won represented by a loyalty. colour, a design, and the place on which it appears in the shield ? Many old families and their descendants also are entitled to a family crest which in itself shows The first pretence to a Coat-of-Arms in Australia their standing, and also contains a motto generally was designed in 1805, and it had in it all the senti- in Latin or French. ment of unity which later crystallised into the Federation of Australia 96 years later. You must not overlook the fact that each strange device in the form of animals or signs bears a It showed the Emu and Kangaroo with a rose message. They are all a relic of armorial insignia crest and several other designs, including the which were originally embroidered on a cloth worn Scotch Thistle and the motto "ENGLAND KXPECTS over the armour to render a Knight conspicuous in EVERY MAN WILL DO HIS DUTY"; and was flown in battle. the form of a flag first by Mr. John Bowman at his farm in Richmond when the news arrived of the The National Coat-of-Arms officially sanctioned victory of Trafalgar on October 21st of that year. by modern Governments represents, as I have said, A happier device could not have been chosen Increasing In in most cases the family Heraldic of the Sovereign, which England in 1189 adopted, such as the Lions for a country in the first stages of development. popularity year and Leopards. Nelson used it in the battle of Trafalgar, and Bow- alter year. man repeated it in what he little thought would Then, again, individual communities, such as There is no become the foundation of a National Coat-of- London and States like Australia and other Arms. substitute lor Dominions, are entitled to the use of " Arms." In "Vice-Regal" cases such as ours the emblems shown are a He, in 1805, like the loyal Englishman he was, quality, nor lor symbol of the character of our country representing expressed the sentiment, and since then our men the comfort ot the familiar objects in the same way emblematic of our have proved in action that the motto (over a cen- " ivory tips, individual history. tury after it was first coined) still holds an inspira- tion. smooth to the England adpoted in the 12th century the " Lion," lips." while half-a-dozen or more countries like Scotland, The original " Bowman " flag is now in the pos- Wales and Norway also selected the same device, session of the Superior Public School at Richmond. // you smoke a pipe, of mure* you amoke " Vice Regal' Packets oj 10. Bghtience but easily distinguishable from the English. Mixture in a Civie Pipe. Eleven years ago by a Royal Warrant the Aus- Packets of IS. //- You may say the Lion was not as symbolic of tralian Coat-of-Arms was approved, representing a W. D. & H. O. WILLS Air tight tms of 50. 315. England as the Kangaroo and Emu is of our Kangaroo and Emu supporting a shield containing 4 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. 29 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. the devices adopted by each State at various times. For instance : — Navy League Ball. N.S.W.—Red Cross with Six gold Lions passant guardant. VICTORIA.—Five stars on blue back-ground representing Southern Cross surmounted by Gold Crown. The Navy league Ladies' Ball Committee has been SOUTH AUSTRALIA.—A Crown on a gold back- working arduously for the success of this function. ground. WEST AUSTRALIA. —A black swan on a gold With Mrs. Philip Street as President and Miss back ground. Doreen Higgins and Mrs. Leo Quick as Hon. Farmer's Standard QUEENSLAND —Maltese Cross (blue) sur- mounted by gold Imperial Crown. Secretary and Hon. Treasurer, the meetings have 2-Valve Receiver TASMANIA —Red Lion passant. been excellently attended, and much enthusiasm THE WHOLE WITHIN A WRKATH OF WATTLK. has been shown by all the ladies on the Com- An ideal receiver for reception of broadcast programmes. Reception is clear and distinct, This Coat-of-Arms is now a National one, and mittee. Donations and services have been thank- whilst its selectivity is equally remarkable— does away with (while embodying) all the previous there is absolutely no interference from other devices. fully acknowledged from Mrs. Kelso King, 5s.; stations. It is supplied in a cabinet of Mrs. A. Amos, 5s. ; Miss Hume Barbour, Tasmanian Blackwood, completi with all It is used as the Commonwealth Seal, and borne accessories, ready for immediate use. £14/10 upon all Banners and Shields. 4s ; Messrs, Palings, presenting ball tickets; Unlike the original design by Bowman it lacks The Australasian Films, Ltd., advertising on the the message of Nelson, and bears but the one word FARMER'S SYDNEY screens of their leading theatres; The Sydney AUSTRALIA. After all, that one word should Box 497AA, G.P.O. convey as much or more than many of the old- Ferries, Ltd., full advertising on their vessels. fashioned family and other mottos in Latin, for it belongs to the children of to-day (the men and women of to-morrow), who are taught early to Tickets are available and are priced jQi is., and realise what that word implies and the inward include dinner or supper at the election of the meaning of every device upon our Coat-of-Arms fi THE Cl holder. Patrons requiring supper in lieu of and National Flag. dinner should notify the Hotel Wentworth at a m Without such knowledge these emblems become merely a piece of bunting, or a tin shield as the reasonable time before 28th March. BROKEN HILL PROPRIETARY C° L case may be; whereas both (the Coat-of-Arms more particularly) tell of past deeds of heroism Fellows and members are reminded that the MINE OWNERS IRON & STEEL MASTERS and chivalry, of adventure and high ideals and the sacrifice of thousands throughout the ages who occasion of the ball is the only opportunity offered have each one helped to build up the great heritage during the year for all members to get together MANUFACTURERS OF: WORKS: we have to-day—AUSTRALIA. Most of our fathers, socially—and, therefore, all should strive to be our brothers or men folk helped in some way within our remembrance during the past war and present if possible on that night. Moreover, the played their part. proceeds are to aid the Navy League Sea Cadets, Whatever the future may have in store, it which movement should be dear to the heart of all remains for all of us to set our ideal as high and hoid our courage as steadfast as our forefathers, Navy Leaguers. BRANCH OFFICES: and then, indeed, a century hence may Australia be amongst the foremost nations of the earth. The locale is the Wentworth Hotel, the date, A Coat-of-Arms does not belong to the select Monday, 28th March, and dinner commences at few, to the nobility of England or elsewhere—the 7 30 p.m. Tickets are to be obtained from Navy man who sells papers at the street corner, and the Prime Minister of Australia have the same "Arms," League office, 6 Dal ley-street—Wentworth Hotel which spell Unity, Ixjyalty, and a common endea- and Hotel Australia. vour to advance our country. Next time, therefore, we see the National Shield we should regard it with respect in the knowledge that each colour and design tells of our National PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS q HEAD OFFICE: S^SS MELBOURNE p Life and glorious achievement. 20 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. •21 Cadet Cooper was declared the winner, and to making ready, so we will have a much more easy him "we offer our most hearty congratulations— pull to get the cutter high and dry, We are also especially as we have in mind his previous attempts having the bath under the boatshed made shark- at this same competition. One realises that this proof. result has only been obtained by sheer persever- ance and determination to win. There is also a change in the cadets' room, as we have had new racks made for the Indian clubs and To all other competitors we also offer our con- dumb-bells. There is quite a good roll up on \ K gratulations, and hope that they may be spurred on Monday night for physical drill—-club swinging, by this same spirit of determination which should boxing, etc., under the officers. Vi ever characterise the Navy league Sea Cadets, and which must ultimately bring its reward. The cadets are doing well in all other branches From the splendid spirit displayed throughout of their work under Mr. Buckland, O.C.. New the competition and the keenness of each indivi- members are still joining up. I,ast week we en- dual cadet, it is evident that this form of contest is rolled two new cadets —James Sinclair and Thomas very popular; and it is hoped that the next will be Jannese. even more so. Indeed, we feel sure it will, as this Mr. and Mrs. Spark have taken up residence at experience and that of the past proves that the " Trafalgar." The Navy League is Non-Sectarian. The Navy League is Non-Political. cadets are being trained along such lines as cannot fail to produce the splendid results obtained in this and other competitions of its kind. The result NORTH SYDNEY SUB-BRANCH AND COMPANY NEWS. 1 effects great credit on all those who are devoting so much of their time in teaching, and also 011 the cadets themselves for their steadfast loyalty to NORTH SYDNEY—CONTINUED. The kitchen in course of construction gives the O.C. (North Sydney) has expressed his willing- them the opportunity to display their skill acquired ness to join up with the section. This will in no at the technical schools, in a practical manner. way interfere with or handicap him with regard to They are full of ideas and enthusiasm and show his Navy League Sea Cadet duties, but will, if any- plenty of initiative and resource. thing, enhance his work for the League by know- ledge gained in the course of annual training The slipway being completed, Mr F. W. Hixson aboard H.M.A. ships of war. At the same time, supplied and fixed a new and longer cable to the there will open up a new avenue of work for those winch, thereby enabling us to haul up our boat at boys who do not go to sea—that of the Auxiliary any state of the tide. This is a great convenience services. and facilitates the launching or landing of our —* a—BUM boats. The O.C., in company with Major Scott, D.S.O., OR your new home, seaside or mountain and the Organising Secretary from headquarters" The boats have been out as usual to various bungalow —specify "FIBROLITE" As Where.* dirt .as sraaae MIDDLE HARBOUR. to his credit. Actg. P.O., L. G. Scott sold a very I Contributed by Ur. IV. C. Nixey, A elf. O.C. I large number, but was excluded from the prize. The Middle Harbour Company has now been Our first purchase with the money acquired it to The Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Limited established, and has already a membership of 18 be a set of oars for our whaler. Mr. S. Cooper, of boys in full uniform. Every day we are growing Birchgrove, is giving us the necessary rowlocks, for ESTABLISHED 1834 stronger numerically, and have a very fine pros- which we thank him. CAPITAL PAID-UP £3,500,000 0 0 pect ahead of us. The locality is good for a Two boys entered the Oswald McMaster Gold RESERVE FUND £3.000,000 0 0 N. L Sea Cadet Company, comprising a large area Medal Competition, but were unsuccessful. Haw- RESERVE CAPITAL £3.500,000 0 0 from which to obtain recruits and plenty of space ever, this is no discredit, as they have been prac- £10.000.000 0 0 for training purposes. Our training depot is tising only a very short time. We are pleased that DIRECTORS: Castlecrag Hall, which is situated at the Eden- they trade an attempt; and in future competitions GEORGE J. COHEN. CHAIRMAN: HON. SIR THOMAS HUGHES. M.L.C.. DEPUTY CHAIRMAN ; borough-road bus terminus, Willoughby—and we promise we will be of some account. Our which again is not far from the bay where we have hearty congratulations to the winner, and we were HON. JAMES ASHTON. M.L.C. ; MAJOR-GENERAL THE HON. J. W. MACARTHUR ONSLOW. our boat moored. We are the happy possessors pleased to see a great deal of improvement in the V.D.. M.L.C. ; SIR WILLIAM VICARS. K B.. C B E. of the gig which North Sydney so kindly con- large number of competitors. GENERAL MANAGER: J. R DRYHURST. sented to pass over to us, with the consent of The Actg. O.C. would be pleased if other Com- HEAD OFFICE: SYDNEY. 343 GEORGE STREET. headquarters, and it has been put to good use panies would help him to secure the services of LONDON OFFICE : 18 BIRCHIN LANE. LOMBARD STREET. E.C 3. LONDON BANKERS : since we brought her round. one or two officers to assist him temporarily or permanently. Mosman Bay Company is growing THE BANK OF ENGLAND : WESTMINSTER BANK LIMITED : BARCLAYS BANK LIMITED. We have had several pulling excursions round the bay and to Balmoral, which were greatly rapidly, and they will realise the difficulties in NANCIES THROUSBOUT NEW SOUTH WALES and QUEENSLAND. enjoyed by the boys. handling a number of recruits and boys of a few It is intended to call a meeting of cadets'parents months' standing. The O.C. also wishes to thank AGENCIES THROUGHOUT AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA ni NEV ZEALAND aid ALL OTHER PARTS tl the NMD. and supporters early next month in order to form in these columns Mr. Hammer and his officers for TOTAL ASSETS, SOth June, 1926 - - £47,099,229. a nucleus for the Sub-branch and Welfare Com- the assistance they have rendered in many ways. mittees. We have the support of many indi- PROGRESSIVE TOTALS OF THE BALANCE SHEETS vidual members of the Castlecrag Progress Asso- CLOVELLY COOGKE. 1856 £1.471.885 1876 £5,306.397 1896 - £12,000.056 1916 - £29,087,847 ciation ; and Mr. Griffin (architect of Castlecrag) (Contributed by Mr. R. Stent, O.C.) 1866 £2,460.277 1886 £10,625,093 1906 - £17,513,869 1926 £47,099,229 has kindly consented to help on committee. We trust that in due course Northbridge, Wil- SO.S loughby and Naremburn residents will also come We send out our signal to readers of this behind us with their support and blessing. JOURNAL, also to friends and supporters of the League, to come at once to our assistance. T he finances of this sub-branch of the Navy League MOSM AN. are very low. Please send a small subscription (or (Contributed by Ur. H. R. Cumngton. Act.f. O.C.) a large one would be very welcome). We have only two items of particular interest to MAMGROVTTE LEATHER We want to build a shed in which to train our report in this month's JOURNAL First, by the lads, who are very keen on the League work, and FOH ALL WNHI efforts of our President, Major Scott, and the which would also do to house our boats. The generosity of Messrs. Madell Bros., of the Aus- boats are in a very bad way and greatly in need of tralia Picture Theatre, Ltd., Spit Junction, we repair. were the recipients of a very successful picture WILL YOU HELP US? benefit on Wednesday, 2nd inst-, from which we NOTE.—Subscriptions may be sent to Mr. J. K. Leather and Raw Hide Belting. made the sum of ,£30 (approx.) Messrs. Madell Miller, Hon. Sec., " Kesnook," Battery-street, Bros supplied us with 1,300 seats, and various Clovelly. Rigging Leather. trades people of Mosman donated the tickets. Great disappointment was felt that so few boats Mechanical and Pump Leathers. At the interval our President made a speech from competed in the race on Anniversary Day. the stage, outlining the aims and objects of the We wish to thank the Rose Bay Bondi Com- Sole Leather. League, and spoke about the Sea Cadet move- pany, also Birchgrove Company for their assistance ment. He also thanked Messrs. Madell Bros, for on several occasions. Scrap Leather (or Repairs. their thought and generosity to the new Mosman An examination on signalling was held recently, Company. Major Scott gave a money prize to and naval men acted as judges. The subjects All leather thoroughly tanned and OJ the the boy who sold the most tickets, and this were semaphore signs and reading, morse signs la the Original Branded Bottle. was won by Cadet W. Oxenbould, who sold MARY GOLD ESSENCES highest quality. and morse signs by lights, international code and known all over the Commonwealth to the value of jQ2 18. 6d. This cadet worked navigation lights in seamanship manual. Con- for their Sterlmc Value. very hard, and when the prize was presented duct was also marked. Out of a possible 700 MANGROVITE BELTING LTD., to him, returned it " for the benefit of the C.P.O. Micklesen, 699; P.O. Hay, 697 ; Leading CH*tLH LUDOWICI. MANASINO OIRICTOA. Company." We thank him for thinking so Signalman Hennessy, 693. We are very pleased 49 YORK ST.. iwynyaad SOUARII SYDNEY much of his Company, and for his efforts on its with these results, as the examination was very com- behalf. Cadet H. Parkin was next with £2 7s. yd. prehensive and none too easy. 22 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. 29 BIRCHGROVE. Forty of our Welfare Committee and friends formed a theatre party on Tuesday, March itt, (Contributed by Mr. S. Cooper. O.C.I and went to see " Fair and Warmer." This party PERPETUAL TRUSTEE COMPANY (LTO.) The Greenwich raft. Flying Squadron invited is only one of many we have had and they get the Navy League to take part in a boat race on bigger every time. Twelve ol the Felix Club girls Specially Constituted by Adl of Parliament to Atft as: February 19th, the second anniversary of their attended a theatre party on March 2nd to see TRUSTEE, EXECUTOR, ADMINISTRATOR, club's formation. Sorry there were not more boats "Tell me more." This party was also a great competing. Luck was with us, as we won in the success. ATTORNEY UNDER POWER, AGENT, ETC. whaler, our 1st cutter 2nd, and 2nd cutter 4th. Although not yet officially opened, on March Trust and Agency Funds under the Company's Control exceed £28,000,000 The Birchgrove Band was in attendance under 2nd we held our first drill night at the new depot, the baton of Bandmaster Thomas and was well just 12 months from the day of forming our Economical Management. Moderate Charges. received. The supporters of the Flying Squadron company. We are by no means straight yet, but DIRECTORS: CAPITAL AND RESERVES: must be congratulated on their very fine catering ; found the depot all that could be desired The Misses Ward, of Wharf Road, Balmain, Hon. R J Black. M.L.C. (Chairman) Subscribed Capital £1,000.000 every one had full and plenty, and those ladies T. H Kelly who looked after the arrangements deserve the presented us with quite a large amount of useful DP Robert L Faithfull Uncalled Capital - 840.000 highest praise. fittings for the depot. Sir Samuel Hordern Reserve Fund - 105,000 Miss Jones, of Wharf Road, also has helped us Walter T. Brunton The President of the Flying Squadron promises with gifts for the same purpose. H R Lysaght Perpetual Deposit with another race on the same date next year, when a Messrs. Pont Bros., besides doing our carting Managing Director : R.Copland Lethbridge Government - - 20,000 more valuable cup is to be competed for. The gratis, kindly gave us six sheets of galvanised iron conditions for retaining it are:—To be won twice Booklet on Application. Undoubted Security. for the fence The Manager of the Clyclox Toy in succession or three times in all. O.C.'s should Factory kindly gave us 40 sheets of flat iron. PERPETUAL TRUSTEE COMPANY (LTD.) book that date on their fixture card. Any one (please note) having any Second-hand 33-39 HUNTER STREET, SYDNEY Are Navy league boys game ? The following flooring to give away, will he please get in touch ? Manager : H. V. Douglass answers that question : —Leading Seaman Cadet We have hammers, nails, cramps, saws and men to J. Lamperd, whilst coming to band practice on fix it, but at present flooring is non*st. T hursday, the 17th, two days before the race, had Birchgrove's luck was in again winning the S a collision with u motor lorry, which ran over him, Mc.Master medal. smashing his machine completely and breaking his I received a letter from Capt. Beale, and he left arm at the elbow. This cadet is one of our desires me to give his best wishes to all officers solo cornet players and, knowing the position his and cadets and friends connected with the League. absence would create, decided to do his best NOTICE:—MR. CLAUDE WILLIAMS gazetted As- thoroughness is a British maxim on Saturday the 19th. He duly came along and, sistant or Deputy Bandmaster to the Birchgrove being unable to hold his cornet with his left hand, Coy. his father knelt in front of him and held his cornet Mr. Cleary, manager of Tooths, Ltd., invited up for him. He played the whole programme the Navy League band to play at the Newsboys' through, sticking it out to the finish. This lad is picnic. 13 lorries, and one for the band, was the THE PENFOLD not 14 yet, and it shows the gameness of a N.L. order of the day. National Park was the rendez- boy and the enthusiasm of the parent. vous, and a magnificent day was spent. Soft drinks by the barrel, cakes and biscuits by the cwt., Mr. Billam spent the best part of Sunday at the ice cream by the ton, fruit by the sack. What FOUNTAIN PEN Depot and watched operations. There was quite more could one want ? Mr. Harvey, Actg. Chief a bustle on that day— concreting and fencing going Officer was in charge, assisted by Sporlsmaster British and self-filling;, is unique on. Ladies, gents and cadets, all were piling in as G. Bain. The Navy League band was specially there are no drones at Birchgrove. On his leaving for price and quality. complimented by all on its smartness, cleanliness, he said he was quite satisfied that our enthusiasm and playing. was still bubbling over. The depot will soon be in commission. Mr. Pont, of Pont Brothers, carriers, Mr. James Robertson, plastererofl^eichhardt, has kindly carted two tons of cement for us from the spent the last four Sundays doing the facing up of 9/6 city free of charge. Thanks from all, Mr. Pont, the concrete work; and on one occasion his your welcome help is greatly appreciated. A ' brother came along to help. We, who were donation of 70 feet of rubber hose, fitted with mixing and carrying for them, knew that they were We tlock the best mokes. sprinkler and coupling, was sent along for the depot. working alright; in fact, we were not running, but Many thanks, Mr. Daniels. Such friends and galloping. helpers keep the old flag flying ! We have decided that if ever these two gentle- men come along again to help, we will put the Mr. Beardmore very kindly assisted us with whole Company on mixing and carrying, and see another ton of cement. Mort's Dock and tug boats if we can hold them. The thanks of the whole W. C. Penfold 8i Co., Ltd. have given us unlimited supply of ashes for con- Company are extended to these gentlemen for crete ; a very necessary commodity just now. their invaluable help. Stationers, Printers and Syatematnts, Compsny News eonlinued puoe on 31. 88 PITT STREET, SYDNEY. '"BSTfi?" 20 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. •21 The Vital Necessity of an Adequate Navy. A South Sea "Cutting-Out" (BY l.C ) (The following are notes lent by the Navy League in London to Members of Parliament during the preparation of Eetimatee for the coming period.) CONCLUSION THE NAVY AND THB AIR. FLEET AIR ARM. How THB STEWARD SURVIVED. The value of aircraft to the Fleet is fully recog- hung together, and prevented them from discover- HE Admiralty spend three millions s year on EORGE WARD, in his cooking quarters, nised, and development of this new Arm is being ing him. They did not attack the door, fortu- naval aircraft. This is distinct from the heard the signal shout for the massacre, and T pressed forward as well as means to counter it. G nately ; when it was closed it appeared from the Air Ministry expenditure of twenty millions, and is heard the rush of the cannibal crowd. Before he outside part of the main cabin wall, and to this an additional burden on Navy Estimates. It is an illusion to suppose that this new Arm could reach his revolver he was attacked by a savage circumstance the sole survivor owed his preserva- will seriously modify our conception of Imperial who struck at him with a tomahawk. The blow Aircraft constitute a new and essential part of tion. The natives plundered the ship, but, happily naval strategy, and we may be certain that war at would have split his skull, but he partly dodged it, the equipment of a Fleet which cannot lessen the for poor Ward, they had not finished with her sea will, in the main, continue to be dependent receiving a gash in the side of the head. The when help came, otherwise they would no doubt importance of maintaining the full efficiency of upon sea-borne ships. terrible shock staggered him, but he managed to have set fire to her. other weapons, or be substituted for any existing grip his revolver, and he shot the man who had types of warships. In the Fleet Air Arm 70 per cent, of pilots and THE RESCUE EXPEDITION. chopped at him. He tried to fire another shot, too per cent, of observers are naval officers, which We return to Captain McKenzie's boat flight Means of defence against aircraft are being but he found that all the other chambers of his ensures the Arm being an integral part of the down the Malaita coast for help. For hours he rapidly developed, and the efficiency and accuracy revolver, which he had always kept loaded, had Navy—in fact, if not altogether in name. and his men toiled at the oars under the tropical of high angle shooting are being greatly increased. been emptied. Throwing down the useless weapon, sun ; there was little wind to help them. It was he snatched up a big knife, and fought his way It was freely asserted in the days when torpedo ECONOMY. after midnight before they ran alongside the nearest outside. There on deck he saw a ferocious, yelling boats were first produced in large numbers that the The greatest economy exercised by any depart- of three schooners lying at anchor in Sua Bay. leaping mob of kanakas—about eighty of them he day of the battleship was numbered. These state- ment since the war has been in the Navy. This There was the Auckland schooner Flirt; the reckoned afterwards - chopping and clubbing away has been carried to such lengths that the numbers others were the Dauntless and Stanley. ments were again repeated when the submarine at the crew. became established, and are now being made as of ships of several classes have actually been The Flirt's master immediately sent word of the freely with reference to aircraft. reduced below those of other nations. If we still Ward defended himself with his knife until he massacre to the other vessels, and all three quickly maintain a "One Pover Standard," it is only received a tomahawk cut in each arm. In his hove up anchor and made sail for the fatal bay of The facts are as follows: — Torpedo boats because of our splendid personnel. These reduc- helpless state, bleeding fearfully, he was knocked Uru. The wind by this time had sprung up, and having proved futile against battleships, ceased to tions must not be allowed to continue further, as down the open main hatch. He crawled into a it was blowing half a gale by the time the schooners be built. Not a single modern battleship (Dread- our national existence depends on an efficient and half-empty water tank. There he crouched for reached the open sea. It was a dead beat to nought or later classes) was sunk by torpedoes, adequate Navy. Should Parliament fail to provide hours, until the sounds of the massacre died down, windward, and it was the afternoon of September either from a submarine or any other vessel, during and maintain such a Navy, and should our com- and the natives left the ship. 16—three days after the capture of the Borealis— the Great War. Aircraft proved equally futile munications be cut by a belligerent, then over Half-dead, he cautiously climbed on deck again, that the rescue party reached the unhappy brig- against capital ships during the war, although at thirty millions of our population in these islands a slow and agonising process. There he saw the antine. The Stanley was the first to arrive. that time high angle shooting was very inaccurate; would actually die of starvation within a month. awful signs of the massacre. The body of the McKenzie did not hope to find anyone alive, but and all experiments, bath of the Americans and mate lay there, and those of young McKenzie and the expedition was in time to rescue George Ward, ourselves, go to prove that the capital ship incurs History shows conclusively that it is madness to the two A.B.'s. The apprentice, Huntley and the who was found lying all but dead in the cabin. small danger from the air. regard the League of Nations, Treaties, Locarno Fijian, he surmised, must have been killed in the It was a fearful spectacle, that ravaged little Pacts, and such instruments as if they could take forepart of the vessel, as he did not see their There is even less reason for believing that the ship. On the decks were half dried pools of blood ; the place of our Sure Shield, the Navy. Treaties bodies. part of a human arm was found in the scuppers. advent of aircraft heralds the doom of the capital and pacta are apt to become " scraps of paper," Ward crawled aft into the cabin. He went into The Borealis had been looted from bow to stern ; •hip than there was for the old exploded myths that whsn great issues arise, and when an aggressive the captain's cabin and bolted the door, and there stores and provisions had been broken open, and the torpedo boat or the submarine would have this policy takes hold of gnat nations. he remained three days until help came. While effect. portions were scattered about the decks. There TRADE ROUTES. . The League of Nations has done some useful he was there he heard the savages repeatedly visit were axe-cuts everywhere; the bulwarks and The responsibility and capability of protecting wtek in minor matters, and will do more in the the ship, evidently in search of him. They broke shrouds and masts and deck-houses had been 130,000,000 tons of cargo annually to and from the future; but one real forte which can ensure peace in the head of the tank in which he had hidden, hacked and chopped about. The bodies of the and they smashed the skylight in the roof of the United Kingdom alone, on the to,000 miles of is now, and will be in the future, as it has proved murdered sailors were not to be found ; they had captain's cabin, but being a thick dead-light it tad* routes, auat raat with the Navy. in the past, the British Navy. been taken ashore, cooked, and eaten. •21 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. 20 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. As the Stanley arrived, natives were see»i there were many such tragedies in the 1" Black escaping from the cannibal isle in their canocs. Islands"—the New Hebrides, Solomons, Santa The armed boat crews of the schooncr pursued Cruz, New Ireland, and New Britain—and for trophic them, and captured four—two men, a woman and very few of these was adequate punishment given. a boy. These were locked up and later taken on Captain McKenzie was a splendid old sailor of to Fiji in the schooner and given up to the police. for Jill Sports fearless, vigorous Highland stock—those veteran When the Dauntless and Flirt beat up to the Nova Scotians and Waipe men were grand sea- |-| ARDY BROTHERS olfer an unexcelled selection of anchorage, the combined forces of the crews, in- men and noble pioneers. He had been at sea articles suitable for Sports cluding a number of Auckland men, all armed for nearly forty years, and had been a master Trophies. Facn one is of with rifles, landed to pursue the kanaka pirates and mariner twenty-five years. He had much ex- attractive design and excellent murderers. They found Uru Island deserted. On quality The cup illustrated r\ perience in labour recruiting, and it was his «s an example ; and demon- the mainland they searched into the bush and policy to inspire confidence in the natives MORE, strates the moderation oi the found a large village, but the noise the white men and to treat them well, otherwise it would prices. PLEASE ! made on their march had given the people plenty have been impossible to secure labour. His A handsome Catalogue potted of warning and they had vanished. The only man fatal mistake at Malaita was in trusting them Silver-plated Miniature an,wh,'Z Cup. on plinth. Height. on approval throughout Au. hit was one of the sailors, accidentally wounded in too much, and it is likely enough also that the 5 inehee. traha. Five per oent. rfn- the back by one of his comrades, who, in the twi- Borealis suffered for the misdeeds of other less JO/- oount allowed for eaih. Prior Simple in pre- light of the bush mistook him for a native. McKen- scrupulous traders in the islands. zie's expedition wreaked what retribution they HARDY BROS LTD paration. could, but it was most inadequate revenge for the Brave old Kenneth McKenzie reared sailor " Re Moult of Lxtlu'sivt Jeuclltp- Attractive in loss of lives. On Uru islet they set fire to all the children as plucky and vigorous as himself. The 13 HUN I KK STKKKT. SYDNEY huts and chopped down the coconut trees, be- family is well known and honored in Auckland to- II ST...T IM »» Coi-t.«. Sr.... appearance. lieving that thus they would place the cannibal day. Captain George McKenzie, whom his father B.I...M. Lo M DO" M.L.OUNN. Irresistibly de- tribe at the mercy of their enemies, the hill men. skilfully schooled in the wisdom of seafaring, made his name as a smart sailor in command of the fore- licious in flav- Then the grieving captain set to work to repair and-aft schooner Three Cheers, in the trade the ruin of his pretty brigantine. The Dauntless, our. between New Zealand and Australia, and later in Flirt and Stanley each lent some hands to 'put the that handsome and swift-sailing little vessel the TRAVEL BY Borealis to rights and bring her to port. Mr. topsail schooner Hula, which is still often seen in Pure fruit-juice flavours ! Hutchison, the mate of the Stanley, was trans- the Waitemata. ferred to McKenzie's vessel. The wounded steward was tended, and was taken to Fiji and Courtesy " The Auckland Star." BUSSELL'S sent to hospital. The first news of the massacre ORIENT LINE was sent to Fiji in the ketch Patience; the Borealis WHITE WINGS Forthcoming Events. turned up there later, and presently came to to ENGLAND pure fruit Auckland. via MAKCH 19111.—Saturday, at 10 a.m., from Circular JELLY CRYSTALS The news of the massacre made much stir in Quay, parade of Navy League Sea Cadets headed by Birch- Ceylon, Egypt, Italy. The Riviera Fiji, and in Auckland when it reached there in grove Company's l>and. Route: Pilt-street, along Park- and Gibraltar. October of 1880. The Fiji Times made a hot street, Elizabeth-street, Queen's Parade, Macquarie-street to editorial attack on the then Governor and High Quay. FARES Commissioner of the Western Pacific, Sir Arthur MARCH 26TH—Navy League Sea Cadets will line a section No. Sl-J SYDNEY TO LONDON Gordon (who soon afterwards was appointed of the Royal route from man-o* war steps to Government House. A special squad will be inspected. Other cadets FIRST SALOON—SINGLE - - from £98 Governor of New Zealand) for his lack of energy not onparade will occupy a position on Garden Island to RETURN - - from £173 in taking punitive measures against the Mela- THIRD CLASS-SINGLE - - from £38 view the arrival of 11.M.S. "Renown," March 26th. RETURN - - 'rom £88 nesian islanders guilty of murders of white crews. It was declared that the High Commissioner's Navy League ball and dinner at Went worth Hotel, 7.30 Wntt tor Illustrated Booklets to policy tied the hands of British warship com- p.m. ORIENT S. N. CO., LTD. manders and prevented them exacting revenge for 2-M SPRING STREET, SYDNEY. these massacres. In the period of 1879-1881 :: SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS :: 28 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. _29 "1NNE8-BELL" Queer Naval Customs. REINFORCED N no service or institution in the world is such prisoner, when he is brought back t© the apart- I a queer blending of ancient customs and ment after the Court has considered its verdict, modern methods to be met with as in the British knows the result from the position of the sword CONCRETE Navy. Here, one might almost say, tradition lying on the table. If the hilt is pointed towards never dies, and amidst the great steel engines of him the verdict is favourable, but i he point faces FLOORS destruction — last words in thescience ofslaughter— him he has been found guilty. may be found survivals of customs dating back The famous old custom of " piping the side " even to the Armada. goes back long before the Nelson era, when cap- Girderless Spans Very few people know that a British warship on tains often had to meet on the flagship to receive commissioning is supplied with a barrel of salted instructions from the Admiral. Very often the 33 6 x 33 6 tongues, of which no mention is ever made in the weather was so bad that the accommodation ladder ship's accounts. This custom goes back to the could not be rigged over the side, and the hands days of Elizabeth, and originated in the Queen's were piped to hoist the captain over the side by PATENTEES: curiosity and love of detail. During a visit to means of a rope sling. The side is now " piped " some ships which were about to leave on a voyage only for Royalty and officers of high rank. James Bell & Co., of adventure, she asked to see how the salt beef The custom of saluting the quarter-deck, which for the crews was prepaied, and noticing that is still in vogue in the navy, dates back to pre- PTY., LTD., nearly every portion of the cat case was salted, Reformation days, when all ships carried an image 109 PITT STREET except the tongues, her Majesty inquired what was of the Virgin Mary on the poop, which the men SYDNEY done with them. On being told they were thrown saluted whenever they passed. away, she gave instructions that in future the BLACK AND WHITE TAXI OARAGE The old cry, " show a leg, show a leg," used by tongues were to be packed separately and placed on board for the captain's use. Since then this the boatswain's mate when rousing the crew from custom has been rigorously attended to, and even their hammocks in the morning, was in use on ALLIANCE ASSURANCE CO. LTD. the captain of the Medina received the usual Nelson's ships, and is occasionally heard on mer- barrel of picked tongues before the ship left with chant vessels. OF LONDON her Royal passengers for India. On every warship the day's work begins with prayers after divisions (a muster of the crew, which ESTABLISHED 1824 The present methods of boat hailing dates from itself dates from the Middle Ages), which are said the Trafalgar era. After dark all boats approaching Assets Exceed .... £25,000,000 by the chaplain or captain. This ceremony comes a ship are hailed by the sentry with the cry " Boat down from Blake's time, when it was usual to Chairman: CHARLES E BARNETT, ESQ. ahoy 1" If the boat contains a flag officer, the chant hymns at the changing of every watch, and answer is *' Flag." If the captain, the name of the CHIEF OFFICE FOR AUSTRALIA : also to have prayers before going into action. ship is called out. If a commissioned officer of Alliance Chambers, 97 Pitt Street, Sydney lower rank, the answer is " Aye, aye," and if there The ceremony of dressing ship and manning Haral Bircctur* : are no officers on board the response is " No, no." yards when Royalty is about to pass is the same If the reader should chance to see two inen-o'-war to-day as it was in the time of Charles I., when A. H. MOOHK, ESQ., Chairman; A. K. BKACMI, K*G. ; FRANCIS BUIIH, ESQ. : W. I ID a [KIN DIXON, KSV ; boats pass each other, and one of them tosses oars, Commander Bot«-ler drew np the regulations, HRNHY MOAKS, KH»J. ; <*. B. VICKKKY, Kag. he may be sure that the other boat contains except that few 'ihips now carry yards. Royalty or a flag officer, but if the crew lie on their FIRE INSURANCES ACCEPTED ON ALL CLASSES OF PROPERTY The daily " tot " P. rum (known in the navy as oars the passing boat has a captain on board. " mutiny "), which is served out at 12.30, consists MARINE RISKS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION ACCEPTED The regulations concerning the salutes of passing of three-parts sf water to one of spirit. This was PERSONAL ACCIDENT and DISEASE BURGLARY - MOTOR CAR warships are precisely the same as laid down in introduced about a couple of centuries ago in place PLATE GLASS and FIDELITY GUARANTEE RISKS ACCEPTED i8o8. A ship on which a court-martial is being of the beer, which was found to turn sour on long Telephones BW 1658 end 1639 is being held can always be recognised by the voyages. " Grog," as it is generally called, owes H. J. EMMS, Assistant Manajar. ARCH. D. STOBO. General Manager. Union Jack hoisted on her peak; while the its name to the ingenious Admiral who, 150 years THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. 20 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. •21 RICHMOND. ago, first thought of serving it out to the men in a what, to the landsman, must appear the most diluted state instead of neat. He used always to trivial matters. For instance, the band round the (Contributed by J. C. Antill. Hon. Sec.) wear a grogram jacket, and was known as " Old hat, which bears the ship's name, must be tied in COUGHS This Company has l>een reorganised, and the officers of Grog." Hence the term was applied to the weak- a bow, so that the ends shall be respectively 3m. the Sub-Branch Committee are as follows:—H. R. Good- ened spirit which he introduced. and 4in. long, the short end to be in front. The man, Esq., President ; J. H. Taylor, Esq., Vice-President ; Quickly Stopped width of Jack's bell-bottomed trousers is also J. C. Antill, Esq , Hon. Sec. and Treasurer. A hoary institution, the origin of which no one subject to their lordships' care and thoughtfulness, The Committee have recently written Headquarters that they have much pleasure in recommending Mr. J. G. —if treated promptly seems to have been able to trace, is the " scran and officers are stationed at the various naval Kynock to the position of Officer-in-Charge to take the bag." Into this all the odds and ends of gear, barracks to measure the sailor's " breeks " when he place of Mr. Waae who has resigned. clothing, etc., which have been left by careless comes ashore after a commission. If they are a Now that we are reorganised we hope to get into fine Take proper steps in the lint stages men, are thrown ; and every Thursday (called sixteenth of an inch out, they must go. stride once more—and, as of yore, make a distinctive mark of a cold, or on tbe slightest sign of Ropeyarn Sunday) it is opened, and the men claim for ourselves in the N. L. Sea Cadet movement. hoarseness and you will ensure relief, their lost articles. For each of these a penny or a The paying-off pennant, used only by ships of easily. piece of soap has to be paid by the owner as a fine, the Royal Navy, is a long narrow streamer with a LANE COVE. silver ball at the end, and is a yard long for every and it is not an uncommon practice when a ship (Contributed bj Mr. R. M. Sommervilie. O.C. Elliott's Compound Syrup of White runs short of soap for the corporal (generally year tbe ship has been in commission. Although We have had a busy month with our drills, all of which Pine and Tar is a soothing, natural a ship is still officially " paid-off" at the end of her known as the "crusher") to search the men's have been well attended. During this period the lx»ys had medicament for throat and lungs. It quarters and collect all the gear he can find, and commission, the custom recalls the days when the a party one night at my residence, and if noise speaks for anything, the boys enjoyed themselves. Cadets Ginn and prevents coughing and relieves hoarse- then charge twopence or two pieces ot soap to the men were not paid till they got home—often a Sherman won competitions. ness. It is splendid in all cases of loss owners. This singular custom certainly has the matter of years—and their hard-earned cash soon Our Signalling Squad are working very hard, and we had effect of making the men careful and tidy with their went among the crimps. Now the crews are paid two cadets in the final of the McMaster Medal Competition. of voice. things. once a month on board ship. Cadet Sommervilie tied for second place with cadets from Drummoyne and Birchgrove. We congratulate Cadet Elliott's Compound Syrup of White There is a toast honored once a week on every Cooper on winning. We also hope Navy I^engue boys will Few people know that the blue and white hold their own against Boy Scouts in a signalling compe- Pine and Tar is obtainable from all uniform of the British Navy owes its origin to a British warship. tition to be held at Lane Cove on Saturday, Apnl 9th, at chemists. Insist on the genuine. Duchess of Bedford. George II. once met the 3.15 p.m. Competition is to be run on the lines governing " Sweethearts and wives," says one of the officers, ihe McMaster Medal, and the prize is to be a medal. There Duchess out riding, and he was so pleased with her rising to his feet. " May your sweethearts soon be blue and white habit that he ordered these colours will also be a tug-o'-war contest which is also open to boy ELLIOTT BROS. LTD. your wives, and your wives always remain your acouts. Details will be furnished to each Company. We to be used for naval uniforms. Before this there O'CONNELL STREET, SYDNEY sweethearts," is the response before the toast is wish nur Ladies' Welfare Secretary, Miss Darcy, a pleasant was no official costume for naval men of the lower holiday in the country and in Brisbane. The headmaster of ratings. drunk. Lane Cove School secured a position for this Company on the occasion of the Public Schools' display at the Show Kindly supplied Jtom clippings by W. E. Slop/or HOW IT CAN BE DONE. MEMBERSHIP SCALE : SAND SOAP WILL BE GIVEN FOR THE RETURN OF VICE-PRESIDENTS (ANNUALLY) £5 0 0 VICE-PRESIDENTS for life 25 0 0 BREAKFAST D'LIOHT & FOUNTAIN S. R. FLOUR FELLOWS (Ladies & Gentlemen, ANNUALLY) 1 1 0 FELLOWS (Ladies and Gentlemen) for life 10 10 0 BONUS END LABELS MEMBERS (ANNUALLY) ...... 0 5 0 DOES ITS WORK JUVENILE MEMBERS (ANNUALLY, AND UP ON THM FOLLOWN6 m* SIS, WARDS) 0 10 WELL O « o. /For 60 2-lb. D'LIOHT - BONUS END LABELS 2/6 or 3/• o» MEMBERS RECEIVE A COPY OF THE MONTHLY issue OP THE JOURNAL. WOBTH OF ' 28 4-lb. D'UOHT - BONDS END LABEL8 COMMUNICATE wrrn THE NAVY LEAGUE, 6, GROCERIES I 50 21b"FOUNTAIN FLOUR BONUS END LABELS DALLBY STREET, TEL. B 7808, FOR FURTHER USE NO OTHER •TJLHX BAVI1r<» VOW PARTICULARS. 32 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. SYDNEY'S CHIEF AIMS AND OBJECTS OF THEATRES. THE NAVY LEAGUE. J. C. WILLIAMSON LIMITED IUUIIK Mrttttr. sire. Mb. I. J. Tad. mt fraak M. ANTHONY HORDERNS' HE NAVY LEAGUE is a Voluntary Patriotic Association of British Peoples, entirely outside party politics, desirous of rendering the great- HER MAJESTY'S FOR EVERYTHING est service of which it Is capable to the Empire, par- THE NAVY LEAGUE. ticularly in connection with all matters concerning the sea. It upholds as the fundamental principle of "TELL ME MORE" PATRONS— National and Imperial policy COMPLETE NAVAL PRO- We Invite the amplest Inves- H. E. Till Covin NOR OBNBRAL The Most Glorious Musical Comedy of all. tigation into both quality TUB RT. HON. LORD STONEHAVEN. P C OC.M.O. D.S O. TECTION FOR BRITISH SUBJECTS AND BRITISH COMMERCE ALL THE WORLD OVER. and price of the goods we M. E. THE STATE OOVRRNOR Its objects are : — offer, and we are content ADMIRAL SIR DUDLEY DE CHAIR. K C.B.. M.V.O. CRITERION THEATRE to leave the result to you. 1. To enlist on Imperial and National grounds, thesup- PREBIOENT— port of all classes IN MAINTAINING THE NAVY AT THE Upon this confidence the r.iB Hon. SIM W. P. CULLEN. K.C.M.O . M A.. LL D. "TEA FOR THREE" vast business or ANTHONY REQUISITE STANDARD OF STRENOTH. not only with a view to the safety of our trade and Empire, but HORDERNS' has been built, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE— JUDITH A NDERSON. LEON GORDON also with thr object of securing British prestige a confidence not to be trifled EDWARD W. KNOX JUDOE A. P. BACKMOUEB. M.A KELSO KINO 9. PAYNE on every sea and in every port of the World. with by any statements of OSCAR LINES Sin SAMUEL HORDBRH, K.B. A. QORDON WBBCHE ours that cannot be substan- F. W. HIXSOP.O B.E. 2. To convince the general public that expenditure SIR A. W. MSIHS, K.B.E ,M L C THEATRE ROYAL tiated to the utmost extent. ALFRED O. MII.BON upon the Navy is the national equivalent of C. M. C. SHANNON O. E. FAIRFAX. B A.. LL.D. HARRV SHELLEY the ordinary insurance which no sane person H. H. MAESIE WALTER M. MARKS. M.P. E. P. SLMFBON grudges in private affairs, and that SINCE A S. FOSTER NKWLANDS "PRINCESS IDA" A. CONBBTT STEPHEN Sin THOMAS HUOHES, M L.C SUDDEN DEVELOPMENT OF NAVAL STRENGTH IS A. J. WARRV HON J.LANE MULLINE, M.A., M.L.C. IMPOSSIBLE, ONLY CONTINUITY OF PREPARATION Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Season. ANTHONY HOBDERN & SONS, LIMITED CAFT.A W PBARSE, F.R.O S. S. T Fox CAFTAIN S. O. OREEN. F.R.O. CAN GUARANTEE NATIONAL AND IMPERIAL BRICKFIELD HILL, SYDNEY. CAPT. O. SMITH T. H. SILK. A.M.I.C.E.. M.I.N.A. SECURITY. E. R. WHITE H. COCHRANE J.J. BOOTH SIN P. O. WALBV, K.B.E. 3. To bring home to every person in the Empire SIR A. MACCORMICK. M.D. that commerce can only be guarded from any HON. MEMBERS— possible attack by a Navy, IN CONJUNCTION ii COMMODORE O. F- HVDE. C.B.E., R.A.N. WITH THE AIR FORCE, sufficiently strong in all the CAPTAIN J.S. ROBINS. R A.N. COMMANDER H. L. QUICK. R.A.N. elements which modern warfare demands. "PACIFIC 4. To teach the citizens of the Empire, young and CIk Bellambi Coal HON. SECRETARIES— HON. TREASURERS— old alike, that "it is the Navy whereon, under KBIBO KINO F. W. HIKBON. O.B E the good providence of God. the wealth, safety C. M. C. SHANNON ALFRED O. MILSOM Company Limited Is splendid Household and HARRY SHELLEY and strength of the Kingdom chiefly depend." and that THE EXISTENCE OF THE EMPIRE, with the COLLIERY and STEAMSHIP OWNERS OROANIEINO SECRETARY, ANI STEAM COAL 0. E. D. BILLAM. I liberty and prosperity of its peoples. No LESS DEPENDS ON THE MERCHANT SERVICE, WHICH. PROPRIETORS OF THE UNDER THE SURE SHIELD OF THE ROYAL NAVY, BRIGHT BURNING and SOUTH BULL1 and BELLAMBI COLLIERIES WELDS US INTO ONE IMPERIAL WHOLE. PLEASE NOTE. SOUTHERN COAL DISTRICT, N.S.W. GREAT HEATING 5. To encourage and develop the Navy League Sea Contributions of a suitable nature are cordially Cadet Corps not only with a view to keeping POWER. invited, and should lie addressed to the alive the sea spirit of our race, but also to Steam Collier Fleet capacity, 3.400 Ions. enable the BOYS TO BECOME GOOD CITIZENS OF EDITOR, THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL, j Hulkage capacity, 1,600 Ions. Waggon Wentwoith Building, 6, Dalley St., Sydney. THE EMPIRE, by learning discipline, duty and and bunker storage capacity 6,000 tons. self respect in the spirit of their Motto— Total 11,000 tons. The Navy League does not necessarily endorse " For GOD. for the KING, for the EMPIRE." HEAD OFFICE i Contractors to numerous mail lines the opinions of Contributors to the Journal. 6. To assist the widows and dependents of officers Bunker requirements can be supplied and men of the Royal Navy, including the All alterations of standing advertisements at short notice. 58 Pitt Street, Sytay, New Sufi Wiles Royal Australian Navy, Roy*l Marines and • should reach the Journal NOT LATER than Mercantile Marine who were injured or who the ist day of the month of issue. ALBERT SIMS, Maaafcr. lost their lives in the War. and to educate their OFFICES—16 SPRING ST., SI DNEY PHONE : B 7808. children. Telephone B 4417. I MONTH..YBM.V W*OLLY."T U. »•• !« .UrTB.Ll. .V • NEWLANDS ALL STEEL BEDS RANGE IN PRICES FROM £2 TO £50 EACH This metal label is /ffltK attcchcd to all beds CjjHjA u e mcke. Be sure O^Bn ycu see it. It is for V^^Btf your protection. 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