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ORD STONEHAVEN'S recent flight in the off the filmy wrappings of somnolence and give a L Widgeon—an Australian designed and con bright eyed lead to the real development of national structed seaplane—ought to prove a great incentive aviation. PERMANENT to the development of aeronautics in this broad We suggest that the Commonwealth sells out its TRUSTEE COMPANY OF N.S.W. LTD. spaced land. shipping interests and devotes the money to Trustees — Execolors Attorneys— Agents the establishment and equipment of an aviation It is not too much to believe that the present Estates Under Control Exceed nursery and school entirely apart from Point Cook, £8,000,000. 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The swaddling clothes to find its wings in tll-conquer- n material for flighting is here—equal to anything on ' g flight. The present demands it : posterity 25 rCONNELL STREET, SYDNEY. earth—and it behoves our Government to shake will applaud it. -*. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. a Three Men in a Boat and What Befell Them. LIMITED. AN AUSTRALIAN INSURANCE COMPANY. The Ulawarra Cedar-Cutters Who Pound Brisbane River. Jttrector*: N March 21st, 1823, there passed out of blood, but there is no need to suppose that any A. K. JAQUK8. < HAiiisiAN C. C. OALK J. M. ATKINSON. O Sydney Heads an open boat manned by thing so grisly happened on this occasion. THKO. J. MAKK8. I. J. DAVIES. four men. Thomas Pamphlett, John Finnegan. WRECKED AMONGST THE SAVAGES. Richard Parsons and another whose name has not It seems a liille curious, however, that the •'nan's FIRE, MARINE, ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS, WORKMEN'S been preserved. They were to pass through strange boatmates should say later that they did not know COMPENSATION, BOILER EXPLOSION, MOTOR CAR, adventures before any of them saw Port Jackson his name again. PUBLIC RISK AND PLATE GLASS INSURANCE. On the twenty-first day the voyage came to a At that date the great cedar forests of the Clar sudden end The boat was wrecked on the out Losses by Lightning, Bush Fires and Be Patriotic—Insure Australian Property ence, the Richmond and the Tweed and other side of an island in a great bay which was utterly northern rivers were as yet untouched by the axe. sarange to the three adventurers. It was Moreton Gas Explosion Paid. in an Australian Insurance Company. The supplies of red cedar obtained in N.S.W. were Island on which they came to grief and the bay drawn largely from the district of the Five Islands, was Moreton Bay 700 miles to the north of Port HEAD OFFICE: 16 MARTIN PLACE, SYDNEY. since called Ulawarra, and the four men who Jackson. manned the boat that slipped through the heads The three men reached the shore safefy and KELSO KING. MANAGER. on that far-off day were bound to the Five Islands soon fell in with a mob of aborigines. They found district to cut cedar. So at least they said later. that they had nothing to fear from the savages who > They were well supplied with provisions, but fed them and made much of them. One old man T J i i rij i • n M* carried in the boat only four gallons of water. It in particular took special fancy to Pamphlett. must have seemed ample for they should have Possibly it was another of those cases in which «_ reached the Five Islands by the next day. white strangers were looked up as reincarnations Interstate Steamship Sailings Soon after they had left the Heads, however, a of members of the tribe who had died Modern Passenger gale arose and quickly drove them out of sight of The obsession that they were still to the south land. For several days they were swept before the of Sydney had not lost its hold on the castaways gale and when they again caught sight of land Though they had fared better than they might Regular Passenger and Freight Services they concluded that the gale and the southerly have expected at the hands of the natives they KATOOMBA current had carried them away to the south of could not reconcile themselves to the idea of CANBERRA to all Australian Ports. Jervis Bay, a part of the coast at that time without spending their lives amongst the savages. any white inhabitants. So they worked their way LBVUKA They were rough or ignorant men or the vege to the north. tation might have led them to the knowledge that ZEALANDIA BUILT FOR SPEED AND COMFORT. Though they had provisions enough they had they were in a country more nearly tropical than KAROOLA no means of making a fire to cook them, and their that round Sydney. One curious find on the east water was soon exhausted. They were nervous coast of Moreton Island may have helped to con •YREEMA about going ashore to seek for water from fear that firm them in their mistake. This was part of a BOMBALA they might meet with hostile aborigines. So for canoe of the type used by the Maoris of New FOR FULL PARTICULARS APPLY TO 21 days from the time when they passed the Heads Zealand, a type utterly unknown to the aborigines D1MBOOLA nUHMi they continued their voyage without seeing a single of Australia. Ad.loid. St—mthip Co. Ltd. • 22 Bndg. Str—t. Syd—y - 9520 COOMA landmark that they could recognise. What the history of this bit of flotsam was can A. V. S. N. Co. 7 Bridf StT—t. Sydney • 10S8S During this period the fourth man, the one whose only be a matter for speculation. In some way or Amtroham Sfmmmkip Lid. . 380 Cr,, Slrmml, Sydnoy - 8121 •«M» McKmrmkh. McEachmm Li— • 61 PHI Slrm.t, Sydn.,. . 75St name is not given, died. Castaways have been other it had left New Zealand and been brought by Hmddmrl. Mv, Ltd. -10 Bridg. Stnml, Syd—y - MM known, under the pressure of hunger and of thirst, winds and currents to the Queens'and coast. It J *.»..•». Slmimukim Co. Lid. - Cr. a.r—m ond (met Strmmtt Sit 3 to kill and eat one of their number and to drink his may have come from the whaler Echo, lost not 4 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. 5 long before on Wreck Reef. Otherwise one more SURPRISE FOR OXLEY. of the things that make us wonder why the Poly When Pamphlett came back the other two held nesians, those Vikings of the Pacific, who peopled on their way, but not for long. The hardships not merely New Zealand but such liny specks lost had perhaps told on the mind of Parsons, for we The Aberdeen Line in the vast immensities of ocean as Chatham are told that he used very "wild language" to Island or Easter Island, never seem to have reached Finnegan and threatened to do him bodily harm, Regular Service between A jstralia and Australia. so Finnegan left his mate. Finnegan still wished Southampton, London and Hull, via CANOE NAVIGATION ON BRISBANE RIVER. to continue his journey to the north even if he had The aborigines who visited More ton Island and to go alone, but fell in with some friendly natives, South Africa. Finest St earners the other islands in Moreton Bay had only bark who prevented him from doing so, telling him that on the Route. canoes not to be compared in strength, capacity, he would fall into the hands of hostile tribes. or sea-going qualities with the Maori canoes or with So he returned to his old haunts. "EURIPIDES" 15,000 Tom those of the islanders of Torres Straits, on the very While the three castaways were hunting for a "THEM1STOCLES" 11,250 „ threshold of Australia. Still they were able to living in company with the aborigines round " DEMOSTHENES " 11,250 „ cross between the islands and the mainland and • "SOPHOCLES" 12,500 „ Moreton Bay, who probably had never seen a white • "DIOGENES" 12,500 „ when they went to the wider hunting grounds of man before, Sir Thomas Brisbane, Captain-General the mainland their guests went with them. and Governor of New South Wales, had received In the course of their wandering with the abo Unsurpassed Accommodation for a despatch from Lord Bathurst directing him to rigines round the shores of Moreton Bay the cast have an examination made of Po.t Bowen, Port First and Third Class Passengers. aways found a large river falling into the southwest Curtis and Moreton Bay. corner of the bay. They went up it for a consider Inclusive Tours to South Africa at reduced rates. able distance, finding that it became fresh at no Four years before a penal settlement had been great distance from the sea. At the point where a established at Port Macquarie, 200 miles to the NEW ABERDEEN LINER " DIOGENES," 12,500 TONS. smaller river fell into it the aborigines and their north of Sydney, but the tide of free settlement F I t 0 THROUGHOUT white friends made bark canoes and dropped down was creeping up towards Port Macquarie, and it AUSTRALIA AND was thought that it would soon be advisable to Fi»i^sSninS.&c onTpP ifcatio n DALGETY fl COMPANY, LIMITED NKW ZK.AI.AND. the river to the coast again- Savage life palled more and more, and after six send desperate characters still further away to the months or so of it the three white men decided to north. make one more attempt to reach the settled So acting under Brisbane's orders the Surveyor- country. With the strange notion that Sydney was General, John Oxley, R.N., the discoverer of Port to the north still running in their heads they Macquarie, sailed in the cutter Mermaid to examine White Star Line decided to travel along the coast in that direction. these bays and the country round them. Having CABIN Passengers Only. They had hardly even the rags of clothes left by duly visited Port Bowen and Port Curtis the this time, they were barefooted and there was little Mermaid brought up at Point Skirmish on Bribie Australia to Southampton, London but their colour to distinguish them from their Island in Moreton Bay on November 29, 1823. and Liverpool via South Africa. native companions Their feet lacked, however, As the cutter came to an anchor a number of Regular Sailings of the Fine and the horny hardness which marks those of the abo natives ran along the beach towards the point. rigines. At least those of Pamphlett did, for after Popular Steamers Amongst them was a tall man, very much lighter a few days of walking he became so footsore that in colour than his companions, though he was "CERAMIC" - 18,500 Tons he decided to return to his native friends. undressed in the same way and carried a spear It is to be noted that Moreton Bay natives • MEDIC " - - >:y>oo „ like them. It was a puzzling sight, but Oxley "PERSIC- - \2fl00 „ refused to go far with the whites They warned concluded that the man was a half-caste. "RUNIC- - J2#» „ the latter that if they went too far in that direction RETURN OF FINNEGAN. "SUEVIC- - 12#» „ they would fall in with people who would ill-treat Also Cargo Steamers at them. In view of the fate of Captain Fraser and The supposed half-caste, however, hailed the WHITE STAR LINER "CERAMIC,-' 18,600 TONS. Frequent Intervals. the other members of the crew of the Stirling cutter in good English, and said that his name was Castle when that vessel was wrecked on Fraser Thomas Pamphlett. He was taken on board and For Full particulars as to Freight THROUGHOUT and Passage Honey apply to AUSTRALIA AND Island in 1836 it cannot be said that they were told the story of his adventures since leaving DALGETY A COMPANY, LIMITED NEW ZEALAND. wrong. Sydney. - . • 6 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. Next day another white man began to wade into mind, though certainly not clothed. After per sisting in the effort for some time, he had become Regular Fortnightly Service the water opposite the cutter. This was Kinnegan, Passenger Freight back from his northern trip. He, too, was taken convinced that it was hopeless to try to reach on board. • Sydney by going northwards, and had returned to I Moreton Bay, though he did not reach it till the Guided by the castaways Oxley went up the Mermaid had left with his two companions. Brisbane River as far as the stream where the Close beside Parsons was the old native who canoes had been made. To this lie gave the name * had been the special protector of Pamphlett during R&O. of Canoe River in memory of that event. his slay amongst the aborigines From Moreton Bay the Mermaid returned to Though Parsons had now been living amongst Sydney with Kinnegan and Pamphlett on board. h the aborigines for over 18 months, he had not ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. Of Parsons nothing more had been heard, and it suffered physically. He was a powerful man, was feared that he had perished owing to his active as well as strong, and was in good condition. persistence in pushing to the north. For nearly a year he had been without a white companion, and at first he expressed himself, but Back in his office on January to Oxley sent a imperfectly, in English. With a little practice. I'l.Kh T. report of his proceedings to Governor Brisbane. however, he soon acquired fluency in his native KI.KKT. He makes no mention in it of the castaways, language. Toni.Mp though he tells their story in his diary. H00IT4V . 20.847 Like the other white men who have lived with N1LBK* ISMS In forwarding the report to Lord Hal hurst the Stone Age men of Australia in their primitive • *1.0J» . M.II7 Brisbane remarked that it " commences a new era condition, William Buckley, the wild white man, CIITML IS 111 in the History of the Continent of New Holland who spent 33 years with the Port Phillip abori MM4HM. HUM by the discovery of a large and important river." gines, Edward Davis, the runaway from the Bris ruMomn . is 115 bane settlement of later days, and others, these Surely, however, the primary credit of that dis HOLU4VU • MM 4 three castaways seem to have had little of interest CtTMV IS 104 covery belonged to the three castaways, who were to tell about the aborigines and their life—a life NIMIIMM II.JJ7 the first white men to navigate the Brisbane, if similar in many respects to that which the Stone Age only in a bark canoe. men of Europe lived ages ago ; or, if they had, they unhappily found no one to record it. Brisbane was not minded to neglect (his dis •.M.S. " MCMtTAH." S*.M7 T—». covery, but in July, 1824, we find him complaining Saul went forth to seek his father's asses and LUXURIOUS NEW STEAMERS that he could not secure a vessel so that Oxley found a kingdom Finnegan, Pamphlett and might go up to carry further the exploration of the Parsons sailed out to seek cedar and they found FOR Brisbane River. A few months later, however, the river on which stands, a century later, the Ceylon, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports and the Mermaid was again available and Oxley was capital of a mighty State and the third greatest sent to continue ihe work of exploration and to city in Australia. And in doing it they slipped form the nucleus of a settlement. back through the ages to the days when civilisation ENGLAND had not yet dawned upon the earth- It is from this second expedition that the foun Special Return Tickets between Australia and Ceylon (Colombo) may be obtained Callers at the Navy League Office during the dation of Queensland is reckoned. Out of the month included Captain Roach-Pierson, Hon. at the following Reduced Rates: settlement then founded, and at first called Eden- Secretary of the Victorian Branch of the Navy glassie, the city of Brisbane has grown. FlRST SALOIP SKMIMI KAUMII League. Capt. Pierson looked in to discuss the KHCIM £ «. ft. C ». •!. PARSONS PICKED UP NEXT YEAR. question of closer co-operation between his own BKIMHAM: (nvniliMi- T..r 10n day-) 07 (> II 44 o n branch and New South Wales. Matters relating SVhNKV ( .. inn ,. ) «.-> n n 4-2 n n On September 10 or 11—for there is some un to the Sea Cadet movement, and the proposal MKI.B«>rKNK( .. M> .. ) m o n 40 n o certainty about the date-Oxley anchored off made some time ago by this Branch that the States AMLAIM ( .. M .. ) HI n n :w o n Pumice Stone Point, and sent a boat ashore to the should have a Journal combining the interests of KRKMANTI.K ( .. 7H ,. ) .">» n ii :«> o ii wooding place. Before the Mermaid had left on all Australian branches, were also gone into. the previous occasion a bottle had been left here AfPl.V FOR Il.l.rflTRATKn llKWRIITIVK LlTKRATI'KK AXI» AM. KlRTHKR 1'ARTHTI.AKS Til The other visitor was Captain W. P. Townshend, containing a note telling Parsons, in case he should R.N.R., of the P. & O. Branch liner, Berrima- MACDONALD, HAMILTON & CO. return, that the vessel had been there, and taken both the ship and her commander being well- Agents, P. & O. S. N. CO. . off Pamphlett and Kinnegan, and that it was known on the Australian coast. Capt. Townshend is a product of sailing ships—a seaman every inch 247 GEORGE STREET intended that she should come back later. and as popular to-day as he was in the Royal Navy SYDNEY A little group of aborigines had gathered on the during the strenuous years of war service. Men Cabins-de-luxe Electric Lifts beach as the boat drew in, and at the head of them of the stamp of Capt. Townshend are more than , was the long-lost Parsons himself, in hi, right servants of employers—they are national assets. "1 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL 8 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. a responsible post under the Admiralty. Thai further promotion will come to him is, we feel sure, the desire of all those who have had the pleasure of meeting him and recognising his worth. BHBCOCI & WILGOI LTD. We have compiled and publish below a brief HEAD OFFICE & WORKS IN AUSTRALIA | summary of the career of Commodore Wardle, REGENTS PARK, N.s.w. feeling that it will interest Navy leaguers and others who read this Journal. He was born Januar)'9th, 1877. Entered H.M.S. Britannia in 1890. Went to sea in 1891, joining JHCanufaclure H.M.S. Anson, 1st class battleship in the Channel The World Renowned Water Squadron, flying the flag of Rear-Admiral Sir E. H. Seymour, K C.B. Tube Boiler, unanimously recom Promoted to act sub-lieutenant January 1896, mended by the Boiler Committee to lieutenant, 1897. Qualified as Gunnery Lieu- teant, 1900, and served in the flagship of the appointed by the British Admir As the Navy is North America and West Indies station, 1903-6, alty and now the Standard Boiler to England so is and in the flagship of the Reserve Division at Devonport, 1907. of the British, American, and " B.P." to the Home! Promoted to Comn-andcr, 1908, and served other Navies. aboard H.M.S. Canopus, Mediterranean Squadron. Naval Secy, to the Ordnance Board 1910101913. WAR SKRVICKS.—Commander of H.M S. Cres CITY OFFICE: cent, flagship o! Rear-Admiral Sir 1). R. de Chair, K.C.B, M.V.O., in the 10th cruiser squadron. Commander in command H.M.S. Calypso, 10th m IHSE, HUGE SHEET, SYINEY FOR BERBERS- cruiser squadron; Captain H.MS. Alcantara. 10th cruiser squadron ; was Captain of Alcantara in her fight with the German raider Greif in the North Sea on February 29, 1916. The result of this action was that both ships sank, the Alcantara losing 5 officers and 69 men ; while the Greif lost a large number the remainder of her crew being taken prisoners. A. FOR SYTH& CO. Ltd. Commodore T. E. Wardle The survivors were rescued by H.M.S. Comus D.S.O., ADC., R.N. and Munster, who appeared on the scene half-an- Australian Rope Box 86, G.P.O. 339 Kent Street, BLE and distinguished officers of the Royal hour after the Alcantara had sunk. Works Cable Address: "Rope" A Navy have commanded the Australian Fleet He then served as an Assistant-Director of Sydney and helped to mould it into a highly efficient force, Naval Intelligence at the Admiralty until Novem CODES: but none have left a clearer impress of what thor ber, 1917, when he commanded H.M.S. Lowes A.B.C lib and 5ih Editions and oughness and the traditions of the Royal Navy toft in the Mediterranean, until he came home in Bent ley's mean, than Commodore Wardle. That his ex February, 1918, to become Flag Captain to Vice- perience and distinguished war services nave done Admiral Sir IX de Chair, K C.B , M.V.O., in the much to grip the imaginations of Australian seamen Dreadnought. WORKS: Boarhe Street, Waterloo New South Walet who have served under him is commonplace, but Following this, he commanded H.M.S. London, Kangaroo Rope Work* Britbane, Qaeentland it is the man himself that has counted for most. mine-laying in the North Sea for a short period, Possessing a charming personality inlaid with before commissioning H.M.S. Danae for service in LARGEST MANUFACTURERS IN AUSTRALIA OF t efficiency and resolve, Commodore Wardle has the Harwich force under Admiral Sir R. Tyrwhitt, White and Tarred Manilla, Coir Rope, Spun Yam, Lashings, been able to apply this-shall we say —gift, suc K.C.B., D.S.O. Clothes Lines, New Zealand Flax and Russian Hemp Rope, cessfully in the interests of the fleet he commanded. He retained command of the Danae after the Log Lines, Harvesting Twine, etc, ManillaDrving Ropes, And it was to this most important factor that the war until May, 1920, and saw service in the Baltic Plain and Cable Laid Cotton Ropes, etc Chairman of the Navy League Executive (Judge during 1919- Backhouse) referred when, at the last meeting, he Served on the staff of the War College in 1911, said that the position that Commodore Wardle had and then as Chief of Staff to the British Naval HEAD OFFICE: occupied would not be easy to 611. Missions to Greece, from 1991-1923. A. FOR5YTH & CO. LTD 3» KENT STREET. SYDNEY, N.S.W. The Commodore has many more years of use Senior-Officer of the Nore Reserve Division Pfcona: Cily 10115 and City 341 fulness before him which fortunately will not be 1923:4 ; Commodore Commanding Royal Aus lost to the Empire, as he returns to England and tralian Fleet, 1924-1926. * 10 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. •• n ON BOARD S.S. "SPIRIT OF THE AGE." LECTURE AND CONCERT. For the purpose of showing the flag again, the German cruiser Hamburg is taking a world cruise, tactfully avoiding the ex-German colonies. Prior to his departure foi England, Commodore T. E. Wardle, D.S.O., A.D.C., R.N., will give a The well-known British naval author and artist, short lecture at the Royal Naval House, Grosvenor Lord Teignmouth, who, as the Hon. Henry Shore, Street, Sydney, on Wednesday, 28th inst., at 8 p.m. wrote the best book on smugglers ever produced, A number of musical items will be rendered and has died at the age of 78. the hand of H.M.A.S. Sydney will he in attend ance. Members of the Navy 1 NAVAL NOTES FROM EUROPE. Admiral Sir William Pakenham, the famous fFrom m Special Corrciporutcnt' battle-cruiser leader, has retired, in order to give younger officers a better chance of promotion. Vice-Admiral Sir Walter Cowan, D.S.O., is to succeed Vice-Admiral Sir James Ferguson in the The British navy is to carry out no large scale command of the North American and West Indies manoeuvres this year, but the Atlantic and Medi station. terranean fleets are combining for exercises. Salt pork, which has been the seaman's staple H.R-H. Prince George has been promoted to diet from time immemorial, has been removed the tank of lieutenant, and re-appointed to H.M. from the scale of rations for H.M.'s ships on all cruiser Hawkins. stations. H.M. battleship Ajax, built 1912, shortly to be OFFICER: •'HAVH TO* BaoaBOB THIS DKBI During the next five years a hundred million rendered unfit for service as a warship under the SALOON-DECK MAN : " No " OFFICER: "No WHAT?" dollars are to be expended on the U.S. Naval Air Washington Treaty, is to be used as a target ship S.AIflONPECK MAN: -yNo s^rancc." Service, which, unlike the British, is entirely free in the British navy, in place of the Agamemnon. i from army interference. She will be propelled and steered without a crew. 13 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. 13 Two officers of the Italian Naval Construction yards to build them a number of flotilla leaders of Bureau are reported to have designed a new type the I-eone type, preferring them to the French of submarine, which embodies certain features Chacals. Globe Brand much in advance of anything yet produced. The French ships of the Suffren class will be As the result of researches, it has been definitely the first 10,000 ton cruisers of the Washington Meat Products decided that H.M. submarine M.l. was sunk in type to be built in the world. QUALITY QUARANTEED collision last November by the Swedish steamer Vidar. British yards are hoping for contracts for two 10.000 ton cruisers, and at least four destroyers for The British Admiralty announce that the four the Chillian navy. cruisers of ths 1925-26 programme will be named Devonshire, London, Sussex, and Shropshire, the The Greek navy is suggesting the construction Globe Sheep Tongue last name being introduced into the navy list as a (on terms) of some new destroyers in Britain, compliment to the First Lord, who was born there. their German built boats being completely worn out. fe, .- H.M. 'hush-hush' cruiser (ilorious has been Globe Ox Tongue tuwed to Devonport 10 complete her reconstruction The famous French six-funnelled cruiser Jeanne as an air-craft carrier, owing to the closing dow iof D'arc is to l>e scrapped, and replaced as a training Rosyth Dockyard. ship for cadets by a specially designed ciuiser. Globe Meat Extract The old wooden line of battleship Implacable is, Both French and Italians are finding their sur on completion of repair* at Devonport Dockyard, rendered German cruisers are wearing badly, and EI WI, THE QUALITY POLIS H, to be given a berth in Falmouth harbour. Built in they are talking of scrapping them all. IS DISTINCTLY SUPERIOR. IT JAMES BARNES LIMITED 1793, at Toulon, and captured after Trafalgar, she The British auxiliary steam yacht St. George has 7E8 THE SMART APPEA R- MANUFACTURERS has been saved by national subscription. or been sold by the Admiralty Marshal to defray CE. IS WATERPROOF, Al REDFERN, NEW SOUTH WALES In spite of all economy schemes, the British debts. She was at one time a sea-going training AS POLISHES PERFECTLY. ESTABLISHED 1881 Admiralty's yacht Enchantress was recently tent ship for Pangbourne Nautical Training College, porarily commissioned for the Admiralty Board's and was recently employed on scientific research inspection of Portsmouth. work in the Pacific. The U.S. depot-ship Scorpion (converted yacht, The Orient litre has ordered a third mail steamer built 1896) stands fifth in the U.S. Navy in engin of the Oranta class for the Sydney route, in spite eering performances for October, 1925, in spite of of rumours concerning giant motor ships. the fact that in 1919 she was condemned as utterly H.M. monitor Glattun, which caught fire two worn out. days after delivery, in Dover Harbour, in 1918, The British Naval Services Re-union Dinner is and was torpedoed to prevent her blowing up, has being held in the K.N.V.R. drill ship Eaglet, at been raised and beached. Liverpool during May. As the old ship is going H.M. cruiser Cambrian has recently undergone out of commission shortly, this will take the form an extensive refit costing over /ioo,ooo. and has of a farewell. She is one of Nelson's old ships. now joined the Nore Reserve Fleet as tender lo the senior officers ship Ajax. H.M. steam yacht Victoria and Albert is being Increasing in commissioned for the summer yachting season. k In a recent attack by pirates on Chinese boats I near the port of Kongmoon, the launch Faulkener. popularity year The gold medal of the U.S. Naval Institute has temporarily commissioned in the navy owing to alter year. been awarded to Mr. Hector C E/water, the well- the Chinese trouble, and an armed boat from There is no known British naval writer. H.M. gunboat Moth routed the attackers. substitute tor "Vice-Regal" Woolwich Dockyard, the oldest in Britain, is to H.M. submarine Xi. which was launched in be sb rtiy put up for public auction. It was closed June, 1923, and which has been carrying out quality, nor for down for naval purposes in 1869, and the site has experimental trials for the last two years, is shortly the comfort of the since been used by Woolwich Arsenal. to take a 20,000 mile cruise. She has a crew of " ivory tips, 121. smooth to the The veteran Portuguese ironclad Vasco da Gama H.M. submarine L33, attached to the China lips." did not take part in the latest revolutionary shell // you smoke a pipe, of course you smoke " Vice-Regal' station, was recently rammed off Hongkong har ing of Lisbon. It is understood that she was out Mixture in a Civic Pipe. Packets o) 10. Bghtpmce of commission. bour by the Chinese ferry boat Yewsing. She Packttsof 15. II- sustained serious propeller and rudder damage, w. D. & H. o. WILLS Ah-ttghl Ims 0] 50. 315. The British Navy proposes to instruct Italian and was docked by naval tugs. 14 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL n On the 27th there was an excursion for men to New Brighton, and a tea in the evening given by FAREWELL DINNER Australia's Warships Visit the Harbour Lights Girls' Club. In addition the officers and men were the guests of the Canter Commodore T, E. Wardle, D.S.O., A.U.C, bury centre—New Zealand Amateur Athletic R.N., commanding H.M. Australian Fleet, who New Zealand, Association at a sports meeting, and the officers will be leaving for England next month, will be were entertained at a concert by the Canterbury the guest of the Executive Committee of the Officers' Club. Navy League at dinner at the Australia Hotel A HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL CRUISE. on Wednesday, the 28th inst. On the 28th there was a tea and concert for the men at the Christchurch Y.M.C.A. HOSPITALITY OF THE NAVY LEAGUE. and other parties went to the Waitomo Caves- "Adelaide" and "Delhi" left Lyttelton with There Were also parties at the local cinemas much regret on the forenoon of 1st March, and rejoined the flagship at sea in the afternoon. On the last evening a dance was given on board * r""HE Australian Fleet, under the command of On the 27th there was a reception at the Exhi " Dunedin" and " Diomede" for the officers, by 1 Commodore T. K. Wardle, D.S.O., bition, and the Commodore and officers were At 7 a.m. on the 2nd, the squadron arrived at the Commodore, captains and officers of the New A.D.C., R.N., on board H.M.A.S. Sydney, entertained at dinner by the Dunedin Club. Wellington. Here again the local bodies and Zealand Squadron. left Sydney on January 27 last, on its Autumn citizens vied with each other in making the stay a From a leading Article in Auckland's principal paper we cruise. Accompanying the flagship were the During the visit officers and men were admitted pleasant one—the efforts of the Navy League being quote as follows:—Auckland has been glad to welcome the ADELAIDE, PLATYPUS, ANZAC, SUCCESS, TAS free to the New Zealand South Seas Exhibition. greatly in evidence. On the 2nd March they gave shipa to purl and to fraternise with officers and men in a wonderful ball at the Town Hall for the ships' their hours of relaxation. They were fewer in numbers MANIA, and the light cruiser DELHI of the Royal Very large numbers availed themselves of this than the Americans who descended on the city last year. invitation to see the wonderful display, particular companies, followed by one for the officers next Navy. evening. These functions were most enjoyable. Their visit was not so much of a novelty. None the less interest being evinced in the very fine naval Auckland can claim to have proved its pleasure at having them here. It is gratifying to tind that the efforts made After a week of gunnery exercises at Jervis Bay, section. In addition, outings for the officers and men 10 entertain them have met with success It can be said the fleet proceeded to Hobart where a fortnight It was unfortunate that the weather was not were organised by the local authorities, and free without qualification that net one untoward incident has was spent in musketry practices. On zoth Feb travel was granted oh the trams and ferries. marred the occasion. All has been cordiality, good kind during the stay of the fleet; there was a good fellowship and goodwill. This is as it should be. Aus ruary " Sydney," " Adelaide," and " Delhi " sailed deal of rain, and it was also cold. The stay was all too short, for the fleet sailed for tralia and New Zealand have so much in common, their for New Zealand, the destroyers and " Platypus " the Hauraki Gulf on Saturday, 6th March. The fates are so definitely linked by their status as near neigh remaining in Tasmanian waters. bours that the bond between should always be as close It was at Dunedin that the officers and men New Zealand Squadron consisting of H.M. ships and strong as this visit has disclosed. That is why first came into contact with the New Zealand " DUNEDIN " (flagship of Commodore Beal), imporlance, as well as pleasure, attaches to the hearty The cruisers had a good passage across the Branches of the Navy League, and had their first " DIOMKDE," and " VERONICA," were met at sea on gixxiwill which Auckland and the naval visitors feel a- Tasman sea until near Foveaux Strait, when a Monday, 8th, and both squadrons proceeded into to-day's farewells are said. experience of the kindness and hospitality of that westerly gale accompanied by rain was experienced. harbour in company, anchoring off Waiwera. At every port in New Zealand officers were made institution, whose name as the cruise progressed honorary members of the various clubs, and cars became a by-word in the Beet. During the ensuing ten days fleet exercises were " Adelaide " and " Delhi" parted company with were placed at the disposal of the ward room carried out in the Gulf in co-operation with the messes. The ships' companies were granted the the flagship oft" the Bluff on 23rd February, and pro As can be imagined, it was with great regret New Zealand Squadron. The Australian Squadron privileges of the Y. M.C. A. Free travel facilities on ceeded to Lyttelton. H.M.A.S. Sydney went on that " Sydney " left on Sunday, »8th February, a proceeded to Russell, Bay of Islands, for the week train, tram and ferries were granted by the Govern to Dunedin, which was reached on the following crowd estimated at between three and four thou end, where a certain amount of fishing was in ment, civic authorities and private companies. afternoon. sand being on the wharf to see her off. dulged in, the captures including several large sword fish. One cannot speak too highly of the hospitality A most hospitable welcome was accorded the of the New Zealand people and of their magnificent Meanwhile the officers and men of " Adelaide " A combined regatta was held in Kawan Harbor, officers and the ship's company by the citizens and country. No pains were spared by the government, and " Delhi" had been having a most enjoyable Hauraki Gulf, on Tuesday, 16th March, and civic authorities, public bodies, and private citizens civic authorities. On the evening of the 24th the time at Lyttelton and Christchurch. They arrived aroused considerable enthusiasm. H.MS. " Dio- in making the visit of the Fleet enjoyable. Large officers attended a musical evening given by Lady at Lyttelton at 7 am. on the 25th February, and mede" finished first, the aggregate of points fol numbers of private people invited officers and men Ferguson (wife of the Governor-General). On the on the same day the officers were entertained at a lowed by " Sydney," " Adelaide," " Delhi," to their homes and this was much appreciated. At following day members of the ship's company civic reception—luncheon and theatre party—and " Dunedin," and " Veronica," in that order. The the risk of repetition, one must again refer to the were taken for a bus trip around Dunedin ; the the men at a tea and dance organised by the next day both squadrons proceeded to Auckland. kindness of the Navy League. The enthusiasm of Commodore and officers attended a civic recep Navy League. Here again all hands were most hospitably enter the members in organizing functions and bringing tion, and the Chief Petty Officers and Petty tained, the Navy League again being well to the the citizens and personnel of the Fleet together was Officers were entertained at a dance. On the next day there was a tramway excursion fore. beyond praise and was very much appreciated by to Sumner for the ships companies, and a tea Dances organized by the League and civic authori all hands- organised by the Victoria League and British and ties were given for the officers and ships' companies. It was with feelings of great regret that the On the 26th another bus trip was arranged for squadron finally turned its face homeward on Wed the ship's company, and a party of officers went to Foreign Sailors' Society in the evening. The Numerous parties of officers and men visited Rotorua as guests of the Government and enjoyed nesday, 24th March. After a rough passage Syd the Waipori Hydro-Electric Water Station. In officers were taken for aeroplane flights over ney was reached on Sunday, 28th March, after one the evening the Commodore and some of the Christchurch in the afternoon, and given a dance the wonders of the thermal region. Another trip was arranged by the Auckland Automobile Club, of the most enjoyable cruises on record. officers were dined by the Otago Club. by the Navy League in the evening. ifi THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL Davidson. Miss Frances G lasso n, Miss Ryder, BIRCHGROVE COMPANY. Mrs. Peter Russell, Mrs. W. S. I-amb, Mrs. Boyd, r> rf Mrs. W. R. Jones, Miss Doak, Mrs. Aston Dawson, (Contributed by Mr. S. Cooper) Miss Deuchar, Miss Kerslake, MissL. Thompson, The Birchgrove Welfare Committee gave a com Miss Parkes, Mrs. Cole Edwards, Mrs. and Miss plimentary dance in the Temperance Hall, Balmain, Robertson, Mrs. J. E. Daly, Miss Brown and Miss recently to the ship's company of H.M.S Herald. Long. Songs, dancing, and some very fine items in elocu The Navy League was represented by Captain tion by the navy lads were splendidly rendered. Beale, who gave a brief address on the aims and It is said that the Herald has some of the finest objects of the League. North Shore cadets were Vaudeville "turns" in the fleet. represented by their officer-in-charge, Mr. \V. L. The Herald's men returned the compliment a Hammer. fortnight later and again a most enjoyable evening Apologies for non-attendance were received from was spent. Tickets were sold amongst themselves Mr. Alfred G. Milson (Joint Hon. Secretary of the with the result that the sum of ^3 2s. was credited Navy League) and from Mr. C P. Bartholomew to the Company's bank account after all expenses Hon. Treasurer North Shore Branch. had been paid. The Navy League is Non-Setfarian. The Navy League is Non-Political. It is hoped that a substantial sum will be netted On the 19th of March the Company held a route when all the returns are in. march, in which 50 cadets took part, to assist a Bazaar in aid of the Crown St. Women's Hospital. The Company greatly appreciates the generosity On March 31st Captain McPhee and Officers of SUB-BRANCH AND COMPANY NEWS. of Messrs Wallis Bros., timber merchants, Pyr- the S.S Strathlorne, a timber ship now in Snail's mont, for a gift of timber. Bay, invited the whole of the Company and the Welfare Committee on board to an evening. We BALMAIN -SWps•' Ch- «" It is proposed to construct cat-heads at the left Birchgrove wharf in the whaler, cutter, dinghy, depot in order that the boats may be lifted out of and Richmond's cutter, in charge of Mr. Starkey, N0ETH8YDNEY Men ••craldry the water at any time. Chief Officer ; Mr. Harvey. 2nd Officer; Mr. Hay- ward, lunr., Officer; and Mr. King from Herald LAWr. UUVt jCTummy .. Mr. r. i. inn BONDI-BOSE BAY An all-round improvement is noticeable in the respectively. On arrival the cadets were inspected Oftlc.r In Charg. ranks of the unit, though the numerical strength is by Captain McPhee, and later gave an exhibition COOGEE-OLOVELLT--* •&"- •».?/ JKX BLBOHGROVE not what it ought to be in such a vast district. of their work in knots, compass, lead line, sema The material is here which ought to enable this phore and single stick. P.O. Fox and P.O. Cooper Company to hold its own against all-comers from gave a single stick display and were greatly ap BALMAIN. A slipway is almost completed and will greatly the Navy League. plauded. Dnll finished at 9 p.m. An address (Contributed by Mr. E. H. Fidden). facilitate the hauling up of boats for purposes of by Captain McPhee was given to the boys, in Mr. VV. Buckland, late ist Officer, has been ap cleaning and painting. And that recalls to mind that the cadets would which he spoke warmly of their work. The cadets then visited every part of the ship, from masthead pointed Acting OfficerinCharge for a period of Mr. J. J. Booth, one of our enthusiastic Vice- be pleased to engage other Companies in boxing and soccer contests. All welcome ! to engine room and finished the evening with a three months. The Navy League Executive has Presidents, has promised a Soccer Football for the sing aong on the main hatch. Cadets Lampherd approved of the appointment. Officer W. Watt, late approaching Season ; it is appreciated. and Marston rendered some fine items, Miss 2nd Officer, has been promoted to ist Officer, and Mr. W. Staley has kindly donated two blocks Mrs. Hamilton and Mrs. Bailey are endeavour Cooper danced the fling and the Misses Harvey for cutter. ing to form a Welfare Committee, consisting of the sailor's hornpipe. Parodies were sung by ist Officer, A. P;>. . n, late of Drummoyne Coy., parents and friends of the cadets. Such a com Cadet P. Ward and "Memories" was the hit of has been appointed 2nd Officer. Mr. S. Smith, We sincerely hope the other Companies spent mittee would be of great benefit to the Company, the evening. who did such splendid work when with the old an enjoyable Easter holiday. and we are hopeful that it will come to fruition. The members of the Committee were then en Balmain Company has also been appointed an NORTH SYDNEY A great deal of sailing has been indulged in by tertained by the Officers. Quadrilles and old time officer of the unit. dances, accompanied by the ship's Piper, who is a The boatshed has been floored and has permit (Contributed by Mix* Murray) the lads, and in this connection the cadets from very fine player, ended a very happy evening on ted of the convenient stowage of boat gear. A successful card party was held at Burdekin the Rose Bay unit have associated themselves with board S.S. Strathlorne. The guests were taken North Sydney. Officers W. Watt and A. Parton are untiring in House, Sydney, during the month to raise funds ashore by the duty cutter's crew of the Birchgrove for the North Sydney Navy League Sea Cadet Company. their efforts to provide every comfort for the boys. Mr. H. VV. Brown very kindly assumed the The cutter has been thoroughly renovated and Company. duties of Hon. Secretary to Drummoyne Com The following day was spent in preparing for instruction in sailing imparted to the cadets: on Mrs. A. Amos (President) and Miss A. S. pany during the absence of Mr- A. Walker on the Easter Camp. Sports Officers Robertson and Murray (Hon. Secretary) were the organisers. leave. Bain took a fatigue party with tents and camp Easter Monday a trip was made to Clifton Gardens equipment in a motor lorry to Narrabeen that night, under most favourable conditions, the sailing was Notwithstanding the wet night a large party Please Get a Friend Interested in the Sea and though it was raining and 25 past 10 when all that could be desired, and gives promise to attended, which included Mrs. Amos, Miss Murray, they arrived at the entrance to the lakes, all were Cadet Movement many enjoyable week ends. Mrs. Savile Willis, Mrs. L. N. Hill, Mrs. A. enthusiastic and soon had a tent pitched, then the i8 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. party turned in for the night, but could not steep- THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. 10 excitement and strange surroundings being the main causes—so all hands went down for a dip. TRAVEL BY Rather early for one's morning tub, but it had a ROSE BAY. BIRCHGROVE COMPANY. livening effect and when the main body came down later, the tents were pitched and everything in (Conitibutetl by Mr. C. J. Hopkiful- In addition to Mr. S. Cooper, officer-in-charge, readiness for a good time. In addition to the The Rose Bay-Bondi Company had a good time the following appointments have been made: — Officers and Cadets, several ladies of the Welfare during the month with their whaler, and have been Chief Officer Mr. E. Starkey. ORIENT LINE able to go much further afield than formerly owing Committee attended the camp. Friends from 2nd Officer...... Mr. B. Harvey. H.M.S. Herald and members of the Welfare Com to the superior sailing qualities of the new boat, Junr. Officer Mr. L. Hayward. mittee visited us on Sunday making in all about to ENGLAND which, combined with her sea going qualities, Officer-in Charge of Boats... Mr. A. G. Hancock. 120 persons. Some camp ! makes her an ideal boat for our purpose. Sports Officer Mr. W. Robertson. Soorts Officer Assistant ... Mr. G. Bain. A detachment of the Hornsby Troop of Boy Ceylon, Egypt, Italy, The Riviera Week-ends have been spent at Balmoral, Clon- Scouts camped on an adjoining hill so we invited tarf, Clifton Gardens, Shark Island, Neilson Park, Hon. Medical Officer ... Dr. W. H- Roberts. Hon. Chaplain ...... Rev. G. Manning. them to a Soccer match, and defeated them 2 goals and Qibraltar. and Clovetly, whilst Manly, Maroubra, and Coogee to 1. We were promised a Rugger match the fol have also been vistted. Hon. Secretary ...... Mr. W. S. Murray lowing day, but our Scout friends did not come Camp life seems to agree with the boys, and the along, so a soccer match with 11 of our visitors FARES Mr. R. H. Wade, Officer-in-Charge, Richmond SYDNEY TO LONDON fine lot of camp equipment which we have at our was arranged. disposal renders 'his life very attractive. N.I*. Sea Cadets; Mr. S. Cooper, O.-in-C, Birch- The visitors were too heavy for our cadets, so to FIRST SALMON-SINGLE - - from £99 grove Company; Mr. W. L. Hammer, O.-in-Ci RETURN - - from £.172 We furnished a Guard at Kondi on the occasion North Sydney Company, and Mr. C J. Hopkins, equalise matters boys who were on the line, seeing THIRD CLASS—SINGLE • - from £38 that their mates were hard pressed went into the RBTURN - - from £68 of the presentation of the surf boat to North Bondi O.-in-C, Rose Bay-Hondi Company are regular Company, which by all accounts is the best on the visitors at the Navy league Office. These visits game, and at times saved the situation, but they Write for Illustrated Booklets to forgot to go oft the field again, and as a result our coast. Our new whaler was built at the same time to the office are always most welcome as it gives team finished with 25 players. That, perhaps, was ORIENT S. N. CO., LTD. and place, viz. — Hayes boat shed, Careening Cove, an opportunity to discuss matters relating to the the cause of our win. One visitor wanted to know 2-4-6 SPRING STREET, SYDNEY. Neutral Bay, and I had the pleasure of seeing both Sea Cadet movement. Any Navy League officer if his team was playing a nest of ants. "on the stocks " in various stages of completion or member is cordially invited to look in at the on my visits to Mr. Hayes. office for a chat when in town. We broke ca-n,. at 5.15, packed up, and arrived at Sydney 7 30 a.ri , after four glorious never to be We are fortunate in securing the services of Provided they have a permit from their officer- forgotten days. Mr. Mitchell, of Bondi, a Jutland veteran, and -in charge cadets may wear uniform on occasions ROUTINE FOR THE CAMP. formerly an instructor in the Royal Navy, who is other than parades and drills. giving us the benefit of his experience, with fine 6.30 a.m., call all hands. results. Race for the water. trophies Mr. M. Sommerviile has been appointed officer- Physical exercise. We are indebted to Mr. Hamilton, ist officer in-charge of the Lane Cove Company. North Sydney Company, for the use of sails pend (Breakfast). for Jill Sports Dr. W. H. Roberts, of Balmain, who has a Blankets and gear taken out and aired. ing the delivery of ours ; also, the junior officers and boys who assisted in various ways, and joined splendid war record to his credit, has very kindly Camp cleaned. j-jARDY BROTHERS offer promised to act as Honorary Medical Officer to Foorball or swimming. forces with us in several of our trips on the har an unexcelled selection of bour. the whole Sea Cadet movement. We are sure (Dinner). articles suitable for Sports that the doctor's services will be greatly appre Plates and cups cleaned by each Cadet and Whilst camped at Clovelly, Mr. Stone (officer- ciated by the officers and cadets. placed in position for tea. Trophies. Each one is of attractive design and excellent in-charge Coogee-Clovelly sub-branch) and his Swimming and Sports. boys rendered sterling service in hauling up our Mr. J. K. Miller, son o( the late Sir Denison (Tea). quality. The cup illustrated boat, and assisting in various ways to ensure our Miller, Governor of the Commonwealth Bank, has Clear up Camp. is an example ; and demon comfort. accepted an invitation to act as hon. secretary to Sing-song. strates the moderation of the the Clovelly-Coogee Company of Sea Cadets. Out Lights 9.30 p.m. prices. Another good Samaritan and Navy League stal wart, whose name is historical in boating—Mr. F. The Executive, some time ago, decided that all The silver medal for the best cook in camp was W. Hixson, O.B.E.—is presenting us with a 12ft. won easily by Cadet E. Briggs. What this boy A hmndtome Catalogue posted Navy League boats must be painted a grey colour cedar dinghy, sails and centre-board complete. on the outside, from the water line to within four does not know about camp cooking need not be free anywhere. Good* sen; We can feel assured that it will be classed Ai at learnt. on approval throughout Aus inches from the gunwale. A ribbon of white paint Lloyds, as anything passing through Mr. Hixson's or the unit's distinctive colour is permissible, as We wish to convey our sincere thanks to Mr. tralia. Five per cent die- hands will be gcod and staunch. count allowed for oath. also is white paint inside the boats, if desired, in Pont, who did all our carting and helped at camp; preference to grey or straw colour. also Mr. Shee, Mr. Hourigan, and Mr G Hansen This gentleman, in conjunction with Mr. Alfred for the loan of the tents. Milson, another veteran in sailing circles, and hon. HARDY BROS LTD sec. of the Navy League, gave us the benefit of We are glad to see Mr. H. Cochrane, Chairman his experience in deciding upon the rig, etc, of of Lane Cove Company, about again after his Who was it blackened the whole of the faces in nlt^ioiu^ortxcluyivt^iewcnt^^ recent severe illness. camp? the splendid whaler built to the order of the 13 HUNTER STREET, SYDNEV generous donor, Mr. Geoffrey E. Fairfax, of 116-us QUIIPI s-rftgrr 9W-300 COLLI** STRUT Sydney. We can assure Mr. Fairfax that his mag Please interest at least ONE friend in our The Birchgrove Company will assist at a Church KRIIIANI LOUDON MRLSOURNK nificent gift is -really ppreciated. Sea Cadet Movement. Parade on Sunday, April 251b (Anzac Day), at Lane Cove. Cadets of the Company please note. 20 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL 21 BOAT WORK. at an angle of about 45 degrees with the keel line. Sailing launches and pinnaces are diagonally built PLAN OF A MOPEEN in two thicknesses, the inner thickness having the (Useful information for Navy League Sea Cadets who gunwale ends of the planks falling aft, and the are not In a position to purchase t-xt books.) outer thickness the gunwale ends falling forward- The build of a boat is generally determined by PARIS OF A BOAT. lite method of working the planking or skin of the APRON.— A piece of English elm fitted on inside boat. of stem, shaped to take the run of the planks and There are four methods, viz. :— Clinker (or to which the ends of the planks are secured- Clencher), Carvel, Diagonal, and Sewn. BACKBOARD. --A piece of wood, usually orna CLINKKR-BUILT BOATS. —In these boats the mented, shipped across the after end of the stern planks run fure and aft with the lower edge of one benches. plank lapping over the upper edge of the next BARBICOKS.—The small casks which are slowed below, like the slates on the roof of a house. The between the thwarts on the bottom boards, and smaller pulling boats in the Service are clinker contain provisions, drinking water, or water built. ballast. CAKVM.-IIUIIT BOATS—In these boats the BENCHES.—The seats around ihe stem sheets planks run fore and aft, but do not overlap, the edges being fitted close together (like the staves of BuOMKiN.- A portable boom fitted at the stern a cask), so as to give the bottom a flush and and overhanging it. At its outer end is a block smooth surface. through which the DtUen sheet is led. DIAGONAL BUILT BOATS—In these boats the BOOM KIN CLAMP. — A metal clamp on the planks are worked with their edges lilting close to transom for keeping the boomkin down in its one another as in carvel-built boats, but standing place. A HUU. 5 P>cun>«M) » Bow C. bomeorr D STWW £W>«L. 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" ito** S«ouo» 105. - 2j". BoAcea TO«A»T 42 text* Swim. » * Tow*** tWtSWS ie4MAMia«ci9 claim—a special treatment carried out during the tanning 1b»\i*wMiT MAST * ' t«Marr STWMIU- « - TOWCAU^W &Afc Recent reporta from Europe state that the era of the Saving Ship has not yet paased. Some of the Scandinavian Countries, also Germany, are at present building deey sea "wind jammers." The above diagram will Interest those cadets who have the old Viking strain In their blood. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. 23 •2-2 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. BOTTOM BOARDS. —Are pieces of wood fastened of the floors; it extends for about two-thirds the together, laid over the bottom of the boat as a length of the boat, to which the mast steps are flooring, the gear to rest on, &c. secured, and into which the thwart pillars are stepped. The Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Limited Bow. —The foremost end of the boat. KNEES. — Pieces of wood grown to the shape ESTABLISHED 1834 CI.KATS.— Pieces of wood or metal secured tu required and used fur securing the thwarts to the CAPITAL PAID-UP £3,500.000 0 0 the sides of a boat for belaying sheets and hal sides of the boat. RESERVE FUND •-.-.. £2,830,000 0 0 liards to. RESERVE CAPITAL £3.500.000 0 0 LAZT PAINTER.—Similar fitting to a painter, CuUNTfiR.—'1'he overhanging portion of the £9.830.000 0 0 but of smaller rope ; used for hauling a l>oat up to DIRECTORS: m**am^—m stern. the Jacob's ladder. It should not lie used for CRUTCH its.—The substitute for rowlocks in securing the boat. GFORGF J. COHEN. CHAIRMAN : HON. SIR THOMAS HUOHRS. M.L.C.. DEPUTY CHAIRMAN ; single-banked lx>ats. They are made ot metal, O. E. FRIFND: HON. JAMFS ASHTON. M.L.C. ; HON. J. W. MACARTHUR ONSLOW. M.L.C MAST STEP. —A piece ol wood secured to the more or less fork shaped, and shipped in the gun GFNERAI. MANACFR : J. R DRYHURST. wale for the oars to work in, and are fitted with keelson, into which the heel of the mast steps. lanyards. MAM CLAMP.—A metal clamp for securing the HEAD OFFICE: SYDNEY. 343 GEORGE STREET. DEAUWOOH.—A piece of oak worked the fore mast to the thwart LONDON OFFICE : 18 BIRCHIN LANE. LOMBARD STREET. E.C 3. LONDON BANKERS : and after end of keel, strengthening the junctions PAINTER.—A piece of rope spliced into a ring, THK BANK OF ENGLAND ; WESTMINSTFR BANK LIMITED : BARCLAYS BANK LIMITFD. of the stem and stern posts with keel, and to which secured to the apron and stem of a boat ; used for the lower plank ends are fastened. towing or making the boat fast. KAKIES TMOMT NEW SOUTH WALES art QUEENSLAND. FLOORS.—Are the traverse frames of ribs which PlNTLBS.—Vertical pins on which the rudder AGENCIES THROUGHOUT AUSTRALIA. TASMANIA and NEW ZEALAND and ALL OTHER PAITS ol the WORLD. run across the boat from gunwale to gunwale, ships and turns. The lower one is on the stern TOTAL ASSETS, June 30th, 1925 - _ £45,217.645. fitting against and fastened to the planking, and post, and the upper one on the rudder. assisting the latter to retain the form- POPPETS,—Are pieces of wood which tit into the PROGRESSfV TOTALS OF THE BALANCE SHEETS GARKOAKO STRAKK.—The first range of stroke rowlock spaces. They are shipped whenever the 1855 £1.335.071 1875 £4.781.854 1895 - £12.108.532 1915 - £29,706.833 of planks laid upon a boat's bottom next to the oats are not being used, except when the boat is 1865 £2.210.524 1885 £10.569.722 1905 - £15.529.856 1925 - £45.217.045 keel throughout the whole length of the floor. hoisted as a lifeboat. They are fitted with lan 'J lu; edge of this plank is let into a groove in the yards. side of the keel which is called the rabbet of the RISINGS OK STRINGERS.—Are the pieces of garboard strake. worked fore and aft, the boat on each side to lake GRAPNEL.—The boat's cable, made of chain or the ends of the thwarts. For Downright rope. ROWLOCKS - Spaces cut out in the boat's gun GRIPES.—Two pieces of sword matting, the wale (or metal crutches shipped in the same) to Solid Service upper ends being secured to the davit heads and work the Oars in. the lower ends being secured to a monkey tail slip O RUDDER.—Either of wood or metal, hung on the on the opposite davit ; they cross diagonally on stern post, by means of which the boat is steered, the outside of the boat and keep it hard against MANGROVITE is fitted with a lanyard, which is secured to the the griping spar. boat. GUDGEONS.—Eyes which ship over the pintles. LEATHER SOLES RUNNING HOOK.—A hook fitted in bow of The lower is on the rudder and the upper is on the The satisfaction of good hard wear is yours boat, from which tack of foresail is shifted for stern post. when you instruct your boot repairer to attach running. Mangrovite leather Soles to your footwear. GUNWALE—A square piece of wood running STEADYING LINES.— Are of hemp and chain, High quality leather and expert tanning com round the inside of the boat at the top. The and go from the ring in the centre of the slings to bine in the production of these ever-reliable upper edge of the boat. the gunwale, the chain on each sling being on soles, which by reason of their length of HEAD SHEETS.—The small platform at the fore opposite sides of the boat. Their use is to keep service prove an undoubted economy. . . . most end of the boat. the boat upright when l>eing hoisted. "Uanoeoiita " and " Flintatona " Waterproof Half Sole* — HOG PIECE.—A piece of Canadian elm worked SLINGS.—Two spans of chain, one forward and Men a Si- tpoatavt 6d). Women'* and Youth* 1 ipoataoe4d), on and secured to inside of keel from fore dead- one aft. The foremost sling has one end secured "MANGROVITE" ORDINARY HALF SOLES -Men a tlS. wood to after deadwood, and to which the gar- to a ring bolt in the stem, and the other end to a ipottnoe Sdi Women* and Ymtha' lid (pontage 3dl Children's 9d 'pontane 3d). board strake is secured as well as the floors and link plate fastened to the keel. The after one has limbers. one end connected to a ring bolt in the stern post ORTAINARLI FROM ALL ITORII OR DIRBCT FROM KEEL —The lowest part of the boat; it forms a and the other to a link plate fastened to the keel. MANGROVITE BELTING LTD. CHtRLIi LUDOWiCI. MANAOING DIRECTOR backbone into which the boat is built. STEM.—Is the foremost continuation of the keel, 49 YORK ST. (WYNYARO SQUARFI SYDNEY KEELSON BOARD.—A piece of wood at the scarphed into the same, and to which the planking middle line of the boat, running along on the top at the fore end of the boat is fastened. - - THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL 25 ^* THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL STERN.-The after end of the boat. WHAT OUR ADVERTISERS STKRN POST.—Is the after c.ntinua tionofthe keel, scarphed into same, and on which is hung ARE DOING. the rudder by means of pintles and gudgeons. mum STERN SHEETS.—Is the platform extending Advertisers in the NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL art- from the after thwart aft. supporting the Aims and Objects of the League-, STRETCHERS—Pieces of wood laid athwart the and Navy leaguers are courteously invited to bottom boards, and fitting into chocks on them, show their appreciation by extending their patron against which the rowers place their feet. age to our advertisers. The names borne by our AUHT MARYS TABERNACLE.—A wooden frame extending from advertisers are a guarantee of excellence and a 1 Tan 1 r the mast thwart to the mast step, (or guiding the service. Here they are alphabetically arranged, BAKING heel of the mast into position. OR your new home* seaside or mountain together with address : — bungalow-specify "FIBROLITE" As TACK HOOK.—A metal hook on the stem for F Aberdeen Line of Steamships, Dalgety & Co., bestos Cement Sheeti for Exterior Vails. POWDER hooking the tack of the foresail to. Interior Walla aod Ceilings and " FIBRO Ltd., Agents, Sydney. LI IE" Slates for Roofing. " Fibroite " This pure product of the grape is appreciated THOI.K PINS.—Wooden pins shipped in the gun Adelaide Steamship Co., Ltd., 22 Bridge St., costs 00 more ibao weatherboards and lining by thrifty housewives. It makes delicious wale of a boat instead of a rowlock, to work the Sydney. boards and is superior in every respect. It scones, cakes, pastries, etc, filled with appetising; oars in. is Fire Retarda.it, White Ant Proof, and Im Anthony Hordem's& Sons, Ltd., Sydney. proves with Age. flavour and wholesome nourishment. Be sure THWARTS.—Seats placed across the boats for A.U S.N. Co., Ltd , 7 Bridge St., Sydney. you ask for Aunt Mary's Batting Powder. rowers to sit on. Write for Free Catalogue. Australian Steamships, Ltd., 350 George St., TILLER.—A long piece of wood or metal fitting Sydney. James Hardie 81 Coy. Ltd. £250 IN CASH PRIZES. into the rudder head for working it. Aunt Mary's Baking Powder, Ltd. All grocers. "Atbettoi Hon** " Full particulars of interesting; Competition TRANSOM.—A board fitted to the after side of Art Metal Ceilings (YVunderlich, Ltd., Baptist inside every tin. stern post to which the after ends of side planking St., Redfern). York and Wyayard Streets, Sydney. are fastened. Broken Hill Proprietary Co., Ltd., Collins St., SAVE THE LIDS. YOKE.—A crosshead of wood or metal shipping Melbourne. on the rudder head, to which joke lines are Babcock & Wilcox, Ltd., Union House, George attached for working the rudder. St., Sydney. B.P. Paints. Lewis Berger& Sons(Aust.), Ltd., READY-TO-ERECT WEATHERBOARD COTTAGES Cathcart House, Castlereagh St., Sydney. We supply all necessary materials, the best of their respective kinds, together with ROSE BAV - BONDI COMPANY'S NEW INSTRUCTOR. Caldwell's Wines. framing timbers—cut, marked, and numbered, ready to fit together. Our •' Cottage Mr. J. J. Mitchell, hon. instructor in seaman Cobra Boot Polish. On sale everywhere. home " Catalogue shows forty-four Modern Designs of buildings containing from one ship to the Rose Bay and Bondi sub-branch, was Clever Mary Cleaner. All grocers. to eight Rooms and Offices. This booklet with complete Price List mailed free to any formerly instructor to the junior ratings in H.M. Commonwealth Bank, Sydney. address. Enquiries solicited. battleship Warspite, in which he served at the battle of Jutland attached to the 5th battle Elliott's Fruit Saline. All chemists and stores. squadron under Admiral Sir Evan Thomas. " Fibrolite," James Hardie & Co,, Ltd., corner York and Barrack Sts., Sydney. In the Falklands engagement when Admiral "SIMPLEX" PORTABLE BUILDINGS Sir Doveton Sturdee turned the tables on Von Forsyth & Co., Ltd., all classes of ropes. The •• SIMPLEX " house solves the building problem where skilled labour is difficult Spee, Mr. Mitchell served on H.M.S. Carnarvon. Fountain, S. R. Flour. All grocers. to obtain or expensive. The -SIMPLEX " is absolutely portable. The materials are Globe Meat Products (James Barnes, Ltd.), Volunteered for the raids on Zeebrugge and forwarded in panels, together with Illustrated working and key plan, so that anyone Ostend ; war service from 2nd August, 1914 ; de Redfern, Sydney. can put them together. No nailing required. The Houses are as readily dismantled mobilised armistice ; invalided from service on ac Hardy Bros., Ltd., Jewellers, 13 Hunter St., without damage. The -SIMPLEX" is the ideal seaside or week end home. For count of neurasthenia; was in a picket boat at Scapa Sydney. isolated settlers there is nothing to compare with it. It can be shipped or railed to Flow with the Vanguard when it was blown up. Huddart, Parker, Ltd, 10 Bridge St., Sydney. any place in a comparatively small compass, and its erection is a matter of hours Kiwi Boot Polish. All boot stores. only. - SIMPLEX " Catalogue and Price List on application. Mangrovite Belting. The Navy League Journal " Is six years Mary Gold Essences. All grocers. Obtainable only from o)d this month. Melbourne Steamship Co., Ltd., corner Clarence and Barrack Sts., Sydney. A. C. SAXTON & SONS, Ltd. PYRMONT, SYDNEY PLEASE SUPPOBT OtJB ADVERTISERS Mercantile Mutual Insurance Co., Ltd., 16 TIMBER AND JOINERY MERCHANTS Martin Place, Sydney. Telephone Hos. i MW 2516 (8 Lines): MW 1732, MW 1601 (Joinery Department). City MM and City tlffi. -;--!'••»!•• •.-•;: -a- 26 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL 27 ADVERTISERS - CONTINUXD. NAVAL APPOINTMENTS. The Three Australias. Mclllwraiih, McEacharn Line of Steamers, The following naval appointment* are announced by the 61 Pitt Street, Sydney. Xavy Board :— BV KRANK C. BOWEN. Murdoch's Ltd., Hark St., Sydney. Lieutenant Commander, K.N.K.— Sherwood B. Page, to Author of the " Golden Age oj Suit.'' "Shift for Alt." " 1 he King's Navy" Eli. Cerebus, additional for 3# days training, lo date March 16. (Specially written for the Alary J.ea^ite Journal). Newland's Bros., Bedstead Manufacturers, Lieutenant — Alan D. Casey, to Cerebus, lo data April 28. Lieutenant, R. A. N.V.K— William Smith, to Marguerite, Sydney. additional, for voluntary training to date April 25. Sub Orient Line of Steamers, Spring St, Sydney. lieutenant— Niel M. Sherlock, to Success, lo dale May 4 ; HE choice of the name AUSTRALIA for Two years later her commander was Captain Karl K G»nit to Moresbv, and as Assistant Surveyor. 4th " Pacific Coal," 58 Pitt St., Sydney. CUuis. 10 date May 7 ; C'harles K. Keid, to Platypus, to Tone of the two io,ooo*ton cruisers that are now Swinton C. Holland, and in 1893 she was brought date May 3 Sublieutenant, R.A.N.K. — Edwin M. being built on the Clyde for the Royal Australian back to act as coastguard ship in Southampton Perpetual Trustee Co , Ltd., Hunter St., Sydney. Andrewartha, to Plalypus, additional, (or 3 months' training, to date April l. Lieutenant — Uolierl Gray U> Cerberus, Navy, is a happy one, not only because it is the water, doing a certain amount in connection with P. & O. Steamship Co., Ltd., Union House, additional, to date April 24 ; K«d»erl C Spencer lo Sydney, most appropriate name possible for the flagshipo f the training of Naval reservists. Sydney. additional, to date May 1 ; Otto F. McMahon to Platypus, additional, to date May 8. Surgeon-lieutenant —Francis I. the Dominion fleet but because it already possesses The AUSTRALIA was the ship sent to Havre Pearson's Sand Soap. All grocers. Matthews lo Cerbcroa, additional, to dale March 12 ; a history in the Imperial Navy that is well worth Koberl Nihil) to Penguin, athlilional. to date March 12. to represent the British navy on the occasion of Penfold, W. C. & Co., Ltd., 88 Pitt St., Sydney Paymagter lieutenant—I'a l rick Perry to Penguin, additional, perpetuating. the reception that was given to the French Presi to date March 16 : Kdward II. Lei'ch to Sydney, additional, Permanent Trustee Co. of N.S.W., t,td , 25 for duty in commodore's office and as secretary to chief staff The first ship to bear the name was built by dent at that port, the shallow water and limited O'Connell St., Sydney. officer, to date April 30; Patrick V. O'Reilly lo Adelaide, Napiers', in 1886, having a displacement of 5,600 mooring space preventing anything bigger attend Saxton & Sons, Ltd., A. C. Timber Merchants, lo dale April 30; William K. .Mclaughlin to Sydney, lo dale April 30; lames It. Foley lo Penguin, additional fur tons and a speed of 18 knots, and being a com* ing, and forcing even her to discharge considerable Sydney. foreign service, leave to dale April I, and to Penguin, ad promise lietween the MERSEY type—on which weights in order to take up her position. The Australian Bank ot Commerce, Ltd., ditional, to date April 26. Paymaster Sub lieutenant — too much was attempted on a small displacement— Sydney. KeithS Miller U Franklin, for R.A.N. College, lo dale In 1901 it was intended that she should have a April 30. Paymaster Midshipman—Albert II, Sheppard to and the IMPERIEUSE type, which was really a The Bellambi Coal Co., Ltd., 16 Spring St, Sydney, additional, foi duly in commodure's office, lo dale big refit at Portsmouth —her old 9 2-inch guns in distant station battleship. The great feature of Sydney. April 30. Commissioned Instructor—Harold B. Ilalten lo the meantime having been replaced by more Cerberus, additional, as assistant lo district naval officer, her design was a ten-inch armour belt extending The Commercial Banking Company of Sydney, Western Australia, to dale April 6. Gunner—James L. modern 30 calibre pieces, and her 6-inchers into Ltd. Petligrew lo Anzac. lo dale April 26 ; Henry D. Jenner to about 1 wo thirds of her length, which was reckoned quick-firers, but the work was delayed, and she was Penguin, additional, to close accounts, lo dale April 26, and to be able to keep out a ten-inch shell at normal Theatres—J. C. Williamson, Ltd., Sydney. to Cerberus, additional, for passage to L'niled Kingdom per , laid up in the Medway in 1903. Two years later range, but, as in ordinary trim, the upper edge was Tooth & Co., Ltd., Brewers, George St. West, steamer Aeneas for reversion to Royal Navy, to date May 7. she was axed in accordance with Fisher's plan, Promotions—Acting Sub lieutenant Phillip Bailhache, lo lw less than a foot above the water, this belt did not finally being broken up at Troon. Sydney. sublieutenant, lo dale March 15, 1925; Acting Sub lieu afford the protection that was expected. Above . Vice Regal Cigarettes. All Tobacconists. tenant Francis M. Milne and Henry M. Burrell to be sub The second and best known of the AUSTRA lieutenants, to date April 15, 1925 ; Acting Sublieutenants this, however, was a flat deck two inches in thick ' While Star Line of Steamers. Ualgety & Co., Neil M. Sherlock and Karl E. Com to lie sub-lieutenants, LIAS was that built by John Brown, of Clydes- ness, and a curved protective deck at the ends, Ltd., Sydney. to date May 15, 1925; Acting Sublieutenants Charles R bank, in 1911, designed as the flagship of the Reid and I Jar ley C. Wright, to be sublieutenants, to dale while the armament consisted of two 9.2 and ten 11 Whisky—Red, White and Blue. All hotels and May 30, 1925; Engineer Lieutenants Percy W. Sims, Australian Fleet. She was a considerable im 6-inch breech-loading guns, shields only being pro jclu6s. Ernest Baker, and Raydon Berry Smith lo l>c engineer lieu provement on her predecessors, having a displace tenant-commanders, to date April I, 1926; Commissioned vided for the crews protection in order to save Q Wills, W. 1). & H. O. (Aust.) Ltd., Kent St., Instructors William T. Carlyle and Francis |. Nugent to be ment of • 8,800 tons, and carried eight 12-inch weight. The AUSTRALIA and her sisters were lieutenants, with seniority of July I, 1925. and sixteen 4-inch guns. The two turrets amid excellent sea boats, and were able to keep their : ships were placed very much further apart in guns well above water, when vessels like the order to permit of a bigger arc of fire, and later INFLEXIBLE were shipping so much solid water her sixteen 4-inch guns were reduced to ten, and that their big muzzle-loaders were out of action. ..-...... WILL Bat GIVEN FOR THK RETURN OF spaced more advantageously. She maintained a It was not until some time after her completion speed ot 26 knots on trial, and was then commis- that she received her full armament—and in order BREAKFA8T FLIGHT & FOUNTAIN S. R. FLOUR sioned at Portsmouth as flagship of the Australian to participate in the Jubilee Review of 1887 some 'Navy under the command of Captain Stephen> BONUS END LABELS of her sisters were fitted with wooden dummy H. Radcliffe, and Rear Admiral Patey flying his ON THM fOUOWM BASIS .• guns. -. for 60 2-lb. D'LIOHT BONUS END LABELS flag. Before leaving port she was inspected by the 2/6 or 3/- I on She carried out her trials in April, 1886, in the King who knighted the Admiral on her quarter WORTH OF * 2° *lb D'LIOHT BONDS END LABELS Prince's Channel, but these were rather dis deck. She aroused great excitement when she l! appointing. When she was tried again a week arrived in Australian waters, but she had not j / OROOXKIKB ^ M 3.ib"fOI»TAnr i'LOUR BONUS END LABELS later, however, she proved herself an excellent been there long before war broke out, and if steamer, being later sent out to the Mediterranean she was employed to convoy the Expedition to ITS] for her first service and doing very useful work. Samoa. Although she arrived too late to prevent 28 THE NANA- LEAGUE JOURNAL THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL 29 the Germans cutting the Fanning Island cable s ie She was present when the German navy surren did good work in clearing the trade lanes of enemy dered to the Grand Fleet, and returned to Aus Cadet Training. cruisers, and then assisted the escort of the main tralia after the Armistice. Unfortunately, an out BT DR. C J. PHESOOTT, JI.A. Australian convoy as far as Aden. Prior to that break of disorderly conduct among her crew at she went with the French cruiser MONTCALM to Fremantle, resulted in several of the men being cover the operations against German New Guinea, sentenced, although later most of these were cur From l/ir excellent pampkiel: "Australia's Defeiue" printed by Ikt Australian and as soon as this work was done, chased the tailed. By the latter part of 1920 it was found to National Defence League. N.S.W. Division). German Pacific Squadron under Von Spee for be financially impossible to keep her at sea, so that 38,000 miles, consuming 6,000 tons of coal and she was paid off to become the training ship of the HAVE no sympathy with the idea that the 5,000 tons of oil in her cruise. She was the one Australian Navy, her place being taken by the and energy as he would if he went through some terror of Von Spec's fleet, for he had not reckoned cruiser MELBOURNE. I training of boys as cadets tends to what men monotonous round of exercises. Quiet tennis, the to meet with the British battle cruisers which call militarism. Of course, it does not imply old man's bowls, rough football have this in com eventually sunk him, and he did not relish facing In 1922 she was axed under the Washington that there is at least a remote possibility that the mon that they all involve rivalry and contention. Conference, but had the Australians desired it she the AUSTRALIA'S 12-inch guns. After this she boy, when grown to manhood may be required to Rob them of that spice and much of their attrac could have been specially exempted. However, was kept tolerably busy in the Pacific, but was serve as a soldier; but he must be singularly the cost of her upkeep was too heavy, so that in tiveness is gone. Many a soldier moving to battle ordered home in the beginning of 1915, capturing lacking in intelligence and commonplace informa and sinking the German naval auxiliary KI.KA- the beginning of 1924 it was decided that she has been reminded of the matches he played as a NORA WOERMANN on the way, and landing should be sunk on Anzac Day. This decision tion if he does not see that that may be demanded schoolboy, and found that these have been an her crew on the Falkland Islands. On arriving caused a good deal of feeling in the Common of him, anyhow. If he is an English boy he knows unexpected training for the stern game of war. home she became the flagship of the Second wealth, but it was finally carried into effect. She that just across the Channel there are other nations But very few schoolboys playing football are ever was towed twenty-two miles away from Sydney by Battle Cruiser Squadron under Rear-Admiral with which his country has fought in the past; and led to think that if it is football to-day it may be four tugs, being given a naval funeral by the Aus Pakenham, and proving a great acquisition. She if he is an Australian he has sense enough to know tralian Fleet, and disappearing under the waves war to-mnrrow. was not able to take part in the battle of Jutland that even in the island continent he is within owing to her having to return to port in April with her ensign flying. Boxing is a wholesome game for boys. It calls 1916, after a collision with her sister ship, the New striking distance cf swarming Asiatic nations. But PLEASE ASK A FRIEND TO JOIN little of this enters the head of the average cadet. for numerous activities of the body. It is strenu Zealand, in a fog, when both ships were badly ous, it demands patient endurance as well as bold damaged. THE NAVY LEAGUE. If everything that may encourage a war-like attack, and it puts a fine restraint upon the temper; spirit must be cut out of his life, it is surprising yet in its essence it is a veiled form of fighting. how much will go. British history and every Scouting has a fascination for thousands of boys, other kind of history is full of the record? of wars and girls have responded to the call for girl guides, WRITE FOR BOOKLET and battles ; if it has to be admitted that these and this is a recreation suggested by warfare. setting out the advantages to be obtained by appointing have taken a disproportionate place in the story, it Rifle shooting, apart from any use in warfare, is an is yet impossible to write history without reference excellent sport, and attracts its votaries in large to them. We cannot read our nation's literature numbers. If everything that savours of war and Perpetual Trustee Company (Limited) and its glorious poetry without hearing its battle conflict must be cut out of boys' lives, it is sur music; the Bible itself is a record of conflict, of prising to see how far logic will carry us. EXECUTOR AND TRUSTEE OF YOUR WILL stress and storm, and some of its finest psalms are Yet the sum total of the influences of all these war poetry. Whatever heights of happy pacifism things in encouraging a military spirit is almost Trustee of your Marriage or other Settlement, Attorney, or Agent. humanity may reach in years to come, it cannot negligible. If, indeed, they are deliberately Established over 3!t years, during which it has successfully handled almost every class nf tisset. forget the pathway that leads to them, and he intended to awaken such a spirit, and are directly would he a strange boy that could read the old used for such an end, then they may become Directors : Hon. R. J. BLACK. M.L.C. (Chairman): story without some quickening of the pulse and military stimulants. But with our nations', temper l)r. ROBERT L. FAITHFULL; T. H. KELLY ; Sir SAMUKL HORDSRK : some stimulating emotion. WALTER T. BRUNTON; SIIKI'MK Mil) E. LAIDLEV. there is no real danger of that. Subaorilied Capital £1.000.000 0 0 Porpotual Deposit with Nor must it be forgotten that contest and strife In favour of cadet training the physical gains tiovernment £-30,000 II 0 are the very essence of a boy's games. No doubt naturally come first. With our schools constituted Capital Paid Up - 140,000 0 0 Trust and Agency Funds under Reserve Fund 100,000 0 0 Administration exceed - 23,K!IO,nOO 0 0 it would be possible to plan out some sort of phy as they are, and setting store upon the physique of sical training scientifically designed to develop in their boys and girls, provision is made for a large Moderate Charge* Economical Management Undoubted Security. him every organ and every muscle of the body. number of them. But many are not thus reached, But it would be the tamest and most distasteful and cadet training makes compulsory for all what 33 to 39 Hunter Street, Sydney. training in the world. Under the stimulus and otherwise would be the privilege of a few. At the excitement of his games the normal British boy early stages this physical training is naturally the R. COPLAND LETHBRIDGE, Manafrr. will put out three limes, five times as much zest most prominent feature, and by gathering into its • ::" ''^^^PpnasjjBssssassss^psj 30 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. 31 sweep all the boys or the land give them the op so much of self-will, lack of restraint, egotistic self- SYLLABUS OF TRAINING FOR SEA portunity for healthy physique. A Commonwealth assertion, defiance of authority, that a system CADETS. ••The first drink of the amy." obligation becomes a Commonwealth benediction. striking at the root of these evils is a national gain. 1. Character Building. Untold benefits result from the medical inspection This is specially needed in a society constituted 2. Squad drill and marching. 5. Mariner's Compass—construction and uses. given to all children in the elementary schools- like that of Australia. The assertion of liberty, 4. Helm—construction and uses. ELLIOTTS Cadet training carries the benefit further still, for laudable in itself, can be carried, and is carried, 5. Anchors— construction and uses. it provides the means by which the defects noticed among us to excess. It is a wholesome thing that 6. Boat management —oars and sail. may be remedied. A wise nation wishes to con young Australia should learn that liberty has its 7. Knots, bends, hitches and splices. FRUIT sist of able-bod'ed men and healthy women ; and necessary limitations. 8. Rule of the road. 9. head-line and markings. the way to secure that is to deal with the children The third gain is that it is a provision for the 10. Semaphore signalling. SALINE first and then the growing boys. No doubt thous defence of the land. A military spirit, domineer 11. Morse signalling. ands of children grow up—especially in the 12. Encouragement of healthy sport. taken every morning act* as ing, truculent, overweening, bent on aggrandise country—in conditions favourable to robust health, a mild laxative and blood ment and self-assertion is a very different thing yet even there some are missed, and for town purifier. children the opportunities are by no means so from the calm determination to be prepared to great. Is it not obviously a national gain to have a defend the nation's land and liberties, homes and It Is effervescent and pleasant system which gives guarantees that none shall lose families against an enemy from without. Such to take. the privilege of it except those that cannot profit preparation is of the nature of an insurance against PLEASE NOTE. by it ? If nothing resulted from cadet training but risks. Insuring against accident does not cause All Chemists and the physical benefits it would be a national boon accidents ; insuring against fire does not, except in Storekeepers sell gained at trifling expense. a few unprincipled cases, cause fires; insuring The Navy League Office is at ELLIOTTS FRUIT SALINE against shipwreck does not cause wrecks. Is it 6, Dalley Street (Wentworth AT The second great advantage is the training in not equally true that insurance against attacks on Building), Sydney. team work and mutual social help. Apart from its life and liberty does not cause such attacks ? Why 2s. 6d. per bottle. physical benefits drill is the method by which are our ferry boats provided with lifebelts, our tall The Telephone No. remains numbers are brought to act as a unity. Here, buildings with fire escapes, our big vessels with the same B 7808. again, school life contributes its lessons. A foot bulkheads ? These may never be of service but ball team, for example, comes to understand that prudence ordains that they shall be provided. any one player is useless by himself. Everything Would to heaven we could be sure we had no depends upon co-opeiation. Fifteen separate risks to run ! But at present the life of the nations units could kick and carry the ball a long way, but is not resting on so stable a foundation that we can PEARSON'S welded into compact unity they would carry every count upon it as permanent. Voices comes to us JOIN THE NAVY LEAGUE. thing before them were they not met by a similarly from many quarters warning that there are many HOW IT CAN BE DONE. CARBOLIC organised unity opposed to therrr. So a few brave rocks ahead. We all hope we may pass them firemen could do much to put out a fire, but we safely. But to leave the defence of our country to MEMBERSHIP SCALE : should never read of success in confining city fires chance is of all unwise things the most unwise. VICE-PRESIDENTS £5 0 0 to one block of buildings were it not that all the ANSl'ALLY. SAND SOAP And if our boys have to learn that, in the last VICE-PRKSIDENTS for life -23 0 0 firemen know how to play up to one another and resort, the protection of their country must come act as a compact crew. It is the same with the FELLOWS (Ladies and (ientlemen) ... 110 from its men, it is only one way of reminding them ANNUALLY. police. A single stalwart officer may be a match that the price of liberty is unceasing vigilance. for a pair of ruffians, and may restore some sort of FELLOWS (Ladies and Gentlemen) for life 10 10 0 MEMBERS _ 0 5 0 DOES ITS WORK order in a small mob, but it is only drilled and ANNUALLY. trained bodies of police that are able to control GREAT WARSHIP TO BE RAISED. JUVENILE MEMBERS ... .• ... 0 10 large crowds. Scapa Flow will be the scene this year of the WELL biggest salvage feat ever attempted when the ANNUALLY, AND UPWARDS. Common drill, including marching, is one of the battle-cruiser Hindenburg —sunk in the scuttling MEMBERS RECEIVE A COPY OP THE MONTHLY earliest lessons of this kind of a boy's life. Its of the German fleet six years ago—is to be re ISSUE op THE JOURNAL. floated- She has a tonnage of 27,000. very essence' is order, discipline/ obedience to the COMMUNICATE WITH THE NAVY LEAGUE, 6, USE NO OTHER word of command and respect for authority And DALLEY STREET, TEL. B 7808, FOR FURTHER there it so little of this in many young lives, and PLEA8E SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS. PARTICULARS. 32 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. SYDNEY'S CHIEF AIMS AND OBJECTS OF THEATRES. THE NAVY LEAGUE. I. C WILLIAMSON 1.1 M I T E 1) •bulla, tlrtcun MrS. r.si,. r. J. TaH aaa rraaATaH. ANTHONY HORDERNS' JT7HE NAVY LEAGUE is a Voluntary Patriotic _L Association of British Peoples, entirely outside parly politics, desirous of rendering the great FOR EVERYTHING est service of which it is capable to the Empire, par HER MAJESTY'S THE NAVY LEAGUE. ticularly In connection with all matters concerning the sea. It upholds as the fundamental principle of PAVLOVA We Invite the amplest inves PATRONS— National and Imperial policy COMPLC'IE NAVAL PRO H. E. Tim GOVERNOR UlKIKAL TECTION POK BRITISH SUBJECTS AND BRITISH COMMERCE tigation Into both quality THI RT. HON. LORD STONEHAVEN. PC O C.M.O. D.S.O. THE GREATEST DANCER and price of the goods we ALL THE WORLD OVER. H. E. Tm Si Air GOVIHNOR. Its objects are : OF ALL TIME. offer, and we are content ADMIRAL SIR DUDLEY DE CHAIR. K.C.B. to leave the result to you. 1. To enlist on Imperial and National grounds, ihesup- port of all classes IN MAI •STAINING THE- NAVV AT THE Upon this confidence the THEATRE HOYAL vast business or ANTHONY Tm HON. SIR W. P. CULLEN. K.C.M.G H.A.. LL.D. REQUISITE STANDARD OF STRENGTH, not only with a HORDERNS' has been built, view to the safety of our trade and Empire, but also with the object of securing British prestige a confidence not to be trilled VF COMMITTBB— LEON GORDON in " WHITE CARGO." on every sea and in every port of the World. with by any statements of EDWARD W. KNOX SIR F. G. W.LRV, K.B.E. oars that cannot be substan K.1..0 KINO Sm A. MACCORMICK. M.D. 2. To convince the general public that expenditure BlR S*Hl.»l. Hoi.n.1.-, K.B. JUDOB A. P. BACKIIOUSB. MA. upon the Navy is the national equivalent of tiated to the utmost extent. P. W. HIXBON.O.B.E. J. PAVMB NEW PALACE AIHISD Q. MIHI.M SIR A. W. MRRHR. K BE .M.L.C the ordinary insurance which no sane person O. E. FAIRFAX. B A.. LLD. C. M. C. SHANNON grudges in private affairs, and that SINCE A H. H. MASSIB HARRV SHBLLBV SUDDEN DEVELOPMENT OF NAVAL STRENGTH is E. P. fllMPSON WRLTBR M. HARMS. II.F. "KEEP SMILING" A. CONBBTT STBPHRN S. FOBTBR-NRWLARDR IMPOSSIBLE, ONLY CONTINUITY OF PREPARATION ANTHONY KORDERN & SONS, LIMITED A. J. WARR< SIR THOMAS HIMHBB, M.L.J. CAN GUARANTEE NATIONAL AND IMPERIAL LEE WHITE and CLAY SMITH. CANT. A W PBARBB. F.R.O S. HON J. L»NB MULLINR. M.A..M.L.C. BRICKFIELD HILL, SVDNCV. CAPTAIN S O. ORBBN, F.H.O.S. T. FOX SECURITY. CH.PT O. SMITH T H. SILK E. R. WHITS H. COCHRANE 3 To bring home to every person in the Empire thai commerce can only be guarded from any HON , NIMBI m»— possible attack by a Navy. IN CONJUNCTION COMMODORB »VAHDLB , D.S.O.. R.N. WITH THE AIK FORCE, sufficiently strong in all the CAPTAIN ROBINS, RAN COMMANDBR H. L. Qi MCK. R.A.N. elements which modern warfare demands. "PACIFIC" 4. To teach the citizens of the Empire, young and the Bellambi Coal old alike that "it Is the Navy whereon, under KIUO KtNO F. W- HmBO N . O.B.E the good providence of Cod. the wealth, safety Is splendid Household and C. M. C'. . SHANNON AI.PRBD 0. MIL BON and strength of the Kingdom chiefly depend," Company Limited HARRY SHILL.Y and that THE EXISTENCE OP IHE EMPIRE, with the COLLIERY and STEAMSHIP OWNERS STEAM COAL ORQAMIBINO SBCRBYARV, AND EDITON OP JOURNAL— liberty and prosperity of its peoples. No LESS W. W. BBALB. Oil (MIL.) DEPtNL»5 ON THE MtRCHANT SERVICE. WHICH. FKOfKIBTORS OF THE UNDER THE SURE SmtLD OP THE ROYAL NAVY. BRIGHT BURNING and WELDS US INTO ONE IMPERIAL WHOLE. SOUTH BULL, and BfcUAMBI COLLIEKIES PLEASE NOTE. SOUTHBtfl 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 invited, and should be addressed to the alive the sea spirit of our race, but also to Steam Collier Fleet capacity, 5,400 tons. POWER. EDITOR, THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL, enable the BOYS TO BEco»r GOOD CITIZENS OF Hulkage capacity, 1,600 tons. Waggon Wentwotth Building, 6, Dalley St., Sydney. THI EMPIRE, by learning discipline, duty and and bunker storage capacity 6,000 tons. sell respect in the spirit of their Motto - The Navy League does not necessarily, en Total 11,000 tons. '• For COD. for the KING, for the EMPIRIC" dorse the opinions of Contributors to the HEAD OFFICE. Contractors to numerous mail lines- Journal. 6. To assist the widows and dependents of officer.-, and men of the Royal Navy, including the Bunker requirements can l*e supplied 5& Pitt Street, Sythcy, New S«rtk Wales All alterations of standing advertisements Royal Australian Navy. Royal Mariiltis and at short notice should reach the Journal NOT LATER than Mercantile Marine who were injured or who the i st day of the month of issue. lost their lives in the War. and to educate their children. OFFICES—16 SPRING ST., SYDNEY ; TtkskSM B 4417. PHONE: B 7X08. V BT VF AND PRINTED IB AUSTRALIA RV H. T. BURN I " - - NEWLANDS ALL STEEL BEDS RANGE IN PRICES FROM £2 TO £50 EACH (t This metal label is attached to all beds 5^** we make. Be sure you see it. It is for your protection. ^A ir" 3E ti ssihi, Mi| I Make sure it is made by Newlands Pictured above is the "York" design Equip these twins with " Steelite-de- of all steel twin beds that cost approx Luxe" springs and " Morning Glory" imately £6:17:6 each bed, without bedding and you have a sleep unit that mattress. Different freight rates makes that all-to-be-desired result— sound, healthy sleep—a certainty. make this price slightly higher in Remember too, that there are specific districts outside the metropolitan area. hygienic and economical reasons for These beds, made in all sizes, and metal beds. If not, why is their use finished in a wide range of modern in hospitals always insisted upon by colored enamels, are of a design of medical authorities? Since when has simple beauty that will harmonise in a wooden bed been tolerated in any all furnishing schemes. hospital anywhere? THERE IS A RELIABLE FURNITURE SUPPLIER IN YOUR DISTRICT STOCKING NEWLANDS PRODUCTS The Leading Hotels and Clubs in Australia are "Morning Glory" bedding comes to you as th* equipped with the"Steelite-de-Luxe" Spring because purest bedding it is possible to produce. It is of its hygiene, comfort and service. made in all sites. Awarded Medal and Certificate of Honour Britifh Empire Ex hibition London, 1924 NEWLANDS BEDSTEADS "Steelta-de-Luxe" Springs "Morning Glory' Bedding : PLEASE NOTE THIS MATERIAL WAS FILMED AT A REDUCTION RATIO OF 16.5x THE EVERY BANKING BUSINESS The convenience of a service which covers AUSTRALIAN BANK Of COMMERCE LIMITED. every phase of banking is easily apparent. Authorised Capital - 12.000.000 Nowadays everyone knows the class of business Capital Paid-up and Reserves - £2.634.560 Aggregate Assets at 30th June. 1925 -£15.395.937 usually described as a Cheque Account, and just Directors: .SIK MAKK SHKI.DON. K.B.K., Chairman ; FKANK X. YAKWOOD: DUNCAN CAHSON ; as certainly everyone knows what a Savings H. It. LVSAGHT, O.B.K . Deputy Chairman ; GKOKGK J. ST.v. IX.D.; LIKUT.COU T. L. K RL'TLKDOK. Account is General Manager: C. M. C. SHANNON. Chief Inspector for New South Wales: \V. G. Hui.L. The former is usually the most convenient for the business man ; the latter a handy, safe and Head Ofiice, Sydney (Corner George and King Streets) profitable method of storing the savings of man. HKANCHKS AND ItKCHIVING OFFICIOS AT 150 BLACKS IN NKW SOUTH WALKS. woman and child. HIUSBANK:-•_'«! Queen st. Chief Inspector for Queensland-L. AVKYAKD. Manager-G. II. IIOWKl.t.. The Commonwealth Bank of Australia is liter- HKANCHKS AND ItKCKIVING OFFICKS AT 27 l'LACKS IN QUKKNSLAND. ally Two Banks In One, for it offers both these M KI KVKKY DKSCKIPTION OF BANKING Commonwealth JBauk of Huslralia BUSINKSS TKA NSACTKI). (Guaranteed by the Commonwealth Government) DISCIPLINE, ISCIPLINE may be self imposed or it may standing features of this post-war period. It is a D result from outside pressure. The first is cancerous growth feasting cn the very heart of our based on self control, the other has no social fabric, and the origin of the disease is easily PERMANENT moral basis but is governed by force of circum- traceable to the waning moral influences of the stances. Number one implies individual wisdom home, the school, and the church. The laxness in TRUSTEE COMPANY OF H.S.W. LTD. and strength of character; number two is necessary the home, the greater liberty and license allowed at school, and the more or less insincerity of Trustees — Executors — Attorneys—Agents because human nature in general is what it is. Self-denial and self-restraint are products of self church life combined with the perfervid attractions Estates Under Control Exceed £8,000,000. imposed discipline, of inherent goodness, of wisdom. on the picture screen and in the precincts of the To be able to give gladly and voluntarily not of our jazz hall have had much to do with the loosening This Company's advantages are anique. surplus, but of our daily bread and, as far as is of the healthy and necessary bonds of an intelligent Its Special Act of Parliament stipulates Achieving discipline. To the sources mentioned, is due much that the whole Capital and Assets • Beauty and Permanence practicable, of the means which make its winning OMEBUILDERS everywhere are possible, is to own wealth that passes the under- of the spirit of restlessness and discontent per- over one million pounds shall be liable achieving permanent Ceiling H beauty, by installing Wunder- standing of materialism. And vet it is questionable meating the social life of the present day. for the proteotion of clients' interests. lich Art Metal Ceilings. Reasonable prices and low cost of fixing place our Further a special feature of the Com- Ceilings within the means of even the if the virtue of self-denial possesses the sterling Self-restraint, and self-denial in its noblest guise, pany s service is the deferment of Corpus modestHomebuilder. qualities of character displayed or brought into is giving ground to the mocking voice of liberty Send to day for our free Catalogue M. 2 Commission charges until the estate WUNDERLICH LIMITED being by some acts of self-restraint. And perhaps and the selfishness that knows no ideals ; while a becomes distributable. Baptist Street. Redfern, Sydney it is because these qualities of character only ap- hard aggressiveness linked to intolerance bestrides EXPLANATORY BOOKLET POST FREE. WUNDERLICH pear after the conquest of self that self-restraint the wondering world. Any system that seven the Art Metal Ceilings E V. T. WHITTLE J. W. BARNES and its attributes are largely absent in the youth of roots of these evils and scatters the seeds for a ASSISTANT MANAGER MANAGER to-day. harvest of reasonable and manly discipline is a Dislike for everything savouring of discipline by human gain which, in the words of Tennyson, 25 O'CONNELL "STREET, SYDNEY. countless growing boys and girls is one of the out- " I.eads life to sovereign power." / 14 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUEJOURNAL . 15 Early Days on the Australian Coast. ^emmtik jHuiual ^mwcmtt (Hompang Shipwreck and Privations. LIMITED. AN AUSTRALIAN INSURANCE COMPANY. Encounters With the Natives. jficecton: MY (.'APT J. H. WATSON. K.lt.A.H «. A. K. JAQUKS. C'HAIHNAN ll'KKdlbKNT HUYAL At'STKAI.UIC 1IIBTUKICAI. MK.'IKTTI C. C. OAI.K J. M. ATKINSON. THKO. J. MAKKS. U J. DAVIKS. HE celebration last month of the Anniversary no alternative but make an attempt to heave her to. FIRE, MARINE, ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS. WORKMEN'S Tof the landing on Australian soil of England's In the circumstances this was an undertaking COMPENSATION, BOILER EXPLOSION, MOTOR CAR. great navigator, Captain James Cook, brings fraught with the gravest peril, but it was luckily to mind many authentic stories of happenings in accomplished without serious loss or damage. PUBLIC RISK AND PLATE GLASS INSURANCE. the early days of the colony's history. The lascar crew were so benumbed by the Losses by Lightning, Busli Fires and Be Patriotic— Insure A ustralian Property Eight years after the settlement in New South severity of the weather that they sought shelter Gas Explosion Paid. in an Australian Insurance Company. Wales had been founded, some knowledge of it below, and neither threats nor promises could had been brought under the notice of the mer- induce them to go on deck and man the pumps ; cantile community in India. Messrs. Campbell, but, as there was over four feet of water in the HEAD OFFICE: 16 MARTIN PLACE, SYDNEY. Clark & Co., of Calcutta, determined to test the well, they willingly went down with a chain of KELSO KING. MANAGER. market at Sydney with a trial shipment of mer- buckets to bale and so keep the ship afloat. chandise, and accordingly fitted out a ship, which, VESSEL GOES ASHORE. out of compliment to the infant colony, and Bass Strait had not been discovered at this time, possibly also with the view of ingratiating them- and the ship had to go south of Tasmania, or Van r selves with the colonists, they named "Sydney Diemen's Land as it was then called, and up its Cove." eastern coast, when on February 8th she struck a Interstate Steamship Sailings This vessel, under command of Capt. Gavin perfect hurricane, and the leak increased to such Hamilton, sailed from Calcutta for Port Jackson on an extent that at daylight the following morning Modem Passenger the loth November, 1796 On 13th December, the water was up to the hatches of the lower deck; Steamers: being then in latitude 15 deg. 30 min. south, a and so as to save the lives of the crew and the Regular Passenger and Freight Services very severe gale with a heavy sea was experienced, valuable cargo, she was run ashore on a sandy KATOOMBA and from that date onward they had a continuation beach in a few feet ot water. This after proved of stormy weather. Labouring heavily in the to be an island on the north-west coast of Tas- CANBERRA to all Australian Ports. tempestuous seas, the vessel sprung a leak, and in mania, and which became Preservation Island—a LEVUKA the middle of January was making from six to name it still bears. The crew, with provisions, eight inches of water an hour; consequently were all landed, and parties were sent out to look ZEALANDIA BUILT FOR SPEED AND COMFORT. fothering the ship was resorted to, which reduced for water, but they were unsuccessful. KAROOLA the leakage to two inches an hour and eased the Several days were spent in building up and WYREEMA strain on the crew and the pumps. At the end of fitting out the long boat so as to despatch her to the month the gale increased in violence, and in Port Jackson for assistance. BOMBALA FOR FULL PARTICULARS APPLY TO handing the main topsail the second mate was She accordingly left the island on the 27th DIMBOOLA TILirHNI knocked off the footrope and lost overboard. Her February for Sydney under the command of Adalaida SfmMp Co. Ud. - 22 Bridga Straat. Sydnay • 9520 sails were shredded by the force of the wind and Mr. Hugh Thompson, the chief mate, having with COOMA A. U. S. N. Ca. • 7 Bridge Stmt. Sydaay • 10685 carried away, and aftur new ones had been bent him Mr. W. Clark, the super-cargo, and fifteen Australian Sfrnmahip Ud. • 360 Caotf Slr.,1. Sydaay • 6221 on to th; yards with the greatest difficulty they too picked men of the crew, three of whom were . 7566 MdtmrmtK iktEmckmm Urn, - «/ Stroot. Sydn., . shared the same fate, and having no more square European seamen, and twelve were lascars, or - 9586 Hmddmri, Fmkn, Ud. - • 10 Bridf Stf,t. Sydmay sails to keep her ahead of the sea the master had seventeen persons in all. »Ummmm. St—mM, Ca. Ud. • Cr. Clara*c. amd Barrack Str..t. 8213 14 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. 15 A SECOND DISASTER. catch a small shark which they considered a rare On the first night out it came on to blow a gale, delicacy. The super-cargo kept a diary, according and as they were not far from the coast of New to which and adding the daily mileage walked, South Wales, and as it was impossible to land they covered in the first month 350 miles. This through the heavy surf, both anchors were let go. * would be made up by the detours they would have The Aberdeen Line to make when crossing rivers and rounding Two- During the night the heavy sea continuously broke Regular Service between Australia and over them, and at daylight both cables were cut fold Bay and many inlets. and the sail hoisted; the boat, however, was They had commenced their journey on March Southampton, London and Hull, via driven ashore through the surf and smashed to 15th, 1797, and up to April 17th everything passed South Africa. Finest Steamers pieces on the beach. No lives were lost, all off without accident, but on this day in crossing a landing safely on the sandy beach—whether to say narrow but deep river Mr. Thompson was nearly on the Route. fortunately, or unfortunately, must be judged by drowned by the sinking of an old native canoe their ultimate fate. The " Historical Records of they found, and he was only saved by Mr. Clarke " EURIPIDES " 15,000 Tom 11,250 „ New South Wales " states the position thus :— jumping in and getting him out, the Bengalees '• THEMIS TOCLES " looking on without making the least attempt to " DEMOSTHENES " 11,250 „ " Imagination cannot picture a situation more assist. He was unconscious when brought out of " SOPHOCLES " 12,500 „ melancholy than that to which the unfortunate "DIOGENES" 12,500 „ crew was reduced—wrecked a second time on the the water, but after some time he was revived. inhospitable shore of New South Wales; cut off During the next week their progress continued occasionally meeting natives who befriended them Unsurpassed Accommodation for from all hopes of rejoining their companions; without provisions, without arms, or any probable by gifts of fish. On the 23rd, 24th, and 25th April First and Third Class Passengers. means either of subsistence or defence, they the diary says : "Walked 10 or 12 miles each day seemed doomed to all the horrors of a lingering without meeting with any natives, and being wholly Inclusive Tours to South Africa at reduced rates. without nourishment—almost perished for want." death, with all their misfortunes unknown and unpitied. In this trying situation they did not NEW ABERDEEN LINER •' DIOGENES," 1-2..VIU TONS. HOSTILE BLACKS APPEAR. abandon themselves to despair, they determined to The next day, 26th, met several natives who sup- proceed to the northward in the hopes of reaching plied them with fish : but, later in the day, a large Port Jackson, although the distance of the settle- iM^ttK^ DALGETY & COMPANY, LIMITED body of unfriendly natives came on the scene, and TO ———————— ment, the unfrequented deserts they were to Mr. Clarke writes • "We had not parted more than traverse, and the barbarous hordes among whom twenty or thirty minutes when a hundred more they had to gain their way presented difficulties approached us shouting and hallowing in a most that required no ordinary share of fortitude to hideous manner, at which we were all exceedingly encounter and perseverance to overcome." White Star Line alarmed. In a short time a few of them began In this spirit after spending three days in col- throwing their spears, upon which we made signs CABIN Passengers Only. lecting whatever was useful that had been washed to them to desist . . . . for at best we were Australia to Southampton, London ashore from the wreck of their boat, they set off to only six opposed to such a multitude, for our little tramp the three hundred miles they would have to company were daily dropping off. No sooner had and Liverpool via South Africa. accomplish between the Ninety Mile Beach and we turned our backs on this savage mob than they Regular Sailings of the Fine and Sydney—walking on the beaches when practicable, renewed hostilities, and wounded three of us, viz., Popular Steamers crossing a great number of creeks and rivers, Mr. Thompson, myself, and my servant. Not- "CERAMIC" - 18,500 Tons fording some, and making rafts from logs to cross withstanding this disaster, we, in our painful "MEDIC" - - 12,000 „ others, on four occasions meeting numbers of situation, proceeded eight miles to get clear, if "PERSIC"- - 12,000 „ natives, who once only were disposed to be un- possible, of these savages. Then for eighteen "RUNIC" - - 12,500 „ friendly. more days the small party pursued their journey "SUEVIC"- - 12,500 „ FOOD SHORTAGE. " until we very fortunately met with a fishing boat about 14 miles to the southward of Botany Bay," Also Cargo Steamers at 1 For the first three weeks they subsisted on dry, WHITE STAR LINER "CERAMIC, 1H.BOO TONS. and having taken 61 days to accomplish it." Frequent Intervals. uncooked rice which they saved from the boat, and THROUGHOUT afterwards on shell-fish, small fish which caught in Mr. Clark, in his diary, has omitted to say what AUSTKALIA AND For Full particular* as to Freight NKW ZKAI.AND. large pools, and sometimes they were fortunate to reduced his party to six at the time they met last and Passage Money apply to DALGETY & COMPANY, LIMITED r 15 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. 14 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. party of blacks, and how many were rescued by When Mr. Clark arrived in Sydney he informed the fishing boat. From other sources it is learnt Governor Hunter that they had seen a quantity of Regular Fortnightly Service Passenger Freight that a small row boat fishing south of Botany Bay coal the day before they were taken off by the found three men on the shore, and took them to fishing boat; and the Governor reported the dis- Sydney scarcely alive. These »re understood to covery to the Duke of Portland who sent Dr. Bass have been Mr Clark, the super-cargo, an English of H.M.S. Reliance to investigate. He found a seaman, and a lascar. strata six feet deep in the face of a steep cliff which was traced for eight miles, and this was not the P.&O. GOVERNOR SENDS AID. only coal discovered, for it was seen in several On the:r arrival Governor Hunter heard that other places. This, the first discovery of coal in two others who were too weak to proceed any ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. New South Wales, was made by Mr Clark, the further had been left a short distance from where super-cargo of the wrecked ship Sydney Cove, on the fishing boat found those she rescued, on which 14th May, 1797. Lieutenant Shortland of H.M.S. he immediately sent a well-manned whale-boat to Reliance whilst in pursuit of runaway convicts try and find these unfortunates, but although they went as far north as Port Stephens in a tow boat, found the place where they had been left, the men and on his return trip discovered the Hunter were not there. Some articles belonging to them River and coal there about October of the same were found covered with blood ; it was, therefore, year, although it is reported that some fishermen presumed the blacks had killed them. had discovered coal there in June. 1796. Governor Hunter also sent to the scene of the With regard to the Campbell family, the first of wreck of the Sydney Cove the colonial schooner the clan lo arrive in Sydney, was Robert Campbell, Francis, with Lieutenant Matthew Flinders in who arrived in June, 1798, having been sent down command, and a small io-ton sloop in charge of from Calcutta in the ship Hunter by his firm, Mr. Armstrong, master of H.M.S. Supply, on the Messrs. Campbell, Clark & Co., to get some infor- ist July, to bring away Captain Gavin Hamilton mation respecting the Sydney Cove's cargo. and any of the crew that might still be on the a.M S •—LTTK." 1I H7 IW island. Robert Campbell remained in Sydney, and having married the sister of Mr. John Palmer, the LUXURIOUS NEW STEAMERS Having embarked, Captain Hamilton and some Assistant Commissary General, he became the FOR of the lascars (upon the Francis) and the remainder ancestor of an old Au tralian family whose estate, Ceylon, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports and of the lascars (on the sloop) the t*ro vessels sailed of Duntroon, is now included in the Federal for Sydney, where the Francis duly arrived, but the Territory at Canberra. These Campbells, to dis- ENGLAND smaller craft and those on her were never heard of tinguish from others, and there are several of the again. same name, acquired the name of " the Campbells Special Return Tickets between Australia and Ceylon (Colombo) may be obtained Mr. Clark returned to India to rejoin his firm. of the Wharf," as Robert Campbell was Sydney's Captain Gavin Hamilton —from the wreck of his first merchant, and lived on the west side of Sydney Cove, where also was his wharf, a place of some FLR-HT S.UJKIN vessel —arrived in Sydney in July, 1797, but the importance in the old shipping days. FROM t* ». <1. £ «. (f-rgiti iht gxte/U'Ht fHimf-hht. "Auslraii*t M /i'W(I. fn.'htheti by tht Amlraliail National /hfcutt /.tit£ne, A" V 11' Oilmen ). HEAD OFFICE a WORKS IN AUSTRALIA REGENTS PARK, N.S.W. IFTY years ago, when the Little England to concede for the purpose contemplated) the F Policy of the English Liberals was at its Colonies could only approach the European States height, there arose in Australia, as a sequel through the Colonial and Foreign Offices, which JHCanufaclure of the grant of Responsible Government, and the would be certain to pigeon-hole the Colonial over- The World Renowned Water withdrawal of Imperial troops from the Colonies, tures as soon as made. They might have added Tube Boiler, unanimously recom- a vigorous, if short-lived, campaign, led by Mr. that a neutrality terminable at Colonial option was mended by the Boiler Committee Gavan Duffy, of the Victorian Parliament, for not worth .naking a treaty about. In England the Colonial Federation, combined with an optional agitation attracted no attention at all. Those who appointed by the British Admir alty and now the Standard Boiler neutrality of the Australian Colonies in a British learned of it dismissed it as separatist in tendency, land so is War. The latter point it was proposed to secure if only because its advocacy by Mr. Gavan Duffy, of the British, American, and by the grant from the Crown of treaty-making who also was suspect for his Irish associations. other Navies. to the Home! powers in order to establish neutrality by direct In Australia itself the agitation subsided almost as agreement between the Colonies and the Great quickly as it had arisen. No other colony moved Powers in Europe. Mr. Duffy even succeeded in for the idea And the last flicker of interest in it CITY OFFICE securing the appointment of a Royal Commission, died when, in the early eighties, renewed interest to examine and report upon his proposals. The of the Australian Colonies in Pacific affairs, demon' Commission, which consisted of Conservative and strated that without Imperial intervention this Liberal members of the Victorian Parliament, with interest could not be effectively asserted. The the latter in slight preponderance, issued its favor- existence of French penal settlements in New Cale- able report at the psychological moment when the donia, which ofTended Australian sentiment as a news of the Franco-Prussian War had reached whole, the German ambitions in New Guinea, Australia, and when a French squadron was reported which offended Queensland sentiment, the German- to be cruising off her coasts. The recommen- Spanish Dispute regarding the Caroline Islands dations of the Commission endorsed the proposal and the general scramble for the Islands of the for optional contractual neutrality on the part of Pacific—these cut the ground away from the Australian Rope Box 86, G.P.O. the self-governed Colonies, with power to them, Neutralists and, indeed, created the demand for Works Cable Address: "Rope" however, to lend England ? helping hand if so the very opposite of their desire—an Australian CODES: disposed, and pointed out that recognition of their Monroe Doctrine to be promulgated via Downing A.B.C 4th and Slh Editions and neutrality would not " deprive them of the power Street. Moreover in the early eighties it became Beniley'i of aid by the Mother Country in any just and known that in the last Anglo-Russian crisis the necessary line." To a country practically defence- Vladivostock fleet had received instructions to less as Australia then found herself, the proposal bombard the Australian coast towns in the event held out an attractive prospect of immunity from of war. attack, which some of the local newspapers were not slow to praise, although the " Argus " and the In our own day the demand for Dominion " Daily Telegraph " condemned it as impracticable. Neutrality in a British War has been revivft by The Victorian Legislature, however, took little stock people who do not seem to have thought out the of the proposals Apart from all other objec- implications of neutrality in reference to member- tions the technical point weighed with Parliament ship of the British Empire. The demand draws tarians, viz., that in the absence of treaty-making strength, not merely from the increase of stature power (which the Imperial Parliament was unlikely (if not of status), which the war brought upon the Dominions, but also from the abortive proposal of • 29 •28 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. Germany on the outbreak of the Great War to In the Irish Free State Treaty, the distinction exclude the African Colonies of the respective between participation as a Dominion in a state o^ belligerents from the theatie of war by agreement. war and participation of Irish forces in actual hos" Germany offered to maintain her recognition of the tililies is more clearly expressed, as was both neutrality of the Belgian Congo as already declared possible and desirable in a constitutional agreement in virtue of provisions in the Final Act of the with none but incidental international significance. Treaty of Berlin, 1885, and to recognise and respect Thus in the Irish Free State (Agreement) Act, during the War the neutrality of all the African 1922 (which gives the force of law to the so-called possessions of the other Allied Powers on terms of IRISH TREATY) Art. 6 provides that until the Irish reciprocity. For various reasons the proposal was Free Stale undertakes her own coastal defence by unacceptable to the Allies, to the British Empire, virtue of an agreement with the British Govern- if only because of the powerful wireless station in ment :— German Togoland, by which Germany could main- " the defence by sea of Great Britain and Ireland tain communication with " The Emden " and her " shall he undertaken by II. M. Im| erial Forces." cruisers still at large. No sooner was it declined, (this provision to be reviewed by a joint confer" than Uganda was invaded by German forces from ence in fivz years' time) German East Africa under that elusive paladin And by Art. 7. the Government of the Irish von Lettow. Free State shall afford to H M. Forces. . . . "(b) In time of war or strained relations with a The quasi-independent status which the Treaty foreign Power such harl>or and other facilities as of Versailles has secured to the self-governing " the British Government may require for the Dominions and India, has, no doubt, been tak*n " purpose of such defence, as aforesaid." into account in certain military commitments which On the other hand, Art 49 of the Irish Free the British Empire has since undertaken or pro- State Constitution, which the Imperial Parliament posed. It was safeguarded, for example, in the declared (subject to certain conditions) to be law abortive Anglo-French Alliance which was mooted by virtue of the Act of that title (Session 2 pro- by Mr. Lloyd George on the eve of the Cannes vides that :— Conference. 1922. as a guarantee of French security " Save in the case of actual invasion, the Irish Free against unprovoked German attack and as facili- " State. . . shall not be committed to active tating a final settlement of Reparation and Inter- " participation in any way without the assent of the allied Debts. Conforming exactly with a provision "Oireachtas" (Parliament). in the Anglo-French Alliance of 1919, which Mr. These provisions, it is conceived, merely declare Hughes countersigned on behalf of Australia, but explicitly in regard to the Irish Free State, the was never ratified owing to American repudiation powers actually possessed at present by any of the of a similar defensive measure, the draft Agreement other Self-Governing Dominions concerning the of 1922 provided in S. 4 that the Treaty obligation use of armed forces. to assist France should not bind any British It is perfectly consistent with this view, that the Dominion unless and until it had been approved much debated guarantee clause (Art. 8) on the by the Dominion concerned. But this very pro- Straits Convention, 1923, draws a distinction vision contemplated the possibility that—say— Australia might reject the alliance while the rest of between the BRITISH EMPIRE (which is the sole contracting British party and of which a single the British Empire accepted it. The result on the plenipotentiary,Sir H. Rumford, signed the Treaty), status of Australia as belligerent or neutral in the and Great Britain as the part of the Empire imme- event of the Empire requiring to go to the assis- diately bound by the guarantee. The Article tance of France was, of course, not specified, but provides:— there can be no doubt that Australia's continued membership of the Empire would have involved " The High Contracting Parties agree as follows. "... should the freedom of the navigation her, at the very least, in participation in the state " of the Straits or the security of the demilitarized PLATH.S AT TARGET |4ACTI« AUK TOO T WHY DOST YOIT LIT THAT OTHER 1.ITTLF. < BAP JOIN IS THE .»>..: of war with all its consequences on the civil side. "rones be imperilled by a violation of the pro- " Hi 18 IS THE GAME ! HE'S THE BLOOMIS' TAROET." THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. 15 12 14 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. 44 visions relating to freedom of passage or by a UNSOLICITED TESTIMONY. " surprise attack or some act of war, the High Globe Brand " Contracting Parties, and in any case, France, Commodore T. E. Wardle, D.S.O., A.D.C, R.N., "GREAT BRITAIN, Italy and Japan, acting in who was in command of the Australian Navy for Meat Products " conjunction, will meet such violation, attack or the last two years, left Sydney on the 19th inst. 011 "other act of war or threat of war, by all the his return to England. In a letter to the Editor, QUALITY GUARANTEED " means that the Council of the League of Nations the Commodore wrote;—"The Navy League " may decide for this purpose." (New South Wales Branch) has my warm good wishes in the work they are doing, especially as Presumably this means that in the event of a regards the Sea Cadets. This, I am sure, is of state of war requiring, or resulting from, the inter- much value ; the appearance and keenness of the Globe Sheep Tongue vention of the four specially named guarantors, it cadets is a great credit to the officers, instructors, would legally extend to the entire territory of each and all who take an interest in their welfare." of these High Contracting Parties although the obligation to take such hostile measures as the THE SEALARK'S ANCHOR. Globe Ox Tongue situation demanded and the Council authorised The Navy Hoard, Melbourne, recently autho- would bind only the guarantors specially named rised the Captain-in-charge, Garden Island, to hand over the anchor of the old survey vessel Globe MeatJExtract This was ultimately admitted even by the Cana- SKALAKK, to the Oxley Memorial Committee. dian Government, which had declined to submit The anchor has been sent to Tamworth, and will KIWI, THE QUALITY POLISH, the Treaty to Parliament for approval, on the be placed on a pedestal six miles from the town, IS DISTINCTLY SUPERIOR. IT JAMES BARNES LIMITED ground that Canada recognised no obligation on the Manilla-road, to further perpetuate the GIVES THE SMART APPEAR- MANUFACTURERS binding her in honor to co-operate with Great memory of Lieut. Oxley, R N., the Explorer, and ANCE. IS WATERPROOF, AND Britain in this guarantee, since she had not been first Surveyor-General of New South Wales. REDFERN, NEW SOUTH WALES POLISHES PERFECTLY. represented at the Lausanne Conference. ESTABLISHED 1881. EXECUTIVE MEETING. There is an important distinction, then, between (a) participation of Dominion forces in a war in At the usual monthly meeting of the Navy which the British Empire is a belligerent, and (b) League Executive the Organising Secretary paid a tribute to all the Sea Cadet Officers and Instructors Dominion participation in a state of war which for their splendid unselfishness, and for their applies to the Empire (e.g. through hostile attack sterling services voluntarily rendered to the Move- on any part thereof). Consent of the Dominion ment in New South Wales. Parliament would normally be necessary for par- ticipation under (a), while under (b) it would not. Effective neutrality in an Empire war, such as is for expecting (let alone demanding) Imperial co- desiderated in some Dominions, could only result operation in a Dominion war, but even if it were from agreement with the Empire's opponent. practicable in war, such " neutrality on sufferance" Effected by the will of the Dominions alone, it would be certain to turn, if the enemy should win, would never amount to more than neutrality on into most vital participation on the Empire's mis- Increasing in sufferance of the " enemy." Thus the implications fortunes. popularity year of the Smut's Theory of Dominion Status :— If anything more is needed to bring home to the after year. " In future the Dominions have in principle plain citizen the elementary fact that legally there There is no " authority and power not only in respect of thrir is no escape from Dominion participation in a substitute lor " domestic questions, hut also of their international state of war, let him be reminded that from the " Vice-Regal" " and foreign relations and the questions of peace quality, nor for 44 or war which may affect them. IK A WAR IS TO moment of the outbreak any merchantman regis- " AFFECT THEM. THEY WLL.L HAVE TO DECLARE tered in a Dominion and found at sea would be the comfort of the " IT. IF A PEACE IS IO BE MADE IN RKSPECT liable to capture and condemnation as an enemy " Ivory tips, *' OF THEM, THEY WILL HAVE IO SIGN IT" * vessel at the hands of an enemy possessing a navy. smooth to the lips." It is not possible to remain at one and the same No doubt the enemy might waive the right of Ij you amoke a pipe, of eourae you amoke " Vice Regal' capture or, for lack of opportunity, be unable to time a member of the British Empire and neutral Mixture in a Civic Pipe. Packets o) 10. Eigktpence while the Empire is at war. Not only does a claim enforce it, but neither of these alleviations depend Packets of 15. II- to this position destroy a Dominion's moral ground on the will of the Dominion. W. D. 8c H. O. WILLS A it tight tins 0) 50. 3/5. 14 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. 15 AUSTRALIA'S NAVY. to learn. Of course, they like to know what they are going to do, and the reason for it. If I were " I have seen in the press, and also heard it going into a scrap, I should be jolly glad to have said, that Australia went on the wrong tack when a body of Australian seamen with me. she decided to have a separate navy," said Com- " There is a fine spirit going through the Fleet TOOTH'S THE modore Wardie recently when addressing members at the present moment. Perhaps it is a sporting of the United Services Institution. spirit, but it is a fine spirit of pride, and I think lt As this decision was made by the Common- Australians should take more interest and more CLEVER wealth Government, concurred with by the Admir- pride in their Navy than they do." alty, and endorsed by the British Government it would be good enough for me. Personally, too, I CLEANER think it is the right thing. I have heard it put R.A.N. forward that the navy is a wedge which might K.B. begin to separate Anstralia from the British The Australian Fleet, commanded by Commo- Empire. I do not believe it all. In my opinion, Wherever dirt and grease collect. "OLEVER MARY" dore Hyde, R.A.N., is absent on its Autumn will be found the quickest way of banishing: them. if the Australian Navy is being trained as it is, in cruise in Northern waters. It is expected back at Juet rub on "OLEVER MARY" and the grease rube the traditions of honor, loyalty, and service of the LAGER off at once. Olaeeware, things of nlokel and British Navy, it must be, not a wedge, but a Sydney on June 15. aluminium, woodwork, floors, windows —lor all these — and for oleanlng hands-there'e nothing stronger link in the chain which binds Australia to Much preliminary work has been accomplished "The Best That's Brewed" Just eo goed. the Empire " at Cockatoo Island Dockyard, Sydney, preparatory A second objection, said Commodore Wardie, to the laying of the keel for the seaplane carrier was that it was more costly to run the navy than which is to be built for the Australian Navy. The BREWED AND BOTTLED BY to pay a subsidy to Britain. He agreed on the vessel will have a displacement of 6,000 tons, and, CLEVER. matter of cost, but the great point against this was circumstances permitting, will be delivered to the Tooth & Co. Ltd. that the army and air services could not be run Navy in 1928- It is not forgotten tha: the light KENT BREWERY :: SYDNEY from England—and, therefore, if the ships were on cruiser Adelaide was born at Cockatoo, and the subsidy, they could not get the co-operation doctors and nurses' expenses almost staggered the MARY necessary l»etween the three services. This was docile and long-suffering taxpayers. It was said worth the money. , that the fair Adelaide grew obsolete before she was People h id also said that the navy was taking allowed out of the cradle. May the seaplane men from the land, men who were wanted. But carrier meet with a better fate ! THE Commodore Wardie asked whether these men l5 Er would have gone on to the land, and if there were NAVAL APPOINTMENTS. no unemployed in the Australian cities. T0 The Navy Board announces the following appoint- In time of war anti-submarine vessels, and God ments :—Lieutenant-commander: Herbert V. Crecr, to L knew what vessels would be required to keep the BROKEN HILL PROPRIETARY C° Cerberus, additional for Torrens. Lieutenant : Glen L. ports open for trade. They could not depend Cant, to CerberuB, additional for Torrens. Sub lieuten- MINE OWNERS IRON & STEEL MASTERS upon England to send them out. They must ant : William J. Yendell, to Adelaide. Instructor lieutenant: George Lucas, to Adelaide. Surgeon-lieu- have men available out here. tenant : Ernest 1). Taylor, to Penguin. Paymaster- He spoke of the training by interchange of lieutenant : Ernest H. Currey, to Penguin, additional. MANUFACTURERS OF: WORKS: officers and interchange of ships between the Gunner : Frederick G. Lowrie, to Cerfte rus, additional TEE RAILS. BRIDGE RAILS. for Torrens, Warrant Engineer : Norman J. E. Lark, Royal Navy and the R.A.N.. and said that Aus- to Cerberus, additional for Torrens. Cadet midshipman : BEAMS. CHANNELS. tralia would have a trained body of reserves to call John L. Bath, Otto H. Becher, Palgrave E. Carr, Lindsay ANGLES. TEES. ROUNDS. upon. Through their training these men would, Gellatly, John H. Harding, Keith A. Hogan, Geoffrey he thought, feel that they were part and parcel of • C. Ingle ton, Nevile McGuire, Alan W. R. McNicoll, SQUARES. FLATS Bernard K. Phelan, Ronald A. Phillips, to Adelaide ; OCTAGONS. PIG-IRON. Australia Neville McGuire and Ronald A. Phillips, to Penguin, N.S.W. Australian officers, too, trained partly in Aus- additional ; and to Cerberus, additional for passage to INGOTS. BLOOMS AND United Kingdom, per s.s. Themistoeles. as midshipman BRANCH OFFICES: tralia and partly in England would be accepted by BILLETS. REINFORCING the British Admiralty on the same conditions as (E.) their own officers. There was no reason why an BARS, WIRE RODS, Australian born and Australian trained officer« THANKS. BENZOL. TAR, SOLVENT should not take command of any of His Majesty's ; The Navy League Executive desir^c to thank NAPHTHA. SULPHATE OF ships. The Australian Navy was an integral part % the Bandmaster and members of the Band of AMMONIA of the British Navy. H.M.A.S. Sydney; Messrs. W. T. Wa.idington Touching upon the personnel of the R.A.N.,$ and s. Simpson, and the Misses Harvey, Joyce Commodore Wardie said: Fidden, Waddington, and Pansy Shimell for their "The men are of a very fine type, of good valued assistance on the occasion of the concert physique and good intelligence. They are quick on April >8. q HEAD OFFICE: It^l MELBOURNE p 14 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. 15 A» supper later in the evening the toast of Junior-Officer Hayward took a party to the " Tht King " having been drunk, Aid. Harrington Methodist Mission on Anzac morning. After expressed the hope that the trip of Mr. and Miss lunch our cadets formed a guard of honor at P'ox would be beneficial, and that they would return Woolloomooloo Gates on the occasion of the with renewed vigour to continue their activities on Anzac Commemoration Service. behalf of the Company. He asked Mr. Fox to In the evening 75 Birchgrove cadets attended accept a case of razors, and Miss Fox a purse from Anzac Service at Balmain Town Hall, making four the Ladic*' Committee. Church parades in the one day. The Chairman was supported in his remarks by On April 24th, 26th, and May 1st our soccer Mr. J. B. Sharp, after which the healths of Mr. team played games against Smith-street School, and Miss Fox were toasted. Balmain. In the first match we suffered defeat— Mr. Fox responded on behalf of himself and his 2 goals to 1, but won the succeeding games, 5 to 4 daughter, was prolific in his thanks, and expressed and 2 to 1 goals. the hope that ere his return the strength of the Seventy-five of our boys and thirty of our Wel- Company would be doubled. He was interested fare Committee attended Commodore Wardle's in the welfare of the boy of to-day and his object address at Naval House on April 28th, under in going to Honolulu was to attend a Conference 2nd Officer Harvey, Asst. Sports Officer, Mr. G. The Navy League is Non-Sedarian. The Navy League is Non-Political. of the Rotary Club, an organization which was Bain, and myself. All thoroughly enjoyed it. represented in all parts of the world. It was expected that delegates from many countries would We will be pleased to accept North Sydney's be in attendance at this conference. He assured challenge to a soccer match if we can arrange for a SUB-BRANCH AND COMPANY NEWS. those present of a continuance of his activities on ground. behalf of the Balmain Company. At the meeting of the Welfare Committee of the DRDMMOYNE-S'jr,-^" Z.l The Chairman explained that the opportunity Birchgrove Company, held at Mr. S. Cooper's could not be missed to make a suitable presenta- r residence, on May 6th, the Sub-Branch Com NORTH SYDNEY" «B!H RICHMOND - S?£52£E"* »\ tion to Mr. J. J. Booth, Senior Vice-President of mittee took the opportunity of holding their first the Company. The many kindnesses of this meeting. The President (Mr. T. H. Silk) was, at LANE 00VE-KT1 BONDI-ROSE BAY ^-'-^iV o.j. gentleman could not be forgotten, and he asked his request, personally introduced to each member _ Of fto«r In Charge Mr I. tlBKI him to accept from the Indies' Committee a gold of the committee. BIRCHGROVE Mr. w.«. MVUXY mounted fountain pen as a mark of their esteem The Officer-in-charge gave a brief summary of and appreciation. the work done by the cadets since the formation BALM A IN. A good deal of sailing has been done lately In responding, Mr. Booth, who was taken by of the Birchgrove Company, and of the splendid under Mr. Parton and it has been most instructive surprise, expressed his thanks for the useful assistance rendered by the Welfare Committee in (Contribwled by Mr. E. H. Kxidrn). to the boys. present, and remarked that he always preferred to the provision of uniforms and gear for the cadets. Our Company continues to grow, and has been This Company is anxious to try conclusions in be a donor instead of a recipient. He assured the Tlie very substantial credit bank balance was very active lately. sailing with any other Company over a course, the Company of his earnest support. then read out by the hon. treasurer. A Special Ribbon was awarded in connection points and distance of which can be arranged. After supper the guests retired to the Class-room After expressing his pleasure in accepting the with the Balmain and District Hospital Proces- Our soccer team intends going into training, when singing and dancing were indulged in. position of President of the Birchgrove Sub- sion. Unfortunately, the Carnival and Water Senior Vice-President J. J. Booth having kindly The artists who so ably rendered items were Branch Committee, Mr. T. H. Silk spoke briefly Pageant had to be postponed a week on donated a soccer ball for the purpose. Miss Joyce Fidden, Master Bobbie Fox, Mrs. and on the work performed by the Navy League in account of the inclement weather ; however, our Miss Wunderlee, Miss Pansy Shimell, Miss Kitty England and in Birchgrove. The training which the sea cadets received helped them to be quick cutter was decorated with lanterns, and rowed to The depot was gay with lanterns, bunting, and Elliott, Miss Vi Pitt, Miss Elma Martin. Whitehorse Point where a display of rockets and and accurate in their work, and taught them to use other decorations on the night of May 3, the occa- The guests left about midnight. their own initiative. Although the cadets of the fireworks from the cutter is said to have helped sion being a social evening tendered to Mr. T. Fox Congratulations on the beautifully arranged Birchgrove Company number 130, Mr. Silk ex- induce patrons to visit the carnival on at least two (President) and Miss Rita Fox prior to their tables and the splendid repast were general. pressed the hope that in a year's time the number evenings. It is intended to hold the Pageant and departure for a trip to Honolulu. Carnival in a few months' time. would be increased to 200, and asked all present Alderman T. V. Harrington officiated as Chair- to do their utmost to advance the movement. On the morning of Anzac Day five wreaths from BIRCHOROVE. man, and around him were about 70 guests in In the transacting of the general Company the Ladies' Committee, Cadets, and officers were addition to the cadets of the Company under the placed on the memorial column in Loyalty Square ; matters several ladies offered to make scarves for officer-in-charge, Mr. W. Buckland. (Cootribuud by Mr. S. Cooper) the cadets, and a committee of gentlemen was the Company marched from the depot to the Presentations of colours to the Company were On Anzac Day Birchgrove had a very busy time, Square, and afterwards attended divine service at formed to try and find a suitable site for our pro- made by Mr. T. Fox and Master Bobbie and 50 cadets under Chief Officer Starkey and myself posed depot. the Central Missions Hall, where the Rev. H. S. Miss Nancy Fox. Both flags, a Union Jack and joined Lane Cove in a Church parade. McKibbin (himself a returned chaplain) delivered Commonwealth Ensign, were handed to C.P.O. Those present included the Chairman (Mr. a most interesting address to the boys. Gurre, and the donors were heartily cheered. These Owing to strong head winds we were ten T. H. Silk), the officer-in-charge, and Mesdames minutes late getting across the river and reaching E. Fox, Hayward, Court. Wells, Allen, J. Bain, . Jn the evening a service at the local Town Hall flags were dedicated by Rev. G. F. B. Manning, our destination. senr., G. Bain, junr., Robertson, Walker, Duffy, M>w*i attended, Chaplain, at his Church on 8th May. ti Sr THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. 15 14 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. able to spend many more birthdays with the cadets. C. M. Sommerville, Turner, Misses V, Pritchard, Nicholl, I-ampherd, Barker, SUrkey, Harvey, DRUM MO V N E. His enthusiasm and popularity have done much to E. Pritchard, C. Gooch, E. Darcy, Messrs. Som- r. Murray, McDougall, F. Pont, W. Pont, Rigg, ensure the efficiency, success, and stability of the merville, O.C., S. Cooper (Birchgrove), E. W. Mote, Briggs, Ibbolson, Frankland, Voung, Drummoyne Company.—ED. N.LJ.) Caldecott, Oakes, F. L. Hedges and Capt. Beale. Cooper, Misses Adam, Allen, Nichol. Watsc... Contributed by Mr. Hooper, 8enr. Fox, Harvey, Cooper, Messrs Lampherd, Murray, On Saturday, April 17th, we joined in the Bal- During the last week Senior-Cadet Ben Bradley The following are the officers of the Committee : E. Fox, Starkey, G. Bain, sen. Frankland, Wells, main Hospital procession, and were awarded first left as a member of the crew of the A.U.S.N. Co's President: Mr. H. Cochrane; Vice-Presidents: Martin. prize ribbon for the march, making seven (7) s.s. " Eromonga " for Queensland ports. Messrs. Caldecott and Oakes ; Hon. Secretary and Treasurer: Mr. Hedges. While for the Ladies' The undermentioned cadets have recently joined ribbons now held by Drummoyne Cadets—3 PROMOTIONS.—Seaman Harry Pickles to Chief Committee Mrs. Standish is President, Mrs. Som- up, increasing the strength of the Company to the special, 3 firsts, and 1 second. Petty Officer on merit, and good work done in the merville, Vice-President; and Miss Darcy, Hon. splendid total of 132 :— unit. The following Saturday, April 24th, we left the Secretary. Edward McCarthy Harold O. Cass depot at 3 p.m. in the cutter and gig Quambi on ENLISTMENTS. —David Love, Walter Moore, William Worth Arthur Ardron a.cruise round the harbour for the week-end. We Ernest Collerson, John Earl, Norbert Ferris, Thos. We beg to acknowledge the receipt of a donation Leslie Anderson Norman Mason • were able to sail before the wind right down to Preston, David Williams, Percy Brown, Wilfred of 1 os. to the Company from Mr.Bradford, chemist, Welby Lyons Sydney Ware Shark Island in one hour and a quarter, where we Palmer, Jack Williams. William Smith, and George l.ane Cove. Jack Kearns Robert Ware camped for the night. It was most fortunate that Williams, late of Concord Co. Albert O'Keefe William Stitt we dicL as the wind and rain came on very sud- RESIGNATIONS.—George Carter, J. Ennis. ROSE BAY BOND I. Earnest Masters Ronald Cockburn denly,; but we had a good shelter in the rotunda. Frank Hey hoe Alec Kinnimont After breakfast next morning all gear was stowed LANE CO V E. (Contributed by Mr. C. J. Hopkins}. Aiihur Dahl Jozeph Smith away in the boats, and we started out for Manly, The Rose Bay-Bondi Company has had another William Craig Albert Ashby but the wind freshened, and we had to turn back busy month at its training quarters under the able Douglas Craig Cecil Bailey and take'shelter in Watson's Bay. While there* (Contributed by Mr. M. Somintrville). tuition of Mr. J. J. Mitchell (hon. instructor), and Colin Raiiwt William Sauer some of the cadets spent the time in doing odd The Company is established on a firm footing. also on the harbour sailing with the officer-in- Percy Black Benjamin Smith jobs for the launches that called in. One cadet Several new boys have been enrolled, and others chargc and 1st officer. Maurice Power Jack Hutchings had a lucky day, and was rewarded by receiving a have signified their intention of coming along. The Company attended a parade at St. Barnabas Charlie Wright Jack Cummings whole shilling. The usual evening parades have been held, and Norman Sterny Edward Murphy Church, North Bondi, on April 26th, when an Others thought they might supply the Company instruction given on compass work signalling, Anzac Service was held. Detachments from the with fish for tea, but we would have gone very knots and splices, etc., and boat drill has been NORTH SYDN EY Girl Guides, Junior Red Cross and Boy Scouts hungry had we depended on their "catch." carried out as frequently as possible.* were also present. Mrs. Mayne, of Birchgrove, has very kindly After lunch the boats made for Shark Island. (Contributed by Miss Murray) offered to donate a silver medal to be competed On the 27th inst. (Anzac Monday) we furnished The cutter's crew found it hard work pulling a guard to Major-General Sir Granville Ryrie, We are indebted to Mr. Bartholomew (Hon. for by the cadets of Lane Cove Company. against the strong wind, and were glad when a K.C.M.G., C.B., V.D, M.H.R, when he laid Treasurer) for having the gig and whaler slipped launch gave them a tow. The crew in the Quambi Cadet Pritchard has been promoted to the rank the foundation stone for the Eastern Suburbs at the Royal Sydney Yacht Club's premises for were not so fortunate, for after a few attempts to of Petty Officer. Returned Soldiers and Sailors' Memorial building. general overhaul. come out of the Bay under sail, had to lower away There is keen competition for the prize for Attended by the R.A.N.R. Band, the Navy Thirty cadets from North Sydney attended the and row across to the Island. Everything was cleanliness, promised by Mr. Cochrane. League Sea Cadets led the march, followed by the made snug, and after a good dinner everyone Returned Soldiers, the ist Battalion Senior Cadets, concert at Naval House on April 28. A similar A Church parade was held on Sunday, April number were present at the Red Cross Gathering was glad to turn in. and Boy Scouts. In conjunction with the 25th (Anzac Day) at the Lane Cove Presbyterian Returned Soldiers, the Navy League Sea Cadets at Government House on Anzac Sunday, Lady de We stayed on the Island all night, leaving for Church. About 60 boys from Birchgrove Com- formed a hollow square around the stone during Chair complimenting the cadets on their fine ap- home about 2 p.m. next day. On the way we hailed pany, under Mr. Cooper and 1st Officer Starkey, the ceremony. The General expressed himself as pearance. " North Sydney " in their whaler under sail, and assisted. Lane Cove Company met them at highly pleased with the sea cadets when inspecting " Balmain " also under sail, in their cutter—both At an early date the depot is to be thoroughly Northwood Wharf, and all marched through Lane the guard, and complimented them on their smart presenting a very seamanlike appearance. We renovated. When completed the O.C. is to take Cove to the Church, so that everyone who was in appearance up residence there, enabling him to keep in closer arrived at our depot about dark, and everyone the vicinity saw them, and took notice, and many touch with the unit voted that we had had a " bonzer " time. complimentary remarks were passed as to both The " Old Brig " met with a great reception on their appearance and their behaviour. Mr. Cooper Saturday, May 1st, we crammed the cutter and his arrival by the returned soldiers, and a pleasing The entertainment to be given by the Bankers' and his officers are to be complimented on feature of the parade was the democratic feeling gig with cadets, and rowed up to the G.P.S. Operatic Society is to be held at Warringa Hall, the efficient way in which they can turn out a shown by all ranks. Our good friends and sup- regatta. Neutral Bay, on the 9th June. Company. porters, Mr. W. Marks, M.P.; Mr. H. V. Jacques, During the month Miss Murray visited the On two occasions we had a practice race with M.L A. ; Mr. W. Foster, M.L.A., were present : Public School at Neutral Bay, and was very cour- our cutter against Balmain's cutter under sail; as A public meeting was held at the Lane Cove also Commander Quick, R A.N. ; Brig. General teously received by Mr. Knight, the headmaster, we each won one, the " odds are even." School of Arts on Friday, 7th April, and a large Herring, the Mayors of Waverley, Woollahra and who said he would interest the pupils in the cadet Welfare Committee was formed to further establish Vaucluse. A party of seniors were invited to an evening at the Navy League on this side of the harbour. movement locally. the residence of Mrs. Gilkes, at North Ryde, on Saturday, 8th, and had a most enjoyable time. Those present at the meeting included : Mr. H. All hands attended at Royal 'Naval House on PtrtM interest at l*a»t ONE Mend in our Cochrane (in the chair), Mesdames M. Oakes, April 28th to hear Commodore Wardle's farewell May 7th, our O.C. attained his srst birthday. E. Home, M. H. Gooch, E. M Darcy, E. Standish, S*a Cadet Movement. (The Navy League trusts that Mr. Hooper will be address. ;'»:-. i>t> ) 20 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. 21 Our week-end harbour trips are as popular as slippery dip, acted like a magnet to the boys, and BECALMED. ever, and we vary them as much as possible. an invitation to come aboard was promptly accep- Last week-end we landed some of North Sydney ted -and, as usual, they made themselves at home. N spite of all that did of brave rugged men Company on S.S. Walton Hall for signalling pur- Mr. "Sparks," the wireless operator, explained the I has been spoken linked together in a poses. Our boys went aboard also and inspected use of all his gadgets to the boys Our " human and written against the the cylinder which caused all the trouble, and canary," W. James, entertained the officers by common danger battling necessitated the assistance of H.M.S. Delhi entering into a whistling competition with three of bad old days of sail — for life will, thrashing recently. We took a couple of the junior officers the feathered representatives on board —result a the relentless 'blue-nose' sails to save their ship of the Walton Hall for a trip around the harbour. draw, with the birds left thinking hard. Pushing captains, the hard swear- A strong westerly wind was not conducive to off on the final lap to Rose Bay, we gave the from the fearful holo- comfort, and we had to reduce to a stormsail. smaller boat a start, which they increased, by our ing iron-fisted mates, the caust of cascading seas, Landed at Clifton Gardens for a time, then beat getting into ''irons," and just beat us in the home vileness of the food, the and from the lash of back to the Walton Hall. The engine-room was run, much to the jubilation of their crew. scarcity of fresh water, wrecking winds flung again raided, to get warm, until the cooks came to and the utter absence the rescue with something for the inner boy. Our Sub-branch is particularly fortunate in from the wintry home having in the early stages of our existence enlisted of most of the ordinaly of Cape Horn's pitiless Some of our boys are enthusiastic model yacht the practical sympathy of two such fine-spirited conveniences of civilized sailors, and tried out some of those belonging to heart. and generous patrons as Mr. G. E. Fairfax who life—there rises above the O.C. H. Milton, one of our members, and a donated the whaler, and Mr. F. W. Hixson,O B.E., Again, the wondrous model yacht champion gave us the benefit of his the murk of harsh mat- who donated the dinghy. Thanks to their gene- glory of star draped experience in Gordon Bay recently, and we antici- rosity, we are "well set," and look forward to erialism the vision splen pate that this will become a popular sport with the having some good times under sail in splendidly nights, or the serenity boys. equipped boats. The ist officer, Mr. F. Hopkins, and Mr. J. J- Mitchell (instructor) are arranging to form a foot Mr. W. Marks, M.P., is assisting us to get ball team, and we hope to have some friendly games accommodation regarding training quarters, and in with other Companies shortly, and would like to other directions helping us along. hear from those ready to take the field. PROMOTIONS. —Leading Seamen C. Richards to Our new sails, masts and rigging are to hand for Petty Officer. Cadets T. Dicks, T. Garmston, the whaler, and everything is of first-class quality. K. Wicks, A. Krater to Leading Seamen. Mr. Hayes, boat builder, Careening Cove, gave the boys practical instruction in fitting up the boat with the new gear. We then had a good sail down C L O V E L L Y-C O O G E E. the harbour, and landed at the charming residence of Mr. F. W. Hixson, O.B E.. Every convenience for the handling of boats was at hand. Making Mr. Stone, officer-in-charge, would like to acquire fast to the booms we went ashore and partook of for use two bosuns whistles. Can anyone tell him the good things provided, and spent a very enjoy- where they are procurable ? able time with our kind patron and host- The boat presented by Mr. Hixson is a different The Company is progressing slowly but surely— type to those in which our boys are trained, but the O.C. being anxious to build it on the rock of this makes it all the better from their standpoint, permanence. Co-operating with him are Messrs. for having graduated from the log and paddle stage E. R. White (Chairman of the Sub-branch), J. K. to tin and canvas canoes up to whalers, cutters, Miller (Hon. Secretary), and R. Johnson (Hon. and gigs, the embryo Cabots are prepared to handle anything that will carry them—from a turtle to a Treasurer). battleship. A crew in charge of the ist officer set LOOKING FORWARD. FISHING FROM THE BOWSPRIT. off in the dinghy to get the " strength of it," while MR R H WADE the balance of the cadets watched proceedings of tropic seas asleep, wherein a ship may lay magic and splendour of the God-made skies from Mr. Hixson's lawn. They were greatly Navy Leaguers—and particularly sea cadets— almost motionless for ten or more sweltering and the awe inspiring grandeur of the gale at impressed with the sailing qualities of the new will be sorry to learn that Mr. R. H. Wade, the days with the mighty silence of the illimitable sea, man must draw something of the Infinite unto boat. On their return, the whaler's crew were popular O.C. of Richmond Company, met with a desert upon her sails and only a human stir on himself and if for no other thing than this the challenged to a race home ; so, saying farewell to bad accident recently. Mr. Wade was navigating Mr. Hixson, and promising to call again soon, we a bicycle at night when the bows of his machine her deck. From these scenes and experiences, age of sail and sailormen has enriched our set off, and under our big spread of canvas quickly struck an obstruction not shown on the chart. the vastness and peace of the solitude, the world. passed the smaller boat We are very glad t« report that this keen officer The very decided list on the S.S. " Americ" has practically recovered from his injuries, and is PLEASE ASK A FRIEND TO JOIN THE NAVY LEAGUE piled up with timber, and decks looking like a on the active list again. 15 14 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. USEFUL INFORMATION FOR These times are kept by a bell being struck every half-hour commencing with one at the first N. L SEA CADETS. half-hour of the watch and ending with eight at the fourth hour of the watch, except in the Dog DISCIPLINE. Watches, when at 6 30 p.m. one bell is struck, at The Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Limited The smartness, efficiency, and the credit of a 7 p m. two bells, at 7.30 p.m. three bells, and at ESTABLISHED 1834 Sea Cadet Company depend upon the following 8 p.m. eight bells. CAPITAL PAID-UP £3,500,000 0 0 principles: — THE HELM. RESERVE FUND . £2,830,000 0 0 (1) To be clean and properly dressed. A ship is steered by means of a rudder, which is RESERVE CAPITAL £3,500,000 0 0 (2) Promptly obey all orders. turned from side to side by a large steel bar fitted £9.830.000 0 0 (3) Salute all officers. to the head of the rudder and pointing forward, DIRECTORS: ==— and called the Tiller. (4) Silence in the ranks or when at drill. GEORGE J. COHEN. CHAIRMAN : HON. SIR THOMAS HUGHES. M.L.C.. DEPUTY CHAIRMAN ; The tiller is worked by means of a chain, which (5) Never to be late for drill. O. F.. FRIEND: HON. JAMF.S ASHTON. M.L.C. : HON. J. W MACARTHUR ONSLOW. M.L.C. in turn, is worked by a steam steering engine. GENERAL MANAGER : J. R DRYHURST. GENERAL SHIP ORGANISATION. The valve on the steering engine is opened or HEAD OFFICE: SYDNEY. 343 GEORGE STREET. The Petty Officers and men belonging to a ship shut by means of the fleering Wheel which is on are called " The Ship's Company," and bear the the Forebridge, and is turned by the Helmsman. LONDON OFFICE : 18 BIRCHIN LANE. LOMBARD STREET. E C 3. LONDON BANKERS : name of that ship 011 their cap ribbons. THE BANK OF ENGLAND : WESTMINSTER BANK LIMITED : BARCLAYS BANK LIMITED. The steering wheel is always turned the way in The ship's company is divided—during peace which you wish the ship's head to go. MANCBES THROUGHOUT NEW SOUTH VALES and QUEENSLAND. time—into two watches, " Port and Starboard The orders for steering are " Port or Starboard " AGENCIES THROUGHOUT AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA ill NEW ZEALAND and ALL OTHER PARTS il the WORLD. watch "—" Port " at sea always refers to the left, — the way the tiller is to be placed —the ship's and " Starboard " to the right. Therefore, strictly head going in the opposite direction Thus, if the TOTAL ASSETS, June SOth, 1425 - . £45,217,848. speaking, the Port watch would work on the left order " Port" is given, the engine valve is so (or Port) side of the ship, and the Starboard watch worked that the tiller is moved over to the Port PROGRESSIVE TOTALS OF THE BALANCE SHEETS on the right (or Starboard) side of the ship. Now- side of the ship, the wheel and the ship's head both 1855 £1.335.071 1875 • £4.781,854 1895 - £12.108.532 1915 - £29,706,833 adays, however, this division into Port and Star- moving to the riyht. This must be thoroughly- board watches is simply a method of dividing the understood. If tlie ship's head is required to go to 1865 £2.216,524 1885 • £10,569,722 1905 - £15,529,856 1925 £45,217,645 ship's company into two equal parts. the right, the order must be given to " Port" and Each of these watches are further divided into vice versa. four pans, viz.:—Forecastle, Foretop, Maintop, Orders for steering are also given in points or and Quarterdeck. These names are really taken degrees of the compass, such as " Port two points " For Downright from the old days of sailing ships, when each part or "Starboard twenty," the latter meaning 20 / MANGROVITE H worked the ropes and sails in that part of the ship degrees. —the Forecastlemen working 011 the Forecastle, t^J Solid Service the Foretopmen working the Foremast, and the The order " Steady " means that the helmsman Muintopmen the Mainmast, the Quarterdeck men is to steady the ship on that point or degree which looking after the Mizenmast. A weli-organised ship was opposite the lubber's point when the order MANGROVITE is one in which the right number of men are " piped " " Steady " was given. for the work to be done. Either too many or two few only delay the completion of the work, whether NAVIGATION LIGHTS. LEATHER SOLES it is hoisting a boat or getting up anchor. Bow LIGHTS—Port Bow Light—Red. The satisfaction of good hard wear is yours when you instruct your boot repairer to attach Starboard Bow Light—Green. SHIP'S TIME. Mangrovite Leather Soles to your footwear. Visible 2 miles. The day and night on board ship is divided into High quality leather and expert tanning com- watches of four hours each, the Port or Starboard Carried by all vessels - sail and steam - when bine in the production of these ever reliable watch being on duty alternately. To prevent the under way, that is, when not anchored. Each bow soles, which by reason of their length of same watch having the same hours each day for light shows over an arc of 10 points, that is, from service prove an undoubted economy. . . . duty, one of these watches are further divided into right ahead to two points abaft the beam on either "Mangroi ite " and " F lintatone " Waterproof Half Solea — two parts which are called " Dog Watchu." side. Men'a 2l- (pottage 6d). Women a and Youtha' //• (poatape4d). In the Original Branded Bottle. These Watches are called : STEAMING LIGHT.—A white light carried by MARY GOLD ESSENCES "MANGROVITE" ORDINARY HALF SOLES.—Men a t/5, steamships, and hoisted on the foremast at a height (poatage Sd). Women a and Youtha' lid (postage 3d) 8 a m. to Noon ... Forenoon Watch. known til over the Commonwealth Children a 9d •28 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. STERN LIGHT.—A white light may be shown by the water (taking care that the surface of the blade ships over the stern when under way. or when remains perpendicular) put the weight of the body being overtaken or towing. Visible i mile. on the oar, and getting a steady feel of the water (arms and hack remaining straight) drive with the ANCHOR LIGHT.—Ships at anchor carry a white legs against the stretcher until they are straight- all round light on the jackstaff or forestay in such ened and the body is leaning slightly backwards. a position that it can be clearly seen. Visible all round the horizon, and up to a distance of i mile. The body must then remain stationary, while Ships over 150 feet long, at anchor, carry an addi- the arms bring the oar home by bending the tional white light in the after end of the ship. elbows and keeping them close to the body until TOWING.—A steam vessel towing another vessel the hands touch the chest. shows two white masthead lights in addition to the NOTE.—This movement is an excellent exercise port and starboard bow lights. If towing more OR your new home, seaside or mountain " Co.!. a little more for strengthening the back, stomach, thigh and F bungalow—specify "FIBROLITE" As- Worth a lot more." than one vessel, when the iength of tow exceeds loin muscles, which play such an important part in bestos Cement Sheets for Exterior Walls. 600 ft., three masthead lights are shown rowing. Interior Walls and Ceilings and " FIBRO- LITE" Slates for Roofing. " Fibrolite " AUNT MARY S NOT UNDER COMMAND.—A vessel not under When the man is well stretched out he should costs no more than weatherboards and lining command shows two red lights, visible 2 miles, try and begin the stroke by feeling the water, and boards and is superior in every respect, ft BAKING vertical one over the other. If making way is Fire Retardant, White Ant Proof, and Im- it should then develop into a steady hard pull. proves with Age. through the water, port and starboard bow lights POWDER are shown in addition. Two —Drop the arms until the blade is clear of Wnte for Free Catalogue. the water. The Pore Product of the Grape. BOAT WORK. James Hardie 8i Coy. Ltd. Ensures crispy crusted Scones and (Officers and cadets are invited to pay particular THREE.—Turn the wrist and feather the oar. delightful pastries. attention to this). "AtbtBloa Houtm " FOUR.—Shoot the arms out sharply (but without Get a Tin from your Grocer. Boat pulling shouid be most carefully taught, a jerk), and swing the body slowly and steadily- York and Wynyard Streets, Sydney. and exact movements insisted on from the beginn- forward to the position of " stand by." ing, as it is always hard work to eradicate faults in NOTE.—After the motions have been distinctly style, which are however easily prevented by good taught, combine the first, second and third at the and patient instruction " by numbers " when in the order" Stroke," completing the fourth motion at early stages. the order " Recover." READY-TO-ERECT WEATHERBOARD COTTAGES Boys must not be given oars which are obviously We supply all necessary materials, the best of their respective kinds, together with either too long or too heavy for them to manage Great care should be taken that the body comes steadily aft, otherwise the men drop their shoulders framing timbers—cut, marked, and numbered, ready to fit together. Our •• Cottage properly. and head; and then the blades, instead of being Home " Catalogue shows forty-four Modern Designs of buildings containing from one Pulling instructions must be given in accord- as close to the water as possible, are uneven and to eight Rooms and Olfices. This booklet with complete Price List mailed free to any ance with the following :— cannot enter the water at the same time. address. Enquiries solicited. PULLING BV NUMBERS.—The crew will be When the crew have been thoroughly practised taught to pull'by numbers, as follows:—From the in the combination, pulling in quick time should position of " oars," at the order— be carried out, the order being "Give way " STAND BY."—The body to be bent forward at together." "SIMPLEX" PORTABLE BUILDINGS the hips and between the thighs ; back straight, This will require to be very gradually taught, The •• SIMPLEX " house solves the building problem where skilled labour is difficult shoulders braced back, the arms extended to the and the crew only allowed to pull at first a few to obtain or expensive. The "SIMPLEX " is absolutely portable. The materials are full. strokes at a time, till the necessary muscles become forwarded in panels, together with Illustrated working and key plan, so that anyone The man should sit square on the thwart, i.e., sufficiently accustomed to the exercise. can put them together. No nailing required. The houses are as readily dismantled looking directly aft, knees close together (1 to 2 They should always remember that the main without damage. The •• SIMPLEX " is the ideal seaside or week end home. For inches apart at most), and bent straight aft. object is to pull correctly, and that pulling hard isolated settlers there is nothing to compare with it. It can be shipped or railed to The hands should grasp the oar, the inner hold- and for a long distance is merely a matter of any place in a comparatively small compass, and its erection is a matter of hours ing it at the end of the loom, with the first two practice, but that a bad style, once contracted, is, only. •> SIMPLEX " Catalogue and Price List on application. joints of the fingers, the outer hand about 3 to 6 - like a bad habit, hard to get out of. inches from it, with the wrist slightly arched, both It must be impressed upon the boat's crew that* ' Obtainable only from thumbs underneath. their oars are to be pulled more by their legs than The head must be kept erect, the eyes on the by their arms, and that both hands, both arms, A. C. SAXTON & SONS, Ltd. PYRMONT, SYDNEY shoulders of the man in front. both shoulders, each loin, both legs and feet, TIMBER AND JOINERY MERCHANTS should bear an equal strain throughout the stroke. Telephone Nos.: MW 2615 (S Lines); 1IW 1782. MW 1601 (Joinery Department). "QWR.,'—Drop the blades of the oars into the City SIM and City M«. water without chop or splash. As the oar enters The stroke should be finished with the shoulders Continued on page 26. •28 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. 29 and the muscles that work them, and the biceps should be passive throughout the stroke. TRAVEL BY Running Away to Sea at the Age of Nine. The whole secret of pulling lies in the body swing, and good leg work against the stretcher. Strange Adventures of William Chamberlain of Sydney. LAYING ON OARS—At the order " Oars,'' the IIIY THOMAS IH'NIIAIIIV. M.A.I crew will come to the position of " Oats." which is ORIENT LINE with the oars feathered, and in line with the gun- wale, taking time by the stroke oars. to ENGLAND YDNEY'S waterfront had a fascination all its STORIES OK THE SOUTH SEAS. TOSSING OARS (not in single hanked boats). — Oia S own 114 years ago. The volume of trade No wonder the boys of Sydney found it more The caution " Stand by to loss oars" will be given. was small indeed to that which now passes in and interesting and exciting to wander round Sydney At the order " Oars up," given at the conclusion of Ceylon, Egypt, Italy, The Rioiera out of Port Jackson ; but there was a picturesque- the stroke, the crew will give the looms a sharp cant and Qibraltar. (Jove than go to school. There were no truant downwards, and raise the oar into a perpendicular ness and a touch of mystery about the sailing ships inspectors in those days, and very few schools, so position, placing the looms on the bottom boards that came and went from the seven seas, that is that there was little to stop them from spending between the feet, blades feathered and in line. FARES lacking in most of the present day craft. What whole days watching the shipping, the coming and SYDNEY TO LONDON boy ever ran away from home to be cabin boy on going of seamen, and all the activity of the water- l-IRST SALOON—SINGLb - - from £98 a 15,000 ton liner? Or, do such vessels ever front. RETURN- - from £172 THIRL' CLASS-SINGLE - from £38 carry cabin boys ? No boy amongst all those who lived in Sydney NEW CHIEF. RETURN - - from £68 in the year 1812, showed a keener and livelier Beaten and buffeted by the westerly gales that Write for Illustrated booklets to interest in the doings of the port than William sweep right round the world away to the south of Mr. Roberts, late R.A.N., has been appointed ORIENT S. N. CO., LTD. Chamberlain, the nine-year-old son of James Chief Officer of North Sydney Company. Mr. P. Australia, schooners laden with sealskins and sea- 2-4-6 SPRING STREET, SYDNEY. Chamberlain, a bricklayer. He soon decided that elephant oil from the new found islands half-way Butcher has been promoted Second Officer, and to go to sea was much more exciting than becom- to Antarctic, came in with stories of storm and Mr. Hamilton, Signalling Officer. ing a bricklayer, or doing anything else that the stress. Sydney of the day offered to him. From the lush-green islands and azure seas of All normal boys are hero-worshippers, and young the tropics of Fiji and Tonga and the other myriad Chamberlain soon found his hero. This was a boy J\ Pencil that Casts islands of the South Seas came vessels laden with not much older than himself, who was a cabin boy sandalwood to be burned in the joss-houses of on the South Sea whaler Frederick. To the a Lifetime China, with pearls and pearl-shell from the newly- youngster who had never seen anything but the opened fisheries of the Low Archipelago, with little town on the shores of Port Jackson, this boy There are Pencils in all makes, tortoise-shell and with trepang. Their crews had wonderful stories to tell. He had been to brought stories of peril by sea and land from and all prices, but London, and he had sailed half round the world. treacherous coral reefs and hurricanes, from canni- He told of great cities oveiseas, of long idle THE "CRAIG" bals and wild men that proved these smiling seas days in the South Seas, waiting for the spouts that as dangerous as the grey seas and sweeping rain- Price EVERPOINTED told that whales were near, of the islands with storms of the south where the great grey beards their coral reefs and coconut palms, and of all the roll for ever round the globe. 4/6 Is particularly good value, at a price within chances and changes of life at sea. reach of every navy lad, or any friend of a Larger than these—but tiny craft by the measure Listening open-mouthed to these tales young navy lad who wishes to give him a lifelong of to-day—were the whalers, the vessels which Chamberlain began to long to seek adventures gift. The quality Is sound and service reliable. followed the blubber trail from the Crozets and himself. He hinted as much to his new found Kerguelen land to Juan Fernandez and the Gala- friend. Why could he, too, not go to see these pagos, and from the seas of Japan to Chatham things for himself? Island and the Snares. Armed only with harpoons Nothing easier, was the reply. The Frederick W. C. Penfold & Co., Ltd. and lances, like the Basques who first hunted the was about to sail for a cruise on the whaling whale a thousand years before, the whalers in their grounds to finish filling her oil casks, and then she Stationers, Printer® and Systematists, 30 feet boats measured their strength against that would return to London. Her captain would take 88 PITT STREET, SYDNEY. of the hugest creature that the world knows, or Chamberlain as a cabin boy, and bring him back Eatd. »• T»r. (1MO-1M6, •«"«>•«. B 84M Fo"r Lin" perhaps has ever known. to Sydney when he returned on his next voyage. 14 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. 15 person who might be inclined to take notice of " HE MADE ME VEKY III." TI.ere was little of romance in the life that William shattered seven years before at the battle of 'l'ra- The Sydney boy listened to the voice of the Chamoerlain led on board the Frederick. When falgar, and three years had passed since a British liim, I sent him to Scotland where he remained at tempter, and decided to run away to sea. he began to recover a little from the sufferings of force had occupied Mauritius, that nest of pri- school until I brought him with me into H.M.S. vateers in the Indian Ocean from which Napoleon Leander in January, 1816." He knew that his father and mother would say sea sickness, he was burdened with tasks beyond had once dreamed of sending a force to harry the that he was too young to go, so he told them his child's strength. On his tiny shoulders now At the age of a dozen years, therefore, William British settlements in New South Wales. nothing of his project. With a bundle containing fell the tasks of the boy who had enticed him Chamberlain went to sea again. This time, how- a few poor clothes and other treasures that he was away. He had to wait upon the captain, and the French privateers, however, still prowled the ever, it was under more favourable auspices. He able to carry away from his home, he slipped on captain was a hard task master. Between the few seas, and on her homeward voyage the Frederick is described by his kind patron—who had himself board the Frederick with his cabin boy friend just simple lines of the statement that the boy made was snapped up by one of these—the San Souci. taught him to read and write when they were at as she was about to make sail. about the captain of the Frederick when he was With other members of the crew of the Frederick sea together in the Andromache—as of good questioned by the captain of H.M.S. Leander, at young Chambeilain was taken on board the San ability, and he had profited by his stay at school in As the Frederick drew out towards the Heads, Portsmouth, four years later, one can read a record Souci. Like so many English seamen of that day, Scotland. there was one pathetic little figure on her decks— of long continued brutal treatment. The boy then he seemed destined to see the inside of a French The prospect of a life in the Navy seemed to be a little boy of nine—straining his eyes in order not said when asked about the caplain of the Fre- prison. opening before him, but after a few months it to miss the last glimpses of the only world of which derick :— became evident that such a career was impossible. he had any knowledge, and at the same time winking Kate had something else in store for him. The He developed a disease of the hip joint, which, as hard to keep back the tears that would not be I forget his name; but he knew I was on San Souci had made her last capture when she Dr. Quarrier was forced to decide, would render denied. Bitterly did he regret now that he had board. He made me very ill until we were taken seized the Frederick, and was never to see a French him unfit for service in the navy. come on board, and much did he wish that he by the privateer." port again. Nine days after the taking of the Frederick she fell in with two British warships— could get back to the shore. PRISONER ON A PRIVATEER. When be went to sea again, Dr. Quarrier had the Andromache and the Briton — und was cap' broken up his establishment in Scotland, and It was too late for regrets or wishes; he was to When the Frederick left Sydney the long war tured in her turn. see and to suffer many things before he saw between England and France had still three years therefore he could not send his charge there again. Sydney town again. to run. The naval power of France had been When the British sailors overhauled the privateer He decided that the only thing 16 do was to seek they found that the boy had been injured by a a passage back to the boy's home in Sydney for flying splinter. So they took him on board the him. Andromache, and put him under the care of the On November to, 1816, he wrote from Ports- Scottish surgeon I)r. Daniel Quarrier, M.D. WRITE FOR BOOKLET mouth to Lord Bathurst (Secretary of State for the In Dr. Quarrier young Chamberlain found a Colonies), setting forth briefly the boy's story, and setting out the advantages to be obtained by appointing true friend. The sad plight of the child—for, after requesting that Ix>rd Bathurst would be pleased to all, he was still but a child in years, though old in grant the wanderer a passage to his native country Perpetual Trustee Company (Limited) suffering and in experience—went straight to the where he may be enabled to join his parents who, heart or the good doctor. As he put it later in a I understand, are settled at Port Jackson," EXECUTOR AND TRUSTEE OF YOUR WILL letter to Lord Bathurst :— He added that he would take on himself to Trustee of your Marriage or other Settlement, Attorney, or Agent. " From the destitute and forlorn condition in equip the boy with clothing for the voyage. which I found him placed, it naturally excited the RfttuMiRhcd over -ID year*. (luring which it liar, ftiirootutfiill.v handled rtlmnxt every dims of nfni't feeling of compassion and of humanity." HOUE TO SYDNEY AGAIN. A brief note of the examination of William Directum: Hon. R. .1. BLACK. M.L.C. (Chairman): Dr. Quarrier fitted the boy out with clothes and !*. ROBKRT L. FAITHFUI.L ; T. H. KKI.LY : Sir KAMUKL HORDF.RX : Chamberlain on board the Leander on November other necessities, and kept him with him on board WALTER T. BRUNTON: KHKPHKARI) R LAIPLEY. 15, 1816, witnessed by LieutenantMcDowell,K.N., the Andromache till that vessel was paid off in and Lieutenant Holland of the Marines, was sent Huhecribed Capital • £1.01X1.0110 0 (I Perpetual Deponit with July, 1814. by Bathurst to Governor Macquarie and is pre- Capital Pawl Up • , - 140.000 0 0 T^7£Lyr»od.n,xler SCHOOL IN SCOTLAND served in the Historical Records of Australia. Rmerrr Fund . 100.000 0 0 Adminiatratiw exceed . 2.YXM.000 0 0 r Nor did his kindness end then. It must be When one knows what is behind it, the very bald- ness and brevity make it one of the most remark- remembered that even in 1814 William was only Moderate Charges —— Economical Management Undoubted Security. able and touching of the documents in those 11 years old. To quote further from Dr. Quarrier's .records. It tuns as follows :— letter : 33 to 39 Hunter Street, Sydney. i - " Finding that the poor boy was again to be R. COPLAND LETHBRIDGE, Miupr. Where were you bom ? A. At Port Jackson thrown upon the wide world without ftiends or any in N.S.W. 14 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. 15 Is your father alive ? A. He was when I came end of 1816. By the ship Morley, Lord Bathurst SYLLABUS OF TRAINING FOR SEA away. sent a letter instructing Governor Macquarie to CADETS. give him all the assistance and protection in his What is his name ? A. James Chamberlain. COUGHS power. Does he reside at Port Jackson? A. Yes, sir. 1. Character Building. Quickly Stopped In his reply to this letter Macquarie makes no 2. Squad drill and marching. What is his trade ? A. A bricklayer. mention whatever of young Chamberlain. It may 3. Mariner's Compass—construction and uses. — if treated promptly be presumed he returned home safely after such How came you to leave him ? A. I was taken 4. Helm—construction and uses. away by a boy belonging to the Frederick, South experiences as have never fallen to the lot of any Take proper steps in the first stages 5. Anchors— construction and uses. Sea-man. other Sydney boy of his age. of a cold, or on the slightest sign of 6. Boat management—oars and sail. hoarseness and you will ensure relief, Who was the captain of the Frederick, and did 7. Knots, bends, hitches and splices. easily. he know of your being on board ? A. I forget Please interest at least ONE friend in our 8. Rule of the road. his name, but he knew that I was on board. He Elliott's Compound Syrup of White Sea Cadet Movement. 9. Lead-line and markings. made me very ill, until we were taken by the Pine and Tar is a soothing, natural 10. Semaphore signalling. Privateer. medicament for throat and lungs. It 11. Morse signalling. prevents coughing and relieves hoarse- Did your father or mother know of your going 1 2. Encouragement of healthy sport. away ? A. No, sir. ness. It is splendid in all cases of loss of voice. How long did you remain on board the Pri- PLEASE NOTE. vateer before she was captured by the Andro- Elliott's Compound Syrup of White mache ? A. Nine days. Pine and Tar is obtainable from all The Navy League Office is at Please Ask a Friend to Join chemists. Insist on the genuine. How old are you ? A. About thirteen. 6, DALLEY STREET How long is it since you left Port Jackson ? The Navy League. ELLIOTT BROS. LTD. A. I believe it is rather more than four years. (Wentworth Building) nVoNNKI.I. STRUCT. SYDNEY Would you wish to return to your father if we SYDNEY. can obtain a passage for you ? A. Yes, sir. The Telephone No. is B 7808. JOIN THE NAVY LEAGUE. A passage was arranged for William Chamber- lain on a vessel carrying convicts, which left at the HOW IT CAN HE DONE. PEARSON'S MKMBKRXHIt* STALK : V |('K- PltK-HI DENTS 1'.") 0 0 CARBOLIC ASNPAI.I.Y. WILL BE QIVEN FOR THE RETURN OF Vif.'K-I'KKMII»KNTN for lift* ...... 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Upon this confidence the PRESIDENT port of allclasses IN MAINTAINING THE NAVY ATTHE rut business of ANTHONY THE HON SIR W. P. CULLEN. K.C.M.G . M.A.. LL.D. REQUISITE STANDARD OP STRENGTH, not only with a HOIDHNS' has been built, view to the safety of our trade and Empire, but NEW PALACE a confidence not to be trifled EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE— also with the object of securing British presiige with bjr any statements of EDWARD W. KNOX SIR F. O. WALEY, K.B.E. on every sea and in every port of the World. KELSO KINO SIR A. MACCORMICK. M.D. "KEEP SMILING" ours that cannot be substan- SIR SAMUBL HOROBRN, K.R. JUDOB A. P. BACKHOUSE. M.A. 2. To convince the general public that expenditure tiated to the utmost extent. F. w. IIIXSOR,O.B.E. 4. PAVHB LEE WHITE and CLAY SMITH. ALFRED O. MII.SOR SIR A. W. MRBtts.N.B.E .M.L. upon the Navy is the national equivalent of O. E. FAIRFAX. B A.. LL.D. C. M. C. SHANNON the ordinary insurance which no sane person H. H. 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Of a total of approximately 18,000 This Company's advantages are unique. men and boys on Australian Articles some 5,000 If we are to accept the figures, they show that the Its Special Act of Parliament stipulates Achieving are native-born ; nearly 11.000 claim the United number of young Australians following the call of that the whole Capital and Assets and Permanence Kingdom as their birthplace, while a number a the sea is annually increasing, and the time is not over one million pounds shall be liable little in excess of fifteen hundred (if We exclude far remote when they will be seen manning and for the protection of olients interests. those engaged in fishing, including pearling and navigating not only more vessels on the waters of Further a special feature of the Com- river services) hail from foreign lands. In other the earth, but also the great ships of the trackless pany s service is the deferment of Corpus words, critics notwithstanding, Australian seamen air, when one day they encircle our globe. Commission charges until the estate WUNDERL1CH LIMITED outnumber foreigners 011 our ships by about five to The old Viking spirit of Britain's forefathers still becomes distributable. Baptist Street. Redfern. Sydney one. Prior to the world war the number of aliens lives on in Australia's sons and, in the future as EXPLANATORY BOOKLET POST FREE. WUNDERLICH Art Metal Ceilings employed was, however, much greater than at the in the past, it will worthily uphold the noblest E. V. T. WHITTLE J. W. BARNES ASSISTANT MANAGER MANAGER present time. It is an indisputable fact that our traditions of an honourable calling. native-born sailors are equally as capable as the It is with the object of fostering this sea-spirit 25 8'CONNELL MEET, SYDNEY. world's best. in our boys that the Navy League Sea Cadet Move- The writer may be permitted to quote an in- ment came into being and—LIVES. 15 14 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. Strangest Craft that, ever put to Sea. ^txtnniik MvAmi Immmxtt (Eompang Voyage in a Trepang Tank. LIMITED. AN AUSTRALIAN INSURANCE COMPANY. How Mrs. Watson, of Lizard Island, kept her Diary of Death. (HV THOMAS M'NRAMX. M..\.) ipivectov*: A. K. JAQUKS. CHAIHHAK. N the verandah of the Brisbane Museum FIRRCF. NATIVE TRIBES. C. C. 0A1.K J. M. ATKINSON. THKO. J. MAKKS. J DAVIKJI. O stands a rusty iron tank and a couple of To reconstruct the conditions of the tragedy we paddles. The tank is of the type in which trepang have to go back 45 years, to the year 188r. To- FIRE, MARINE, ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS. WORKMEN'S or beche de mer is boiled, an iron box perhaps six day the aborigines of the North Queensland coast feet long by four wide. It looks commonplace are harmless enough, except in the remote fast- COMPENSATION, BOII/ER EXPLOSION. MOTOR CAR. enough, yet it is a relic of one of the grimmest in nesses of Cape York Peninsula, to which the white PUBLIC RISK AM. PLATE GLASS INSURANCE. the long roll of Australian tragedies of the sea. man's civilisation has hardly penetrated, they are fast diminishing in numbers, and their spirit has Losses by Lightning, Busti Fires ami Be Patriotic —insure A ustralian Property It is a silent witness to a mother's love that was long been broken. Gas Explosion Paid. in an Australian Insurance Com pan}-. stronger than death in one of its most awful forms, and to a faith and devotion that ever passed the In 1881, however, there were still long stretches barriers of blood and creed. of the Queensland coast where the aborigines were strong and aggressive. Rightly or wrongly, the HEAD OFFICE: 16 MARTIN PLACE, SYDNEY. There is another' memorial of this tragedy at North Queensland natives had long had a bad KELSO KING. MANAGER. Cooktown, the most northerly town on the eastern name for treachery and savagery. It is to be coast of Australia. There a monument has been feared that the treatment that they had received at erected to the memory of Mrs. Watson and her the hands of some of their white visitors was not r child, and of her faithful Chinese servant Ah Sam, calculated to commend them to the blessings who made a desperate voyage in search of safety of civilisation—and, like other savages, they made in the iron tank and escaped the hands of savages, little distinction between one white and another. Interstate Steamship Sailings only to die slowly of hunger and of thirst. As far back as 1770, when Captain Cook sought Day after day, with their strength slipping Modern Passenger to land on Cape York, the aborigines of those parts gradually from them, and fearing at every moment came down to oppose him, and showed such reso- Steamers: to fall into the hands of the savages, who had slain lution that, instead of landing on the mainland, he Regular Passenger and Freight Services Ah Sam's Chinese fellow-servant, they held on went instead to Possession Island, and there took KATOOMBA waiting for the help that never came. Twice at formal possession of Eastern Australia for Great CANBERRA to all Australian Ports. least, they say, they saw steamers passing by, but Britain. failed to attract their attention. LEVUKA It is probable that these aborigines had been The low sandy islands of the Howick group on harried by visits from the headhunters of the ZEALANDIA BUILT FOR SPEED AND COMFORT. which they took refuge after the voyage away from islands of Torres Straits, and that thev mistook KAROOLA the island of death in their clumsy craft, yielded Cook and bis men for a new variety of headhunter no fresh water, and their little store of food was and therefore determined to keep him off at all •WYREEMA soon exhausted. The story of their struggles and costs. of their gradual weakening is told in the diary BOMBALA Much the same spirit was shown, however, by FOR PULL PARTICULARS APPLY TO which Mrs. Watson kept as long as her fingers DIMBOOLA many other coastal tribes of North Queensland. could guide the pencil, and which was found lying A dm laid* Stmamthip Co. Ltd. 22 Bridge Street, Sydney 9620 While the tribes remained unbroken white men COOMA not far from the bodies of herself and of her baby. A. U. S. N. Co. - 7 Bridge Street, Sydney 10686 took their lives in their hands when they landed in Auttralian St* amah ip Ltd. 360 George Street, Sydney 6221 A few hundred yards away the searchers found many places. It was for this reason that Fitzroy Mcltwraith, MeEaeharn Line 61 Pitt Street, Sydney • 7666 the body of the Chinese Ah Sam, who had dragged Island was such a favourite place of call for ships. 9666 Huddart, Parker, Lid. 10 Bridge Street, Sydney himself away to die. It was safer there than on the mainland. V, Melkomme Steamship Co. Ltd. - Cr. Clarence and Barrack Streete 6213 14 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. 15 In other places settlers felt safer on the islands Left Lizard Island October 2 (Saturday after. than on the mainland Yet the aborigines on the 110011) in the tank or pot In which the beche-de-mer coast had canoes and handled them fairly well. is boiled. Got about three or four miles from Lizard Island. ARRIVAL OF THE SAVAGES. The Aberdeen Line October 4—Made for sand bank off Lizard In 1881 Watson was a collector of beche de-mer Regular Service between Australia and or trepang for the China market. The trepang or Island, but could not reach it. Got 011 a reef. sea cucumber is a creature something like an October 5—Remained 011 reef rll day. On Southampton, London and Hull, via animated sausage found in the shallow waters look out for boat but saw none. South Africa. Finest Steamers along the Great Barrier Reef. To prepare it for market it has to be boiled and dried, and tile October 6 —Very calm morning. Able to pull on the Route. lioiling is often done in tanks such as the one in tank up 011 island. Ah Sam went ashore to try to the Brisbane Museum. get water as ours was gone. There were natives "EURIPIDES" - • 15.000 Ton. camped there, so we were afraid to go far. We " THEMISTOCLES" - - 11,250 „ Watson established his headquaiters on Lizard had to wait the return of the tide. We anchored "DEMOSTHENES" - 11,250 „ Island, a little island off the coast, not far from in tile mangroves and then got 011 the reef. • "SOPHOCLES" - - 12.500 ,. Cooktown. There he did a little rough farming '"DIOGENES" - - 12,500 „ October 7 —Made for another island about four • NewStcftm r. and prepared the trepang which he collected along the Reef in his lugger. There, too, lie settled Ins or five miles from the one we had been on yester- Unsurpassed Accommodation for wife and their baby boy, Ferrier Watson. day. Could not find any water. Cooked some rice and clamfish. Moderate south-east breeze. First and Third Class Passengers. In September, 1881, Watson went away collect- Stayed there all night. Saw a steamer to the north. ing trepang, leaving "Mrs. Walson and the child on Inclusive Tours to South Africa at reduced rates. Hoisted Ferrier's pink and white wrap, but they tile island, together with two Chinese, Ah Leong did not answer. and Ah Sam. While he was away a party of NEW ABERDEEN LINEK " DIOGENES," 12,1)00 TONS. aborigines crossed over from the maintand to October 8—Changed the anchorage ol the boat Lizard Island in their canoes. The story of what (i.e., the tank) as the wind was freshening. Went KUH^MBaeaS DALGETY & COMPANY, LIMITED S5 happened after that is told in part in the diary down to a kind of little lake on the same island — found on No. 5 Howick Island, near the bodies of this was done last night. Remained there all day Mrs. Watson and her child. The entries run as looking for a boat, but could not see any. Very follows :— cold night, blowing very hard. No water. September 27—Blew a gale of wind S.E. Ah October 9—Brought the tank ashore as far as White Star Line Sam saw smoke in a southerly direction, supposed possible with the morning tide and made camp up to be from the natives' camp. A steamer bound under a tree. Blowing very hard. No water. CABIN Passengers Only. north, in sight about 6 p.m., the Coree I think. Gave Ferrier a dip in the sea; he is showing Australia to Southampton, London September 28 —Blowing strong S.E. breeze. symptoms of thirst. I took a dip myself. and Liverpool via South Afrira. September 29 —Blowing strong breeze from the October 10—Ferrier very bad with inflammation S.E., though not so hard as yesterday. No eggs. Very much alarmed. No fresh water. No milk but Regular Sailings of the Fine and Ah Leong killed by the blacks over at the farm a condensed. Myself very weak. Really thought I Popular Steamers quarter of a mile from the cottage. Ah Sam found should have died last night (Sunday). "CERAMIC" - 18,500 Tons his hat, which is the only proof. "MEDIC"- - 12,000 „ October 11—Still all alive. Ferrier very much "PERSIC"- - 12,000 „ September 30—Natives down at the beach at better this morning. Self feeling very weak. I 7 p.m. Fired off the rifle and revolver and they "RUNIC" - 12,500 „ think it will rain to-day. clouds very heavy, wind went away. not blowing so hard. "SUEVIC" - 12,500 „ ESCAPE IH THE TANK. Abo Cargo Steamers at (No date)—No rain, morning fine. Ah Sam Ficqucat Intervals. WHITE STAR LINER "CERAMIC,'' IK,600 TONS. October 1 —The natives have speared Ah Sam preparing to die. Have not seen him since 9. in four places, in the right side and on the Ferrier more cheerful. Self not feeling very well. shoulder. He got three spears from the natives. Have not seen any boat of any description. No -JMSttWEr DALGETY & COMPANY, LIMITED He saw ten men altogether. water, nearly dead with thirst. 14 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. 15 When she had traced these faint wavering lines The German Naval Estimates for 1926 provides the pencil dropped for ever from Mrs. Watson's a total outlay of ^10,165,000, an increase of almost 2\ millions on 1925. Passenge Regular Fortnightly Service Freight nerveless fingers. The rest is silence. Not till the return of the trepangers was anything The British cruiser GLASGOW, built 1909, and known of the tragedy. Search was made and the out of commission since 1922, has been placed on the disposal list. She became famous in the war tank, strangest perhaps of all the craft that have through her action off Corcnel, later off the ever put to sea, was found on the shore of Island Falkland Islands, where she engaged and sank the P.&O. No. 5 in the Howick group. LEIPZIG, and at Juan Fernandez. Not far away lay Mrs. Watson and her child, Approximately ,£7,000,000 is to be spent in ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. and near them was the diary in which she had told British Naval Dockyards this year on construction, the story of their unavailing fight for life. A few re construction, and refits. hundred yards off was the body of the Chinese, Ah Sam. Four Commanders of the British Navy are serving as instructors to the Chilean Navy, for FLKKT. whose reorganisation there has been considerable II.KKI. preparation. M0OITAN 10.847 Naval Notes from Europe. To complete the restoration of Nelson's old NALBEBA .. 15.993 •UUI . 30.837 flagship VICTORY, ^15,000 is still required, and (From a S/>erial Correspondent). an additional sum is required for equipment and CHITRAL 15.340 1 NONCOLM 14.504 a Victory Museum " COMORIN 15.115 The British Admiralty has decided to reintroduce •eutvit.. 1(431 short service for seamen in the Navy. A collision occurred recently between H M. Ulllt .15 104 submaring K.26, and a dockyard tug RAMBLER in NIIKUND* If.337 The British cruiser CORNWALL was recently Gibraltar Harbour. Both vessels were slightly launched at Devonport. She is one of the five damaged. new " County Class" cruisers to be launched under the Washington Treaty. The proceedings The Naval Disarmament Conference has been UU " H0WHI." 39.047 Hft of the launch were broadcast by wireless; this indefinitely postponed. created a* precedent. LUXURIOUS NEW STEAMERS The Argentine dreadnought RIVADAVIA, which FOR The first destroyer built in Germany since the has been undergoing extensive overhaul since war, has been launched. She has been christened 1924, by the Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation Ceylon, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports and MOEWE, after the famous raider. of America, has completed successful trials and returned to the Argentine Republic. ENGLAND The restoration of the U.S.S. CONSTITUTION, which is now falling to pieces at Boston, is being Sir Philip Watts, British Naval architect, has Special Return Tickets between Australia and Ceylon (Colombo) may be obtained urged as a step in arousing interest in naval died at the age of 79 He designed many of the victories of the past. She is the U.S. frigate, built most famous warships, including the original at the following Reduced Rates : 1797, commonly known as "OLD IRONSIDES." Dreadnought. FLKST SAUHIN SKI'OMI S. FKUM I » LL. C »• <1. The British monitor EREBUS, is to be fitted out The British Air Ministry have just produced a HKIMIIANK (.vuiUlile f>,i MM ilajn) 117 1 II 44 II II as a training ship for special entry cadets. new catapult for launching aeroplanes from war- NVDXKY ( KM. ., 1 (>.-, < II 4'-' 11 0 ships. MKI.HIM KNK{ Ml .. I IB 1 (1 40 II II The giant U.S. submarine V.I. has successfully AOKI.AIIIK ( ,. w; ,. 1 111 1 0 % 0 0 carried out deep diving tests off Block Island. The British cruiser CAIRO, is to make a cruise FUKMANTLKI •„ .. 7* ,. 1 •VI T II Si 1) II this spring to East African ports. This is the last The first of the three flotilla leaders under sh6 will make before her recall fiom the East ARPLY run ll.l,rsTK.\Tfcl> DkmCHIITIVK LlTBkATUM AMI AU Fi-KTIIKK L'.LHTICL'LAKM Til construction for the French Navy has proceeded Indies Station to refit at Devonport. MACDONALD, HAMILTON & CO. to Cherbourg, where she is being fitted with armament. The ship's bell of the U.S. cruiser TACOMA, Agents, P. & O. S. N. CO. which was wrecked in 1924, has been mounted 247 GEOROE STREET Three hundred workmen have transferred from at the Naval Training Statidn, San Diego. SYDNEY Pembroke Dockyard to Portsmouth, as a result of Cab:m-de-lu»e Electric Lifts the reduction of Pembroke to a care and main- Six U.S. river Gunboats for service in China are tenance basis and Admiralty economy schemes. to be constructed by the Chinese at Shanghai. 14 15 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. The Cruisers KENT and CUMBERLAND, have The Danish cruisers HEJM6AL and GEJSER, recently been launched at British shipyards. built over thirty years ago and now employed on training duties, are to take a cruise in British The celebrated ex German raider MOEWE, is waters within a few months. now engaged carrying bananas from the West BHBGQGK i W1LGQX LIB. Indies to England. he British cruiser BERWICK was recently launched by Fairfield's of Govan, Glasgow. HEAD OFFICE ft WORKS IN AUSTRALIA: REGENTS PARK. N.s.w. A new French submarine, the PHOQUE, has Salvage work has been commenced on the U.S. recently been launched. She is of the same type submarine S.51 which was sunk off New York last as the MARSOUIN and is 73 metres long. September. When refloated she will be towed to the Brooklyn Navy yard. JHCanufaclure The Trafalgar ship IMPLACABLE is returning to her old moorings at Falmouth to serve as a holiday The Argentine dreadnought RIVADAVIA, after The World Renowned Water training ship to stimulate the sea-sense of Great eighteen months overhaul and reconditioning at Tube Boiler, unanimously recom- Britain. Boston, has returned to home waters. mended by the Boiler Committee The new aircraft carrier LEXINGTON of the U.S. A start has been made on the salvage of the appointed by the British Admir- As the Navy is Navy, carries seventy two aeroplanes and she is in German battle-cruiser HINDENBURG at Scapa Flow. addition equipped with eight 8 inch guns. Most of the German Fleet destroyers have now alty and now the Standard Boiler to England so is been lifted. of the British, American, and " B.P." to the Home! The old U.S. monitor CHEYENNE, formerly the other Navies. WYOMING, has gone to the scrappers. She is the The Italian mine layer f)uRAZZO, has been last of the monitors in the U.S. Navy, her sisters launched at Castellamare. She will carry one 14- having been disposed of several years ago. pounder gun, and 200 mines. The London Naval Attach^ to the Swedish CITY OFFICE: THE HUMOUR OF THE R.A.N. THE STOPFORDS A Naval Family BY C APT J. II. WATSON. K.K.A.H S. U'MKMIDKNT UO V A I. AC8TKAI.IAN III8TOKU Al. HOCIKTV) HERE are many families in England which Scipion, 74 guns ; he was employed during the Tcan claim to be termed naval families, mem- succeeding three years in operations in the East bers of which can be found for many generations Indies, Java, and Mauritius, returning to England serving their King and Country afloat in all parts in 1813. He was created K.C.B in 1815, Admiral of the world. in 1825, a G.C.B. 1831, and a G.C.M.G. in 1837. He was Commander-in-Chief at Portsmouth in One of these is that of the Stopfords. It is not 1827, and in 1837 he was appointed Commander- necessary here to trace the history of this very old in-Chief in the Mediterranean, with his flag on the family beyond saying that James Stopford, member Queen Charlotte 104, a position he held until July, of Parliament, was raised to the peerage as Baron 1841, during which time he rendered most im- Courtown in 1758, and Earl of Courtown and portant services, the principal being the bombard- Viscount Stopford in 1762 ment and capture of the strong fortress of St. Jean The first to enter the Royal Navy that there is d'Acre by the combined British, Austrian, and a record of was Robert Stopford, third son of the Turkish Fleets. In 1841 he was appointed Gover- second Earl, who was born on February 5th, 1768. nor of Greenwich Hospital, and presented with the His mother was Mary daughter and co-heir of freedom of the City of London. Honours poured Richard Powys, of Hintlesham Hall, Suffolk. into him from all the Sovereigns of Europe, and it He entered the Navy on May 31st, 1780, on board is said that he was offered a peerage but declined the Prince George, 98 guns, flagship of Rear- it. Admiral Stopford was M.P. for Ipswich, 1806 ; admiral Digby. In December, 1782, he trans- and in 1809 he married Mary, a daughter of the ferred to L'Aigle, frigate, Captain Fowkes, on the late Captain Robert Fanshawe, R.N., Resident North American and West India Station. Was Commissioner of Plymouth Dockyard by whom he appointed Lieutenant in the Atalanta, sloop, under had three sons (two of whom, Robert Fanshaw Captain Thomas Foley. Then Lieutenant in the Stopford, and James John Fanshawe Stopford, Hermione, frigate, 32 guns, Captain John Stone, in were Captains in the Royal Navy) and four which he served until he returned to England in daughters. October, 1785. The next Stopford to enter the naval service was In March, 1786, he was appointed to the Salis- the Honourable Montagu Stopford who was born bury, frigate, 50 guns ; when in June, 1789. he was November nth, 1798, and was the fourth son of promoted to the rank of Commander on the Cen- John George, third Earl of Courtown, and nephew turion, 50 guns, and the Aquilon, 32 guns. Pro- of the Honourable (Admiral) Sir Robert Stopford. moted to Post-Captain in 1790 he was appointed He joined the navy, as, what was then called, a to the Fame, 74 guns, and from that time down first-class volunteer, on board the Scipion, 74 guns, to 1808 he saw continuous service in various ships the flagship of his uncle, Sir Robert Stopford, at until promoted in that year to the rank of Rear- the Cape of Good Hope in i8ioand in the follow- Admiral, when be hoisted his flag on the Spencer, ing year as midshipman he was present at the con- 74 guns and was sent to blockade the ports of quest of Java. He changed into the Lion, 64 guns, Ferrol and Rochefort. And for his services in the at the Cape and also in the President 38 guns, in Aix Roads he had the honour of receiving the which ship he returned to England in 1813. On thanks of Parliament. arrival at home he transferred to the Trent, and ON VISITOR'S DAY. In 1810 he received the chief command at the the same year to the Leonidas 38 guns, on a voyage VI8ITOR : " I woni>rr i» Tor rotibo t«u. mk Ki*«rniNn ?" Cape of Good Hope, hoisting his flag on the to the West Indies. Returning to England he OFFICER OF WATCH : " w«u. jddomo »y APrHRAScra, sot men. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. 15 12 14 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. served for a short time in the 80 gun ship Tonnant, above Richard Henry Stopford, and was born on when he joined the Alceste, 38 guns, which was • August 20, 1809. After passing through the Royal Globe Brand taking Lord Amherst on his embassy to China, and • -Naval College he joined the Boadicea 46 guns, in was wrecked in the Straits of Caspar on his passage ' February, 1825, which flew the broad pendant of Meat Products ; home in 1817. Commodore Sir James Brisbane in the East Indies. QUALITY GUARANTEED In December, 1826, he moved to the Warspite 74 He attained a lieutenantcy in 1819 and com- ASK FOR mander in 1822, and reached Post-rank in April, guns, and sailed round the world in her (the first 1825, whilst in command of the Algerine, 10 guns, of her class to do so). His next ship was the Isis in the Mediterranean, and was in command of the 50 guns, bearing the broad pendant of Commodore Globe Sheep Tongue Pique, 46 guns, on the North American station, Sir Thomas Staines in the Mediterranean, and was 1 1842 to 1846. present in that ship in 1828 at the capture of the piratical island of Carabusa. He next joined the Captain Montagu Stopford was promoted to flag Raleigh 18 guns, also in the Mediterranean : and Globe Ox Tongue rank on December 5th, 1853, as Rear-Admiral. passing his examination for mate (now sub-lieu- When war with Russia was declared in March, tenant) he went to the Winchester (52 guns) 1854, a large fleet was sent to the Black Sea, and , carrying the flag of Vice-Admiral Sir Edward Globe MeatExtract at the first bombardment of Sebastopol the flag- Griffith Colpoys, K.C.B., Commander-in-Chief in ship of the second division of the British fleet was the North American and West India waters. He KIWI, THE QUALITY POLISH, the Britannia, 120 gun sailing ship, flying the flag got his commission as lieutenant December 12, IS DISTINCTLY SUPERIOR. IT JAMES BARNES LIMITED of Vice-Admiral James W. D. Dundas, C B., with 1831, and was engaged in the Mersey, the Pickle, GIVES THE SMART APPEAR- MANUFACTURERS Rear-Admiral the Honourable Montagu Stopford and Sparrowhawk in • the suppression of the slave ANCE. IS WATERPROOF, AND as Captain of the fleet. For his services he was REDFERN, NEW SOUTH WALES trade in the West Indies. POLISHES PERFECTLY. ESTABLISHED 1881. awarded (with others) the order of the K.C.B. He was promoted to Vice-Admiral, June 2c, He again was in the Mediterranean in the Cale- 1858, and to Admiral, November 30th, 1863. donia 120 guns, and Princess Charlotte 104 guns, He was placed on the retired list February 91I1, to February 20, 1838, when he was given the com- 1864, and died November 20th, the same year. mand of the steamer Confidence, which was operating on the coast of Syria. In 1841 was Captain Montagu Stopford married in 1827 again on the Princess Charlotte 104 guns, as Flag- Cordelia Winifreda, second daughter of Major- lieutenant to his uncle Sir Robert Stopford, and General Sir George Whitmore. when that ship was paid off he was promoted to Another nephew of Admiral Sir Robert Stopford, the rank of Commander. Commander Stopford who entered the navy, was Richard Henry Stopford, married at Malta, August 6, 1840, Julia Maria, born 1803 He was a son of the Honourable and eldest daughter of Captain William Wilbraham, Reverend Richard Bruce Stopford, Chaplain to R.N. Queen Victoria, ('anon of Windsor, Prebendary of Admiral Robert Fanshawe Stopford was born on Hereford, and Rector of Barton Seagrave, North- Increasing in . December 19, 1811, and was the eldest son of amptonshire. His mother was the Honourable popularity year Admiral the Honourable Sir Robert Stopford, and Eleanor Powys, sister of Lord Lilford, and he was after year. entering the navy in August, 1824, obtained his a grandson of the second Earl of Courtown. There Is no * first commission in December, 1830. In Feb- substitute for In 1826 he got his commission as lieutenant, ruary, 1831, he was appointed to the St. Vincent "Vice-Regal" and served in the Victory, 104 guns, as Flag- 120 guns, stationed in the Mediterranean, where quality, nor for lieutenant to his uncle Sir Robert Stopford, from •he served for three years, and joined the Cleopatra the comfort of the 1827 to 1830, when he wa- promoted to the rank 26 guns, in August, 1835, an<* 'n 1837 the Princess " Ivory tips, of Commander. He served in the Pearl 20 guns t Charlotte 104 guns, as Flag-lieutenant to his father, smooth to the on the South American station from December, in the Mediterranean. Promoted to be Com- lips." 1841, to 1844, and was promoted to Post Rank Ij you amoke a pipe, of eourae you amoke " Vice-Regal' mander in June, 1838, he was appointed to the Pockets 0] 10. Bghtpence the following year. Mixture in a Civic Pipe. command of the paddle-wheel steamer Phoenix Packets of IS. 1/- Edward Stopford was a younger brother of the \ 4 guns, which joined the fleet under his father's w. d. & h. o. WILLS Aii light Ims 01 SO. 3IS. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. 29 •28 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. command which was operating against the Turkish The Fleet Returns to Sydney. and Egyptian fleets off the coast of Syria, and took FTER an absence of moie than five weeks, part in the bombardment and capture of St. Jean A the Royal Australian fleet returned to THE d'Acre on November 3rd, 1840. The date of his Sydney on the 15th inst., having completed the second part of the autumn cruise, under the commission to post-rank is November 4, 1840, command of Commodore G. F. Hyde, A.N CLEVER which speaks for itself. He was advanced to Leaving Sydney on May 5. H.M.A.S. Sydney Rt-ar-Admiral in May, i860, retired Vice-Admiral (flagship), and H.M.S. Delhi, proceeded to Vila, A 7?'//^ LAGER in January, 1871, and retired Admiral in July same New Hebrides, arriving there on May 11. Four CLEANER year. He died 4th January, 1891. days were spent at Vila, during which time exer- cises for deep sea divers were carried out. The EXTREMELY refreshing, Vice-Admiral James John Stopford was born ships visited the Segond Channel in Espiritu Santo mildly stimulating and wholly delicious K.B. is on April 17th, 1817, he was a younger brother of Island, and then sailed for Brisbane, where they chosen by all who like a Mrmr«r1 »M |>M oMIMt. "BLIKII •».» remained a week before proceeding to Hervey Bay. »HI M found tha qulokaat •»» of banlaKliw tham Admiral Robert Fanshawe Stopford and a son TRUE Lagex. Ask for On Friday, May n, H.M.A.S. Sydney called at Tooth's K.B. it is quite equal Juat rub Ml CLEVER ««.»" .iMl tha imi niha of Admiral Sir Robert Fanshawe, he entered the off at ono. GUHNV* min«« .1 »»»•' •»« Bustard Bay, and on the following day Commodore to the very finest lager brewed aluminium, woodwork floor., window, far all Navy in February, 1829. and was appointed in Hyde unveiled a memorial to Captain Cook. anywhere in the world. th««a _ ana far oloanlng hand, thora • nothing October, 1837, Lieutenant of Princess Royal, 104 Meanwhile H.M.A.Ss Anzac, Success, Tas- Juat ao good. guns, flagship of his father in the Mediterranean, mania, and Platypus cruised up the Queensland and in 1838 succeeded his brother as Flag Lieu- coast close to the Great Barrier Reef, and, after calling at several islands, proceeded to Port tenant. He was promoted to be Commander in Moresby. Five days were spent at Port Moresby, CLEVER. February, 1840, and to the command of the Zebra, and subsequently a short stay was made at Towns- 16 guns, one of the fleet engaged in the operations ville. At Hervey Bay they were rejoined by against the Turks on the coast of Syria. In H M.A.S. Sydney and H.M.S. Delhi, and by H.M.A.S. Adelaide, which had sailed direct from MARY O'Byrne's Naval Biographical Dictionary it is Sydney. recorded that he was "posted on 14th May, 1841. During a stay of two weeks at Hervey Bay, In the Zebra he ootained the grateful thanks of various gunnery and torpedo exercises were carried Captain Houston Stewart, the senior officer pre- out The fleet left for Sydney 011 June 12, con- THE En sent, for the cordial support and assistance he tinuing the exercises en route. afforded in the attack upon Tortosa, 25th Septem- • • • The cruiser Melbourne, which has been on ex ber, 1840, on which occasion, we learn, the change duty with the British Fleet, in the Medit- TD precision of the Zebra's fire was quite astonishing.'.' erranean, will leave Malta on July 1 for Australia, rBROKEN HILL PROPRIETARY C° L During a heavy gale on December 4th following arriving in Melbourne on August 16, and will leave MINE OWNERS IRON & STEEL MASTERS Captain Stopford lost his vessel Caiffa, but was for Sydney two days later. Calls will be made at Port Said, Aden, Colombo, and Fremantle. honourably acquitted by the court martial. From The sloop Marguerite, will leave Sydney for MANUFACTURERS OF: WORKS: 1844 to 1848 he was in command of the Amazon, Launceston on July 8, and will be engaged until TEE RAILS. BRIDGE RAILS. in the Mediterranean. August 14 in training men of the Royal Australian BEAMS. CHANNELS. The active service of James John Stopford » Naval Reserve, who will be taken on at Launceston. The Marguerite will then leave for Port Adelaide, ANGLES. TEES. ROUNDS. seems to have ceased when he paid off the where she will be similarly engaged until Sept. 20. SQUARES. FLATS Amazon, however he was promoted to be Rear- OCTAGONS. PIG-IRON. Admiral on the active list in June, 1861, but his NAVY LEAGUE DINNER DANCE INGOTS. BLOOMS AND BRANCH OFFICES: next step placed him on the retired list as Vice- His Excellency the State (iovernor, Luly de Chair and BILLETS. REINFORCING Admiral on 2nd April, 1866, and he died on 12th Miss de Chair will be present at the Dinner l)anre t«i lie -held at The Wentworth on August 5. BARS. WIRE RODS, May. 1868. Tickets for the Dance, including dinner, are 1.1/- each BENZOL. TAR. SOLVENT This is a fair claim for the Stopfords to be and may be obtained from the Booking Office at The Wentworth, or the Now League Office at Wentworth NAPHTHA. SULPHATE OF considered a naval family, but there are several Building, «, Dalley Street. At the last meeting of the more to support the claim, whose names, and the ,J)ance Committee held at the Hotel AuHtralia on June 11$, AMMONIA •there were among those present: Mrs. Philip Street (Chair) •hips they served in when published may introduce ,Mifw Olive Kelso King, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Booth. Miss jfld friends to some of your readers. Frances Qkwon, Mrs. T. H. Silk, Mrs. A. Amos, Mrx. Norton, Miss Murray, Miss P. Appleton, Miss (J. Hans ford, Mr. E. R. White, Miss Joan Hijggins, Mrs. L. Quick Please interest a Friend in the Navy League. •'(Hon. Treasurer), Mijw Doreen Higgins (Hon. Secretary), and Captain Beaks. HEAD OFFICE: IS MELBOURNE p 14 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. 15 BALM A IN. spent an enjoyable evening at the depot on the 29th ult. Dancing and games were indulged in, (Contributed by Mr. E. H. hidden). and later supper was served to the guests. We recently had visits from Drunimoyne, Rose Those attending included the Misses D. Butcher, Bay and North Sydney Companies. All are wel- J. Collis, E. Col I is, H. Rutherford, M. Higgett, come at our Depot. B. Harper, M. Benjamin, L. Thorn, P. Williams, Our thanks are due to Mr. Harry Shelley for his and M. Leslie. The Company officers and P.O.'s kindness in again towing our boats to and from were also present. Owing to the pronounced Cochrane Shield Race, and for dispensing apples success of the function the O.C. hopes to see it en route. established as one of the events of the month. This gentleman recently paid us a visit, and in his usual kind way provided cadets and officers •r During the year the unit has made marked with balloons for inflating competitions; the facial improvement in several directions, but on the contortions were amusing; pocket knives and boxes financial side things are not so rosy. Notwith- of chocolates were given as prizes; huge bags of standing Miss A. S. Murray's splendid efforts, peanuts guaranteed mastication for days to come. and the care of the honorary treasurer the Mr. G. Phillips, our Sports Officer, is doing finance patient has grown steadily worse since The Navy League is Non-Sedarian. The Navy League is Non-Political. good work, and is busy coaching Soccer Teams ; the beginning of the year. It is even re- although some of our boys may seem diminutive ported that the Company's treasure ship, aptly they are made of the right stuff, and hope shortly named the Ark of Low Finance," is ashore on to give a good account of themselves in the field the Ararat of Lost Bearings—a dangerous reef at SUB-BRANCH AND COMPANY NEWS. of sport. the entrance to the Gulf of Success. The vessel in ballast trim left its home port laden with New Officers Watt and Parton are working hard at Resolutions outward bound for Prosperity Harbour the Depot: when the Harbour Trust have put up BALMAIN-SSSR* DRDMMOYNE SET*— There she was to load a cargo of Good Results for our new sea wall the. slip will be completed, and the Company. Richmond msst cradle, winch, etc., installed for the slipping of our NORTHSYDNEY boats. Complete details are lacking, but it is under- stood that she was caught in the recent hurricane LANE COVE - BON DI-ROSE BAY „.„,„ Mr. J. J. Booth, Senior Vice-President, is a constant visitor to the Depot and takes a keen which swept the sea of Good Intentions, and was 000GEE-CL0VELLY-"''• BIRCHGROVE - SSJTESJST* interest in the lads. dismantled, ultimately drifting on to the reef as Word has been received that the barque reported. " Garthpool " (on which vessel is Master Ronald LATER.—As we go to press, a further message Service and Praise. the Theatre as his guests. Needless to say the Gaul, late C P.O.) found it necessary to put into has been received stating that the previous radio boys gladly seized the opportunity so geiit.-'ously Rio de Janeiro on account of rudder trouble. should read : Barometer of Hope high ; weather RAISE is usually bestowed oil the objects ol presented and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. moderating; salvage vessel not required ; will our esteem when they have crossed the hills' Master Owen Evans, late P.O , is still aboard P the s s. " Marella," and when in port spends most float off with the advent of Spring tides. of death and passed out of mortal sight. N.B.—The first message stated that the S.O.S. But we would anticipate the inevitable happening of his shore leave at the Depot; we always like to Cochrane Shield. see our old boys. had been sent out by the Master, but this is em- and say how much we appreciate NOW the gene- phatically denied by the Agents. rosity of a certain few of our members, and the Twelve Navy League boats took part in the officers of the Companies set out at the head of handicap rowing race for the Cochrane Shield on NORTH SYDNEY this page, and all those actively associated with the I-ine Cove River on King's Birthday. The A " Relief Fund" has been opened, and we them in giving freely of their abilities and time in event was won by Drunimoyne Company, with have pleasure in acknowledging the receipt of the interests boy life. And in this work a day Birchgrove second and North Sydney third. (Special to Navy League Journal). from A. G. Milson, Esq. Further help needed. world of selling and buying, ability and time are The trophy has now been won twice by Rich- Mr. Robertson who has joined up as ist officer, generally recognised as equivalents to money £ s. d. mond (Mr. R. H. Wade), and once by Drunimoyne. is getting into his stride. Mr. A. G. Milson ...... 500 We would like all our readers to know that the In order to retain it permanently, a crew must win officers alluded to are volunteers serving the Navy A.B.C...... 000 it three times. The Bankers' Operatic Society gave a bright D.E.K 000 League in an honorary capacity ; no cash payment Mr. Harry Shelley, of the Navy l eague Execu- entertainment at the Warringah Hall, Neutral Bay, is theirs for services rendered, but only .he privilege tive, rendered splendid service as always by towing during the month. The proceeds, which are not Total ,£5 O o of supporting a cause which is near and dear to the boats astern of his fine yacht "Sea Scout." expected to arouse undue envy, will help to line their hearts. while Mr. Harold Cochrane, the donor of the Shield, the bottom of the Company's treasure chest. BIRCHGROVE. accommodated the Starter on his " Viking." It is desired to take this opportunity to thank Among the large number of spectators who wit all those kindly disposed friends who assisted at (Cualribuled by Mr. S. Coopci) Appreciated—Both Ways. nessed the race was that very fine gentleman, His the function, and in particular Miss Murray, Miss On Wednesday, May 19th, 65 cadets from the Sir Benjamin Fuller heard that 26 Navy League Honor Judge Backhouse, Chairman of the Execu- Glasson, Miss Hammond, Miss Sheila Holt, and the Birchgrove Company under jnd Officer Harvey Sea Cadets down from Richmond would be at a tive to the League. Messrs. Gourlay Bros. bid farewell to Commodore Wardle, when he left .loose end on Saturday night waiting for a train. Further references to the race will be found for England by R.M.S. Chitral. The Commo- He promptly invited them to spend the evening at elsewhere. Officers and petty officers and friends of the unit dore said that tie could not have felt more pleased 14 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. 15 had the whole of his ship's Company been able to ROSE BAY-BOND I. see him off. COMMODORE WARDLE FAREWELLED. Four more Soccer matches have been played— (Contributed by Mr. C. J. Hopkins). two with Smith-street School, and two with Bal- During the month our Bondi Company has main Company. We won each time. added considerably to its strength with the advent Messrs. T. H Silk, A. lampherd, W. Murray, * of new recruits. A good type of boy is coming McCleod, and Capt. Hayward, together with 60 forward, and we hope shortly to make our presence cadets and officers, and by special request, Mrs. felt, and get a share of the many prizes put up Cooper accepted an invitation from the Company's from time to time for competition between the Godmother to dinner at the Y.M.C.A. after the various Units Jutland Day Service at St. Andrew's Cathedral. Although beaten in the race last Monday we Members of the Welfare Committee assisted at the j were by no means disgraced, running into 5th tables. At the conclusion of the dinner each position in the Whaler and 6th in the Dinghy. cadet received a 1 lb. bag of peanuts. Oh, to be To enable us to be on the maik at the appointed a boy again ! time we left Rose Bay the previous day, intending We wish to congratulate Drummoyne on their to sail to Balmain Depot and leave our boats there, victory in the Cochrane Shield race. Although but as there was no wind we were compelled to we did not win. we certainly made them pull hard, row all the way. We were welcomed by Mr. and but hope to do better next time. Mrs. Fidden, the officers and boys, who provided We think Lane Cove will have to limit our refreshments for all hands. numbers when issuing invitations —for 90 cadets We are indebted to Mr. Harry Shelley for his and 50 supporters of the Birchgrove Company kindness in towing, with others, our two boats to ianded at Longueville for refreshments after the starting point. As it would have meant getting race The members of the Welfare Committee o£> home late in the dark, we again accepted Balmain's the Lane Cove Company are to be congratulated invitation to leave our boats at their depot until for the well-arranged function. the following Saturday, when with a favourable There were 22 persons present at a theatre wind we returned to our base after an enjoyable party, arr*iged by the Birchgrove Welfare Com- run down the harbour. mittee, ai Her Majesty's on Tuesday, June 8th. Last Sunday the boys were out under sail in Such ar> -enjoyable evening was spent that it was charge of the 1st officer (Mr. F. Hopkins) and the decided to organise others. 3rd officer (Mr. E. Murray). They report having On behalf of the officers and cadets of this had a good time under ideal weather conditions, Company I would like to thank our President for and took advantage of the opportunity to put in a donation of anti-fouling paint for the cutter and some practice in rowing for the cutter race to be whaler ; also Messrs. Lampherd and Starkey and held shortly. Wells for donations of paint. Mr. Lampherd and Early in the month in response to an invitation Mr. Wells scraped and repaired our cutter, and from F. W. Hixson, Esq., O.B.E., we sailed to Mr. Harvey, the whaler. Elizabeth Bay, and landed at his idealy situated Mr. Wells has lent us a Morse buzzer for training residence. All kinds of good things were provided purposes. As there are three switches, we can for the boys, who set out to show they were no u work the light buzzer or telegraph attachment. mean trenchermen. Cut-and come-again '' was Friends like these help to make us what we are—* the order of the day, and was fully availed of everyone is willing ; all volunteers who do their Evidently our host imagined that some of the utmost to help us along. descendants of Og and Magog were attached to I would also like to thank Mr. McFarlane for our Company, judging by the manner in which he Stereo Courtesy Daily Telegraph sending me a boatswain's pipe and chain. overrated their "carrying capacity," but they proved to be good triers in this as in other directions. Has anyone a spare set of boxing gloves to give Commodore T. E. Wardie, D.S.O., A.D.C., R.N. (in mufti, centre) until a month or so ago away ? Some of our boys have differences to G. E. Fairfax. Esq., is taking a keen interest in commanded the Royal Australian Navy. On leaving for England on board the P. & O. settle—but no gloves, and the old-time bare our doings, and is getting others to interest them- knuckles are banned. selves in our Sub branch. liner "ChitraF a large number of friends and about ninety Navy League Sea Cadets assembled The following cadets have joined up since the The " Eastern Moon" safe in port after her to bid him God speed. May issue of the JOURNAL :—William McGuigan, precarious experience was visited by us during the John Bennet, William Burke. Daniel Scott, David month. The tour of inspection included a visit to Commodore Wardie was succeeded in the command of the R.A.N, by Commodore G. F. Hamil,George Court, Herbert White, Jack Burnett, the propeller tunnel where the broken shaft which Albert Humphery, Ray Wood, Alec McGregor, caused the trouble was the centre of attraction. Hyde, who adds to Australian history by being the first officer of the R.A.N, to attain the rank Charlie Hill, Maurice Galvin, Robert Braid, Arthur Promotions—Chief Petty Officer E. Murray to of Commodore commanding the fleet. Roberts, Don Mason, James Luiguord. 3rd officer. _ _ __ Please Interest all your friends in the League. NAVY LEAGUE DANCE —AUGUST 5. 14 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. 15 DRUNIMOYNE. present in the Balmain Hospital suffering from THE BOATSWAIN'S CALL AND slight concussion and abrasions. Our heartfelt SEA TERMS. (Contributed by Writer C.P.O. KveriiiKhani). sympathies are extended to him in his trouble. Owing to their leaving the district Mr. \V. Hooper NEW RECRUITS—George Law and Walter trophies O.C., Mr. C. Hooper, Coy. Writer, and Cadet Pownceby. The Boatswain's Call, or Boatswain's Whistle is Hooper have had much against their wills to for Jill Sports PROMOTIONS.—J. McDowell to C.P.O.; —. an instrument by means of which orders may be leave the Company. In his farewell speech Mr. Everingham to C.P.O., and writer to Company ; passed round a ship in the quickest and easiest C. Hooper expressed his regret at having to A. B. Bowden to P.O. tf^^l^B {-jARDY BROTHLKS offer resign from the Drummoyne Company, for since It f ^^H an unexcelled se ection of manner: firstly, by recognised sounds which can its inauguration he had watched the progress with CLOY ELL Y CO OGEE. articles suitable for Sports be understood by all hands without an order interest and when the chance came for him to be Under the guidance of Mr. Stone this new rophies. Eacn one having to be shouted i erbally ; secondly, by recog- an active member he took it eagerly. He has held ^^^^^^ attractive design and excellent Sub-Branch is making good headway. ^^^^^ quality. The cup illustrated nised sounds which cause all hands to listen for an office in several social bodies, yet never with the The Company is small at present, but there is pleasure he obtained from the League. But owing an anu order which is about to be shouted ; thirdly, by no reason why it should not be one of the largest strates the to the health of his daughter it has become neces- in the near future. The cadets are having a good recognised sounds which give salutes and marks of sary for him to leave the waterside. He expressed deal of boating, although the weather has not been respect.- These sounds are known as " pipes " or his appreciation of the respect paid to him by the very pleasant, and on a good many cccasions they ^^^^^^^^^^^ A handsome Catalogue poitnl " calls." boys and the pleasure which he obtained from the Sllv*r-platrd Miniature 'ree anywhere. Qoods tent have not been able to get theit; boat in the water Cup. on plinth. Hewitt. on approval throughout /4MS- various camps which were held. " I believe that owing to the heavy surf. 5 inches. trulim. Five per cent, tin- Drummoyne will still continue in its present state xnl. count allott ed for cash Those which are understood without a of success and harmony," he said, a sentiment The Company has selected Gordon Bay as their subsequent shout are :— which was endorsed by the boys. His audience new headquarters. At present we have not got a was deeply concerned, for more reasons than one, place to house our boat and gear, but we are HA12PY HkK),S LTD (1) "Call the Boats- Two short high notes repeated because as as a camp cook he is " second to none." having meetings and are endeavouring to get Iht- iUtii'ic uf r.xifuiive .Irwt'l'jr " wain's Mates." three or more times. together a Committee to organise dances and 15 HUNTKK STREET, SYDNEY Mr. W. Hooper, in taking his official farewell, entertainments to raise funds for the erection of a (2) " Attention " or One long full high note be- urged the boys to keep going as they had done in boat shed and drill hall combined. " Still." ginning and ending sharply. the past and to do their duty by their future O.C., The Deputy-Mayor of Randwick, Mr. Goldstein, No variation. This imposes always remembering the good old cry "Come on has been interviewed with regard to the Council Drummoyne," when in a tight corner. Mr. Hooper granting permission for our Sub-Branch to erect stillness throughout the ship. has rendered signal service to the Company and a boat shed, and he was very favourably impressed If some " word " is to be has helped Drummoyne to maintain its prestige. with the movement and said he would do all he " passed" the pipe is fol- We hope to see more of him in the very near could to help us in our endeavours to make a lowed by the words " D'ye future when we hope to show our appreciation of boat shed for the cadets. his and his father's good work in our own little TRAVEL BY hear there." * fashion. One and all we wish him good success LANE COVE. and happiness in all his undertakings. He was (3) " Pipe the side " A long pipe of about twelve (Contributed by Mr. R. M. Sommervillr). liked by everyone of the boys and no one had a The usual night parades were carried out during seconds beginning on the bad word to say behind his back. They were in- the month, the secretary (Mr. Hedges) taking low note, rising to a medium deed rousing cheers which bade him farewell. charge of the Company during the temporary ORIENT LINE and then falling to a low The same night he handed over the reins of con- absence of the O.C. in Adelaide. note again. trol to Mr. J. Hirons, who has been appointed Two Church parades were held during the to ENGLAND O.C. (pro tem) for three months. month—one at the Methodist Church and the Via (4) " Pipe down " A single high note followed Of late the Company has been practising for the other at the Church of England. by a trilled high note falling two races which are to follow so close on one The boys, though not numerically strong nor Ceylon, Egypt, Italy, The R icier a to a trilled low note ending another and which we sincerely hope we shall be hefty in stature, are very enthusiastic, and are and Qibraltar. on a single high note. able to win, especially the McMaster Cup. always ready and willing to turn out when needed. The Committee also promised a football to the A card evening was held at the School of Arts (5) " Pipe to a meal Four distinct "pipes." i and 2 Company when a captain was elected. A captain by Mrs. and Miss Darcey, and a very successful FARES " Breakfast," " Pipe the side " call twice has been elected and we hope in the near future to evening is reported. SYDNEY TO LONDON " Dinner," "Tea," repeated, then 3 vibrating have the pleasure of encountering some other The race for the Cochrane Shield was held on FIRST SALOON—SINGLE - - from £98 or " Supper." high notes altering to a long Company in a match, provided we can arrange for King's Birthday, and created a lot of interest RETURN - - from £172 a ground. locally. Afterthe race the boys—some 250 strong— THIRD CLASS-SINGLE • - from £38 drawn high note gradually A considerable amount of sailing has been in- together with their officers and friends were given RETURN - - from £68 falling to a low note, ending dulged in and we finally established our superiority light refreshments. Write for Illustrated Booklets to with 4 the " Pipe down." to the Balmain Company when they forfeited to us Many thanks are due to the Birchgrove Ladies' ORIENT S. N. CO.. LTD. on Saturday, 15th May. Welfare Committee who came to our assistance, (6) "Pipe sweepers" A long succession of steeply On the 2nd June, C.P.O. Pickles had the mis- forfeiting their own provisions in order that the 2-4-6 SPRING STREET, SYDNEY. undulating high ar.d low fortune to be knocked from his bicycle at the boys should not go short, as the attendance was vibrating notes. approach to the Iron Cove Bridge. He is at in excess of what was expected. 14 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. 15 (7) " Pipe reelers " A trilled low note, a trilled (2) The Watch Call; Begin on a low note, rising high note, and a trilled low and *' pipe " for steeply to a high note, finish note. common use pre- sharply ; then high note fall- ceding an order. (8) 44 Haul taut" A sharp rise from low to high ing to low note. Depending The Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Limited (Short in the latter for length as to whethei both ending very sharp and high. ESTABLISHED 1834 case). Watches, one Watch, or part CAPITAL PAID-UP £3,500.000 0 0 (9) '4Haulaway"or A low note rising steeply to a of the Watch are needed. RESERVE FUND . £2,830.000 0 0 44 Hoist away " long high note then falling RESERVE CAPITAL £3,500,000 0 0 (3) Calling a boat Begin low rising to a high steeply to a short low note, £9.830.000 0 0 i.e., the haul taut well drawn away note, then falling, rising and DIRECTORS: ===== out. falling again and ending with GFORGE J COHEN. CHAIRMAN ; HON. SIR THOMAS HUGHES. M.L.C.. DEPUTY CHAIRMAN the low note well drawn out. (10) 44 Haul" A signal for standing pulls all O. F. FRIEND. HON. JAMES ASHTON. M L.C. : HON. J. W MACARTHUR ONSLOW. M.L.C. The length of the call de- together ; a moderately long GFNERAI MANAGER : J. R DRYHURST pends upon the boat. For low note rising steeply to a HEAD OFFICE: SYDNEY. 343 GEORGE STREET. an Admiral's or Captain's long high note ; the actual galley — the longer the LONDON OFFICE : 18 BIRCHIN LANF LoMBARr. STREET EC 3. LONDON BANKERS: signal for the pull together THE BANK OF ENCLANO : WESTMINSTER BANK LIMITED : BARCLAYS BANK. LIMITFD better—for other boats the is the rising of the note. call should be of moderate BRANCHES THROUGHOUT NEW SOUTH WALES ani QUEENSLAND. 1) "Highenough' Rapid or vibrating high notes, length except for a life boat, 44 AGENCIES THROUGHOUT AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA aLNEW ZEALAND and ALL OTKt PARTS i! the WORLD. or Avast." rapid or vibrating low notes when it should be very quick TOTAL ASSETS, June SOth, 1925 - . £45,117,645. to a steady high note. and sharp. 1 2) 44 Belay " ... The same only followed by a The manner of using the Gall. PROGRESSIVE TOTALS OF THE BALANCE SHEETS full low note and sharp stop. If the Call is blown into with moderate force a 1055 £1.335.071 1875 • £4.781.854 1895 - £12.108.532 1915 - £29.700.833 (13) 41 Light to" or A low note sharply rising to certain note depending u|K>n the make of the call 1865 £2.216.524 1885 £10.569.722 1905 - £15,529.856 1925 £45.217.645 44 Let go." high and then trilling to low will be obtained. finishing by a single high If, however, it is blown into with greater force, note. and the air which would escape is tlVottled by the (14) "Walk Back " A succession of trilled notes fingers, a note of almost an octave nigher will be For Downright or " Lower." beginning high and falling sounded. steeply. By checking the throttling—that is, by not fr Solid Service (15) "Heave round A long call of short notes rising closing the fingers completely over the bowl, any the Capstan." and falling in long undula- note between these can be obtained. MANGROVITE tions. It is asserted that an expert boatswain's mate (16) "Veerandhaul" Meaning to yield and pull can produce certainly eight notes. LEATHER SOLES alternately. A long rippled The satisfaction of good hard wear is yours By gradually closing the fingers it is possible to when you instruct your boot repairer to attach high note, then a short low run from one note to another. Mangrovite Leather Soles to your footwear. note, then a high note—the High quality leather and expert tanning com- The hand should contain the bowl close against whole movement being re- bine in the production of these ever reliable pealed as necessary. the ball of the thumb. The tip of the thumb soles, which by reason of their lengih of should rest on the ring, or rather beyond it. The service prove an undoubted economy. . . . The sounds which are followed by a shouted first finger should grasp the call to the ball of the "Mangrotite" ami " Flintatone " Waterproof Half So lea — order are .— thumb. When throttling, the hand should be Men s 21- [pottage 6 "to lash up and note, finished sharply, a close against it, taking care not to touch any part OBTAINABLE FROM ALL STOW f 3 OR OIRCCT FROM stow," 4,to fall in," pause and then the same of the edge of the hole in the bowl as this would MANGROVITE BELTING LTD. " to stand by ham- pipe as in calling away a stop the sound altogether. When open, the CHARLK* LUOOWICI, MANAGING DIRECTOR mocks," &c., &c. galley. second, third and fourth fingers should be lifted 49 YORK ST. (WVNYARO SQUARE) SYDNEY THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. 29 •28 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. Officers in Charge arc appointed by the Executive and together. When running a note up or down the " Cost* a little more their appointment shall be gazetted in the NAVY LEAGCK second, third and fourth fingers are slowly closed JOURNAL, the official organ of the N.S.W. Branch of the Worth a lot more." or opened. Ix'ague. The three rules for blowing the call are: — All other officer®' and instructors' shall lie appointed by the Officer in Charge, in consultation with the local (1) Blow with an even pressure to get the Aunt Mary's Committee (where such body exists). clearest note at the particular state of Officers who fail to attend recognised drills must furnish throttling. the Officer in Charge with a satisfactory reason, otherwise Baking (2) To introduce a trill, similar to a whistle with they may be superseded. The Officer in Charge should make one of his Officers a pea inside it, allow the tongue to vibrate responsible for the care of boats, equipment, etc.. which whilst blowing, as if making the sound of is 011 loan, gift, or property of the Navy League Execu- Powder a prolonged " R " without allowing any tive. Hooting should l»e indulged in as much as is Made from the finest Cream of Tartar voice to escape. practicable, as this is one of the greatest incentives to lioys to join up as Sea Cadets. OR your new home, seaside or mountain —free from all adulterants. Makes (3) Blow with a vibrating pressure, this will bungalow—specify "FIBROLITE" As- At all Umt mces. spirts, reviews, public gatherings F delicious crispy scones, dainty cakes produce an effect like a canary singing. and the like, in which cadets representing every Com- bestos Cement Sheets for Exterior Walls, jtanv (or every available Company) take part or are Interior Walls and Ceilings and " FIBRO- and pastries. Always insist on Ant The use of the Boatswain's call is restricted to LITE" Slates for Roofing. '* Fibrolite " present, the Officer of the Day shall have complete Mary's Baking Powder. the Boatswains, the Boatswain's Mates and the charge of all the cadets and 1m- responsible to the Navy costs no more than weatherboards and lining boards and is superior in every respect. It Call boys. lA'aguc Executive foi their liehaviour and dress. If n cadet on parade is dressed partly in mufti and partly in is Fire Retardant, White Ant Proof, and Im- It is but rare now that a Boatswain finds a use uniform the Officer of the Day shall have (tower to dismiss proves with Age. for his call, but it is the custom of the Service that r him from that particular parade. Write or Free Catalogue. he should pipe the side for a Flag Officer who Officers in Charge of Companies shall act in rotation as comes to or leaves the ship with his flag flying in Officers of the Day. and shall continue so in the following his boat, and always for Royalty. For Royalty it order: Richmond. Halmain. Drummoyne, North Sydney. James Hardie & Coy. Ltd. Line Cove. Birchgrove. R<*e Bay. Coogee. is the Boatswain's special and particular privilege. A meeting of all Company Officers shall lie held at "Aibeatog House " Navy League Headquarters six times a year, for the York and Wynyard Streets, Sydney. purpose of discussing matters concerning the training of the cailets. Where cadets have performed services of outstanding HOW TO FORM A SEA CADET COMPANY. merit, names with a precis of accomplishments should lie forwarded to Headquarters for record purposes. ADDITIONAL RULES TO BE OBSERVED Complaints of a xtrion* nature should lie notified to Headquarters. BY SUB-BRANCHES AND COMPANIES. Where sub-branch Committees are formed it is neces- READY-TO-ERECT WEATHERBOARD COTTAGES sary to elect a Chairman, Deputy-Chairman. Hon. Secre- We supply all necessary materials, the best of their respective kinds, together with Obtain the use of a hall. This can generally lie done tary and Hon. Treasurer. framing timbers—cut, marked, and numbered, ready to tit together. Our •• Cottage free of charge in the neighbourhood. At local Committee Meetings the attendance of five Call a preliminary meeting unci invite all Iwiys in the memiicrs is necessary in order to form a quorum. Home" Catalogue shows forty-lour Modern Designs of buildings containing from one neighbourhood owr the age of II to attend. If Meetings shall take place not lr** than six times a to eight Rooms and Oflices. This booklet with complete Price List mailed free to any possible. obtain the services and help of a neigh- vear. Mem lie rs of local Committee's who receive notices address. Enquiries solicited. bouring Company of the Navy League Sen Cadets to attend meetings and fail to do so on three consecutive in uniform. occasions (without reasonable cause) shall forfeit their Explain at this meeting the object of the organization, right to sit with such Committee. and appoint a day on which IK»V» may attend to enroll themselves as recruits. The age of enrol- Every member of a Committee must be an ac- ment is between 11 and Hi. credited member or fellou) of the Navy League, "SIMPLEX" PORTABLE BUILDINGS The available time for instruction in Seamanship, Drill. N.S. W. Branch, or of a tub-branch. Signalling, etc., should lie carefully apportioned, and no All monies collected, donated or raised in any way for The •• SIMPLEX " house solves the building problem where skilled labour is difficult instruction should last t<»o long, as it wearies the boys. or on Itehalf of a sub branch or Company must be paid to to obtain or expensive. The •• SIMPLEX " Is absolutely portable. The materials are Several classes may be going on at the same time accord- the Hull. Treasurer of the sub-branch, who shall give an forwarded in panels, together with illustrated working and key plan, so that anyone ing to the number of instructors available. official receipt for same. The Hon. Treasurer shall then The hooks wnich should be kept are : Attendance pav the money into the Bank in the name of the Navy can put them together. No nailing required. The Houses are as readily dismantled Register, and an Account Hook. The entry form butts league sub-branch. The only persons authorised to sign without damage. The ••SIMPLEX" is the ideal seaside or week end home. For should also be carefully kept by the <). in C. jointly Navy League sub branch cheques shall be the No attempt should be mode to put the boys into uni- isolated settlers there is nothing to compare with it. It can be shipped or railed to local Navy League sub-branch Chairman ami Hon. form, nor should any material expense lie incurred, until Treasurer. any place in a comparatively small compass, and its erection is a matter of hours the Company is formed. The reason for this caution is that many of the boys join only for the honour of wearing Every Ivical Committee shall hold its Annual Meeting only. •• SIMPLEX " Catalogue and Price List on application. the uniform, which, therefore, they should not obtain in December, or Itefore if the necessity should arise, for until keenness and continuous interest has been assured the purpose of electing committee officers for the ensuing and the parents have signed the form of enrolment. year. Obtainable only from Companies must he maintained by local effort, but For purposes of administration the Sea Cadet Company any reasonable assistance will be given by the Executive' shall be attached to the sub-branch. A. C. SAXTON & SONS, Ltd. PTE MONT, SYDNEY Committee of the Navy League. Under no circumstances whatever shall the above rules Training depots for whicn rent is poid must be used lie departed from. TIMBER AND JOINERY MERCHANTS by the Company not leas than one night« week, and aho BY ORDER or THE NAVY LEAOVE (N.S.W. BRANCH) Telephone Nos.: MW 2616 (8 Lineal; MW 1782, MW 1601-(Joinery Department). on Saturday afternoons. - - EXECUTIVE, SYDNEY. City SIM and City 8186. •28 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. NAVY LEAGUE SEA CADETS — BIRCHGROVE WELFARE ASSOCIATION. 29 STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURE :11ST DECEMBER lD-'S. RKCKIFTS. KXPKNIIITUHK. Australian Defence, .Inly u Proceeds fmnt-Dnnoo IS II IM. CrtUI AIMS fotor Cadet* Aug. Monthern' OmtribntHiii* I X Tallica Sept. I 12 Medal* Hwininiing] Oct. I 7 Catering for Richnnawl CmlrtH (tiy Brig. General A 'J\ Anderson, C.M.G., in tin cxtelicnt pamphlet " Australia s De/eme.*') Nov. I 4 Printing for Ha7Jiar Iv,. I 7 Stump* Sali- Bag (Mrs. Mayne) II III Klower* ,. Orangea 0 ."> li Returning King* SUPPOSE that every Australian agrees in the conference we are faced with an entirely new naval ,, of (HKxlft II III :i Tallica „ llflioodM I 17 II ('up* I doctrine of a White Australia, and even the situation ; the reduction of the British Navy to a Proceeds from BH7JUU III-.' Hi li Xnv. Service* rendered — .1. KVAIIH Refreshment* for Rielimoinl Cadet most thoughtless must sometimes realise with one Power standard, and the fact that the Singa- (fudge* .... a feeling of uneasiness the temptation presented by pore base has not yet been constructed, make it Bugle Mouthpiece*. Rowhs-k* the large empty spaces of his country to foreign certain that a considerable time will elapse after IV.- .leiney* for Cadet* - Pacific Powers, over populated and eager to find an outbreak of war before a superior British fleet ( 'll|>S till ('fillet * Badge (l imxl Conduct) - some vacant ground into which they can expand. will be ready to co-operate effectively in the naval Italian Cloth for Scarfs . defence of Australia. During this period an enemy Cash in lianfl .... 111 Australia has a coast line of 12,000 miles, and Hank Balance .... II possessing temporory naval ascendency might well an area of 3,000,000 square miles ; about 49 per find it possible to take offensive action against this £1:11 ti.ii cent, of this area is situated within the tropics, and country. It follows, therefore, that a strong land only 3 per cent, of the total population live in force is also essential. We, the undersigned, linve examined all Hooks and Receipt* of the Birchgrove Welfare Association and this tropical portion. She has a population of have found same correct. ./WILLIAM A. MURRAY 6,000,000, with a density of 1.8 per square mile ; Let us examine briefly how the defence of Signed | KRNKST K. FOX llth March. 1MB. while Japan, to take one instance, has a population .Australia stands at present. of 77 millions and a density of 370. Even if, as Since the sinking of the Australia, the Australian Professor Griffiths Taylor says, an area of about fleet has no capital ships, and it now consists of 1,200,000 miles (i.e., about 40 per cent, of the four light cruisers, eleven destroyers and few other whole of Australia) can be ruled out as a possible i craft. The Federal Government has now made rdoc hs region of close settlement for men of any race, the MURDOCH'S provision for the building of two large (10,000 ton) danger remains a serious one ; substract this arid RED SPOT light cruisers, and two ocean going submarines ; 40 per cent, altogether from our calculations, and and it is also proposed to construct a seaplane f BED SPOT BARGAINS the population has still only a density of 3.4 to the carrier. The total defence expenditure for last 9 square mile. ^Ali In Boys and Youth's Wear year (excluding submarines and cruisers building) Of course, the best remedy is for Australia to was ^4,203,322, or about half a million less than increase her population, and so remove the temp- was expended in the year immediately preceding Note these Splendid Money-Savings: tation, or at least the pretext, for invasion by the great war. There was alsc a further sum voted T RED SPOT USUALLY «™ SALE another Power. But the process of building up a of one million pounds to cover the first year of the five years Developmental Programme for increasing 30/ Boys' Tweed Cotswold 23/8 7/11 Boys' Tweed Knickers, 5/11 population, whether by emigration or by natural Suits, 6 to 14 yean. plain knees, 5 to 14 years. means, is a slow one, and meanwhile the country arms, armament, ammunition, etc. There are as yet no naval bases in the country, and it is very 53/9 Youth's Tweed Sac Suits 44/9 7/11 Boys' Smart Felt Hats, 4/11 must be defended. Can we, as a matter of fact, 14 to 18 yean. attractive Mid Grey shade. say that our arrangements for defence are ade- doubtful if the chief ports are furnished with 27/6 Boys' Tweed Raglan 21/10 6/6 Boys'English Zephyr Golf 4/11 quate ? adequate artillery defence. Overcoats, 3 to 10 years. Shirts, striped, collar to match. Australian defence is in the main a naval Up to the present the Air Force has been a 45/ Spalding's'Victory'Tennis 30/~ 45/- Youth's S.B.Tweed Raglan 32/5 problem, and though we cannot provide and main- sadly neglected branch,' but there are hopeful signs Overcoats, II to 17 years. Racquet,strung with reliable Gut tain a fleet sufficiently strong to cope with that of of better things to come. A Royal Australian POSTAGE PAID TO YOUR DOOR SALE ENDS JULY IOTHI any great Power, we must at least be prepared to Air Force station has been constructed at Rich- protect ourselves against invasion or bombardment mond, and a scheme has been approved for the by the use of aeroplanes, submarines and destroyers, establishment over a period of five years of an air and to take some part in the protection by cruisers force nucleus of 63 machines, with a personnel of MURDOCH'S in Park St. Ltd. Sydney of our sea-borne commerce. Since the Washington about 500 officers and men. - "Tho World's Largast Hon'* and Boys' Wwr Storo." THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. 29 •28 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. seven). The organisation is still kept up to the be thankful that the Singapore base is now to be As regards land defence, there is no' much room (d) shall be limited to one registration or one original scale, on paper, i.e.:— constructed. This work is intended for purely for adverse criticism—theoretically. T.ie Defence muster parade. 60 Battalions Infantry. defensive purposes, and it is absurd to suggest that Act lays down that all male inhabitan's of Aus- The amount of training prescribed in the Act is 23 Regiments Light Horse. it can offer any provocation to Japan : its import- tralia, between the ages of 18 and 60 years, shall in not so satisfactory. It is laid down as follows :— 66 Batteries Light Artillery, ance lies not chiefly in the Pacific, but in the time of war be liable to serve in the citizen forces, (a) In the junior cadets, 90 hours and a due proportion of Engineers and Medical Indian Ocean, through which goes the greater part and that all males from 12 to 26 years shall be (b) In the senior cadets, 4 whole day drills, and other services. In actual fact, however, there of our trade, and round which lies about three- liable in peace time to undergo military training. 12 half day drills, and 29 night drills. has been a disastrous fulling off, and the compul- quarters of the Empire. From the point of view By this Act, brought into law in 1909, the principle (c) In the citizen forces, 16 whole day drills or sory trained strength in 1925/26 will be only some of an Australian, however, the chief consideration of universal liability to Defence Force training in their equivalent, of which not less than 8 45,000 men, as compared with the strength of is that the project will give a first-class kise for the time of peace was made law for the first lime in shall be in camps of military training. 122,000 in 1921. Another serious blow has been main fleet direclly on the flank of any possible any English.speaking community. The liability to It will be seen then that but for the period of struck against the efficiency of the force by reduc expedition for the invasion of his country. This military training was prescribed as follows:— training, which is lamentably inadequate, the land ing the annual period of training from 16 days tn is true, but at least one similar base on our own (a) From 12 years to 14 years of age, in the defence of Australia leaves little to be desired—in 12. The former period was inadequate, but to coast is necessary before we can leel any security. junior cadets. theory. Unfortunately, it has been decided that attempt to train a soldier in 12 d«ys, of which not The naval policy, therefore, urged by the (b) From 14 years to 18 years of age, in the the operation of the universal training law be more than 8 are spent in camp, is manifestly National Defence League is: (1) Provision of an senior cadets. restricted to the more populous centres and to ridiculous. Small wonder that the Inspector- adequate squadron for Australian waters in peace (c) From 18 years to 25 years of age, in the certain quotas only. General of the Military Forces declared in his time, the capital ships being found by arrangement citizen forces. Junior cadets are no longer to be trained at all, report lor 1922 that with such reduced strength with the British Government; (2) provision of a (d) From 25 years to 16 years of age, in the while and training " it is quit*! out of the question tn l>ase in Australasia with a dock capable of docking citizen forces. Senior cadet training is confined to lads of 17 train an army for the defence of Australia." the damaged capital ships, as well as smaller ships, of such squadron ; (3) provision of adequate gar- Provided that, except in imminent danger of (one quota instead of four), and citizen training to In 1913, when the population of Australia was risons and coast defences to protect our naval base war, service under para. youths of 18, 19 and 20 (three quotas instead of about four and half millions, the appropriation by and ports. Parliament for military expenditure, exclusive of the amounts voted for works and buildings, was As regards air defence, the Federal Government .£1.603,880. WRITE FOR BOOKLET has now at least made a beginning, though much In 1925, with a population of six millions, and still remains to be done. Our Air Force must setting out the advantages to be obtained by appointing at a time of far greater national danger, the appro- have, to quote Sir Keith Smith, "single-seater priation was only 051,816. scouts for spotting purposes, two-seater fighters to attack the swarms of enemy aeroplanes, long- It may be of interest here to cumpare the cost Perpetual Trustee Company (Limited) distance bombers to get the first blow in upon the l>er inhabitant for defence in Great Britain and aircraft carriers and airships, and reconnaissance EXECUTOR AND TRUSTEE OF YOUR WILL Australia at each extreme of the decade 1913- machines. In addition, we would need in this Trustee of your Marriage or other Settlement, Attorney, or Agent. '9»3 country of long distances huge troop-carriers ; and, 1913.—Great Britain, 33/9. Australia, 19/5. above all, we have no airship to accompany the KwtaMixlml over 3!) yearn, during which it lias successfully 1iamlU.il almost every class of iwl. 1923.—Great Britain, 51/2. Australia, 15/7. defending fleet." The Government should give Directum: Hun. K. J. BLACK. M.L.C. (Chairman): In other words the cost to the citizen of the every encouragement to commercial aviation, and Dr. KOBKKT L. FAITHKULI,; T. H. KELLY; Sir SAMUEL HOKDKKX : mother country increased by over 50 per cent., to the establishment of aeroplr.iie works in Aus- WALTER T. BRUNTON; SHKl'HKARD K. LAIDLKY. while it is decreased by about 20 per cent, in the tralia. A commercial air service would provide an Sulacnliul Capital • 11,000,000 O 0 Perpetual Deposit with case of his Australian cousin. invaluable reserve of airmen and material for the expansion of the fighring forces in time of war. OpitallVidUp. - - 140,000 0 0 TSX^nd.under T" " ° Such is the present state of Australian defence, Kewerve Fund 100,000 0 0 Administration cxoewl - £>,8110,000 0 0 and it is safe to say that no naval or military expert As has been said, the Defence Act already pro- would consider It adequate in any branch. Moderate Charge* Economical Management Undoubted Security. vides for an army of sufficient numerical strength, Even with the two new cruisers which are being but although it is the law, its provisions have been 33 to 39 Hunter Street, Sydney. built, our naval force is far too weak for the work so whittled down for reasons of financial stringency it will be called upon to perform, and we have no that the army exists for the most part on paper - i COPLAND LBTHMUDGK, Maaafw. naval base on our coast. We have good cause to only. The remedy is to enforce the Act as it now 14 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. 15 stands, and also greatly to extend the period of designs against our independence, what are we to SYI.LABUS OF TRAINING FOR SEA training. The National Defence League urges a do ? I do not wonder that he has shirked this CADETS. COUGHS prompt return to the full number of training days question, for it is one to which the Pacifist can prescribed by the Defence Act, but to concentrate give no answer. They must l>e blinded by pre- 1. Character Building. Quickly Stopped the training within a small number of years, as judice indeed, and deaf to all the warnings of 2. Squad drill and marching. proposed by Mr. \V. M. Hughes when Prime history, who, casting their eyes round the world as 5. Mariner's Compass—construction and uses. — if treated promptly Minister in 1920—the main concentration (70 it is to-day, can deny that the old proverb is 4. Helm—construction and uses. days' camp training) being in the 18th/19th unhappily as true now as it has always been, Take proper steps in the first stages 5. Anchors— construction and uses. (Recruit) year, followed by short trainings in the SI VIS PACEM PARA BELLUM. of a cold, or on the slightest sign of three following years. 6. Boat management — oars and sail. hoarseness and you will ensure relief, 7. Knots, bends, hitches and splices. easily. Let me say in conclusion that the National Please interest at least ONE friend in our 8. Rule of the road. Elliott's Compound Syrup of White Defence League is 110 advocate of militarism for Sea Cadet Movement. (J Lead line and markings. the sake of militarism, as the Pacifists seem to Pine and Tar is a soothing, natural 10. Semaphore signalling, l>elieve. We are Pacifists ourselves in the true medicament for throat and lungs. It it. Morse signalling, sense of the word, but we are convinced that the prevents coughing and relieves hoarse- only way to ensure peace is to be so strong that tz. Encouragement of healthy spurt. ness. It is splendid in ail cases of loss j\o foreign Power will ever be tempted to attack PLEASE NOTE. of voice. us. I read the other day a pamphlet on defence Elliott's Compound Syrup of White issued by a Peace Society in Australia It is an Pine and Tar is obtainable from all ingenious example of special pleading, and its The Navy League Office is at Please Ask a Friend to Join chemists. Insist on the genuine. author has distorted history in a very diverting 6, DALLEY STREET manner to suit his own arguments. His conclu- The Navy League. ELLIOTT BROS. LTD. sion is that we should cease to suspect other (Wentworth Building) U'CONNKM. STREET, SYDNEY nations of harboring sinister designs, and should SYDNEY. disarm at once. But he deliberately shirks the obvious difficulty —if, after having followed his advice and rendered ourselves helpless, we find The Telephone No. is B 7808. JOIN THE NAVY LEAGUE. that some nation has in fact harbored these sinister HOW IT CAN BE DONE. PEARSON'S MKMBKKSHIP SCALK : VICE-PRESIDENTS £,>0 0 CARBOLIC ANNUALLY. VICE-PRESIDENTS for life 0 0 WILL BE GIVEN FOR THE RETURN OF FELLOWS (Ladies UIHI (•entluniuu) ... I I 0 SAND SOAP ANNUALLY. BREAKFAST D'LIGHT & FOUNTAIN S. R. FLOUR FELLOWS (Ladies und (•untluiiion) for life 10 10 0 BONUS END LABELS MEMISEKS _ 0 ."> N ANNUALLY. DOES ITS WORK ON THE FOLLOWING BASIS! JUVENILE MEMISEKS 0 I O no , • /'or 60 2-lb. D'LIGHT - BONUS BHD LABELS ANNUALLY, AND UL'WAKDS. WELL 2/6 or 3/- | OR MEMUEKS RECEIVE A COPY OF THE MONTHLY WORTH OF \ 26 4-lb D'LIGHT - BONDS EHD LABELS I88UE OF THE JOURNAL. B GROCERIES | w 2-lb. FODHTAIH FLOUR BONUS EHD LABELS COMMUNICATE WITH THE NAVY LEAC.UE, 6, DALLEY STKEKT, TEL. B 7808, FOK FURTHER USE NO OTHER PARTICULARS. . o. 32 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. -YDNEY'8 CHIEF AIMS AND OBJECTS OF THEATRES. THE NAVY LEAGUE. J. C. W I L L I A M SO N LI M 1 T E I) Hauttat Mnctan Sir C. Ml. 1.1. Tall, a* rraat Tall. ANTHONY HORDERNS' HE NAVY LEAGUE is a Voluntary Patriotic Association of British Peoples, entirely outside party politics, desirous of rendering the great- FOR EVERYTHING est service of which it is capable to the Empire, par- HUH MAJESTY'S t ticularly in connection with all matters concerning THE NAVY LEAGUE. the sea. It upholds as the fundamental principle of National and Imperial policy COMPLETE NAVAL PRO ROSE MARIE PATRONS— We Invite the amplest Inves- TECTICN FOR BRITISH SUBJECTS AND BRITISH COMMERCE tigation Into both quality H. E. Til* GOVKRNON GBNERAL TUB HT. MOW. LORD STONEHAVEN. P.C G.C.M.O. D.S. ALI. THE WORLD OVEN. and price of the goods we Its objects are : ofrer, and we are content H. E. THE STATE GOVERNOR. ADMIRAL SIR DUDLEY DE CHAIR. K C.U. to leave the result to you. 1. To enlist on Imperial and National grounds.-the sup- port of ail classes IN MAINTAINING THE NAVY AT THE THEATRE ROYAL, Upon this confidence the PRESIDENT— REQUISITE STANDARD OF STRENGTH, not only with a I HON SIR W. P. CULLEN. K.C.M.G . M.A.. LL.D. vast business or ANTHONY view to the safety of our trade and Empire, but HORDERNS' has been built, also with the object of securing British prestige "SEVENTH HEAVEN" a confidence not to be trifled EXECU VB COMMITTEE- on every sea and in every port of t ie World. with by any statements or EDWARD W. KNOX SIR F. O. WALBV, K.B.E. ours that cannot be substan- KELSO KINO SIR A. MACCORMICK. M.D. 2. To convince the general public that expenditure SIR SAMUEL HORONRN, K.B. JUOOB A. P. BACKIIOUH. M.A. upon the Navy is the national equivalent of tiated to the utmost extent. F. W. HIXSON, O.B.E. J. PAVNE ALFRED O. MILSON SIR A. W. MRRMB. K.B.E .M.L.C the ordinary insurance which no sane person CRITERION THEATRE O. E. FAIRFAX, B A.. LL.D. C. M. C. SHANNON grudges in private affairs, and that SINCE A H. H. MAMIE HARRY SHELLEV t. P. SIMPSON WALTRR M. MARKS. M.P. SUDDEN DEVELOPMENT OF NAVAL STRENGTH IS A. CONSBTT STKPIIBN S FOSTER NEWLANOS IMPOSSIBLE, ONLY CONTINUITY OF PREPARATION A. 3. WARRY SIR THOMAS HUOIIII, M L.C "THE LAST OF MRS. CHEYNEY.* ANTHONY HORDERN & SONS, LIMITED CAN GUARANTEE NATIONAL AND IMPERIAL CART. A- W. PEARSE. F.R.G S HON. J. LANE MUI.LINS. M.A..M.L.C. BRICKFIELD HILL, SYDNEY. CAPTAIN S. G. GREEN. F.R.G. 5. T. Fox SECURITY. CART. O. SMITH T. H. SILK. A.M.I.C.E.. M.I.N.A. E. R. WHITE H. COCHRANE 3 To bring home to every person in the Empire that commerce can only be guarded from any possible attack by a Navy. IN CONJUNCTION HON. MEMBERS— CAPTAIN ROBINS. R.A.N. WITH THE AIN FORCE, sufficiently strong in all the COMMANDKR H. L. QUICK. R.A.N. elements which modern warfare demands. COMMANDER R. C. GARSIA. R.A N. On Bellambi Coal "PACIFIC" 4. To teach the citizens of the Empire, young and old alike that •• it is the Navy whereon, under HON. TREASURERS— HON. SECRETARIES— the good providence of Cod. the wealth, safety KELSO KINO F. W. HIXSON, O.B.E Company Limited Is splendid Household and C. M. C. SHANNON ALFRED O. MILSON and strength of the Kingdom chiefly depend." HARRY SHELLBY and that THE EXISTENCE OF IHE EMPIRE, with the COLLIERY and STEAMSHIP OWNERS STEAM COAL ORCAI liberty and prosperity of its peoples. No LESS W. W. BIALE. O.B.E- (MIL.) DEPENDS ON THE MERCHANT SERVICE, WHICH, PKOI'KIKTORS OF TMK UNDER THE SURE SHIELD OF THE ROYAL NAVY, SOUTH BULLI and BHLUMBI COLLIERIES BRIGHT BURNING and WELDS US INTO ONE IMPERIAL WHOLE. PLEASE NOTE. SOUTH HRN 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 he addressed to the alive the sea spirit of our race, but also to Steam Collier Fleet capacity, 3.400 tons. EDITOR, THE NAW I.KAGUK JOURNAL, enable the BOYS TO BECOME GOOD CITIZENS OF Hulkage capacity, 1,600 tons. Waggon Wentwoith Building, 6, Dal icy 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 en- •• For GOD. for the KING, for the EMPIRE." HEAD OFFICE i dorse the opinions of Contributors to the Contractors to numerous mail lines Journal. 6. To assist the widows and dependents of officers Bunker requirements can be supplied and men of the Royal Navy, including the at short notice. 58 Pitt Street, Syfey, New Sntfc Wiles All alterations of standing advertisements Royal Australian Navy. Royal Marines and ALBERT SIMS, Miu| WHOLLY NT U. ..O N»IU III AU.T.ALI1 .V M. T. .UK. ... CO.. N H C NEWLANDS ALL STEEL BEDS RANGE IN PRICES FROM £2 TO £50 EACH This metal label is attached to ell beds we make. Bt sure yeu see it. It is for your protection. Make sure it is made by Newlands Pictured above is the "York" design Equip these twins with " Steelite-de- of all steel twin beds that cost approx- Luxe" springs and " Morning Glory" imately £6:17:6 each bed, without bedding and you have a sleep unit that mattress. Different freight rates makes that all-to-be-desired result— sound, healthy sleep—a certainty. make this price slightly higher in Remember too, that there are specific districts outside the metropolitan area. hygienic and economical reasons for These beds, made in all sizes, and metal beds. If not, why is their use finished in a wide range of modern in hospitals always insisted upon by colored enamels, are of a design of medical authorities? Since when has simple beauty that will harmonise in a wooden bed been tolerated in any all furnishing schemes. hospital anywhere? THERE IS A RELIABLE FURNITURE SUPPLIER IN YOUR DISTRICT STOCKING NEWLANDS PRODUCTS The Leading Hotels and Clubs in Australia are "Morning Glory" bedding comes to you as the equipped with the "Steelite-de-Luxe" Spring because purest bedding it is possible to produce. It is of its hygiene, comfort and service. made in all sizes. 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