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(Eommanfaealil} ^Sank SPECIAL EASTER CASH of Australia DISCOUNT eSTABLISt1EI> 1012. GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS of every description transacted at all branches APRIL in the principal cities and towns of Australia. OFF EVERY £l London (2) and New Guinea (2,. SAVINGS BANK INTEREST 3li per cent, on deposits up to £1.000. 3 per cent, on any additional balance up to £300 making A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF ARTICLES a total of £1.300 on whicn interest is allowed. AT HALF PRICE TO CLEAR. SAVINGS BANK AOKNCIKS AKK ALSO RSTAHUSHKU AT TIIK KOLI/nviNU:- GAMDKN ISLAND (SVUNKVI SIVII. lUiltJT. Wll.l.IAMHTllWS (VurroKiAi H.M.A.8. TINOIHA H.M.A.S. RfttmAJiK AUSTRALIAN SVDNRV .. Pl.ATYl'LM SOUVENIRS MKI.HIII l;\K GKKANIUM ToRPKDO HoAT AOKNL'V Acting tlov*rnor: JAftES KELL. The N&vy League Journal

OTHER DESIQNS Vol.. IV. No. 12. SVDNKY, APRIL, 1924. PRICK 3D. Boomerang Brooches Flannel Flower Broochoi Southern Crosa Broochrt Kookaburra on Boomerang Brooelie PERMANENT Coo.ee Snaka Brooch THE VISIT of the BRITISH WARSHIPS.

TRUSTEE COMPANY OF N.S.W. LTD. SIIVBI plated Emu or 'Sydney. House from the uttermost parts of Britain ; and it of sentiment, shall never be broken so loni, as our (J. at. Dempster Mana^ini Director) 25 O'CONNELL STREET, SYDNEY. is to be hoped that our recently created Migration honour remains untarnished and the language of and Settlement Department will rise to the occa­ our fathers is spoken. . . THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL CAPTAIN COOK * BY CAIT J. II. w ATSOV, K ICA.il H. ITH the approach of the anniversary of and handed the main and miz'n topsails, and got LIMITED. W the landing of Captain Cook at Botany down topg't yards," but no where is there any Bay, there have appeared in the press reference to a mizen top gallant yard or sail. AN AUSTRALIAN INSURANCE COMPANY. various items of more or less interest with regard Captain Bayldon has that in view in his sketch. to incident connected with his life and career. glivrctor*: There has also been many letters in the paper with reference to Cook's birth place, what his A. K. JAQl'KS, CHAIHMAN. The most important ol these, from my point of 0. C. UAI.K J. M. ATKINSON. view, is the publication in the Sydney Morning father was, about his descendants, and the monu­ THKO. J. MAKKS. 1.. J. DAVIKS. Herald on the 15th of March last of a "Dimen­ ments that have been erected to him. Nearly all sional Sketch of H.M.S. Endeavour," or as she these things are fully explained in " Captain James FIRE, MARINE, ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS, WORKMEN'S was called in the official language of the day "The Cook," by Arthur Kitson, published in 1907, and COMPENSATION, BOILER EXPLOSION, MOTOR CAR, Endeavour Bark." which is far more interesting than these letters PUBLIC RISK AND PLATE GLASS INSURANCE. Being thus described has led to endless con­ which only lead one astray. troversy, principally caused by people without any Then there is the parish register of Marton-in- Losses by Lightning, Bush Fires and Be Patriotic—Insure Australian Property knowledge of the distinctions of the rig of ships, Cleveland, wherein it is written " Novr. 3, 1728, James ye son of James Cook, day labourer, bap­ Gas Explosion Paid. in an Australian Insurance Company. or of the various technicalities conveyed in a seaman's language as used in description or log tized," which settles the question of James Cook's book, and as she was by Admiralty instructions position in the social scale. HEAD OFFICE: 16 MARTIN PLACE, SYDNEY. KELSO KING. MANAGER.

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Then again there is the very frequent assertion Noocka Sound, Vancouver, B.C., with this in­ that a person named is a descendant, or a direct scription : White Star Line descendant of the great navigator, Captain Cook. " Discovered by the great Captain Cook in There is not the slightest doubt thaf'he left no March, 1778. In July, 1789, Spain took descendants, and it is extremely-' doubtful if his '. possession and established a settlement until father has left any bearing the name of Ccolc. 1795. The capture of British vessels in Cabin Passengers Only. But family tradition has created many a false * 1789 almost led to war, which was avoided halo and placed it on the brow of some unknown by the Noocka Convention in 1793. Van­ Australia to Southampton, London and Liverpool person as the descendant of some illustrious in­ couver and Quadra met here in August, dividual, altogether forgetting that the public t79», to determine the land to be restored via South Africa. require something more than assertion. , under this Convention." Then again, in a Canadian newspaper there was And so we have one more recognition of the recently a statement that the " Historical Sites and services of Cook, but the greatest of the monu­ R -«»'"S*Utat» -CERAMIC* . ,8^00 Tom "PERSIC J 2^00 Tons Abo Carp) Monuments Board of Canada " was about to erect ments is nature's greatest island on which is elMli -MEDIC-- - I2fi00 Tom "RUNIC - J2#» „ Steamers at a monument, with s. tablet, to Captain Cook at established the Commonwealth of Australia. PopoUr Sio«m "SUEVIC J2#» „ Frequent Intervals.

The great motor ship Aorangi, now under con­ between Vancouver and Sydney. The Aorangi will struction for the Union S.S. Co. of New Zealand, be the largest vessel of the Union fleet, and will have at the yard of the Fairfield Shipbuilding Com­ a speed of 18 knots an hour. With Capt. R. Crawford pany, Glasgow, will, when completed, be placed on in command she should soon acquire a name as rrSMs.ra^'T' DALGETY k COMPANY, LIMITED the Canadian Australasian Royal Mail route one of the most popular ships in the Pacific. _

THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL Royal Naval Visit.

THE PRESIDENT P. & O. (SIR WILLIAM CULLEN) OF THE ROYAL MAIL STEAMEK S NAVY LEAGUE. N.S.W. BRANCH, SENT THE FOLLOWING LETTER TO THE VICE-ADMIRAL, FLAG OFFICERS. 7 o CEYLON, INDIA. EGYPT, MEDITERRANEA SI PORT~ S CAPTAINS. OFFICERS' AND SHIPS' COMPANIES OF THE and LONDON. SPECIAL SERVICE SQUADRON:

• •• I am very glad indeed to have the opportunity of extending to you, on ' i behalt of the Navy League, a very PAST H.M.S. VICTORY. hearty welcome to New South Wales. It Is our earnest wish that this visit ol the Special Service Squadron will be significant of the very happiest as­ sociations and a lasting mutual friend­ •• ship, and that when the Squadron leaves our shores, officers and men alike will carry away with them a full realisation of that Imperishable bond of true sentiment which binds us to our great Motherland."

First and Second Saloon Only, VICE-ADMIRAL SIR FREDERICK FIELD HAS REPLIED AS UNDER :— LU XURIOUS 16.000 TONS STEAMERS. CABINS DE LU:K E •• I beg to acknowledge and thank ELECTRIC LIFTS. you for your letter of the 6th Instant containing such a hearty expression of welcome to the Special Service Squadron on behalf of the Navy League of New South Wales. For Fares and all further particulars apply to I sincerely trust that the visit of the Special Service Squadron will MACDONALD, HAMILTON & CO. help In every way to bring home to AGENTS each and all the sense of our great responsibility towards the Empire and Td City 6321. Union Home, 247 George S treet, Syd ney. all it stands for.'' I

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THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL *_ THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL are invidious nowadays when the sailor is every bit A Way They Have in the Navy. as well disciplined and staunch as the marine; but Burns, Philp & Co. Ltd. custom dies hard—and the marine still keeps his cap on Every commanding officer, that is to say, the Consult our Tourist Department (or HAT the man who spends his life going down the royal head against one of the beams. He captain of a ship, through his actual rank may only Passages to— T to the sea in ships has an individ ility all promptly ordained that in future the toast was to be a junior lieutenant is entitled to be " piped " his own, few will trouble to deny. The Navy be drunk without rising. While on this matter of ENGLAND alto over the side when leaving or coming on board his itself is wreathed around with customs and tradi­ toasting the King, there is a hard and fast but AMERICA Round the World Tours own ship, and as an act of courtesy is usually piped tions, many of which have curious anti centuries old unwritten law in the Navy which ordains that any AFRICA Round Pacific Tours in the same manner when going on board or origins, a few of such I propose illustrating. In member of the mess during the course of dinner, INDIA Round Eastern Tours leaving other ships—and always if the call is the Navy a junior officer gets into a boat first and and before tbe King's health has been drunk, who CHINA Round Australia Tour* official. In olden days before commodious gang­ leaves her last. I don't think this has any parti­ mentions a lady's name, makes a bet or uses any JAPAN and Island Tour: ways became part of the furniture of a ship, an cular origin, save that of convenience for the improper language even to the extent of a mild officer was hoisted up over the side by a whip senior officers, it being much pleasanter to have "damn," shall be "rapped " by the President and Passengers booked by all lines, in any rigged at the yard arm The hoisting and lowering 4he boat shove off the moment you arc in her, and fined drjnks all round the table. Such fines are class and by any route. was governed by the piping of a boatswain's mate, to get out the moment you get alongside again paid immediately the King's health has been drunk. the sailors manning the ship hoisting or lowering according to the note piped. Hoisting and than wait for the boat to either gradually fill or In a naval mess you may be as late as you like, For itineraries and Pamphlets write or discharge. but if the meal is dinner, you must not fail to lowering, not officers but derricks or boats, etc., is apologise to the President before sitting down, and call our governed by the same means to-day, but piping the Saluting the quarter-deck, whether you be when you do sit dowr you cannot order any side has become purely the prerogative of the entering upon it from the gaitgway or merely courses you may have missed Should you arrive Tourist Department CO. coming on to it in the ordinary course of your when the entre" is being served you must commence II BRIDGE STREET, SYDNEY. duties, is one of the oldest customs of the Navy, with that dish, however much you may desire the Smoking in the Navy is strictly taboo during and dates back to the days when the after-castle soup and fish which have preceded it. For working hours —on the upper deck at least- frequently held a shrine, to which men naturally unit: :rs who as watch-keepers are naturally late to Strictly speaking, the KR. & A.I. (the King's made obeisance when approaching. In the larger the extent of half-an-hour or more, a special table Regulations and Admiralty Instructions), the law ships of the Navy the quarter-deck is very strictly is set aside. These officers do not dress for dinner, •The tint drink of the day." and the letter of the Navy forbids smoking any­ and definitely defined in order that no man may and are exempt from the foregoing rules and where during working hours, and in such working have the excuse of not realising that he was on the customs. hours only in those places set apart for smoking. sacred ground. In many of our modern ships of ELLIOTTS Generally speaking, this law is observed more in the heavier type this is very necessary, as the Marines who do all the waiting in the ward the breach than the observance as long as the quarter-deck is just as often well forward or amid­ room are a survival of those day* when an action bounds of reason are not overstepped, and every­ ships as aft in its original position. If you were to at sea was fought entirely by soldiers* the Admiral FRUIT one who wants to, smokes in his cabin, though ask a sailor why he salutes the quarter-deck ; or, to of those days being known as the " General!" actually the law forbids it. put it another way, " what is the reason for saluting Blake and Prince Rupert being instances as such. SALINE The dress of the bluejacket of to-day is not the quarter-deck ?" I doubt if his reply would be Sailors were hard to come by in those days; and without its significance. In the days when the very intelligible, though if he has incurred a day taken every morning acts as in 1664 the Royal Marines were raised as a sailor wore a pigtail it was found that the back of or so's No. 10 for lack of doing so, it might be a a mild laxative and blood separate corps and a detachment placed in each his jacket or jumper grew unnecessarily greasy, trifle forcible. When one salutes the quarter-deck sea-going ship as much to provide a body guard purifier. and so the loose washable blue jean collar was one is neither paying homage to one's flag, one's for the officers against any mutinous predilections evolved. After Trafalgar three pieces of white King, or one's religion. It is a something—an It la effervescent and pleasant on the part of the sailors who were inclined to be tape were added to this collar in commemoration intangible something—which embodies all three: to take. an undisciplined mob at that period as to fight the of Nelson's three victories—the Nile, Copenhagen, for lack of a better term one might call it the ship. During the mutiny of the Nore the marines and Trafalgar- and a black silk scarf ordered to be " Spirit of the Service." Toasts are akin to salutes, All Chemists and stood steadfast to a man, and to signalise their worn in perpetual mourning for his death. and the toast of " the King " is always drunk appreciation of this devotion to duty their Lord­ Storekeepers sell sitting. The reason for this is that on one occasion ships ordained that henceforth a marine should ELLIOTTS FRUIT SALINE In the Navy you never " change " your clothes King William IV— who was a tall man—in stand­ keep his cap on when entering an officer's cabin of AT you "clean" into such and such a "rig." For ing to his toast in one of the old low built wooden no matter what rank. On the contrary, a sailor 2s. 6d. per bottle. instance, the " rig " of the day is always piped when ships of his period got up too suddenly banging always removes his. Of course such distinctions the hands go to breakfast, when they change from 10 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL n

night clothing, which is just a blue jumper and Practically all ranks have their nick-names. trousers, flannel, and jersey, according to the Here are a few :—The Captain, "the Old Man," or IS IT TO BE- temperature. Should there be dirty work to be " Owner "; Commander, " The Bloke"; First ELLERMAN & BUCKNALL done after breakfast the hands, or a certain Lieutenant, " Number One," or" Jimmy the One "; STAGNATION .. PROGRESS specified section of them, are piped to clean into Gunnery Lieutenant, " Guns"; Torpedo Lieu­ STEAMSHIP CO. LTD. " dirty '' or " refitting rig"; or, if the ship is coaling, tenant, " Torps "; The Gunner. " Wads "; Car­ penter, "Chips"; Carpenter ratings, "Chippy FAILURE.. SUCCESS? the "coaling rig" in which latter instance they can Regular service of fast Chaps", Boatswain, "Tommy Pipes"; Master al­ A Savings Account will Decide. It Creates a Feeling wear anything their fancy dictates—from a bathing of Safety—A Reserve Fund for Emergencies. steamers horn suit to a discarded frock coat—the writer has seen arms, "Jawnty": Ship's police, "Crushus'*; AUSTRALIA to UNITED KINGDOM both. The bluejacket has an obsession for nick­ Signalmen, "Bunting Towers"; Wireless ratings, DEPOSITS ACCEPTED FROM 1/- and CONTINENTAL PORTS names ; and throughout the service they are ever " Sparks "; Marines, " Leathernecks " or " Jollies"; PERSONAL, JOINT. TRUST AND Sergeant of Marines, " the Major "; Engine-room the same, the origin of many being hopelessly CHILDREN'S ACCOUNTS OPENED proceeding via Suez Canal. Artificers, " Tiflies "; Coast-guards —practically all e nrrnasT MID ur TO ASM obscure. Thus every Martin is '* 1'inchu," every the service men—are alluded to as " Gobbles." an* 3 ON EXCESS TO;±I,OOO For all particulars of rates of freight, etc. Wilson " Tug," every Allen " Darby," every Green i - DIP0SIT1D WIIXLY WILL IN In conclusion, two chums are known as "raggies/' 10 VRAM AMOUNT TO iM5»-0-7 apply "Shiner," every Miller is " Pasty/' every Clark is THOMAS BROWN ft SONS, Ltd. BRISBANE and if they quarrel they are said to have " parted NO AGENCIES AT POST OFFICES W. G. DEUCHAR ft CO., Ltd SYDNEY " Nobby," and every Watson is " Chumpy." The brass rags "; while a half-holiday is known as a W. CROSBY ft CO. MELBOURNE Service itself is referred to as Andrew, Portsmouth make and mend," and is indicated to the hands by ELDER, SMITH ft CO., Ltd. ADELAIDE is known as " Pompey," and Pevonport or Ply­ the boatswain's mates piping " 'ands make and W. CROSBY ft CO., Ltd. FREMANTLE mouth as " Ouzz'e." mend clothes " Government Savings Bank Managing Agents for Australia OF N.S.W. lead Office: 19-231AITIN TLACE, Sf »NE¥. W. G. DEUCHAR & CO. LTD. 166 BRANCHES AND 512 AGENCIES 22 BRIDGE STREET, SYDNEY. One of the Visiting Battle Cruisers. 31 VJCTOEY £

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PACKETS PACKETS OR OR AIR-TIGHT HINGE-LID H.M.S. REPULSE TINS. TINS. A sister ship to the Renown, which carried the Prince of Wales round the world, the Repulse is considerably smaller than the flagship, Hood, having a displacement of 26,500 tons as against the 42,000 tons of her great consort. The Repulse is armed with six 15-inch guns and a number of smaller weapons. Viewed from a distance she gives the impression of speed rather than massive strength, her graceful lines being something to marvel at. She carries a crew totalling 1,077 officers OB^ACCO and men, 165 less than the wonder ship Hood. H.M.S. Repulse is commanded by Captain H. W. Parker, C.B, R.N. Dl Jd ^-™ •• •'---•-»••• "'-'-:"' • "

LS THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL 13 NAVAL APPOINTMENTS. Special Service Squadron. AIMS AND OBJECTS OF "*UP LID OH The following appointments to the permanent naval forces THE NAVY LEAGUE. of ihe Royal Australian Navy are notified by the Navy Battle cruisers Hood and Repulse left Sydney Office, Melbourne, to take effect from the dates mentioned : 20 April, accompanied by H.M.A.S. Adelaide. VT7HE NAVY LEAGUE is a Voluntary Patrlollc Lieutenant: Basil W. Le G. Pullen to Melbourne, and as Light cruiser Dragon leaves Brisbane for New X Association of British Peoples, entirely outside fleet gunnery officer, March 20; Arthur F. Armitage to Zealand, April 26 party politics, desirous ol rendering the great­ Cerberus, additional for passage to United Kingdom for Light cruisers Delhi, Danae, Dauntless and est service of which it is capable to the Empire, par- reversion 10 Royal Navy, April 30 Dunedin leave Sydney for New Zealand, April 26. ticularly tn connection with all matters concerning Engineer Lieutenant: R. Berry Smith to Geranium, Lyttelton, May 1 to May 8, Delhi, Danae, and the sea. It upholds as the fundamental principle of April 1 ; George A. Hutchison 10 Brisbane, April 7; Dragon. National and Imperial policy CoMPLrre NAVAL Pao- William J. King 10 Cerherus, March 4 ; John V. ('orjg)iaiin to Melbourne as assistant to fleet engineer officer, March SI. Dunedin, April 30 to May 9, Dauntless and TECT1CN FOB BRITISH SUBJECTS AND BRITISH COMMERCE Dunedin. Dauntless leaves Dunedin, May 4, visits ALL THE WORLD OVER. Surgeon Lieutcnani : James M. Flattery 10 Certierus, March 17. Bluff Harbour May 5 to 8 and arrives Auckland Its objects are :-- with Dunedin May it. 1. Toenlist on Imperial and National grounds, the sup­ Chaplain: Rev. Alexander Tulloh, M.A.. to Brisbane, March a6 (appointment to Adelaide cancelled, and appoint­ Wellington, April 24 to May 8, battle cruisers port of all classes IH MAI-TTAININGTHE NAVY AT THE ment of Rev. Vivian W. Thompson to Brisbane cancelled). and Adelaide. REQUISITE STANDARD OP STRENOTH. not only with a Paymaster Lieutenant-Commander: Keith M. Lawder, Auckland, May 10 to May 17. all the squadron. view to the safety of our trade and Empire, but O- B. fc , to Cerberus, additional for duty at Navy Office as Danae docks. Dauntless and Dunedir arrive also with the object of securing British prestige secretary to first naval member, February 25. May 11. Dunedin remains in New Zealand reliev­ on every sea and in every port of the World. Paymaster Lieutenant : James B. Foley to Cerberus, ad­ SATISFACTION IS YOURS IT YOU ing H M.S. Chatham. 2. To convince the general public that expenditure ditional for duty at Navy Office as secretary to second naval Fiji, May 21 to May 27, all. member, February 25, USE ANY OF THE FAMOUS upon the Navy is the national equivalent of Honolulu, June 6 to 12, all. the ordinary insurance which no sane person Mate (A): Charles II. Rlacklock (acting), to Platypus, KIWI POLISHES. THET GIVE A Esquimalt, June 21 to July 5. light cruisers. additional, April 7, grudges In private affairs, and that SINCE A Delhi docks if necessary. Paymaster Midshipman : Patrick Perry, to Adelaide, SUDDEN DEVELOPMENT OP NAVAL STRENGTH IS Victoria, B.C., June 21 to June 25, lattle cruisers April 7 ; Keith S. Miller, to Melbourne, additional, for BRILLIANT LASTING SHINE IMPOSSIBLE, ONLY CONTINUITY OP PREPARATION duty in admiral's office, April 7. and Adelaide. CAN GUARANTEE NATIONAL AND IMPERIAL AMD PRESERVE ALL LEATHERS Vancouver, June 25 to July 5, battle cruisers Commissioned Boatswain : John F. Tucker, to Penguin, SECURITY. * for naval yard, Garden Island, April 1 ; Moses Lockhart, to and Adelaide. 3. To bring home to every person in the Empire Marguerite, April 14. • San Francisco, July 8 to July 11, all the squadron. that commerce can only be guarded from any Commissioned Kngineer: Arthur Livingstone, to Platypus, BATTLE CRUISERS AND ADELAIDE. possible attack by a Navy. IN CONJUNCTION March 21 ; Harry W. Harker, to Penguin, additional, Panama, July 23. battle cruisers and Adelaide. March 21, and to Cerberus, additional, for passage to "SURE TO OF r IT AT ORACH BROS. • Colon, leave July 24. WITH THE AIR FORCE, sufficiently strong In all the United Kingdom for reversion to Royal Navy, May 26. elements which modern warfare demands. Jamaica, July 20 to July 30. Gunner (T) : James M. Short, to Marguerite, March 14 ; Halifax, August 5 to August 15. 4. To teach the citizens of the Empire, young and (T) Adbert C. Perry, to Cerberus, additional, for passage to ]BOXI N G GLOVI: s Quebec, August 18 to September 2. old alike, that " it is the Navy whereon, under United Kingdom for reversion to Royal N'avy, May 26. OF WEAR.f INSISTING QUALITS Nova Scotia or Newfoundland, September 4-17. the good providence of Cod, the wealth, safety Boatswain : Albert J. Haberfteld, tn Adelaide, April 1. E vary Boy should Uc.rn Ik. Art ol Self-D.f •ace. Home ports, September 28-29. and strength of the Kingdom chiefly depend," Warrant Engineer: Arthur W. 1'urcell, to Cerberus, ad­ A Coaaploto Book 0 I loatructiom. Price . . . 1/- and that THE EXISTENCE OP THE EMPIRE, with the ditional, for passage to United Kingdom, for reversion to LIGHT CRUISERS ONLY. liberty and prosperity of its peoples. No Less Royal Navy, April 17; Sidney Dawson, to Melbourne, T- J^ rMcBaaaaaaaaaHR Callao, July 26 to July 31, all the squadron. March 21; John D. Owens, to Platypus, March 21 ; datf "^t» ^*** NAPPA BOXING CLC VES. Rev. Adrian J. Martin to Adelaide, addi'ional, April 4. Santos, August 29 to September 2, Delhi and lost their lives in the War, and to educate their, Price.: 1*/-, IS/ .et of 4. Warrant Engineer : Frederick J. Raymont to Adelaide. Danae. children. March 29, appointment to Brisbane to date March 29 can­ GRACE BROS. LT D. Riode Janeiro, September 3 to September 10, all celled ; appointment of Mr. William L. Nicol to Adelaide, Las Palmas, September 23 to September 25, all. to date March 29, cancelled. BROAD WAY s SYDNEY English Channel, .September 30-October 1.

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that vessel on the death of the late Mr. Boyd. Many natives were seen standing at the entrance Every effort to ascertain the fate of that unfortu­ to the creek- About seven o'clock another shot Benjamin Boyd nate gentleman, and to rescue him, if he had only was heard, but nothing transpired to excite our PERDRIAU •uacr .: tkc NktaaM tad*. «"li:»l: r««

NAVY LEAOUE THK LATE MR. BOVD. • USE NO OTHER (From Ibe Shipping Gauite, December 20th, 1851). THE CREAM OF ALL CUSTARDS TO-DAY. We have received a copy of the log of the W^na.rer, shoving the proceedings of the crew of (J:

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HEADQUARTERS' NOTES. Special Service Squadron on H.M.S. Hood, ex­ pressed himself as "very pleased with the bearing of the boys." In connection with the visit of 400 sea cadets to Garden Island on April 9 and to H.M.S. Hood In view of the Admiral's expression of opinion, on April 11, great credit is due to the officers in Navy League officers and instructors (all of whom charge of the respective Companies for the very give their services in a voluntary capacity), especi­ able manner in which they carried out the arrange­ ally those who have had long experience at sea, ments for transporting the cadets from the various and saw much active service during the Great War, centres. Knowing the difficulties faced owing to resent criticism levelled at the bearing of the the abnormal amount of traffic, both pedestrian cadets by " river and harbour seamen who did not and vehicular, due to the arrival of the Special proceed overseas during the war." It has been Service Squadron, we have nothing but the highest stated that these critics appear to expect the dis­ praise for the officers concerned- Officers and cipline of Prussianism. Be that as it may, the their associates to whom the Navy League owes discipline of our grandfathers' time has gone for much are:—Mr. M. MacDonakl, Mr. Gurre, ever, and in its place we have a training, less Mr. A. Wood, M.M.. Mr. R. H. Wade, Mr J. spectacular perhaps, but just as effective ; a training Docking, Mr. Edgar Fidden, Mr. H. Cardwell, infinitely more human and more elastic, breeding Mr. P. McDonald, Messrs. Hamilton, Roberts, individualism and initiative, while not losing sight R. Gaul, and F. L. Adams. of the value of team work, of co-operative effort. The discipline in vogue to-day reflects the ' spirit Thanks are also due to members of local com­ of the age '—and we must accept it. Possibly, mittees, including Messrs. J. J. Eyre, T. Fox, one hundred years hence, something quite different Captain 0-Smith, Messrs. Middle, Stead, Buchanan, will obtain. Brown, and Daniels. . . AN UNSATISFACTORY INTERVIEW. Mr. F. L. Adams has been appointed Honorary NEWSPAPER REPORTER (scmling copy) "And bow do they feed you fellowi on baud?" Vice-Admiral Sir Frederick Field, the very Secretary to Concord Company of N. L Sea BLUEJACKET! "Oh, Hi orlrigbt what there U of It." distinguished naval officer commanding the. Cadets. NEWSPAPER REPORTER: "What! don't they (tre yon enovfh to «*<>" BLUEJACKET: "Oh yes, there'i plenty of It such u H h." '

is THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL 19 angle of 30 deg. mechanically without taking the H.M.S. HOOD. roll of the ship into consideration. A DRUMMOYNE SQUAD NEW NAVAL CHIEF. On the top of each turret is a queer looking rT"*HE nth April, 1924. will ever be a memor­ horizontal structure : this is a range finder. The Captain T. E Wardle, D.S.O, RN-. able day in the lives of those who visited crew required for each turret is 78; the turret is who will succeed Rear-Admiral Addison H.M.S. Hood, the Flagship of the British not simply that portion which turns round above in the command of the Royal Australian Special Service Squadron, visiting Australian the deck, but passes down to the interior of the Navy, has arrived. Admirr.l Addison waters. She is the biggest, fastest, and best ship. returns to England, and the Royal Navy armoured battle cruiser in the world. She is On a higher horizon, on both port and starboard, bbortly. 86o|ft. long, with a beam of 104ft., and is 155ft. are batteries of 5 5-in. guns ; and still higher are in height; her displacement when empty is anti-aircraft guns. 41,200 tons, and her normal draught is 28ft. Captain R. L Pool,. RN, is also an arrival here. He will assume control of The guns can be fired individually by their the R. A. Naval College at Jervis Bay. The Hcod was laid down at Clydebank on crews, or collectively from the fighting top. The September 1st, 1916; was launched by Lady conning tower is the brains of the ship, and is Hood on 2nd August, 1918, and left the Clyde on capped with a big range finder. The guns are 9th January, 1920. Her total cost was ^6,025,000. handled, and the ships steered by hydraulic power- The magnificent yacht-like White Star The engines which burn oil, are 144,000 horse­ Everything is in duplicate, so if one set of con­ liner "Ceramic" will be laid up for three power, and on trial she has travelled at the speed trolling gear is carried away, the other can take its months after arrival at Liverpool in May. of 32 knots an hour. place. It is expected she will be back at Sydney in October next. A special ferry boat conveyed some 400 sea Trophies held by the ship are the Atlantic Fleet cadets and their officers, together with several Challenge Shield for gun laying with heavy guns ; hundred supporters of the Navy League, to the also, the silver cup for the second Cruiser Squadron Hood at the invitation of the Vice-Admiral com­ Battle Practice ; there is also a silver plate from MEMORIES. manding the Special Service Squadron. Lord Nelson's dinner service. BV CAPTAIN R CRAWFORD. The Concord depot ship, " Lindstol," is the My mind goes back to the days in " sail," A good general view of the great ship The powerful search-lights and signalling scene of great activity during week-ends Cadets anchored off Kirribilli was obtained on the trip arrangements called for a good deal of attention. When I looked on steam with scorn, put in much hard work turning the vessel into over. While waiting to step off the ferry boat, no To the long long days when the wind was ahead, doubt those unaccustomed to naval proceedings, The main impression carried away was the suitable training quarters. And the blow off the Pitch of the Horn. wondered why the officers and men all saluted immense amount of thought and skill required in when they descended from the main to the quarter the construction and equipment of such a fighting And it thrills my blood when I hear once more The order to shorten sail. deck, for apparently there was no one present to machine, and the cleanliness and order that pre­ Much credit and many thanks are due to Mr. take the salute. This is, however, an old custom vailed. And I see the slope of the slanting deck handed down from the time when a crucifix was A J. Hamilton for the time and labour devoted As she heels to the freshening gale. carried aft. The custom still remains, though the At the end of the visit, the sea cadets lined up to North Sydney Company, particularly in con­ The wind that whistles through every shroud, crucifix is no longer to be seen. aft, and were addressed by Vice-Admiral Sir nection with the electric light wiring at the depot. Frederick Field in a few appropriate words. Is singing the call of the sea, Calling me far from the " madding crowd " A war ship such as that in question has to be Among the visitors were: Mr. Kelso King, Out where the wind blows free. seIt-contained, and is a regular township in itself, The British Admiralty survey vessel, " Herald," so far as the trades on board are concerned. Of Sir Alfred Meeks, Judge Backhouse, Messrs. Far away from the smell of steam, course, those having to do with food are repre­ A. ti Milson, F. W. Hixson J. Payne. T. H. Silk, (formerly the "mystery" ship " Merry Hampton") Or the clash of the racing screw, sented sucti as butchers, bakers, and cooks; the J. J. Eyre, and T. Fox (members of the Navy is now at Sydney. She is taking the place of Where we steer a course if the wind is abeam, engineering trades are in evidence, including fitters League Executive), Mr. Q. L. Deloitte, Mrs. and H.M.S. "Fantome." If ahead, by the lifting clew. and blacksmiths ; then there are tailors, sailmakers, Miss Kelso King, Mr. and Mrs. Venour Nathan, etc Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Hebden, Mrs. and Miss Glasson, Mr. J. T. Lingen, K.C, Mr. Parke W. Naturally, the first thing to attract attention are Pope, Mr. S. J. Clarence, Capt. J. H. Watson, the huge 15-in. guns, two in each tunet, two turrets Messrs. Gordon Johnson, G* Rainslord, Ramsey, fore and two aft, the midship turret of each Wiltshire, Mrs. M. Mayne, Mr. Hanbury pair being higher than that in front of it, so that Davies, Messrs. S. Newlands, Matthews,Thompson, the guns can fire over those in front. Each of these* Dempster, Cochran, Archdeacon Boyce, Revs. big guns weighs 100 tons, and fires a projectile Sackville-West and S. G. B. Manning, Dr. Howard weighing 1,900-!bs. which travels at the rate of Bullock, Mrs. Hamilton Marshall, Mr. | N. Grace 2,450-ft. per second. Each gun can be fired six Mr. M. MacDonald, Captain R. H. Ghest, "Makes Scones White and Light." "Pastry Nice and Crisp." times per minute, the effective range being 20 Captain A. Smith, Messrs. Gurre, A. Wood, Made of the PureS ingredients and packed by machinery the above miles. The guns can be swung round in any, R. H. Wade, Brown, Buchanan, J. Docking, H. line represent! a Standard of Quality which cannot be excelled anywhere. direction horizontally, and can be elevated to an Cardwell, G. B. Smith, and Sproule. ORDER A TRIAL PACKET AT ONCE. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. 21 20 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL BBN BOYD-Continued from pap* **. morning we towed out to sea, and taking a strong therefore did not make the land until half-past him up, and made the first attack on Tim, a native success. breeze at 10 a.m., stood off, and at 6 p.m. made 12 p.m., when we manned the boat with the fol­ of Byron's Island, with a club, striking at his head, From the marks ashore, and the situation of the the land to the windward of the first village we lowing as a crew : —Messrs. Ottiwell, Webster and hut he received warning from (lodog, and met the wadding of Mr. Boyd's gun, it would seem a& if he intended to visit. We lay off and on during the Barnes, Dick, Tom, Friday, Sandy, Peter, Harry, blow on his arm, and knocked the wretches into was attacked as soon as the boat got out of sigh; of night, Bango, and Jack—in all eleven souls Mr. Craw­ the water. The alarm was now given, and we the ship, and was killed after a struggle in the Saturday, 18th October.—At 10 a.m. hove to, ford, with two sick natives, remained by the ship. were quite unprepared for an attack. Our deck water; but what became of the bodies God only lowered the boat, and went to sound, but found no The boat having pulled in shore as close as she guns, contrary to our usua. custom, were neither knows. anchorage. Wore ship and stood in to the land, could for the breakers, rounded to opposite the loaded or run out. All our small arms were below, That the natives should have attacked us in the and made preparations for cannonading the village. village, and fired two rounds of grape from a large but in five minutes we were all armed, the four face of so many large guns may seem strange to Brought long-torn to bear on the starboard side, gun which she carried into the village. She (hen white men with, musquets and the crew with many, but by their motions they evidently thought two six-pounders and two two-pounder guns. At pulled down by three-quarters of a mile, and under boarding pikes and cutlasses. At this time up­ that the fire was ths only thing to hurt them, for a quarter past 3 p.m. the first shot was fired, and the lee of a large rock 'he company landed, with wards of two hundred natives were round the ship. when a musket wus levelled at one he put up a then followed seven rounds of six pound round the exception of Harry, Bango, and Jack ; these Three canoes came up upon our starboard quarter, wicker shield and came boldly forward ; and, in shot, distance half-a-mile. The natives ran from three natives remained in the boat, and pulled her from one of which the first spear was thrown, fact, one canoe came up, receiving a two-pound the houses, and took shelter among the trees. to the village. The other eight walked up to the passing between three of us. A gun was fired over charge of grape. That we should have beaten Stood off again, and at 4 p.m. tacked ship, with settlement, and having searched the houses (all of their heads, but this seemed only to give them them off, unprepared as we were, was more than the intention of giving them another raking, when which the natives had entirely cleared) set fire to confidence, for, uttering fearful yells and blowing we expected. If they had come on in a body the the wind falling made it very dangerous to go in them, and also to three canoes. At this time the on war conchs, they pulled up to the ship with the tale would never have been told, for what could be near enough to do execution. We therefore stood natives were seen gathering in large numbers at the intention of boarding us. Spears and other missiles expected of four men to two hundred well-armed off for the night. next settlement, about two miles up the coast. At flew through the rigging, when the first shot levelled savages. As it was it was a hard fight. this point they were expected to make a stand, but its mark, and every succeeding one told with Sunday, October 19th.—During the last night Thursday, October 16 —This morning we the wind drew more ahead, then fell calm. We on the party moving in that direction they ran, deadly effect. The canoes wtre n >w driven from manned the boat and went round to the first aft, but they tried to board us forward. So deter­ village to the S.E. of our anchorage. As we mined were they that a number had climbed on approached the shore about a hundred natives the martingale backiopes, and were coming up in were seen upon a hill to the right of where we the face of boarding pikes and cutlasses, when they landed. From these we expected an attack. We were shot down. They now began to retreat, and moved up to the village, and. posting a watch on Winter Comfort one or two more shots decided the battle. Having the natives, searched the houses and then set fire PHILL8 are costly! Here ia a warm woolley Coat time to load our six-pounders and long toms we had to them. Here we destroyed two canoes, and laid Sweater handy for all occasions, can be slipped on the complete command of the whole bay, and did waste their plantations. Two shots were fired at nnder any garment, light yet woven in protective not cease firing until their village was deserted; fashion enabling; you to resist all sudden changes of temper­ the natives to induce them to come down, but ature. Such a Garment often saves pounds In Doctor's bills. and the natives having to round a point within they made off the opposite way. We then returned range of shot, they were annoyed with grape as long MEN'S WOOL COAT SWEATERS woven with a small per- to the ship ; and, having consulted together, it was ecu'.age of Cotton to give the garment durability. Madein protective as possible. unanimously decided to make every risk in search­ fashion with double cuffs, close knitting, flat seams, and taped shoulders. In attractive We now manned the boat and went to seek ing for the remains of the late Mr. Boyd, and as shades of Grey or Navy. Popular V Front Mr. Boyd, but all the traces we found were the we had visited every place we could with the boat, Style (as illustration). S. Men's and Men's we determined on to-morrow to move the vessel up place of struggle and the marks where he had fired O.S. 15/11, X.O.S. 16/11, PoloCollars 1/- extra 14/11 the coast as far as we knew the natives came from, two shots. The small boat lay in the creek. We MURDOCH'S SPECIAL! Men's All Wool Coat Sweater*. searched to the left of the creek, but with no avail. and taking the villages in rotation, destroy them, Woven as above V Front Style. In pleasing landing at the same time to make every endeavour •hades of Grey, Navy and Heather. S. Men's We now Trent to the village. Here a number of and Men'* natives were concealed in the bush not far off, by :o get information of those we had lost, and if O.S. 17/11, X.O.S. 18/11. Polo Collars 1/7 extra 16/11 their hideous yells, but they would not show. We possible to capture one or two natives, intending to searched their houses, and then fired them. We detain them until such time as they could speak POSTAGE now proceeded to break up their canoes ; in one (for our understanding) and to give an account of PAID TO the murder. MURDOCHS we found a dead native, who was killed by a grape YOUR shot through the right eye. We left him, and This day Messrs. Crawford and Webster took DOOR - - -4i-*m. going to the beach, where another canoe lay, we possession of the vessel on behalf of Thomas " The World's Largest Men's and Boys* Wear Store." found a belt belonging to Mr. Boyd. The day. Winder Campbell, Esquire, of Sydney. was spent in searching for the bodies, but without - Friday, 17th October.—At an early hour this

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making fearful yells. No traces whatever of our friend coutd be found- Three p m., there being every indication of a storm, the party took to the boat, but before we THE were three hundred yards from the shore the rain and wind, with heavy COL', came on, and we lost CLEVER sight of the ship. The storm increased every minute, and knowing that Mr. Crawford had no hands on board to work the ship, made us the CLEANER more anxious to get on board. We kept the boat heading along the shore, and in about two hours saw the vessel, distant about a quarter of a mile, *-dWt iiHlirMM oaJiact. "CLCVf • MA«V will t>« found tha quMaaat way of bmni»hi«« them. and at half-past 5 p.m. we were all safely or> Juet rub M tUVfl M*nr and trta griut rubt board. off at one* OJaaeware, tliliuja of niohtl and aluminium woodwork floor", wlndowa for all After this escape we considered it useless to HUM a*d f«r at—Mae1 ha«da

(C'ojiy vf original letter in posatftion of J. Arthur Biscuits Don-ling, Esq.) ?*;V* Port Macquarie, You will Hod them just as nice VISITORS TO H.M.S. HOOD as their nunc, these crisp, light November 20th, 1851. A FEW OF THE 400 HAPPY SEA CADETS OF THE NEW SOUTH WALES BRANCH biscuits wilh or without butter OF THE NAVY LEAGUE. or cheese, a distinct improvement T. W. Campbell, Esqre-, on the ordinary kind. Ve produce Sydney. Sir,— other biscuits* too-and all we make vessel, and by means of his crew, with the assist­ (Co/ry oj original Utter in possession of J. Arthur arc just a little better than usual. Since Mr. Crawford left we have obtained the ance of our own, to make attempts to float the So next time you want biscuits Dowling, Esq.) opinions of several competent judges (inhabitants emphasise the name— vessel and to bring her to a safe place within the of the town), who are unanimous in saying that bar, I thought it proper, with the advice of Port Macquarie, should the weather continue fine the vessel could Mr. Webster and inhabitants of the place, to place 1 December, 1851. the vessel under the charge of Messrs. Cohen and be got off easily, but in the event of strong easterly JOYCE Co. for the above purpose, in consideration of Dear Sir,— gales she would undoubtedly become it total which service the sum of two hundred pounds I arrived here late last evening, and found that wreck. sterling to be paid them, the said sum only, to be the Wanderer was not yet afloat. The agreement paid in the event of vessel being got off. Under these circumstances, not having the com­ with Messrs Cohen and Co. has been cancelled. Biscuits I remain, Sir, The yacht I would advise to be sold as soon as mand of sufficient labour, and proposals being Your obedient servant, possible, for the rate of wages and the scarcity of Jaiee lawalh. U4 . CawitnUwni . SMary. aaal we made by Messrs. Cohen and Co.* to detain his win tee mm yaa act tat* WILLIAM OTTIWRLL, labour in this place would make the expense of *The E/ttm*rfJk C**tt*—E*Mon. HrHcr. Master of the schooner floating, etc, so much more than the real value of Wandertr. the vessel that it would be a losing concern to .

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instructions from Sydney, Port Macquarie, on the south head of the I am, Dear Sir, harbour. I n the log account of the death READY-TO-ERECT WEATHERBOARD COTTACES Yours truly, of Mr. Boyd, it is stated that Crawford and We supply all necessary materials, the be*: of their respective kinds, together with GEO. CRAWFORD. Webster took possession of the Wanderer on framing timbers—cut, marked, and numbered, ready to fit together. Our " Cottage R. Campbell, Esqre. behalf of Mr. Thomas Winder Campbell. When home " Catalogue shows forty-four Modern Designs of buildings containing from one disaster overt(K>k Boyd in his commercial ventures, to eight Rooms and Offices. This booklet with complete Price List mailed free to any Much that has appeared in the newspapers and he was superseded in the management of the address. Enquiries solicited. from time to time has been written by those who Royal Bank's affairs, he was given the Wanderer have not read up the story of the murder of Boyd, and three whalers. These latter, when being or the wreck of the Wanderer, The late Sir Horace reported after this took place, were stated to belong "SIMPLEX" PORTABLE BUILDINGS Tozer, wrote: " The full story of the Wanderer to H. Boyd, but the port registry has the name of will probably never be known, and the mystery T. W. Campbell, owner, against them. We can The •• SIMPLEX " house solves the building problem where skilled labour is difficult attached to the wreck no doubt helped to deepen infer from this that, after all, Boyd was only to obtain or expensive. The "SIMPLEX " is absolutely portable. The materials are the impression it made on my mind." nominal owner, and that he had parted with his forwarded in panels, together with illustrated working and key plan, so that anyone can put them together. No nailing required. The Houses are as readily dismantled Sir Horace, although he saw the wreck take interest to the Campbells. without damage. The - SIMPLEX " is the ideal seaside or week end home. For place when he was a boy, showed a lamentable The air of mystery surrounding Boyd is of isolated settlers there is nothing to cynpare with it. It can be shipped or railed to ignorance of many matters connected with Boyd. distant date, and from time to time rumours were any place in a comparatively small compass, and its erection is a matter of hours Any reasonable person who has read the pub­ spread about that he was held prisoner by the only. •• SIMPLEX " Catalogue and Price List on application. lished accounts which appeared at the time natives of Guadalcanar. These took definite shape must feel satisfied that Boyd met his death very when a cutter named the Oberon, trading to the Obtainable only from shortly after he landed. At any rate, such is the Solomons group, returned to Sydney on October opinion of those best able to judge, his companions . 15th, 1854, and Captain Truscott reported "having A. G. SAZTON & SONS, Ltd. PYRMONT, SYDNEY on his yacht. That there can he any doubt as to ' spoken the barque Wood lark, Captain Blaxland, TIMBER AND JOINERY MERCHANTS the fate of the yacht herself is inconceivable, as ' who reported he had spoken the barque Belle, the Telephone Nos. i MW 2515 (8 Lines); HW 1732, MW 1501 (Joinery Department). she went to pieces before the eyes of the people of captain of which informed him that he had spoken City MM and City 9166.

those who might attempt it. compile a Dr. and Cr. of the Wandtrtr, but shall TO KEEP FIT The vessel has been entirely stripped, and her do so at my earliest convenience, and send it up. contents and gear has been stored with Messrs- cat only pure foodi that arc Cohen and Co. I send their account up to to-day. My candid opinion is that any person doing so wholesome and nutritious. U AC With regard to the papers of the late Mr. Boyd, would be a fool to advance a shilling on account You can ensure this If you of the vessel unless he was well assured that he they are (as I informed you) under lock ; hut the USE Captain and Mr. Webster consider that they are had GOOD and SUFFICIENT authority to act in Upton's Ammonia Cleaner not authorized to send them to you unless they the matter, for I cannot but see that it is receive an order to do so from the Supreme Court. a MESS. Therefore 1 should say sell the hull, AUNT MARY'S This opinion they take from the Magistrate of this spars, masts, rigging, sails, etc., as she lies ; and place. The papers will be forwarded to Sydney the sooner that is done the better for all who may BAKING POWDER Better than Soap for Laundry without delay on receipt of this order, which can be interested in her, as her officers and crew cannot Work. Save Coupons and be sent by return of post on Monday next. The live here without great expense. for making scones, cakes, pastry, Obtain Prizes. Write to Us and puddings. Made from the For Particulars. plate Mr. Webster declines tc send until his bill, The proceeds of sale would more than pay (at j£i>t 4S., is guaranteed ; the same with regard to finest cream of tartar and free least I think so) her debts. Therefore no READY from adulterants. Goes farther the OrvsVt papers. This vessel is the property of CASH would have to be advanced. I have already than inferior preparations and Mr. T. W. Campbell. With regard .to sending a stated tiaX floating hf.r it out of the quntion, so do gives better results. vessel here to remove the contents of the Wan- not give that a moment's thought. The letter you dmt, it would be folly, for unless all the bills COSTS A LITTLE MORE. UPTON & CO. LTD. gave me for Mr. H.R.A. has not been claimed, (now sent) be previously paid the parties to whom and I cannot find out the party. The ship's boat WORTH A LOT MORE. Soap tad Caadle Works the money is due (and who have possession) will not deliver them up. I have not had time to has been handed over to Messrs. Cohen & Co. in £100 in Cash Prizes Save the lids. ALEXANDRIA Tei. mascot 255 lieu of their boat destroyed. Anxiously awaiting L THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL 27 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL the boy. After a fruitless search the Herald came an American whaler lying off Guadalcanar Island Corcoran, Captain Truscott, and Mr J. G. Raphael, on to Sydney, which was reached on January becalmed. The crew of that vessel had been taking the sentiment of the meeting as a warrant, 30th, 1855. LORD NELSON" ashore on the island, where they saw the name sent that vessel away to make the search. The Captain Towns, as chairman of the committee AND THE OLD ' Benjamin Boyd' cut on nearly the whole of the committee in the meantime were urging the under whose auspices the Oberon made her trip, trees. Captain Blaxland was at the island of San Governor, Sir William Denison, and the Govern­ applied to the Government on the day after return Cristoval in July, when the natives of that place ment to send a man u' war, and eventually H.M.S. for payment of expenses incurred. The amount " VICTORY" told him there had been a canoe there sdme time Ueratd was despatched on the mission. involved was .£300, which the Government refused before from Guadalcanar Island, the natives of MADE HISTORY FOR Captain Truscott, on arrival at Guadalcanar, in­ to pay. Much correspondence and debate in which said there was a white man and a boy on the terviewed natives, and finally got possession of a Parliament took place over this matter, extending island, and described the man as tall and having a BRITAIN skull, said by the chief to be that of Boyd, for over two-and-a-half years, when by a vote of Par­ very long beard These two reports Coinciding twenty tomahawks. With this he set sail for Sydney, liament the amount was paid. with each other, we hope steps will be taken with­ which he reached on December 3rd. Drs. McKellar out delay to send a vessel to Guadalcanar to make Such was the career and fate of Benjamin Boyd, and Bennett, who inspected the skull, said it was inquiries." a name for many years familiar to the Sydney not that of Mr. Boyd. It was sent to the Museum, public but of whom very few knew anything. He The outcome of this was a public meeting held in and Mr. Sheridan Wall, the Curator, was of opinion was of a generous disposition, warm-hearted, and BURNET'S the Sydney Exchange on October 19th, 1854, to urge that it was one of a native of the island. one whose society was sought, and he entertained on the Government to take steps to test the truth The Herall, which had to be intercepted at nobly both in Sydney and Boyd Town. There of these statements. The most prominent men of Tanna and ordered on to the Solomons, reached has always been an air of romance about the name. JELLIES the mercantile life of Sydney were present, and there after the Oberon had sailed with her prize, The very curtness of it seems to convey the im­ HAVE MADE FAME FOR a committee consisting of Captain Towns, Mr. and carefully examining the places that Boyd had pression of a jolly-good-fellow style of man, and as Thomas Winder Campbell, Captains Williamson visited at San Cristoval, found his name on several one has proceeded • with the elucidation of his and Fox, and Mr. E. S. Hill were appointed to AUSTRALIA trees, which Boyd had cut in 1851, when he stayed seemingly mysterious existence the result is dis­ carry out the object. there a month. But at Guadalcanar they found no appointing, for an idol seems to be shattered ; and The owners of the (Msron, Messrs. Lawrence trace of him. or the man with the long beard, or as this life is full of contraries, so he in one of the AND THE VICTORY ACHIEVED BY most beautiful spots on earth met a cruel death ; THEIR FAtttjUS SUPERIORITY and, her owner gone, what more fitting end could TO ALL OTHERS the Wondmr have than to be broken up on a calm day on the hard rocks of Port Macquarie I Ik Comercial Bukiig Company of Sydney United WILL LIVE FOREVER ESTABLISHED IBS* The Wanderer, as a beautiful and graceful sailing CAPITAL PAID-UP £3,427,6*2 10 0 yacht, will long be remembered, for Sir Oswald RESERVE FUND £2^80,000 0 0 Brierly's picture in the Art Gallery will keep her RESERVE CAPITAL ...... £3,500.000 0 0 form and name before the Sydney people as long AVOID INFERIOR BRANDS AND i9.b07.ta2 10 0 as the canvas will last. But the history of Ben. INSIST UPON THE ORIGINAL .. DIRECTORS: Boyd has yet to be written. GEORGE J. COHEN. CHAIRMAN; HUN. H. E. KATER. M.L.C.. DEPUTY CHAIRMAN; HON. SIR THOMAS HUGHES. M.L.C ; 0. E. FRIHND; HON. JAMES ASHTON. M.L.C. GENERAL MANAGER: H. H. MASSIE. FELLOWSHIPS. Burnet's ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER AND CHIEF INSPECTOR: J. R. DRYHURST. HEAD OFFICE: SYDNEY. 343 GEORGE STREET. At the meeting of the Navy League Executive held at Royal Naval House, Sydney, on the 14th LONDON OFFICE: 18 BIRCHIN LANE. EC 3. LONDON BANKERS: THE BANK OF inst.it was unanimously resolved toconfer honorary Jelly ENGLAND ; WESTMINSTER BANK 'LIMITED ; BARCLAYS BANK LIMITED. fellowships of theLeague on Captain J. H. Watson, RAKES TMKMT Rl SMI IAIK at1 (OffiSUM. F.R.A.H.S., Mr. F. Danvers Power, F.G.S., Mr. M. Macdonald (officer in-charge, North ioas 1MM ABIUl^ Sydney Sea Cadets), Mr. Edgar Fidden (honorary Crystals TOTAL AMETtV, JIM Mth. IMS *41,445,206 Secretary Balmain Sea Cadets); Mr. R. H. Wade (officer-in charge Richmond Sea Cadets); Mr. J. PMflHSSIVI TOTALS OF THE BALANCE SHEETS Docking (officer in charge' Concord Sea Cadets) for BVKBYWHttI HI AOSTIAXIA !M4 £61,865 1878 - £J,M9,»*8 1898 - £18,086.888 1813 - £24,828,044 very valuable voluntary services to the Navy MM - £l,*tO,»49 1883 - £8.4*8,821 1808 - £14,717.818 1828 - £41,448,606 League, N.S.W. branch.

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did not matter ; but as they proceeded, the dyke were spread out parallel to one another, and a A KNOT STORY rock became decomposed, and still further on the bowline made at either end with the three ropes. clay had become washed away leaving a deep Some light sticks, four feet long, were cut and PERPETUAL fissure, which was too dangerous to jump, as a bad placed in pairs, one from each outer rope to the GOOD way to interest boys in knot-tying landing would mean death. At first they thought centre one ; the sticks were then fastened to the A and the uses of knots, is to tell a story , (Limited) the rock might become solid again if they con- ropes with string by means of square lashing. The introducing as many knots as possible, and TRUSTEE CO allowing each boy to tie the knot when you come For 37 years this Company has to it. To many people knot-tying is simply been In business as a Corporate sleight-of-hand ; they admire your skill, but fear it Trustee. is past their ability to follow you, and therefore do Since its incorporation, it has not try. When we consider the deaths, injury, never been held liable by the and inconvenience due to the wrong kind of knot Courts for a breach of trust having been tied, we can appreciate the utility of of any description. having more than a nodding acquaintance with knot-tying. The tenderfoot has to know half-a- The Company may be appointed to act in any of the following dozen of the commoner knots, but there are many capacities: others that scouts should know. The Kookaburra Patrol decided to have a day Executor and Trustee under Wills out in the mountains, and arranged to cut across For by direct appointment. Trustee under Wilis in place of country away from the beaten tracks, in order the retiring Trustees. more nearly to experience the conditions which 37i Trustee under Marriage and Other faced the early explorers. Settlements, either by original ap pointment. or in succession to Before starting, tbe P. L. inspected the kit of Years retiring Trustees. each boy to see that he was properly provided with 4. Administratorin cases of Intestacy. haversack, tucker, scout knife, string, note book, Administrator de bonis non, etc. pencil—and last, but not least, a lariat; for the 5. Attorney under power for Absen­ Kookaburras prided themselves on their rope tees and others, etc., etc. work, which was not confined to lassooing. The DIRECTORS : P. L., in addition, carried a well sharpened toma­ HON.R.J. BLACK.M.L.C.,Chairman hawk in a leather guard, and a pocket first-aid T. H. KELLY outfit. DR. ROBERT L. FAITHFULL tinued, but as conditions became worse—although centre rope was to walk on, the side ropes were for The patrol was nine strong, including the P. L SIR SAMUEL HORDERN those on the wrong side might have retraced their hand rails, the sticks holding them in position the On reaching the bush, the scouts were spread out HERBERT R. LYSACHT steps — they decided to build a rope bridge proper distance apart. While the necessary in extended order with a few yards interval, so that WALTER T. BRUNTON instead. number of sticks were being lashed to the ropes, a though each boy had sufficient ground about which Selecting a convenient site, where there was a scout on the far side of the chasm tied a lanyard to make notes on his own account, he was in sight Subscribed Capital - - -£1,000,000 tree on opposite sides of the chasm, three lariats knot at one end of his lariat so as to weight it, and of those on either side of him, so there was no fear Uncalled Capital - - - 875.000 of anyone becoming lost. The P. L. was in the Reserve Fund - - - 95.000 centre, and could signal to the scouts nearest to Perpetual Deposit with Government 20.000 him, who then passed the information on to those further away. The Second was at the end of the WRITE FOR EXPLANATORY BOOKLET right wing, and the next most experienced boy at the end of tbe left wing, the others being in Perpetual Trustee Company between. (Limited) It came about that, unknowingly, the Patrol was 33-39 HUNTER ST.. SYDNEY walking parallel to a basalt dyke; tome of tbe boys were on one side of it and some were on the R COPLAND LETHBRIOCE, MANAGER. other. So long at the dyke rock w«s solid this

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then heaved that end over. Untying the lanyard A& ||^\ Globe Brand knot, that end of the lariat was fastened to one of THst the bowlines, while another lariat was tied to the (7nT||fflffi Meat Products other bowline with a double sheet bend. The latter AUSTRALIAN BANK OF COMMERCE UMITKD. XS&SsfflK/ QUALITY GUARANTEED was then tied to a tree with a draw hitch, a bight ai*ertK4 Cssftal • - it.4M.fM being placed through the loop temporarily to pre­ Capital FaM-s* sad tesence - n.J7S,M5 vent it from coming undone by accident. The far *ttressu Assets »t 1MB JSMC. 1)13 • Ut.t4S.7St I>irector* : NJH MARK SHELDON, Chairman; end of the bridge was then hauled across to the KKANK S. YAHWOOD. F.C.P.A., UKOKSB F. TODMAN; DUNCAN CARBON ; H. R. LYSAGHT. O.H.K.; other side of th; chasm where the rope was made (iBOROK J. Hl.V. U,.l>. Globe Sheep Tongue fast to the selected tree with a fisherman's bend, General Manager: C. M. C. SHANNON. as far up the stem as the scout could reach, and < iiirf limpector for New Mouth Wale*: W. G. HULL the bridge was ready fu: use. When all the boys hti Office, Syuey (Csrstr Gtirge isi lag Streets) Globe Ox Tongue had crossed, with the exception of the P. L., the UKAMHKS AND RKCKIVINU OF PICKS AT N9 latter drew the bight out of the loop of the draw Pt.ACKS IN HICW SOUTH WALKS. hitch, and taking the free end of the rope with HIUSHANK: •>;. Quoen-»t. Chief Inaueutor for gueen«iairtt. Manager-M. B. FINNEY. JAMES BARNES LIMITED ADKLAIDK:-S5 Rimdle-st. Munager-R. T. MOODIE. and the draw hitch came undone. The rope I/>Nl>ON:-37ThreHdiieedle-.t. K.C. 8 MANUFACTURERS bridge was then hauled across and dismantled. Manager—A. F. JENKINS. Agent*. tlirouKlioiil the i •-( of Australia. Tasmania and REDFERN, NEW SOUTH WALES Continuing on their way, they came to a preci­ New Zealand, and aL all Chief Ciliea throughout lite World ESTABLISHED ISSt. pice, and as they could find no way down, they KVKRY DKSCRIPTION OF HANKING twisted three lariats together so as to give a better HUSINKSS TRANSACTED. grip, tied one end to a tree with a timber hitch, and threw the rest of the rope over the cliff. To pre­ vent that part resting on the edge of the cliff from Incoming chafed, some bark was wrapped round Art Metal Ceilings it. One of the party being liable to get giddyj a. fireman's knot was tied on the lower end of the Artistic, Permanent, Economical rope and piaced round him, the rope was then Wunderlich MeUI Roofing and Ar.hUec- given a turn round a tree to take the direct strain tural Enrichments. Metai Shop Fronts of the rope, and the boy was steadily lowered. Show Cues and Counter Frond. Roofing Tike. Marseilles Pattern, made it wun- The other boys then slid down the rope one by derllch RoiehUI Tileries. N.S.W. Terra one, the P.L. remaining to the last, as usual, to see Cotta Rooitnf Accessories, Chimney Pots, FlniaU. Ridges, etc. Durabcstoa, the dur­ that everything was all right. Before "descending, able Australian Asbestos Cement Hydrau- the P.L. untied the rope from the tree and replaced Hcally Compressed Sheets, for Walking. TEA so good as to merit the appre­ Slates and Shingles for Roofing. Ceilyte, A ciation of H.R.H. The Prince of it by a single lariat, this was connected to trie the Australian Reinforced Plaster Fibre •ales b surely a tea of unusual original rope with a double sheet bend, so that the Board. Hard white surfaces that will not quality. On the '* Renown" and the chip, crack or warp. Plastic Art Celling Royal Train KU-KU Tea was served, original rope would be four or five feet below the Panels, Cornices and Mouldings. when its rich deltclousness pleased the most edge of the cliff when suspended from above. He critical tastes. ID your home such a Tea then made a sheepshank with the single lariat just would be appreciated. HANurACTUHSRS below the brink of the precipice, and then while his WUNDERLICH LIMITED weight was on the rope below it, he severed the middle portion of the sheepshank—that which was 7aW Clin, P.opi. not used to make either of the half hitches —and H«sd Office snd Works B*»TIST STEEET, REOFBRN, slid down. On reaching the bottom, he jerked the ss»l n HUNTER STREET. NEWCASTLE rope till it came away where cut, so only the upper •OS IT! O.P.O.. SYDNEY. Phon. (WW Red. m line.) portion of the lariat was lost. Later in the day the scouts had to climb a steep THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL STDNEY^ CHIEF place where loose rocks were liable to be dislodged THEATRES. and cause one to lose his footing. The PL J.C.WILLIAMSON LIMITED feared that Podgey, who was not too nimble on lUsMlfl Nrcasn • . «. Ts«h SH «• J. Ts«. ANTHONY HORDERNS' his feet, and whose body nearly resembled a sphere, might come to grief if he attempted to make the CRITERION THEATRE. FOR EVERYTHING ascent without assistance, so decided to rope him. IRENE VANBRUGH and A bowline was made at either end of a lariat, one DION BOUCICAULT for the P.L., who was to lead, to put round his "Aren't We All?" We Invite the amplest Inves­ waist; the other for the Second, who was to bring tigation Into both quality up the rear, to place round his waist, while a HER MAJESTY'S. and prlee of the goods we middleman's knot was tied*in the middle to go "The Maid of the Mountains" offer, and we are content round Podgey's body. With this assistance, though to leave the result to you. with GLADYS MONCRIEFF and he had many escapes, lie reached the top in safety. CLAUDE FLEMMDMG. Upon this confidence the Another way of interesting the boys, and forcing vast business or ANTHONY them to think, is to start a story, and then get each THEATRE ROYAL HORDERNS' has been built, boy in turn to continue it and mention a knot not MURIEL STARR, with a confidence not to be trifled with by any statements of previously used in the story. FRANK HARVEY ours that cannot be substan­ in the romantic drama of the East tiated to the utmost extent. "The Garden of Allah." THE NAVY LEAGUE. Opening of the NEW PALACE THEATRE ANTHONY H0RDERN& SONS, LIMITED PATBOWS— Commencing: on Saturday (April 19) at 2 BRICKFIELD HILL, SVONCV. H. E. Tim OOVRHNOR GBNBKAL TMI RT. HON. LORD FORSTHR P.C. O.C.M.O. ADA REEVE H. X. Tm STATS COVBNNOR. - in the gorgeous pantomime ADMIRAL SIR DUDLEY DE CHAIR. KCB "Aladdin."

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Vol. V. No. I. SVDNKY. MAV, 1^24. PRICK 3D. PERMANENT NATIONS AND THE SEA. HE rapid progress made by Japan in mari- Side by side with Japan's development of the TRUSTEE COMPANY OF N.S.W. LTD. T time matters is probably without a parallel sea sense, and her rise to maritime importance, in the world's history. That she was able to have sprung up a number of industries directly Estates Under Control Exceed £8,000,000. assimilate Western ideas, and use them to such associated with the sea. Her fishing fleets (which, advantage, speaks volumes *or the intelligence of by the way, are invaluable as recruiting grounds for The service-* of this «'ompany cover the whole field of operation* involved inefficient trusteeship. Absolute her people. the various arms of the navy) have grown ; while wuurity is assured. I'nder the « 'ompany V Spccial Act The fact of a country having a comparatively shipbuilding and allied trades have developed of Parliament the whole Capital-over £l.nUUmO-|s liahle for the protection of client* interests. 31 years large population, even though a large percentage enormously and have become firmly established. experience in the ninnuKemcnt of trust affairs en- sures careful administration, judicioun Investment reside within a day's march from the ocean, is By encouraging a love for the sea among its people and efficient control. Gold Mounted Ambir Cifar and Citfnredn Holdeis not in itself sufficient to justify the acquisition of Japan is planting the seed for great reserves of in Silver Cases. Sirectora: fleets of ships—either for a merchant or fighting personnel for the manning of her ships in the day For C.<«rs 50/. 79/. For Cigarette* • 42/. 70/-. F. N. YARWOOD. Chairman. navy if seamen cannot be found to man them. of need. ALKKKD G. MILSON. O. K. FKIKND. The United States of America is an example of J AM KM MOIK. THOMAS Hl'CKLANI). a present day nation with a long seaboard lacking What has Australia done ? What is she doing ? A. P. Hedford. Hon. Director. J. M. DEMPSTER LTD. a truly seafaring race. Americans — except in We shall attempt to give an answer in our next J. W. HAKXK8. K. V. T WHITTI.K. Jewellers Silversmiths issue. In the meantime let us ponder the fact Manager. Assistant Manager. small measure—have never acquired that sea-sense Ayrshire House, which is essential, and which is inherent in a that it is only with the greatest difficulty she is King and York Streets, Sydney- race of real seamen. And fbr that reason America able to maintain crews at effective strength on the 25 O'CONNELL STREET, SYDNEY. (J. M. Dempster Manatfmtf Director' will never produce, with any degree of permanency, ships of the skeleton fleet no*v comprising the a seafaring class of any size. Royal Australian Navy. 2 2 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. 23 (Mtxtvixxixlt Mutual 3Wnntrtce fflompang PACIFIC RAIDER OF 1813-1814. — X LI MITKD. PLANS FOR AN INVASION OF AUSTRALIA. AN AUSTRALIAN INSURANCE COMPANY. BV T. DUNHAHIN.

pivector*: OSEPH UNDERWOOD, member of the firm burning of Washington and of Toronto. But few A. K. JAQUKS. CHAIRMAN. of Kable and Underwood, merchants and remember that there was a Pacific phase of the <:. c. GAI.K J. SI. ATKINSON. shipowners of Sydney, in New South Wales, struggle in the course of which an American frigate THKO. J. MARKS. I.. J IIA VIKH J had pressing business with Ellis Bent, Esq., Judge established a base at Nukahiva in the Marquesas Advocate and Judge of the Admiralty Court, on Islands, and acted as a commerce raider with such FIRE, MARINE, ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS, WORKMEN'S August 2, 1814. effect that she captured or destroyed 17 British COMPENSATION, BOILER EXPLOSION, MOTOR CAR, A few weeks before Joseph had sighted a strange vessels. PUBLIC RISK AND PLATE GLASS INSURANCE. vessel off the Australian coast as he was returning There is good reason to suppose that but for a in his firm's 185-ton Sydney built brig, the King lucky accident Sydney would have been attacked Losses by Lightning, Bush Fires and Be Patriotic—Insure Australian Property George, from a voyage to China for tea and other by the Americans and French acting in concert. Gas Explosion Paid. in an Australian Insurance Company. China goods. Pirates were still very much in The editorial records of Australia contain a state- fashion, though this was rather out of their latitude, ment on the subject by Jorgen Jorgenson, once and Joseph Underwood grew nervous when he king of Iceland, and later to be a convict in Van HEAD OFFICE: 16 MARTIN PLACE, SYDNEY. noticed that the stranger had some wicked looking Diemen's I And. KELSO KING. MANAGER. guns handy. It is-true that she had attracted the attention of the King George by hoisting a signal According to Jorgenson four French frigates, of distress, but that was an old pirate trick. each carrying 250 soldiers, were to try to slip out iT of a port near Rochefort. At the Falkland Islands Uneasy, but curious, Joseph put the best face the French ships, which were to have two American that he could on the business, and drew near the South Sea whalers named Kelly and Coleman as strange craft, a 370 ton brig which smelt reassur- pilots, were to meet an American frigate and a Interstate Steamship Sailings ingly of good, honest whale oil. He put out a storeship. They were then to cross the Pacific to boat and went aboard. He was received by no Twofold Bay. There they could rest the troops Modem Passenger grinning, swarthy pirates with rings in their ears after the voyage before proceeding to attack Steamers: and daggers in their hands, but by 14 British Sydney. Regular Passenger and Freight Services whalers, ragged and rough, but honest enough. KATOOMBA Jorgenson states that as Port Jackson was pro- All that they wanted was some clothes to re- tected by batteries it was intended that the ships CANBERRA to all Australian Ports. place the rags that partly covered them—some should anchor in Broken Bay. The troops would food and water and directions for making the port LEVUKA be landed up the Hawkesbury, cut off the of Sydney. These were supplied to them, and Hawkesbury settlers from Sydney and obtain ZEALANDIA Joseph Underwood, acting as their agent, applied possession of the grain. Then they would attack BUILT FOR SPEED AND COMFORT. to have salvage granted to them for the vessel— KAROOLA Parramatta, call the convicts to arms and march the Seringapatam—in which they sailed. How the on Sydney. •YREEMA application came about is an interesting story. AMERICANS AT THE MARQUESAS. BOMBALA TWOFOLD BAY AS ENEMY RENDEZVOUS. FOR FULL PARTICULARS APPLY TO It was the farthest ripple of the war of 1812, It was also suggested that 250 men might be DMBOOLA nuTMH the latest (and it may be hoped the last) war landed at Botany May to make a diversion but the AdoloUo Stoamahip Co. Ui. - 22 BriJgo Strict, SyJmoy - 9620 COOMA between Great Britain and America, which washed main attack would be from Broken Bay. A. U.S.N. Co. - 1 Brklf Stroot, SyJmoy -1000S AmtrmSmm SfomtMp Ui. - 3S0 Gomgo Stmt. Syimoy • 0221 this problem to the feet of Judge Bent. Everyone Unless this scheme all emanated from the fertile IMmH, JMiMn Lmm - 41 «K Stroot, Sydooy - • »M has heard of some incidents of the war—such brain of Jorgenson himself, who sometimes handled • 10 Mridf Strom t. Syjmmy as the fight between the Chesapeake and the the truth rather carelessly, it shows that those who Co. Ltd. - Cr. Ctoroneo mm4 Borroch Stroot, 8213 Shannon, the attack on New Orleans, and the drew it up had a good knowledge of the Australian 2 2 23 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL.

coasts and the surroundings of Sydney. But it is against the American prizemasters, and overcame well-known that at least two officers of Baudin's them. Then the British went ashore and spiked expedition, Freycinet and Peron, kept their eyes the guns of the fort. well open when they visited Sydney in 1802. The Aberdeen Line Returning to the Seringapatam they set sail and No French vessels ever reached the Pacific at stood out to sea, putting the captive Americans Regular Service between Australia and this time. Jorgenson states that two did set sail into a boat when they had cleared the reef. None under the command of Count Dillon but that of them had any knowledge of scientific navigation Southampton, Hull, and London via they were wrecked near Cadiz. but they blundered along till they reached Tahiti. Then they worked towards Australia till they met But the U.S.A frigate Essex, commanded by South Africa. Highest Class Steamers the King George. They would have struck Aus- Captain David Porter, rounded Cape Horn in tralia anyway but they might have struck it hard. on the Route. 1813 and went to the Marquesas Islands, which were already a place of resort for tlje whalers from Fitted with Wireless Telegraphy ».nd And now Joseph Underwood, acting on their the New England ports. The inhabitants of the behalf and with something in it for himself had Submarine Signalling Gear. Marquesas were well disposed towards the Ameri- placed their petition before Judge Bent. "EURIPIDES" - - 15,000 Ton. cans who had so fully supplied them with muskets How THE ESSEX MET H.M.S. CHERUB. " THEM1STOCLES" 11.250 „ and other appliances of advanced culture, that "DEMOSTHENES" 11,250 „ the emissaries of civilisation from Port Jackson It was signed by eight of the fourteen ; Thomas • "SOPHOCLES" - - 12,500 „ met with little encouragement in their efforts to in- Belcher, James Duncan, Samuel Sewell, Robert •"DIOGENES" - - 12,500 „ troduce similar blessings for a consideration. George, Richard Power, Robert Lambress, William • New St.»mer. Clarke and William Styles. The other six heroes From his fort on Nukahiva Captain Porter First and Third Class Passengers Carried. were " marksmen " and signed with a cross. Their ranged the Pacific'far and wide. He captured 17 names were:—James Bantum, Martin Stanley, British whaling vessels, most of which were burnt NEW ABERDEEN LINER •• DIOGENES," 12,300 TON'S. Lewis Ransom, James Morrison, Robert White though one or two were allowed to go as cartel and Jeremiah Workman. full particulars or Fares. Rates of THTPDTV Pr PAUDAWV T IUTTDH At all Australian ships carrying prisoners to Rio. Freight, Sailings. Ao. on application UALuK 1 I

British vessels. Wrecking a Battleship. As for the raider Essex she was even then near the end of her tether. Late in 1814 she met off the harbour of Valparaiso the British warship, War Hawks at Play. Cherub, commanded by Captain Thomas Tucker. P. & o. It was a great fight but in the end the Cherub won and the career of the Essex came to a full-stop. AN article in a recent issue of the " U. S. ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS Coast Artillery Journal" describes the des- truction from aeroplanes of the obsolete battleship NAVAL APPOINTMENTS. To CEYLON, INDIA, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS Virginia. The tests were carried out by the United States Navy Department -'n the Autumn of The following appointments in connection with the Royal last year. The main value of the tests would and LONDON. Australian Navy are notified l>y the Navy Office, Mel- bourne :— appear to be not so much in the actual sinking of Captain—Hector Boyes, C M.G., to Cerlxrrus, in com- a ship as in rendering the crew incapable of control mand, and as captain superintendent of training, May 20 ; by the force of the explosion. Of course in real Ralph S.'Sneyd, D.S.O., to Brisltane, in command, May 23; Henry J. Feakes, to Cerberus, additional, for warfare capital ships would be defended against air passage to United Kingdom. May 23 ; Richard II. (J. I^»ne- attack, thus rendering the operation of bombing Poole, O. B.E., to R.A.N. College, in command, April 28; Richard H. Walters to Cerberus, additional, April 28 and them extremely hazardous and difficult. It does for passage to United Kingdom. not require a very fertile imagination to picture Lieutenant.—John M. Hannan and William D. Hunter the effects of a similar bombing, as the one to Marguerite; Vincent E. Kennedy to Geranium ; Jefferson II. Walker to Cerberus, additional, to await passage to described below, on a big bridge or on an im- United Kingdom ; John R. Miller to Platypus, Geoffrey G. portant railway centre. The 'Artillery Journal' Carter to Anzac. Alvord S. Rosenthal to Cerl>erus, all to date May 5 ; Thomas L. Dix to Tingira, Frank E. (letting account reads:—"The attack upon the Virginia to Brisbane, Robert C. Casey to Penguin, and as district was made from 3000ft. by seven planes, each intelligence officer, Sydney, and staff officer to captain-in- charge. New South Wales, all to date June I ; Stanley B. carrying two noolb bombs. The time of fall de Courcy Ireland to Cerberus, additional, April 26. for of the bombs was 14 seconds. The attack passage to United Kingdom for reversion to Royal Navy. began at 11.55 a and ended at 1208 p.m. Sub Lieutenant.—Franklyn B. Morris and Herbert J. The fifth bomb dropped was a direct hit. It Buchanan to Brisbane, Raymond P. Middleton to Mel- bourne, Glen L. Cant to Stalwart, additional, William II. struck the Virginia on the starboard side near Williamson to Tasmania, additional, Emile F. V. Bcchai- the fore and aft centre line, and about 50ft abaft neux to Brisbane, additional, John A. A. Stocks to Tas- mania, Stanley W. Robertson to Anzac, David Ross to the mainmast. The effect of the explosion is well- Geranium, additional, GeorgeS. Stewart to Platypus, addi- nigh indescribable. When the smoke lifted, the First and Second Saloon Only. tional, all to date May 5 ; Stanley H. K. Spurgeon to Mel- bourne, James M. Luke to Anzac, additional, I^awrence E. Virginia was a shapeless wreck, and sinking fast. Tozer to Platypus, additional, Raymond P. Middleton to Both masts and ail three funnels were practically Mell>ourne, additional, all to date June 4. LUXURIOUS 16,000 TONS STEAMERS. CABINS DE LUXE.|; levelled. Daylight could be seen through the Surgeon Lieutenant-Commander.—William E. Roberts berth deck port-hole/> aft, indicating that the bomb ELECTRIC LIFTS. to Cerberus, May 8 ; A. Scott Mackenzie to Melbourne, May 15. had penetrated beneath the wardroom and blown "•-i-i- Surgeon-Lieutenant. — David S. Prentice to R.A.N. the quarter and half-decks out of the ship The College, as acting surgeon lieutenant commander, May 1. effect radiated as far forward as the forward bridge, Paymaster Lieutenant.—Theodore E. Nave, to Mel- which was a warped and twisted mass of metal. For Farts and all further particulars apply to bourne, additional, for duty in Commodore's office, April 22 Had the ship been manned there would have been (appointment to Geranium, to date April 14, cancelled); Alexander J. White to Cerl«rus, additional, for duty at few, if any, conscious men aboard after the ex- Navy Office, April 22 ; James B. Foley to Cerberus, addi- plosion. Another direct hit was made before the MACDONALD, HAMILTON & CO. tional, May 10, for passage to II.M.S. Hood ; Edward H. Leitch to Melbourne, April 14; Ernest II. Currey, to smoke lifted. At 12.22 p m., 18 minutes atter being ^ " AGENTS Geranium, April 17. struck, the Virginia turned turtle to port and Mate (A).—Charles H. Blacklock (acting) to Platypus, began to settle. The confined air burst the April 12 (appointment to Platypus, additional, to date Tel. City 6321. Union House, 247 George Street, Sydney. April 7, cancelled) seams along her keel. At 12.24 p.m. the bow rose out of the water, and the ship went down vertically Warrant Telegrnphist. —Archibald D. McLachlan to Penguin, Bertram Harding to Cerberus, both to date May 6. stern first." 2 2 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. 23

of rhe late war. The Emden in under two months THE NAVY and EMPIRE TRADE. sank 17 ships whose hulls and cargoes were valued Burns, Philp & Co. Ltd. ft £2,200,000 ; the Moewe sank 22 ships on one APPEAL BY NAVY LEAGUE. cruise and 12 011 another. This too, happened at Consult our Tourist Department for a time when there was a large number of cruisers, HE following important letter over the sig- it is certainly not the case—that France will see no not only British but also Japanese and French, T natures of Sir Cyril Cobb, M P. (Chairman)* menace in our air preparations, and that Japan will Passages to— guarding the trade routes. and Mr. Gerard Fiennes (Vice-Chairman) has see a menace in immobile defences at Singapore ? ENGLAND also Is the sum of j£i 1,000,000, spread over a been circulated from Headquarters, London, to all A dockyard can make no attack, and the Japanese, AMERICA Round the World Tours period of years, for the constiuction of the Singa- branches of the Navy League tlr >ughout the world. who, for years, have viewed our position at Hong- AFRICA Round Pacific Toun pore Base—which is equivalent to about one The League warns the people of the Empire of the kong with equanimity, are not likely to be disturbed INDIA Round Eastern Tours farthing per annum on the income tax—too great great danger to Imperial interests owing to the by our providing ourselves with an alternative fleet CHINA Round Australia Tours a premium to ask for the safe-guarding of these British Government's decision to suspend con- base over 1400 miles further from their coasts. JAPAN and Island Tours. vital Imperial interests? struction of the naval base at Singapore. The plea that the construction of a naval bas£ at Singapore is likely to create an atmosphere inimical Passengers booked by all lines, in any The letter reads : " The decision of the Govern- PROTECTION OF DOMINIONS. to disarmament is specious, but unconvincing. ment to proceed with Sir Samuel Hoare's schemes class and by any route. In a conflict in which the enemy has not only for increasing the air force shows that they arc not cruisers and submarines, but also a battle fleet in VALUE OF PACIFIC TRADE. entirely indifferent to the claims of national For itineraries and Pamphlets write or the contested area, our light cruisers would be We have, every week, to import about six million defence, and not entirely victims to the delusion call our powerless to protect floating trade, unless they, in tons of food to theapproximatevalueof^9,500,000, that the way to security lies through helplessness. their turn, had the support of heavy ships, and and about twenty million tons of raw material to they cannot have such support unless there is a AIR NOT THK ONLY DANGER. the value of over ^8,000,000. To enable these Tourist Department II BRIDGE STREET, SYDNEY. base in that area where heavy ships can dock and supplies to be brought to our shores, we have "The Navy League, of course, applauds their repair and obtain the necessary stores Expert every day at sea 1400 British merchant ships of decision to render the heart of the Empire immune, naval opinion has selected Singapore as the best 3000 tons and over, scattered over trade routes if it may be, from devastating air attacks. That is base for the purpose, since it closes the route to 80,000 miles in length. In addition to the ships a primary duty. But how are we benefited by the west and flanks that to the Australasian actually at sea, there are over 1400 other British this security if we are left liable to have our dominions. No other position can so completely ships loading or unloading in harbour in various "The first drink of the day." essential supplies of food and raw materials cut off meet the needs of a fleet operating in the Pacific parts of the world at the same time. At any given by attacks on our commerce in distant seas which and Indian oceans, and, if Singapore is not moment there are at least ^180,000,000 worth we are left helpless to resist ? The paralysis of all made available, the fleet will have no base nearer of British trade afloat east of Suez, of which industry at home and slow starvation through the ELLIOTTS than Malta, which means that it cannot operate in cutting-off of our supplies of wheat and meat would 15 7,000,000 are in what may be called the eastern waters at all. be no less painful an end than extermination by Singapore sphere of influence. From that area we FRUIT high explosives or poison gas. Defence against draw 98 per cent, of our supplies of tea, 97 per Moreover, we must not look on the question air-raids and defence against slow strangulation by- cent, of our jute, 96 per cent of our zinc ore, narrowly as a matter of our sea borne trade alone. raids on commerce are not alternatives but com- 90 per cent, of our rubber, 89 per cent of our SALINE If the Royal Navy cannot operate in eastern plementary one to another. wool, 77 per cent, of our hemp, 63 percent, of our waters, the Australasian dominions are left defence- taken every morning acts as rice, 57 per cent, of our tin, 52 per cent, of our less, an easy prey to the attack of any enemy pos- " Has the British Government forgotten that it a mild laxative and blood cheese, 48 per cent, of our butter, and a large pro- sessed of a battle fleet and bases within striking has a double danger to meet:— purifier. portion of our frozen meat, oils for food, etc., and distance. The most profound belief in the good- "(i) The danger of air attacks against our cities also many other necessary materials for peace or will of the Pacific Powers does not justify us in this It Is effervescent and pleasant and ports; war. Every ship on the eastern trade makes on act of desertion. Next to the " golden link of the an average five voyages out and five home every to take. Crown," the navy is the strongest link in the ties "(2) The danger of the destruction of our sea- year. Thus the 297 ships trading in the India which bind the dominions to the mother country. borne commerce ? All Chemists and area alone may be said to have an annual floating Hitherto, it has sheltered them, more or less com- Storekeepers sell " If, despite the assumption that the best de- worth of over ^800,000,000, which it is the busi- pletely, from attack, even though its main strength ELLIOTTS FRUIT SALINE fence is defencelessness, they still are convinced ness of the navy to protect. has been thousands of miles away, because it has AT of the possibility of danger from the air, how can stood between them and the main force of a poten- they appear to believe that there is no danger of What the effect would be of leaving this vast 2s. 6d. per bottle. tial enemy. If the potential enemy be nearer to attack on the seas? Why should they imagine— trade unprotected we may see from the experience their doors than the protecting naval force, and if Ctniinutdtn f—t fimp12 . I HE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. 11

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TOBACCO AROMATIC i DARK NATURAL FLAVOUR ! FULL FLAVOUR T//vs on PjkCKMrs Champion De Luxe Mixture A*c*r*rrs on J+//9 - r/mrrr r/*rs 2 2 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. 23 MARITIME NEWS. PERSONAL NOTES. The Gallant Good Riou The popular Aberdeen Liner Themistocles, is Commodore T. E. Wardle, D.S.O., R.N.. who scheduled to leave Sydney for London on May 28. recently succeeded Rear-Admiral Addison as The Agents are Messrs. Dalgety & Co, Ltd. Commander of the Royal Australian Fleet, was A CHAPTER OF NAVAL present at the monthly meeting of the Navy HISTORY. X League Executive on the 12th inst. The P. & O. and the Orient.Royal Mail steamers BY CAKT J. II. WATSON, F.K.A.H.8. will berth at Woolloomoolno in future. The diffi- culties attending the berthing of these big vessels Mr. Kelso King, one of the League's Honorary HEN Captain Arthur Phillip was sent out at Circular Quay have greatly increased during Treasurers, is at present on a visit to Queensland. latter years, owing to the congested nature of the W by the British Government to found a ferry traffic. Travellers, as they pass to and fro settlement on the east coast of New from the Quay, will greatly miss the familiar names Captain G. R. Metcalfe, of the White Star Line Holland, the expedition of which he was in com- and forms of the splendid ships of these celebrated steamer Cedric, and formerly of the Ceramic, has mand—consisting of eleven ships—arrived in companies. been promoted to the Company's magnificent Port Jackson on January 26th, 1788. The vessel, Homeric, plying between Southampton and New York. number of people which landed in Sydney Cove The Management of the Australian Common- was 1,030, and for these he had brought food to wealth Line made a wise move when it decided to cut out the very limited first-class accommodation At the monthly meeting of the Navy League last two years, by which time it was hoped the on its " Bay " liners. There is no doubt that the Executive held at Royal Naval House, Sydney, on SATISFACTION IS 70UKS IF YOU settlement would be self-supp >rting. It soon popularity of these ships will further increase now the 12th inst., there were present:—Judge Back- USE ANY OF THE FAMOUS became evident to the Governor that the pro- that " one class" passengers only are being catered house (in chair), Sir Alfred Meeks, Captain Crau- KIWI POLISHES. THEY GIVE A visions, for several seasons, would not last two for. furd, R.N., Messrs. A. G. Milson and P. W. years, nor would the colony be self-supporting at Hixson, Honorary Secretaries ; Mr. H.M.Shelley, the expiration of that time. He, therefore, wrote Honorary Treasurer ; Commander H. L. Quick, BRILLIANT LASTING SHINE Word has been received to the effect that the R.A N., Messrs. T. H. Silk, J. Payne, J. J. Eyre, home urging that provisions, clothing, agricultural Orient S. N. Co., Ltd, have placed an order with AND PRESERVE ALL LEATHERS T. Fox, S. Newlands, and Captain Beale. implements, as well as superintendents, should be the famous firm of Vickers Ltd., Barrow, England, sent out at once. for the construction of another 20,000 ton oil burning liner She will be similar to the Orama The North Sydney Company of Navy League and Oronsay, now building. All three vessels will Sea Cadets, has been fortunate in securing the In consequence H.M.S. Guardian was ordered "SURE TO GET IT AT GRACE BROS." ultimately take their places, with the R.M.S. services of Mr. Sinclair Arcus as Honorary Secre- for this service, and her between-deck guns being Ormonde, on the Australian mail service, and will tary, and Messrs. K. H. Simpson and L. Bray taken out, which technically made her armed provide a fast monthly service between this country as assistants to the officer-in-charge, Mr. M. BOXING GLOVES and the United Kingdom. MacDonald. en flute, enabling that space to be used for OF WEAR-RESISTING QUALITY stowing large quantities of casks of salt beef and E»«r Boy should U.n. (k. Art of Sdf-D.fnc.. Two keen supporters of the League in Mrs. and A CompUt. Book of Instructions. Prlc. .... 1/. pork, and other stores. To the command of this Ashamed of her calling, the once proud " White Miss Glasson, of Killara, will leave next month on vessel was appointed Lieutenant Edward Riou, an winged vision of the deep " Loch Katrine, is about a trip to the East Indies. They expect to be to leave Sydney forever. Used -as a hulk in Aus- officer at the time 32 years of age, and of some absent from Sydney for about two months. tralian waters for many years past, she is to end experience in the service, for he had been a mid- her days at Rabaul, as a storehouse. shipman on the Discovery, one of the ships in Mrs. Oswald McMaster, another staunch sup- Captain Cook's third voyage; and historians Many people will remember the clipper ship porter, is at present on a visit to South Africa. Loch Katrine in the strength and glory of her describe him as " a seaman of the finest type— youth when she was a welcomed visitor to Sydney. cool, hardy, fearless, 2nd full of resource. It was She was one of the last of man's beautifill and Six members of the Navy League Executive are his unique seamanship in fact wtiich gave him his elegant creations to be sacrificed to progress and on their way to England, in England, or making first great chance in life, and is still his most utility. " Earth," to quote John Masefield, " will the voyage back to Australia, they are : Messrs. enduring title to fame." not see such ships as those again." G. E. Fairfax, C. M. C. Shannon, Captain A. W. "«• 1 I.—TOURNAMENT BOXING CLOVES. 6o; *?d B"< N.pp., Speci.l L««ther-lined. Pearse, Sir Samuel Hordern, Sir Alexander Mac- p.ddcd wrl.t. Prico.: M/-. Sl/t, a/» „, 4| "Theseus, late R.N.," a writer on naval matters Cormick, and Mr. Gordon Wesche. No 4.-NAPPA BOXING CLOVES. P.ddcd wrt.t some sixty years ago, wrote in the " United Service that protecting force be paralysed for lack of a base Price.: 2S/-, 21/- a.t of 4. BOX,NG GLOVES Journal" : " It seems a very extraordinary thing, within covering distance, the most profound Mr. W. C Wentworth has joined the League as but whenever a ship is required for the surveying anxiety must be aroused in the minds of our GRACE BROS. LTD. a Life Fellow. service the Admiralty are sure to pick out the fellow citizens oversea which no pious belief in the oldest and most rotten old tub that can be found force of a good example will allay." Please pass this JOURNAL on to a friend. BROADWAY a SYDNEY in the Navy List." He was speaking about the 23 2 2 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. that the suction taking the oakum into the leak drowned. Four boats, each with its accommoda- Herald that was sent to Australia as survey ship in keeps the water out. This answered for a time, tion occupied by officers, seamen, and super- 1845, but the same remark would apply to any but the heavy seas tore the canvas away, and the intendents, got away from the ship. Whilst this PERDRIAU ship in the early days of Australian history—from process had to be repeated, but still the water was going on Riou sat down and wrote a letter to Governor Phillip's ship the Sirius onwards, and came in, and by the second day it was up to the the Secretary at the Admiralty under date 25th "WATERSHED" the Guardian was no exception. lower deck, which practically became the ship's December, 1789. bottom. Sir, —If ever any part of the officers or crew of A large quantity of general stores - useful and The collision with the iceberg occurred on the Guardian should ever survive to get home, I have GARDEN HOSE necessary for people in a place where nothing could Guaranteed 3 Years 23rd, and on the 25th (Christmas Day) the only to say their conduct after the fatal stroke be had—besides provisions, including clothing, exhausted crew worn out with working night and against an island of ice was admirable and wonder- SOLD BY ALL STORES bedding, and in fact everything from a needle to day, and half frozen, came aft and asked Riou to ful in everything that related to their duties, con- abandon the ship and take to the boats. Previous sidered either as private men or His Majesty's PERDRIAU RUBBER CO. Ltd. an anchor were shipped. The passengers were several superintendents—a chaplain for the settle- to this, all the live stock had been thrown over- service. 270 George St. Sydney, and in alt States ment, and about 20 convicts. board, there being neither food nor water for them. As there seems to be no possibility of my remain- And to lighten the ship the guns and everything ing many hours in this world, I beg leave to recom- The Guardian sailed in August, and reached the that was movable was thrown over. mend to the consideration of the Admiralty a sister, Cape of Good Hope in November, 1789. Here Riou did everything he could to cheer up the who if my conduct or services should be found she look on board 20 cows, 6 horses, several men to no purpose ; he, therefore, gave all who deserving any memory, their favour might be sheen, goats, deer, rabbits, and poultry. wished to leave the ship permission to do so, but shewn to her together with a widowed mother. Y^onnincton: he would stick to the ship and go down with her. I am, Sir, Continuing her voyage, and when twelve days remaining with great respect, out from the Cape, and in 44 degrees south, she There were five boats. In lowering one it was Your ever obedient and humble Servant, swamped by the heavy sea running, and the got among icebergs, one of which was of immense E. Riou. surgeon, two midshipmen, and five ethers were To P. Stephens, Esq." size, and when within safe distance Riou sent his Continued on page Z\. J^TOR COLD boats to collect pieces from it —that when melted would give him water for live stock. Having obtained what he required he bore away ; as night came on the darkness became intense, until a faint light seemed to suddenly rise in front of the ship, and a wild cry of the look-out man made him BROKEN HILL PROPRIETARY CH™"* aware that they were running right into the same MINE OWNERS immense berg that they thought they had left IRON & STEEL MASTERS PEARSON'S astern, but the wind on her precipitous side had driven it past the ship, and was now towering high MANUFACTURERS OF: WORKS : CARBOLIC above the mast head of the Guardian threatening TEE RAILS. BRIDGE RAILS. IRON » .T..L .O.KI her destruction. BEAMS. CHANNELS.

ANGLES. TEES. ROUNDS. To down the helm and swing up into the wind SQUARES. FLATS had the effect as her head came round of drawing SAP SOAP her stern over a projecting spur of the iceberg OCTAGONS. PIG-IRON, I.OKtN HILL. H.t.W. INGOTS. BLOOMS AND under the vater which tore away the rudder and BRANCH OFFICES: dragged the stern post from the keel, and smashed BILLETS. REINFORCING one of the after beams. The water rushed in, and BARS, WIRE RODS, BENZOL. TAR. SOLVENT DOES ITS WORK before midnight there was six feet in the hold, although the pumps had been instantly manned NAPHTHA. SULPHATE OF AMMONIA WELL and kept going. Everything known to seamen was done to keep down the water. The same means to prevent the inrush that Captain Cook used when the Endea K • USE NO OTHER vour ran on the reef was tried—that of fothering UJ HEAD OFFICE: X™LO MELBOURNE • the ship, that is, taking a sail and stitching oakum thickly into it, and drawing it under the vessel so THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL 17 16 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. HUMOURS OF THE R.A.N.

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HEADQUARTERS' NOTES. Companies should make their own arrangements with respect to cadets wishing to witness the rare. Cadet Officers are invited to peruse the Rules Governing Pulling Boat Races, on page 18. His Excellency the State Governor will be On Sunday, June 1, the Jutland Day Memorial invited to present the Cup to the winning crew on Service will be held at St. Andrew's Cathedral, the occasion of the inspection of cadets in June. Sydney. It is hoped that Sea Cadet Companies will be well represented. Five silver medals—one for the best all-round The Cutter race for the " Oswald McMaster " P.O. or Cadet of each Company—are being struck. Cup will be rowed over a half-mile course between They will be presented at the general inspection Wright's Point and a mark off the Drummoyne next month. Depot, Parramatta River, on Saturday afternoon, 31st May. Race will start at 3 o'clock sharp. Headquarters will welcome any reasonable suggestions from friends of the League relating to Mr. Harry Shelley of the Navy League Execu- the welfare of its Sea Cadet movement. tive has very kindly offered to tow North Sydney and Balmain cutters to the starting point if respectice officers in charge will get into touch The editor of THE JOURNAL will also be pleased WITH ONE OP OUR LOVER DECK VOLUNTEER BANDS. with him at 185 Clarence Street ('phone City 9664), to consider articles or photographs of a suitable with regard to the time and place at which they nature. Communications should be sent to the The Double Bass: "That did he uy was the next tune?" desire to be picked up. Royal Naval House, Grosvenor Street, Sydney. The Trombone: " Washlnjton Poal March." The Double Ban: " It can't be that one." The Trombone 1 "Why not?" The Double Baas: "Gor bllme I've just played It." 2 2 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. 23

B A I. MAIN COMPANY. RULES GOVERNING PULLING BOAT RACES, FRAMED AT MEETING HELD AT ROYAL NAVAL Singapore Base. the fact that its supplies (which would have HOUSE, FRIDAY, frrH MAY, 1924. to follow the expedition continuously, if it Mr. E. Fidden writes :—Balmain was recently ever landed in either of these two Domin- the scene of the most spectacular procession ever HE General Secretary of the Navy League, DISTANCE. —Races shall be over a distance of half a mile ions) would run a similar risk. held in the municipality, the occasion being the in a direct line. T I^ondon, in a letter to the Honorary Fire mens' Carnival in connection with the Queen STARTING—METHOD OF.—The start shall 1* by Pistol Secretaries, N.S.W. Branch, writes: — (5) It is an ideal base from the point of view shot. being able to seize advance bases from Competition for the Balmain and District Hospital. With regard to Singapore, I know that there is A marching competition was held, and the com- BANKING.—All Boats to be double banked. Hows(only) which to operate against hostile commerce to be single tanked, and no extra cadets to be carried. a good deal of divergence of opinion as to whether petitors included the Highlanders, Boy Scouts, in time of war. AGK.—No member of the Crew (with the exception of the this is the best possible place for such a base, hut Red Cross Divisions, and the Navy I-eague; the Coxswain) shall be more than 16J years of age on the day of I think that its advantages can be briefly summed The whole question of Singapore has been latter was represented by Balmain and Drum- the race Competitors failing to comply with this condition will be disqualified. up as follows :— ratlier mixed up with the defence of Australia as moyne Companies, and they were unanimously HANDICAPS.—Cutters: In all races where different-length its primary object. Singapore is an essential base declared the winners. Each Company has been cutters pull together there will lie handicap as follows : — (1) It covers the most important trade routes to guard Empire interests as a whole in eastern presented with a Championship Ribbon to be dis- (a.) 28ft. and 30ft. 12-oared lioals will pull together from the Pacific to the West, and is in a waters, and princ pally controls those parts of the without handicap. played on their colors. Congratulations on the very commanding position for intercepting Empire which lie within the Indian Ocean. In a splendid exhibition put up by the Navy league (b.) 26 ft. and 28 ft. looared IKXUS will 1* allowed three any raiders which attempt to break through seconds start per half mile from cutters pulling 12-oars. lesser degree it guards both Australia and New Sea Cadets were general. (See fa) above). the islands so as to obstruct the Australian Zealand by being situated on a flank of any line of COXSWAIN.—The Officers-in-Charge of Companies shall trade routes. approach, and, therefore, is always a potential Mr. F. Peterson, late of the Sea Scouts, has have power to take charge as Coxswains or may nomi- nate any bona fide Officer of his Company to act in that (2) It guards the oil supplies both in Sarawak, danger to any enemy which endeavours to inter- joined the Company as an officer, and will be of capacity. Burma, and also the Persian Clulf, together fere wiih those two Dominions. great assistance in helping Officer S. Cooper in BAI.I.OT FOR POSITIONS.—The positions to L>e balloted with the big coalfields in Borneo, Malaya, boat work. for. The draw to take place in the presence of three On the other hand, having the main base at members of the Navy League Committee, and the Officers- etc. in Charge of Units to be notified one Hay prior to the race. Singapore does not by any means do away with We are after the honors for the next Cutter race PKKMANKNT FITTINGS IN BOATS.— No permanent fit- (3) It has neutral territory to the southward the necessity for having subsidiary bases in either on 31st May—other Companies look to your guns. tings shall l»e moved or interfered with. Any breach of and eastward, which cannot afford lo Australia or New Zealand, which would be this rule will be met by disqualification. become enemies of this nation for fear of required for the local defence of their own coast- If any Cadet Soccer team is disposed to try con- DISI INGUISHING PRNNANTS.—Each boat «o carry in the How a triangular pennant of the color of the particular having their possessions taken away from line, and these would automatically follow as soon clusions with ours, w'e shall be glad to hear from it. Company. them, as the Dutch Navy in eastern waters as the main base had been established. UNIFORMITY.—Crews of each boat to be uniformly is not worth much from a fighting point of dressed I hope you will realize from our recent mani- Our Physical Instructor requires to sets of single view. sticks, with baskets and masks. Any Leaguer PROTESTS.—Protests must lie lodged in writing with the festo* what enormous financial and commercial Judge within one hour after the event. caring to assist in this direction will earn our (4) It is directly across the line of approach of interests are at Stake in eastern waters which are PROTEST COMMIT IKE, JUDGE ANN STAETEE.—'T«vo any nation which could attack either Aus- warmest tlianks. members of the Executive Committee of the Navy League controlled and lie within the Singapore sphere of to appoint fudge and Starter; the two members to also act tralia or New Zealand, with the result that influence; therefore, if these interests are once as a Committee for the consideration of protests. any military expedition setting out. would safeguarded by the establishment of a base, it will DISQUALIFICATION.—(a.) Coxswains of boats are es be very badly ham()ered in its movements EMPIRE DAY. pecially warned that any neglect to obey immediately the enable the main fleet to have a much bigger radius orders of the starter will render their boats liable to instant for fear of interception —quite apart from of action over the protection of both Australia and disqualification. Empire Day, which falls on the 24th May (the birthday of the late Queen Victoria), was (b.) Any boat wilfully, or from neglect, fouling another officially recognised by the Federal Government boat. in the year 1905. It was founded by the Rt. (e.) Any boat altering her course in order to prevent an overtaking tost from passing her does so at her own risk, Hon. The Earl of Meath at the close of the and will be disqualified if fouled. nineteenth century. Its ••watchwords" are:-?- Responsibility, Duty, Sympathy and Self-sacrifice- BLACKLEADING GREASING, ETC.—The bottoms of boats shall not be covered with shellac, blacklead, or any other foreign substance; nor shall be altered in any way, or any other than the regulation stretchers be used.

He who serves and seeks for gain, The Honorary Secretary of each Company shall forward "MIKES SCONS WHITE AND LIFIR "PASTRY NICE AND CRISP." And follows but for form, to the Hon. Sees, of each other Company a list of the names Made of the Pure& ingredients and packed by machiKqr ike above Will peck when it Jieeins to rain, and ages (in years and months) of the personnel of his Company's crew one week prior to the date arranged for a line represents a Standard of Quality which cannot be exeeled anywhere. And leave thee in tne storm. race, such lists to be verified and signed by the Officer-in —SJkatopm*. 1 Charge. order a trial packet at once. 2 2 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. 23

Continued from tag* IS. New Zealand. WHAT THE WAVY LEAGUE HAS DONE Never was letter written under more trying Riou sent the twenty convicts on to Sydney, and The whole question is purely a matter of IN GREAT BRITAIN circumstances. A water-logged ship stripped of recommended that on account of their conduct strategy, and rather hard to put down on paper everything, without a rudder, sails blown to ribbons, they should be pardoned, which was carried out, unless one has full information as to the forces at and deserted by officers and crew, with the excep- each receiving also a grant of land. the disposal of the various powers and of the It has trained about 21,000 boys in Naval tion of three — her commander unmindful of him- The Guardian, sodden wreck as she was, even- interests at stake. Brigades and Oadet Corps in the duties self found time to commend to the Admiralty his tually sank at her moorings at Table Bay, being of citizenship and seams ulike know- loved ones at home. That done, and the boats all I think, however, that it can be briefly summed beyond repair. ledge. gone, and in spite of the tempestuous wind and up that, with Singapore, it is doubtful whether the seas washing over the wreck, Riou looked When Riou reached England his wonderful either Australia or New Zealand could be attacked, Investigated 12,000 cases of sufferers by the about to see who of his crew and passengers heroism gained him great popularity ; the Admir- but that without a base at Singapore, even if we Great War, and given relief to the had one in Australia, enormous damage could be extent of nearly £250,000 remained on the ship. He found the car- alty promoted him to Commander, and shortly done to the British Empire, which vessels oper- penter, the boatswain, and Mr. Pitt, a midship- after to Captain. He served in the West Indies ating from an Australian base would be unable to Assisted in the education of 900 children of man, son of Lord Camelford, and twenty convicts. in command of a frigate, and later the Royal prevent. men who fell in the War. Whether any of the seamen remained is uncertain, yacht. One fully realises what you all must feel about Carrying on the education of 1,147 children none are mentioned in the various accounts pub- In 1799 he was appointed to the command of the decision of the Government to suspend the of men who fell. lished at the time. the 38-gun frigate Amazon, which in 1801 formed operation of this base, which, after all, is a key one of the fleet under command of Admiral position—and ought to be proceeded with at once. All the above with their commander had a Sir Hyde Parker, and which fleet on account of Local defence with submarines, mines, and your The League has branches throughout the hard task before them. But, we gather from the threatening attitude of the northern powers own forces will certainly protect your own coasts, British Empire. Mr. John Williams, the boatswain, that " the com- • was sent to the Baltic, Lord Nelson being the but they will be unable to protect the vast trade mander had a strong resolution—for he said he Vice-Admiral. It was of the naval action which which is so essential for the well-being and main- would sooner go down in the ship than he would followed that the poet Campbell wrote— How many friends can you induce to join tenance of our Empire. quid hur .... after the boats left us we Of Nelson and the North • See article elsewhere in thi* issue. up with the N.S.W. Branch ? had two chances—either to pump or sink . . . Sing the glorious day's renown, We found some benefit by itt foi pumping and When to battle fierce came forth, bailing we gained on hur .... We was in All the might of Denmark's crown. this terable situation for nine weeks before we got -pHERE is that in our charac- Certain proposals had been made to Denmark, to the Cape of Good Hope." ters which never can be which she rejected, whereon a squadron of 10 battle ships, 5 frigates, and 13 small craft were seen except in our writings; They fell in with a Dutch ship from Batavia detached from the fleet, and under I^ord Nelson in fact, if you told your best bound to the Cape, which had got further south sent to operate against Copenhagen and the Danish friend half of what you put than her proper course, and she lent some men fleet of 18 vessels, mounting 628 guns, at anchor upon paper, he would yawn and stood by till the Guardian reached port. In i off that city. in your face or he would the meantime the boat in which were Mr. Clements CUSTARD POWDER (the master), the Purser, Rev. Mr. Crowther (the During the engagement which followed is said to thing you a fool. chaplain), a Master's Mate, a Midshipman, the have occurred that incident which credits Nelson It is the Creaminess of Foster Clark's Custard — Edward Buhner Lytton. gunner, and nine others (one of the officers having with putting his telescope to his blind eye and saying he could not see the Admiral's signal, that makes it the best Custard for all stewed Riou's letter to the Secretary of the Admiralty) after great privations was picked up by a French " leave off action." The enr isjement had continued fruits. . . The Creamiest, most economical ship and taken into the Cape. On their tale being for some hours when th" Amazon exposed her stern to the heavy fire o >anish blockade vessel Custard obtainable, delicious flavour, abso- ASK A FRIEND TO told, the Guardian was given up as lost; great was the surprise, therefore, when the shattered wreck when her gallant commander, Captain Riou was lutely pure, most nourishing JOIN THE entered Table Bay " with nine feet of water in her cut in two by a chain shot, his last words being hold, the lower gun deck serving as a second " What will Nelson think of us !" NAVY LEAdUE bottom, and Riou and his crew, looking like men Nelson had only known Riou personally for a from another world, with long beards, dirt and few days, but had a high opinion of him, and, in TO-DAY. THE CIEAM Of ALL CUSTARDS rags covering them." The other three boats and speaking of his loss, termed him "the gallant and their occupants were never heard of. good Riou." which the poet before-mentioned m .-mm" 1

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slightly alters in the last stanza of the poem quoted from, wherein he says— Brave hearts ! to Britain's pride* "A long, long pull; and a strong, strong pull." Once so faithful and so true, THE On the deck of fame that died With the gallant good Riou. CLEVER CLEANER NAVY LEAGUERS AND OUR ADVERTISERS.

Whorovordlrt and greaso collsot. "CLEVER MARY will be found tha qulokeat way of banishing: thorn. Advertisers in the NAVY LKAGUE JOURNAL are Just rub on "CLEVER MARY" and tho urease rubs off at onoo. Glassware, things of nlokal and supporting the Aims and Objects of the League, aluminium woodwork, floors, windows for all and Navy Leaguers are courteously invited to thoas and for cleaning hands thsres nothing Just so good. show their appreciation by extending their patron- age to our advertisers. The names borne by our advertisers are a guarantee of excellence and CLEVER. service. Here they are alphabetically arranged, together with address :— Aberdeen Line of Steamships, Dalgety & Co., MARY Ltd., Agents. Sydney. Adelaide Steamship Co., Ltd., 22 Bridge St., Sydney. Anthony Hordern's& Sons, Ltd., Sydney. A.U.S.N. Co., Ltd , 7 Bridge St., Sydney. Australian Steamships, Ltd., 350 George St., Sydney. Aunt Mary's Baking Powder, Ltd. All grocers. Art Metal Ceilings (Wunderlich, Ltd., Baptist St., Redfern). Broken Hill Proprietary Co., Ltd., Collins St., ^Biscuits Melbourne. ? Burnet's Jelly Crystals Ltd. All grocers. You will find them just as nice as their name, these crisp, light Burns, Philp & Co., Ltd., Bridge St., Sydney. biscuits—with or without butter Champion and Victory Tobacco. All tobacco- or cheese, a distinct improvement nists'. Block Courtc&y Sydney Daily Telegraph. on the ordinary kind. We produce Clever Mary Cleaner. All grocers. other biscuits, too- and all we make Rear-Admiral A. P. Addison, C.M.G. are just a little better than usual. Commonwealth Bank, Sydney. So next time you want biscuits Dempster, Ltd., J. M., corner King and York LEAVES THE FLAGSHIP. emphasise the name— Sts., Sydney. Elliott's Fruit Saline. All chemists and stores. Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd.,, 22 Admiral, then Commodore Addison, succeeded the late Rear-Admiral J. S. Dumaresq, C.B., JOYCE Bridge St., Sydney. C.V.O., in the command of the Royal Australian Navy. He is here seen at the helm, with " Fibrolite," James Hardie & Co,, Ltd., corner York and Barrack Sts., Sydney. six senior naval officers as a crew, on his way to the P. 4c O. liner Narkunda, on which he Biscuits Foster Clark's, Custard Powder. All grocers. embarked for London. The new Commander of the Fleet, Commodore Wardle, D.S.O, Fountain, "S. R. Flour. All grocers. R.N., has hoisted his broad pennant on the Melbourne. wW see that fet tfeea. Globe Meat Products (James Barnes, Ltd.),. Redfern, Sydney. Continued on page 24. 2 2 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. 23

assuredly the most beautiful and the most MEMORIES. responsive.

READY-TO-ERECT WEATHERBOARD COTTAGES The day of the clipper has gone, but its memo- We supply all necessary materials, the best of their respective kinds, together with Circular Quay and the Clippers. ries linger. Steam and oil have reeled off the framing timbers—cut, marked, and numbered, ready to fit together. Our •• Cottage HY R. A. CORK KAN. home" Catalogue shows forty-four Modern Designs of buildings containing from one long sea miles to such purpose that commerce has to eight Rooms and Offices. This booklet with complete Price List mailed free to any accepted them as its own, and discarded the white HE Clipper ships of a few decades back address. Enquiries solicited. sail and figure-headed ships, accepted the new for almost monopolised the wharf space about T the old as it will continue to do until commerce is Circular Quay. Aristocrats they were; no more. thoroughbreds of the deep that lived apart from » • • "SIMPLEX" PORTABLE BUILDINGS the river punts, the Geordie colliers, and the fishing smacks. At sea they reared their bows The •• SIMPLEX " house solves the building problem where skilled labour is difficult Circular Quay in the late seventies and early over the growling wave crests and challenged the to obtain or expensive. The "SIMPLEX " is absolutely portable. The materials are eighties was the marine hub of Sydney. Almost dangers and the chills of the desolate Southern forwarded In panels, together with illustrated working and key plan, so that anyone imperceptibly rising and falling with the tide tall can put them together. No nailing required. The Houses are as readily dismantled ice packs. They rode the arcs of raging seas clipper ships from oversea rubbed lazily against without damage. The ••SIMPLEX" is the ideal seaside or week end home. For which eternally assault the Cape of Good Hope the wooden fenders suspended from the piers sup- isolated settlers there is nothing to compare with it. It can be shipped or railed to and the ramparts of the far-famed Horn. The porting the wharves, while on their decks and in any place in a comparatively small compass, and its erection is a matter of hours marvel of those wonderful ships and their seamen the holds gangs of men were busy discharging only. •• SIMPLEX " Catalogue and Price List on application. crews was that in traversing the thousands of miles general cargo, or loading wool and tallow and hides. from port to port they kept to a more reliable The dainty Cimba with green hull, similar to Obtainable only from time-table than do most of our trains in New South the ships of Thompson's Aberdeen White Star Wales to-day. Peace be to their souls, for if any- line, would be berthed at the foot of Phillip-street; C. SAXTON & SONS, Ltd. PYRMONT, SYDNET thing had spirit or soul, a clipper ship had. Among TIMBER AND JOINERY MERCHANTS and at the south-east bend of the water-front the man's many wonderful creations they were Telephone Nos.: MW 2616 (3 Lines); MW 1782, MW 1601 (Joinery Department). splendid teak-built ship ' Tweed," with her fine City 9104 and City 9166.

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Williamson, Ltd., Sydney. Obtain Prizes. Write to Us Mercantile Mutual Insurance Co., Ltd., 16 (or taking scones, cakes, pastry, Upton & Co., Ltd., Soap Manufacturers, and puddings. Made from the Martin Place, Sydney. For Particulars. Alexandria. finest cream of tartar and free \ Mclllwraith, McEacharn Line of Steamers, White Star Line of Steamers. Dalgety & Co., from adulterants. Goes farther , . ^1 Pitt Street, Sydney. Ltd., Sydney. 0 f than inferior preparations and • • Murdoch's Ltd., Park St, Sydney. Whisky—Red, White and Blue. All hotels and gives better results. Newland'» Bros., Bedstead Manufacturers, clubs. Sydney. COSTS A LITTLE MORE UPTON & CO. LTD. • Orient Line of Steamers, Spring St., Sydney. " Dad," said little Tommy, " what's a miracle?" WORTH A LOT MOKK. Soap aad Candle Works " Pacific Coal," 58 Pitt St., Sydney. Dad, who was winding " Henry," paused and mopped his brow. Perdriau Rubber Co., Ltd., George St., Sydney. «• Well, son," he said, " if this old engine were to get £100 in Cash Prtaa Save the lids. ALEXANDRIA Tel. Nauat 255 Perpetual Trustee Co., Ltd., Hunter St., Sydney. going at the first turn, I guess that'd be one !" 2 2 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. 23 figure-headofa Scot with his Glengarry cap perched cated in their hulls- Royal Colonial Institute at a jaunty angle on his head despite the innumer- Leaving the Greeta by way of the taff-rail, and Ntw South Wtln Branch. able duckings beneath the cascading green seas off "LORD NELSON" swinging up on the footrope of a flying jib-boom to A most interesting and instructive lecture was the " pitch " of the Horn. Lying astern of the work down to a holystoned fo'castle head and— given in the Institute by Mr. D. J. Marcs on 15th AND THE OLD famous Tweed, the Abergeldie reared her masts wonder of wonders ! the ship was none other than April. The lecturer spoke at length on Australian and spars above the sheds, and rubbed her teak Meteorology with special reference to Australian the splendid Cutty Sark—famous already in deed against the wharf. The very atmosphere sur- conditions, illustrated by lantern slides, which were " VICTORY" and in story. rounding her was redolent of tarry rope, and very much appreciated. Mr. Mares pointed out that this Continent was in a unique position, as it MADE HISTORY FOR charged with the urge and romance of the sea. The " Cutty" was ready to pull out to the was largely self-contained in its weather producing Riggers were aloft setting up the rigging-trim- stream, when her berth would !>e taken by the factors. There seemed to be some idea in other BRITAIN parts of the world that Australia was barren, and ming her up for further dances at the call of wind Samuel Plimsoll or the Nineveh, or perhaps by and wave. Beyond the Abergeldie floated thk was a place of drought, bush fires, and heat. It her greatest rival, Thermopylae. Then with their was entirely the contrary, as there was a very Greeta, one of the " new fangled" iron ships passengers and general cargo would come the extensive portion of the Continent which enjoyed perfect in shape and resplendent in new paint. Duthie ships, John, William, or Ann, closely good rainfalls, moderate temperatures, free from These attributes, notwithstanding the idea con- cyclonic storms which many parts of the Empire followed by the Sophocles, Torridon, and Aristides. BURNET'S veyed to the mind, was that a ship of iron must are troubled with. Mr. Mares also stressed the Doubtless many of those well-known clippers are necessity for water conservation in this country. necessarily be stiff, none of the resiliency asso- well remembered by many Sydney Navy Leaguers With such great resources from the rainfall the ciated with her sisters of wood, but a thing built possibility for water conservation is immense. The living to-day . JELLIES for punch and drive a fabrication without a soul lecturer also mentioned the effect that wireless had Beautiful she undoubtedly was, and yet the iron had 011 forcasting—in particular, affecting the HAVE MADE FAME FOR " They're gone, the darlings, like a dream, ocean, and of what great assistance meteorology Greeta to the sailor of Ifct elder type possessed no Regrets are vain, and sighs shall not avail, was experiencing from the various methods now " temperament," and no elasticity of power above Vet, nnd the clatter and the rush of steam. in use. AUSTRALIA deck which the soft wood ships found recipro- How strangely memory veeis again to sail !" The lecture given by Major-General Eames. C. B., AND THE VICTORY ACHIEVED BY in the Institute on 29th April last caused an immense amount of interest, and at the termina- THEIR FAMOUS SUPERIORITY tion of the lecture a general discussion ensued. The lecturer expounded the scheme which he had TO ALL OTHERS The Conmercial Banking Company of Sydney Limited taken a great deal of trouble in compiling on the ESTABLISHED 1834 settlement of a White Australia. This scheme was CAPITAL PAID-UP £3,427,662 10 0 more 011 the lines of community settlements sur- * WILL LIVE FOR EVER RESERVE FUND £2,480,000 0 0 rounding the Continent—a scheme to be carried RESERVE CAPITAL £3,500,000 0 0 out and organised on military lines. A great deal £9.507.662 10 0 ol money is required to start this scheme. The AVOID INFERIOR BRANDS AND DIRECTORS: General mentioned that 17 J millions would be necessary as a loan. The lecturer also pointed GEORGE J. COHEN, CHAIRMAN; HON. H. E. KATER, M.L.C.. DEPUTY CHAIRMAN; INSIST UPON THE ORIGINAL .. out that it would undoubtedly reduce the army of HON. SIR THOMAS HUGHES, M.L.FC.; O. E. FRIEND; HON. JAMES ASHTON. M.L.C. unemployed in the city. He contended that there GENERAL MANAGER: H. H. MASSIE. would be work for an enormous number of the ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER AND CHIEF INSPECTOR: J. R. DRYHURST. local people in the'vast organising scheme that this settlement would necessitate. Burnet's HEAD OFFICE: SYDNEY. 343 GEORGE STREET. LONDON OFFICE: 18 BIRCHIN LANE. E.C 3. LONDON BANKERS: THE BANK OF EMPIRE DAY. ENCLAND ; WESTMINSTER BANK LIMITED ; BARCLAYS BANK LIMITED. Jelly mas 1WKM0T m sun VALES mi PHUUNI. The New South Wales Branch of the Royal Colonial Institute has decided to hold its Annual AHKS IMMM AKIUIU, TASIAHU mi AEI ZEAUI * w ma rm * fc inn. Dinner 011 Empire Night, 24th May. His Ex- cellency the State Governor and Lady de Chair, Crystals also the Prime Minister and the State Premier PEOOBISSIVE TOTALS OF THE BALANCE SHEETS have accepted an invitation to be present. Ml 868 1878 - £8,848,98« 1888 - £18,088.883 1818 - £24,928,044 Members desiring to participate should make | IVHYWHIEl IK AUSTRALIA | <1 890,948 1888 - £8,488,821 1808 - £14,717,818 1898 £41,448,208 early application to the Secretary, 17 Bligh Street, Sydney. 2 2 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. 23

male, which is smaller and, by the way, has no Fiddler, Yellow Monday or Green Grocer, taking A NATURE STUDY sting, takes no interest in the matter : besides, the what happens to be in season. In every case that •Y K. DASFVUU POWRH, T.O.H. hole is only about one and a quarter inches in 1 recently observed the cicada was a Fiddler, with THE WBLUCXOWM BCOL'T MATFTBR. PERPETUAL diameter, so there is no room for more than one a body about two inches long, but the full length unless they work one behind the other: the hole with the wings folded was three inches : these are Exeirus lateritus is rather an awful name to drag TRUSTEE CO. (Umiwi) is made just large enough for the wasp to work in larger and heavier than the wasp, which is unable about with one fur the term of his natural life; and carry down a cicada later on. to fly with it, so she drags it along the ground. but.it does not seem to make much difference to For 37 years this Company has This wasp is known as a solitary, since it does This she does by turning the cicada on its back, the large, active, yellow and black sand wasp or been in business as a Corporate not live a communal life like those who build inserting her sting between two segments of the homet which bears it, probably because it is not Trustee. nests: but they live in colonies where the soil is body, clasping it with the middle pair of legs, and aware of the fact: but after all " what's in a walking with the front and hind pairs. The hind Since its incorporation. It Has loose: from 12 to 18 living in close proximity name ?" never been held liable by the within a few square yards : they do not interfere pair of legs being longer than the others enables In the neighbourhood of Sydney, at the end and Courts for a breach of trust with each other, either by invading each others the wasp to straddle the cicada with ease. The beginning of the year, this insect attracts the atten- of any description. holes, or by breaking into them underground No wings of the cicada when folded, being something like the keel of a boat, offers little friction when tion of those who keep their eyes open in the bush, The Company may be appointed two excavations are exactly alike, though the prin- being dragged along over fine sand, and leaves a partly on account of its bright colour and activity, to act In any of the following ciple may be the same. The direction, vertical and partly on account of its peculiar habits. The capacities: angle, length, and number of chambers are all track of two parallel lines made by the edges of body of this insect is about ij in. long, and its liable to variation. A typical hole goes fairly the wings. I have followed one of these wasps spread of wing i in , but the size varies with the 1 Fxecutor and Trustee under Wills straight for about ten inches, at an angle of, say dragging its cicada for' more than a hundred yards For by direct appointment. quantity of food supplied it when in the grub 30 deg., and ends in a chamber about in. in over rough country without stopping to rest, which Trustee under Wills in place of shows the strength and staying power of the stage. The lower part of the abdomen is yellow retiring Trustees. diameter and 4 in. long, including the neck. insect : it takes a bee line for its hole, climbing up with a black band, the thorax and upper part of 37: Trustee under Marriage and Other From the neck of this chamber the hole is con- the abdomen are blackish. Settlements, either by original ap- tinued with two or three changes of direction and and falling over boulders and ditches, sometimes pointment. or in succession to angle, with, say, two more chambers, one of which landing on top of the cicada, and sometimes below, This wasp excavates a long tube like hole, from Years retiring Trustees. is at the bottom of the hole. The change of but clinging to its victim all the time; if it comes which branch chambers where the young are born 4. Administrator!!! casesof intestacy. Administrator de bonis non, etc. direction may have several objects : it may be to to a specially difficult place it uses its wings, like and reared. The tubes are often three feet in Attorney under power for Absen- assist in the excavation of the hole : to prevent an emu, to help it along ; if it comes to a tree it length, and two feet six inches in vertical depth. tees and others, etc.. etc. the whole passage from being filled up with soil so goes round, but resumes its course as soon as The sand is excavated by the front feet, which that the next generation can reach the surface possible. One could understand the creature tends it flying between the middle and hind pairs DIRECTORS : easier: or it may be to assist the wasp to defend flying straight to its hole, as it would have land of legs for about three inches ; when a certain HON.R.J. BLACK.M.L/C..Chairman its excavation from possible enemies, as the hole marks to guide it, but it is difficult to understand amount has been removed, the insect backs out T. H. KELLY would be darker after a turn than if it were made how it finds its way over rough ground, where it is and shifts-it another three inches and so on tili it DR. ROBERT L. FAITHFUL:. quite straight. When the hole is prepared the not likely to have been l>efore, for it does not know reaches the surface ; so it will be seen that there SIR SAMUEL HORDERN wasp goes off in search of a cicada. From the row where it will secure its cicada. One wasp I is a considerable amount of labour involved in HERBERT R. LYSAGHT cicadas ir.ake, one would think there would be no followed got into difficulties : it could not find its digging the hole. If a lump is met with that WALTER T. BRUNTON trouble in finding one of these creatures, but the hole on arriving at the place where it should be, as cannot be scraped out, the wasp carries it out. wasp seems to prefer the female cicada, which is a horse had accidentally trodden on it and destroyed From this it is obvious that the inclination of the Subscribed Capital - - -£1.000.000 voiceless : perhaps the wasp relies on the motherly the entrance. The wasp left the cicada, and flew hole is limited in its steepness to the angle of Uncalled Capital - - ' - 875.000 instincts of the female cicada, for the wasp is a in circles of increasing diameter round where the repose, and may be steeper in depth where the Reserve Fund - - - 95.000 veritable cuckoo among insects, but more likely hole had been: went to the cicada, dragged it about sand is moist or more compact than at the surface: Perpetual Deposit with Government 20.000 the female cicada is selected, as she provides more again in an irregular course; left it a second time, the inclination is generally between >5 and 45 deg. food for the grub of the wasp. The wasp can be reconnoitred a second time without success, and The hole always slopes downwards, never upwards: WRITE FOR EXPLANATORY BOOKLET seen chasing her victim above the trees, but does finally flew away, leaving the cicada on the ground, it genemlly starts under the shelter of a tuft of not always succeed in catching it, as the cicada where some small ants eventually found it and had gnus or a small shrub, but the fact that the wasp Perpetual Trustee Company sometimes dodges away among the leaves. When, a feast. has been at work is readily seen by the mound of (Limited) however, the hornet is successful, it stings the freshly turned soil immediately in front of it. There seems to be a fair number of holes which 33-39 HUNTER ST., SYDNEY cicada and kills it. The hornet is not particular I have measured as much as five pints of sand have not been used for the purpose they were in- as to the variety of cicada that it secures, so long thrttm out of one hols. Such an excavation is a R COPLAND LETHSRIDCE. MANAGER. tended Considering the sense of direction these as it is large, and it is equally pleased with a one man's job, or rather the female's job, for the wasps have, it is difficult to think they could not 2 2 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. 23

find their excavations : the only other alternative that suggests itself is thdt the wasp itself has come THE Globe Brand to grief. If a wasp-^jpmes home and finds the vegetation about the'entrance <»f its hole removed, AUSTRALIAN BANK OF COMMERCE Meat Products it does not seem to recognize the spot, but when LIMITED. it reaches its undisturbed hole with a cicada, they AalkM-ised Capital • £2.000.000 QUALITY GUARANTEED Capital Paid-up and Reserves - SI.S70.2CS go down heads first, the downward inclination of Aggrefale Assets at 30th Jane. 1923 - SU.148.7S4 the hole assisting transport in the confined place. Director*: Silt MAKK SHKI.OON. Chairman; KHANK N'. YAKWOOO, K.C.P.A., UKOKOK K. TODMAN ; On reaching one of the chambers the cicada is DUNCAN CAKHUN ; H. K. LVSAOHT, O.H.K.; UKOKOK J. 8L.V. LL.D. deposited in it, and an egg is laid near the base of Uoneral Mimager: C. M."C. HHANNON. Globe Sheep Tongue iis legs : the neck of the chamber then lias an inch Chief Inspector for Now Month Wales: \V. Q. Ilui.u or two of loose sand kicked into it to keep out in- truders, and the egg left to hatch. Apparently Head Office, Sydney (Ctracr George and King Streets) these wasps have not many enemies, otherwise ItKANCHKM AND KKCKIVINU OKFICKS AT I40 Globe Ox Tongue PIJACKS IN NKW HOUTII WALKS. provision would be made to lay more eggs and HKI.SHANK:-2HI Quotm-xt. Chief Inspector for thus prevent the species dying out. There is ap- Queensland—J. N. H. IIKOWN. Miumgor-U. H. HOWKI.I. HKANCHK8 AND RKCKIVING OKKICKS AT 27 parently a little time between the capture of each Globe MeatJExtract the Original Branded Rottle. I'LACKS IN QUKKN8LAXD. MARY GOLD ESSENCES cicada and the laying of the eggs, judging by the MKI.HOUKNK: -:t»Collinx-xt. Manager—M. B. KINNEY. known alt over the Commonwealth difference in the size of the grubs attached to the ADKI.AIDK : —:I5 Knndle»t. Maiiuger-lt. T. MOOIHK. for their Sterling Value. LONDON :-37 Threadneedle *t . K.C. 2 JAMES BARNES LIMITED different cicada in the same hole. The poison in- Manager-A. K. JKKKINH. MANUFACTURERS jected into the cicada by the mother wasp has the Agent* throughout the reel of Australia. Tasmania and property of preserving the food for its young, just New Zealand, and at all Chief Cities throiiKhont the World REDFERN, NEW SOUTH WALES as the formic acid injected into the honey cf a KVKKY I>K8CKIPTION OK HANKING ESTABLISHED 1881 HUSINKSS TRANSACTKD. sealed cell by a worker bee, ripens and preserves it. When the two or three chambers are stocked, the wasp reduces the mound of excavated sand by kicking what it can down the hole.

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Under the «"ompany's Special Act of Parliament the whole Capital-over £1.«"00.000-1h few days ago when the Australian " fleet " out to liable for the protection of clients' interests. 31 years experience in the management of trust affair* en- HOSE are not the words of a pannicky sea for its winter cruise. It has been said on all sures careful administration. judicious investment scaremonger or of a vote-catching politician sides that the " fleet " is a "joke." If it is it will and efficient control. I Cake or Sandwich Tray 63/• less 25 . 47/3. T but the weighty utterance of a distinguished be a costly and a bloody one for Australia. Time, Sircrtora: WIDE ASSORTMKNT OF : and prudent man whom the Germans, and a small and the pruning knife at the root have shorn the K. X. YARWOOD. Chairman. JEWELLERY section of the British Press, failed to stampede navy of practically every vestige of worth as an ALFRK1) G. MILSON. WATCHES. CL0CK8. CUTLERY O. K. FRIKND. when the darkest and most fateful days of the effective fighting machine and we saw the other JAMK8 MOIR. •ILVKR AND SILVERPLATK THOMAS BUCK LAND. day what eventually will prove to be the disastrous A. P. Bedford. Hon. Director. Great War hung over the Empire like a pall of J. W. BAKNKS. doom. They are in our opinion the words of result of inept Federal Government's—the "joke" K. V. T. WHITTLK. SALE ADDRESS: Manager. AHsistant Mr nager. Truth, unadorned, unalterable, and when Ix>rd fleet—consisting of the Brisbane, Marguerite. Ayrshire House, Jellicoe gave them voice, there was no thought Anzac, Stalwart, and Tasmania, putting to sea. 25 O'CONNELL STREET, SYDNEY. Kin* and York Streets. »ydncy. nor no desire for their use as a political " tag." In the fighting presence of one up-to-date hostile (J. M. Dempster Manatfinf Director). Even the great seaman's enemies, if he has any, ?ruiser the combination would speedily become would not accuse him of having any desire at sunken coffins. heart other than the future welfare of the Empire What is Australia going to do about it ? 2 2TH E NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. 23 ^Mercantile iMutual ^Insurance (ttompang COMMODORE. NAVAL APPOINTMENTS. Lieutenant.—(S) Bernard G. H. Phillips, to Brisbane, (A'or/A Atlantic Mail Service). additional, as flag lieutenant, and as fleet W/T and signal LIMITED. officer, May 24 ; Geoffrey J. A. Cross to Brisbane, ana as fleet navigating officer, May 24. Surgeon-Lieutenant—William T. Cannolly, to Cerberus, AN AUSTRALIAN INSURANCE COMPANY. V C.K.S. IN M»NI»ON "ITXCU." June 2; James M. Flattery-, to Tingira, June l : Denis A. Pritchard, to Anzac, additional, June 1. Pay-master Lieutenant-Commander James D. Jackson, to Jlinctoti: Twice twenty thousand tons of steel obey his sole Brishane, additional as secretary to Commodore Com- A. K. JAQl'KS. ClilNNlK. command ; H.M. Australian Fleet, May 24. I . t . UALK J. M. ATKINSON. He rules, a king whose lightest word is law from Paymaster-Lieutenant.—Joseph O'Reilly, to Brisbane, THKO. J. MAKKK. additional as secretary to chief of staff officer, May 24 ; I.. J. DA VIKS land to land ; Theodore E. Nave, to Brisl>ane, additioual, for duty in And he'd give it all to be fisting down a topsail Commodore's office, May 24; Alfred C. Credlin, to Penguin, once again, additional, May 24. FIRE, MARINE, ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS, WORKMEN'S With the mate at the bunt a-cursing his best and Paymaster Sub-Lieutenant. —Patrick V. O'Reilly, to the skipper raising Cain, Brishane, additional for duty in Commodore's Office, May 24; COMPENSATION, BOILER EXPLOSION, MOTOR CAR, Gerald C. Borrack, to R.A.N College, May 24. PUBLIC RISK AND PLATE GLASS INSURANCE. Or bracing yards to each baffling breath in the Paymaster Midshipman.—Keith S. Miller, to Brisbane, wayward doldrum weather, additional, for duty in Commodore's Office. May 24. Or tarring down in the North-east Trades, his Signal Boatswain.—John A. Coleman. M.8.M., to Bris- Losses by Lightning, Bush Fires and Be Patriotic—Insure Australian Property chum and he together, bane, and to assist fleet W/T and signal officer, May 24. Warrant Bandmaster.—Joshua Yentry, to Brisbane, Gas Explosion Paierus lo date June 2 cancelled); gleaming braid ; )ames M. Flattery, to Tingira, July 1 (appointment to Tin- gira to date June 1 cancelled). And he'd chop the blessed lot, Lord knows ! for a Paymaster-Lieutenant Joseph O'Reilly, lo R. A.N.College, suit of dungarees June 4 ; Theodore E. Nave, to Brisltane, additional, for All paint and pitch, with a patch on the seat, and ' duty in Commodore's office, and as secretary lo Chief Staff his trousers up to his knees, Officer, June 4; Alfred L. Credlin, to Melbourne, addi- tional, June 4. For the feel of the planking warm to his toes and Paymaster Sub-Lieutenant Gerald C. Borrack, lo Platypus, Modern Passenger his suntanned skin aglow, additional, June 2 (appointment to R.A.N. College to date Steamers: A lively young brassbounder, May 24 (cancelled). A care-free young brassbounder, outward bound Gunner Alexander Hylands, to Marguerite, June4. to Callao, Boatswain William J. Ilurst (acting), to Tingira, June 4 ; KATOOMBA Regular Passenger and Freight Services Stephen Clough, to Mallow, June 11. A long watch ago. Warrant-Engineer John A. Hntton (acting), to Cerberus, July l. CANBERRA to all Australian Ports. He dines in state with glass and plate and a Schoolmaster Ronald I. McGinness, to Cerberus, May 31 ; steward by his chair, John E. Pearce, to Tingira, June 11 ; Theodore E. Jones, LEVUKA A band to play his victuals down and fancy foreign to Penguin, additional, June 2. Paymaster Cadet Bernard F. Blackwell, to Penguin, ZEALANDIA fare; additional, June 1, and to Brisbane, additional. June 9, and BUILT FOR SPEED AND COMFORT. And he'd swop it all for a greasy kid of pork both Eric R. Matthews, to Cerberus, additional, June 1, and to KAROOLA salt and tough, j : Brishane. additional, June 9. And a lump of leathery harness beef and a slab of VYREEMA the "doctor's" duff. Alderman S. Foster Newlands of North Sydney And the hot sweet taste of the galley tea and the BOMBALA has been elected to the Executive Committee of coffee's nameless Bavour, the Navy League. WMBOCLA FOB PULL PARTICULARS APPLY TO With the wine of youth to wash 'em down and the salt of youth to savour, COOMA AimUU. Su-mM, Cm. LUL - 29 w And the cabin tarts he collared that, by gum ! he The launching of the Australian Commonwealth A. V. S. N. Cm. * 2 • ' ' relished so, liner Ferndale from Cockatoo Island Dockyard last week was witnessed by a large number of Stmmmmhip LU 0 ^ """ A lively young brassbounder, 3S people. McM-rmitk, "-r.rH..,. Lim. Mt ZTT Sy*~r " «»' A care-free young brassbounder, A hungry young brassbounder outward bound to Eighty Navy League Sea Cadets under Mr. A. - " "> Strmmt. Srlmmy . Mu Callao, Wood, M.M., were amongst the assembly and C.- LU. cr. Ctmrmmcm W bJZZ's,,..,. A long watch ago. were entertained to tea by the management. 23 2 2TH E NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL.

Century of Australian Lighthouses. The Aberdeen Line How Spiders and Flies jTiy to Wreck Ships. Lights That Turn Themselves On and Off. Regular Service between Australia and 1/ Southampton, Hull, and London via BY THOMAS DCNBABIK.

South Africa. Highest Class Steamers O-NIGHT and every night a hundred lights Macquarie Lighthouse which served for over fifty on the Route. T are flashing their warning against the dangers years before it was replaced by the present South of reef and rock, of shoal and sand bank, of Head Lighthouse. By May, 1818, Macquarie Fitted with Wireless Telegraphy and the jagged coral points of the far-off tropic seas and was able to announce in a dispatch that the light- Submarine Signalling; Gear. of the storm-swept islands that look southward house was completed with the exception of the towards Antarctica. From Point Charles, which lantern, " which is now preparing, and will be in "EURIPIDES" - 15,000 Ton, lights the way to Port Darwin, and from Booby readiness fn less than four months from the date." "THEMISTOCLES" . . 11,250 Island which holds its lamp above the manifold In a report on the light, the Surveyor-General, "DEMOSTHENES" - . 11,250 • "SOPHOCLES" - 12,500 „ dangers of Torres Straits to Maatsuyker Island, John Oxley, himself a Royal Navy man, stated •"DIOGENES" - . . 12,500 „ the first light which the New Zealand liners drop- that the height of the light from the base was 76ft., ping into Hobart see after leaving Capetown, from and the total height above the level of the set Point Danger to the Leeuwin and Rottnest Island, 353ft. The light could be "discovered from a First and Third Class Passengers Carried. ~ they guide the shipping round the 10,000 miles of ship's deck on a clear night 8 leagues," or 24 miles. NEW ABERDEEN LINEK " DIOGENES." 12..T00 TONS. Australia's coast line. That was a long way for those days, though it has since been nearly doubled. New South Wales alone has 19 lighthouses scattered along the coast from Green Cape just Incidentally. Macquarie was mildly rebuked by sjB^ysasaii DALGETY & COMPANY, LIMITED ""VW" north of the Howe on that " shore of shipwrecks " the Secretary for the Colonies, Lord Bathurst, not whose history has given a sinister significance to -exactly for building the lighthouse, but for spend- the name of Disaster Bay, to Point Danger— ing so much money on it. Bathurst admitted his another name of ill omen which has much less to i>elief that the lighthouse was required by the justify it—the point at which Australia approaches increased and increasing trade ®f the colony. His White Star Line closest to her neighbour on the other side of the remarks, he wrote, were not to be taken as imply- Cabin Passengers Only. ' Pacific, South America. ing that " the undertaking was in itself unneces- sary or improper, but objecting to the disposal of To these it is now proposed to add nine more Australia to Southampton, London so large a sum as would be required for it without lights, making 28 in all on the coast of N.S.W. the previous sanction of the Government at home, and Liverpool via South Africa. One of these is to be on Cape Bailey, near the they being the proper judges of the objects to entrance to Botany Bay, and another on North Regular Sailings of the Fine and which the disposeable means of the colony should Solitary, away to the north of Coffs Harbour. Popular Steamers be applied." But Macquarie was used to that sort "CERAMIC" - 18,500 Tons For 29 years after the arrival of the First Fleet „ of thing. "MEDIC" - - 12,000 „ Australia rubbed along without a lighthouse. Then, For many years the Macquarie light was the "PERSIC"- - 12,000 „ in 1817, that great builder, Governor Macquarie, only lighthouse in Australia. As time went on, a decided that there must be a lighthouse to mark "RUNIC" - - >2,500 „ seaborne traffic increased—lighthouses were built the entrance to Port Jackson. Four sailor , "SUEVIC" - 12^00 „ mlong the coasts of the various States. Finally, all Governors had come and gone without a light- - •the ocean lights were taken over by the Common- Also Cargo Steamers at house ; but the first soldier Governor considered, wealth, which manages them through its Light- Frequent Intervals. WHITE STAR LINER "CERAMIC, ' IS,.W0 TONS. as he put it, that a lighthouse was " a building house Department. The leading and port lights much required and essentially necessary in the are still in the hands of the States or of the For Fall particulars aa to Freight now increasing commerce of the colony." aad Passage Money apply to At all Australian Harbour Trusts. Porta DALGETY & COMPANY, LIMITED So he put in hand the construction of the ' There is one private lighthouse in New South I

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Wales—the one built by Benjamin Boyd in the Stories of lighthouses are seldom complete with- forties to guide vessels into Twofold Bay. It is a out a touching account of swarms of birds attracted fine tower of dressed stone on a point just to the to the light like moths to a candle and dashing south of the entrance to the bay, but it never was themselves to death against the windows. Most P. & o. lighted up. Australian lighthouses are not in the path of migrating birds, and our birds do not seem to have Another light in N.S.W. —leading light and not this fatal fondness for the bright lights. Occasion- a lighthouse in the strict sense of the word—was ally the keepers havfe duck for breakfast because a ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS by some oversight or miscalculation built on private duck has tried to follow the gleam, but most birds land. As a building erected on another man's prefer some other form of suicide. To CEYLON. INDIA, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS land belongs to the owner of the land the land- owner in this case might have claimed that the Insects give much more trouble than birds. and LONDON. light belonged to him. However an agreement Spiders, flies and moths are the worst offenders. was arrived at. Spiders have a nasty habit of falling on the pilot flame in unattended lights. The same spider is As each lighthouse has three keepers—if it is an not likely to do this more than once, but there attended light—the lighthouse industry of Aus- is a risk of his putting the light out. Spiders may tralia might be expected to support 300 men fairly be classed as disturbers of traffic. On land besides their families. But the lights installed in they interrupt communication by spinning web§on the last few years have been mostly of the auto- the telegraph and telephone lines, which interfere matic, unattended type. The day will no doubt by acting as conductors of electricity. There is come when lighthouse keepers will cease to exist no record of their having caused a shipwreck by except at places where there are signalling and putting out the light. But they do their worst. other duties to carry out as well as attending to the lights. Moths love the lights, and they may gather so thickly round one as to affect its visibility. As to There is an old saying that heat expands and blowflies, they amuse themselves by flying through cold contracts. But the metal selenium works on a different principle. It expands in the light the mantle. Isolation is no protection against and contracts in the absence of light. It is this flies. South Solitary Island, near Coffs Harbour, remarkable property which makes possible the in- is a mere speck several miles from the coast, yet in genious mechanism for the working of unattended the Summer it has plenty of blowflies, and at times lights. A pilot flame is kept burning all the time. it swarms with the small black housefly. In the daytime the metal band expands and cuts First and Second Saloon Only. It might help if every lighthouse were officially off the supply of gas. At night it contracts and supplied with a few lizards to act as fly-catchers. lets out the gas which comes in contact with the But an over-zealous lizard might smash a mantle in LUXURIOUS 16,000 TONS STEAMERS. CABINS DE LUXE. pilot flame and lights up its eagerness to nail a fly. ^ ELECTRIC LIFTS. The device can be set to operate with any South Solitary is or.e of the two island light- required degree of light. Many unattended lights, houses on the N.S.W. coast, the other being Mon- such as some of the port lights round Sydney tague Island, not far from Narooma Montague Harbour, show a light on dull days. Others are Island is a cheerful kind of place, with plenty of set to show a light only at night or on foggy days. penguins, and at times seals for company. The For Fares and all further particulars apply to lighthouse at Point Stephens, near the entrance to The ingenuity shown does not end there. Where Port Stephens, is betwixt and between. It is on MACDONALD, HAMILTON & CO. mantles are used a clockwork device can be set an island at high tide, but is usually joined to the which pushes up new mantles as the old ones are mainland by a spit of sand at low tide. AGENTS broken till four have been used up. The un- attended lights turn themselves on at night and Insects are not the only trouble that besets Tel. City 6321. Union House, 247 George Street, Sydney. off in the morning Every three months or so lighthouses. Yet they manage to guard the sacred someone comes round to see that the clockwork is flame through all their difficulties. The lighthouse all right and every six or twelve months the supply at Cape Wickham, at the northern end of King of gas is replenished. Island in Bass Straits, an 80 foot granite tower , L. - 2 2 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. 23 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL.

has l>een twice struck by lightning. Before this PERSONAL NOTES. IS IT TO BE— lighthou 2 was built, King Island was called " the graveyard of ships." Many a fine vessel seeking Burns, Philp & Co. Ltd. The Hon. Sir William Cullen, H.C.M.G., M.A., to enter Bass Straits from the westward has left her LI-D., I.ieut.-Govemor and Chief Justice of New STAGNATION „ PROGRESS South Wales, celebrated his sixty-ninth birthday bones there. Consult our Tourist Department for recently. Sir William (who is President of the As early as 1802 William Campbell of the Passages to— Navy League N.S.W. Brai'-h) succeeded the late Sir Frederick Darley as Chief Justice in 1910. FAILURE.. SUCCESS? " snow " Harrington found the wreck of an un- A Savings Account will Decide. ll Creates a Feeling ENGLAND also Since 1914 he has betn Chancellor of the Uni- known vessel on the southern end of King Island. of Safety—A Reaerve Fund for Emergende*. AMERICA Round the World Tours versity of Sydney. He searched for survivors but could find only AFRICA Round Pacific Tours DEPOSITS ACCEPTED FROM II- "one English cat." A wreck 40 years late' was INDIA Round Eastern Tour* Mr. W. M. N. Garling and Capt. J. H. Watson the most awful that Australasian waters have seen. carry 16; years on their combined shoulders, PERSONAL, JOINT, TRUST AND CHINA Round Australia Tours CHILDREN'S ACCOUNTS OPENED The passengers were 400 women emigrants and Mr. Garling being the senior by a few months. JAPAN and Inland Tours. •Z —sat HUB » TS SMS almost all were drowned or dashed to death on How well they carry Father Time is illustrated by •ASSMZM ixotst TO CI.AEA the fact that they are alert and well. Both keen the recks. $i- iimma WIIKLV WILL IN Passengers booked by all lines, in any Navy Leaguers and descendants of good, old n TUU AMtUHT Ti £iaa-0-7 Since lighthouses art- built to warn ships to keep class and by any route. British stock, they are an object lesson to count- NO AGENCIES AT POST OFFICES less thousands of younger and less patriotic off, it seems hard that a ship should run into one. members of the Empire. Yet this happened in St. Vincent's Gulf, South For itineraries and Pamphlets write or Australia, some years ago. A sailing vessel col- call our A keen supporter of the N. L Sea Cadets of Government Savings Bank lided with a shoal light, built on piles, and knocked North Sydney, Mr. C. I'. Bartholomew is also ail OF N.8.W. it right off its foundation. enthusiastic yachtsman, with a penchant for Morse Tourist Department and Semaphore signalling, at which he is an led Mice: 1123 MARTIN PLACE, SLFMFLF. There used to be several lightships, which were 11 BRIDGE STREET, SYDNEY. adept. 166 BRAHOHZ* AND 512 AGEM0IE8 anchored near a danger and displayed a light, on the Queensland coast. Years ago a cyclone carried Mr. Kelso King, who is a life vice-president of one of them away and it has never been seen since. the Navy league, has returned to Sydney after a Lightships have gone out of fashion in Australia most interesting tour of North Queensland. though there is still one on Breaksea Spit, Queens- Miss Olive Kelso King, a Life Fellow of the "The first drink of the day.' land. One trouble with lightships is that they will League, accompanied her father on the trip. ELLERMAN &BUCKNALL not stay still. No matter how firmly they are fixed they must at least rise and fall with the tide. The Navy League is actively supported by two ELLIOTTS Royal Sydney Yacht Club members in the persons STEAMSHIP CO. LTD. Even a lighthouse built upon a rock may have of Mr. A. G. Milson and Mr. Harry Shelley. The latter's fine yacht" Sea Scout" is frequently at the its troubles with storms. The tremendous seas Regular service of fast FRUIT disposal of Navy League Sea Cadets for towing raised by a southerly gale a quarter of a century steamers from purposes and the carrying of various perquisites ago swept away part of the buildings of the Derwent much appreciated by the boys; while the AUSTRALIA to UNITED KINGDOM Light at the mouth of the Derwent River in Tas- SALINE " Mackerel," owned by Mr. Milson. has also done mania, a light more familiarly known as the Iron good service when North Sydney's 30ft. cutter and CONTINENTAL PORTS taken every morning acts as Pot. laden with cadets has been in need of a tow. proceeding via Suez Canal. a mild laxative and blood But in storm or in calm the lights flash out purifier. Mrs. M. Mayne handed a handsome attache For all particulars of rates of freight, etc. every night as certainly as the sun sets. On head- apply case to the Honorary Secretary of Balmain Com- land and on island, close to sea level or lifted THOMAS BROWN ft SONS, Ltd. BRISBANE It Is effervescent and pleasant pany (Mr. E. Fidden) recently. The gift was from W. 0. DBUCHAR ft CO., Ltd SYDNEY 1000 feet into the air, as at Tasman Island or Kent to take. the cadets and Mrs. Mayne as a token of apprecia- W. CROSBY ft CO. MELBOURNE Group, they sliine at a hundred points to guide the tion of Mr. Fidden's consistent work in connection ELDER, SMITH ft CO., Ltd. ADELAIDE ships which carry thousands of lives and millions with the welfare of the Balmain cadets. W. CROSBY ft CO.. Ltd. FREMANTLE All Chemists and of pounds worth of cargo. Governor Macquarie Storekeepers sell Managing Agents for Australia lighted a candle which has never been put out. ELLIOTTS FRUIT SALINE Mr. M. Macdonald, on behalf of North Sydney AT Sea Cadets, wished Miss Frances Glasson " bon W.G. DEUCHAR & CO. LTD. voyage " on Saturday last as the liner " Tasman " 22 BRIME STREET. SYDNEY. 2s. 6d. per bottle. pulled out from Dalgety's wharf. Miss Glasson SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS proposes to tour the East Indies. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. 11

AUSTRALIA UNPROTECTED.

Real Naval Defence the Only Alternative to Extinction.

kv P. S. WKBSTKIt. M.D.. IIOXOKAK V HKCKKTAHV, WHTOHIAN HKAN1II OK THK NAVV 1.KAOCK.

HE recent visit of the Special Service possibility of foreign aggression or invasion, and T Squadron of the British Navy and the must make provision for preventing the one and abandonment of the naval base at Singapore are repelling the other. two events which should focus the attention of Before the Great War, Great Britain was able to Australians on the question of defence of their ' give us ample protection with very little help from country and the protection of its trade routes. ourselves. She can no longer afford to do so. It is my object in this article to emphasise the Prior to 1914 we were twelve thousand miles from necessity for the public to take this matter in hand the Empire's most formidable rival on the sea, now at once and to give it the most serious consideration we are within four thousand miles of a great naval without api>eal to prejudice or sentiment. power and possible enemy. Two cardinal facts of life are that the individual During the War Great Britain was fighting close must have sufficient food or it will die, and efficient up to her main naval bases with every advantage of protection from its enemies or it will be destroyed. geographical position on her side,-and Australia What is true of the individual is true of the nation was protected by the Grand Fleet in the North — unless it has sufficient food and efficient pro- Sea as surely as were the British Isles. With war tection it must in time become extinct. in the Pacific, Great Britain would have to fight Balmain Sea Cadets receive their " baptism of fire" on the occasion ol the departure for several thousand miles from her bases with all the The question of protection alone concerns us London of Mr. J. J. Booth on board the Union liner, " Maunganui.' recently. Mr. Booth, advantage of geographical position on the side of who is a supporter of Balmain Cadets, was accompanied by Mrs. Booth. They hope to here. the enemy. Then it was the heart of the Empire; spend ten months holiday abroad. In Australia growth and security are interde- now it would be one of the limbs—far distant —2L pendent and defence must advance as population The " Oswald Mc.MasIcr " Cup was competed Messrs. J. M. Dempster, Ltd , the well-known Australia—which would be most in danger, and for on 31st May. Crews representing five units Jewellers of King and York Streets, announce in increases. Until 1914 our security, from foreign the coming of the sea plane carrier has placed her took part. The event was won by North Sydney our advertising columns a " Groat Removal Sale " interference or aggression was so complete that we absolutely at the mercy of any power who obtained after an excellent race with the runners-up—Drum* prior to their removal, early in July, to more com- passed our lives unconscious of it, without a the command of the sea in these waters. moyne. Mr. Milson and Mr. Shelley very kindly modious premises at "Ayrshire House," 311 thought of its existence or origin, in the same way towed the North Sydney, Balmain and Richmond George Street, nearly opposite Hunter Street. Let us pause and ask ourselves if war with either cutters, also the cutters which were very kindly that we are unconscious of the air we breathe until loaned by the Naval Authorities. After the contest, These premises, formerly occupied by Messrs. partly deprived of it. of the Pacific Powers is a future possibility. The Mr. Eyre and the Drummoyne Committee pro- Peapes & Co., have been entirely remodelled and enormous population o! the United States—her vided refreshments for the Richmond Cadets and modernised and with an area of over 2,500 square Professor Ernest Scott, in his " Short History of unlimited material resources and the similarity of visitors, and Mr. Shelley stocked the Balmain feet the Company will have ample space for display Australia," says, "They, the Australian people, her ideals, her aims, and her civilisation with our and in maintaining their high reputation for reliable boys with fruit and nuts. have been allowed to shape their institutions and own—makes war with her an unthinkable proposi- Jewellery and Silverware, etc. develop their resources without any serious anxiety tion. With Japan it is otherwise. There are few The North Sydney crew mentioned above was Mr. J. M. Dempster continues in active manage- for the safety of their country, because they were matchcd against a cutter's crew from H.M.AS. people here who realise the geographical position ment so that customers'interests will be adequately sheltered by the greatest naval power the world of Japan right athwart the sea route to the principal Tingira, last Saturday week. 30-ft. cutters carrying cared for. double banked crews' were used over a course of has known." rivers, harbours and cities of China and Siberia, half-a-mile; North Sydney, coxswained by Mr. and the enormous advantage it gives her on this Macdonald, won by about three lengths, and took The people of Australia have now to realise for Miss Charles Fairfax, the donor of the magnifi- side of the Pacific. There are also few who recog- the live guineas prize donated by Mr. C. P. Bar- the first time that this security has gone for ever, cent " Charles Fairfax " colours, has written from nise the status of the Japanese nation or the quality tholomew. London to Mr. F. W. Hixson of the League's and that they, like the people of any European Mr. E. Swann has been appointed 1st Officer of Executive. Miss Fairfax intimates that she hopes State, and are now faced with the ever-present of her people. This nation, who was our faithful the Concord Company. He will be Mr. J. Dock- to be of further assistance to the League on her ing's right hand man. return to Australia. 23 2 2 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL.

they buy land and become farmers, they become ally for four years of war, has within half a century America. The mastery of the Pacific she desires shopkeepers and traders. First the white labourer emerged from obscurity and become one of the that she may extend her trade and protect her sea- goes, then the white artisan. The white farmer great industrial and military powers of the world, borne commerce, and in addition obtain an outlet and trader, have to give up, and the only white and is surely worthy of our respect and considera- for her surplus population, which increases at the people left are government officials and a few tion. Her army and navy and air force are orga- enormous rate of 700,000 a year. She does not landed aristocracy, and the country has ceased to be a white man's land. The same would happen nised on European models, and together are prob- look to China for this outlet, because her people KIWI in Australia if Japanese or Chinese came here as ably more efficient than any military organisation cannot compete with the Chinese as labourers, emigrants. in the world. Officers and men are possessed of artisans, or traders, for they under live the Japa- The policy of a White Australia is forced upon remarkable courage and powers of endurance, and nese in the same way that a Japanese under lives Boot Polish us, for the alternative means national suicide. To what is of supreme importance from a naval point a white man. With a few small exceptions the keep Australia white we must be strong enough in Guarantees military resources. This question is not primarily of view, her people are essential^ a maritime other parts of Asia, which are under populated, do political; it is a racial question, and if possible people, living by the sea, and making their living not possess a climate in which the Japanese can Satisfaction should be kept out of party politics; thus only on the water. Great Britain and Scandinavia are, thrive. The islands and peninsulas about the shall we see in it a national duty, and work together perhaps, the only other nations having this last Eastern Archipelago are already overrun with Polishing Boots with a common object, and with a strength which advantage. Chinese, so that she has to look further afield—to Perfectly. working together with a common object ever the Americas and to Australia. Both Japanese gives. Having established herself as a world power, it and Chinese can live under social and economic SINGAPORE. is not unnatural that this virile, vigorous and pro- GET conditions which are impossible for a white man, gressive people should have ambitions extending PUBLIC MEETING IN LONDON. and where they come in the white man has to go. LORD CARSON. FORMERLY FIRST LORD OF THE beyond their limited territory—and these are, ADMIRALTY. PRESIDES. whether they avow it or not, paramount control in In Hawaii half the population is Japanese, and The Meeting was overwhelmingly in favour of the construction of the Naval Base at Singapore, and urges the British Government to re- China and mastery of the Pacific. Paramount in 1917 there were 295 Americans born and 5,000 consider its negative decision We print a letter written by the ex Prime Minister (Mr Stanley Raldwin) of Great Britain and read by control in China Japan looks for that she may extend Japanese. What happens is this—they come in as the Chairman; also I-ord Curzon's speech which Navy Leaguers will KIWI find full of interest. her trade there without rivalry, from Europe or labourers, they save money and become artisans, T AM delighted to learn that the Navy League is taking up the question of Singapore with a view, no doubt, to educating public opinion

"SURE TO GET IT AT GRACE BR08." on what is a very vital matter. There are certain facts which surely no sane person can dispute : They are, that our Navy is essential to our exist- R VICTORY H BOXING GLOVES ence, to the maintenance of our trade routes, to OF WEAR-RESISTING QUALITY the protection of the ships which bring our daily Ev.rr Bojr .bould L..m lk« Art .1 SJf-D.fe.ee. food, and to the security of our Empire ; that A Complete Book of iMtractiona. Price .... l/> Singapore is an indispensable base at one of the great strategical centres of the world ; and that dock accommodation and other facilities must be provided to meet requirements as larger types of SPECIAL FLAKE CUT ships are constructed. In deciding not to proceed with our very modest scheme for bringing Singa- pore up-to-date, the present Government are PACKETS PACKETS admittedly and deliberately rejecting the advice of experts who have unanimously urged upon succes- OR OR sive administrations the necessity for the enlarged accommodation. AIR-TIGHT HINGE-LID It is difficult to understand the mentality which professes to regard any action in this direction as TINS. TINS. No.. 1 »ad 2.—TOURNAMENT BOXING CLOVES. Sox. .ad Soz. Beat N.pp.- Special Luther-lined, provocative. What is true is that any neglect to padded wrl.t Price.: SB/-, fa/6, SS/6 a.t of 4. provide for ordinary security is interpreted as a No. 4.—NAPPA BOXING GLOVES. Padded wri.t. sign of weakness by other nations, damage our Pricea: 23/-, St/- art of 4. YOUTHS' TANNED NAPPA BOXING GLOVES. prestige, causes the gravest anxiety to our kinsmen Price: 10/., IS/* art of 4. overseas, and encourages those countries which v are not favourably disposed towards us. TOBACCO GRACE BROS- LTD. The Prime Minister has stated that the aban- CUwayS JfiietAs BROADWAY a SYDNEY donment of this project is a "moral gesture" to •L J0 | the world. We know what effect moral gestures 2 2 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. 23 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. by the Liberal Government had in the years immediately preceding the outbreak of the Great City of London has not yet had the opportunity out as an inconceivable contingency in the future— War. of pronouncing an opinion upon the matter. This if you can imagine your Dominions assailed and PERDRIAU The Imperial Conference held last Autumn meeting to-day, I understand, is organised by the attacked while you were powerless to defend them, "WATERSHED" disclosed the extent to which the Dominions, to Navy league, and indeed, it is a remarkable thing would not the City of London itself reel under the whom we are linked by indissoluble ties, realise that there are present upon this platform no fewer shock ? That, I think, is sufficient to show you their own security and rely upon our Navy and our than three ex-First Lords of the Admiralty: the how vitally concerned you are in the matter. Now GARDEN HOSE resources generally, for their protection in time of noble Lord in the chair, Mr Winston Churchill, there have been many occasions in the past on Guaranteed 3 Years need. Both Australia and New Zealand attach the and Mr. Amery. That in itself is a testimony to which representatives of the City of London, in highest importance to this question of Singapore the body of expert naval authority which is mar- meeting assembled, have spoken in no hesitating SOLD BY ALL STORES and are, naturally, profoundly disturbed at the shalled upon this subject. As 1 said, this is a voice about Imperial issues. It is right that you meeting of persons resident and working in the should so speak now. I do not know whether PERDRIAU RUBBER CO. Ltd. intention of the Government, which in announcing to the Dominions their present decision under the City of London. Who is more concerned in this your pronouncement or your protest will be un- >70 George St. Sydney, and in all States guise of "consultation show them what seems to matter than you ? The protection of our trade availing or not. Lord Milner said in the letter me the scantiest courtesy. routes, the security of our Dominions, the prestige that we heard just now, that this fatal decision of our flag, the position of the British Empire in might still, or in the future, be redressed. Let us Imperial responsibility and security alike stand the world, are matters of vital interest to the City hope that it may be so, but whether your protest outside party ; and I am confident that when the of London. If you can contemplate that in any be successful or the reverse, I submit that it is the country realises what the position really is, suffi- contingency —and such contingencies are not duty of the citizens of this great city not to be cient pressure will be brought upon the Govern- impossible—the great flotillas of merchant ships silent on an occasion like this. I regret this ment to induce it to reverse that decision. which are continually passing like a shuttle across decision : 1 deplore this decision ; and I do so, I wish the League every success in the patriotic the oceans of the world, and which bring to you my I.ords and gentlemen, not in the least because task it has undertaken of bringing home to the from distant parts, and not least, from the Far it is the decision of a Labour Government. I Nation what is at stake." East, the foodstuffs of this country, the objects should hold the same views and should be willing FLODR Mr. Baldwin's letter read, the Chairman pro necessary to your industry, should be suddenly to stand and speak here if the decision had been ESTABLISHED IS«S ceeded :—" I happened to be First Lord of the arrested as they might be in time of war : if you arrived at by a Conservative Government—if such Admiralty at probably the greatest ti.ne of stress can imagine India invaded—and I do not rule this a thing be conceivable. And bear this in mind, in the War, and I know well what it is to disregard Continued on pmo* 19. your advisors or not to take every precaution for the preparations that may seem to be necessary. It is perfectly plain there are three outstanding THE In points in this matter: First, the Colonies or the iff Overseas Dominions want this base; secondly, three successive Governments have adopted the m policy of this base at Singapore, and thirdly, BROKEN HILL PROPRIETARY C° L they have all acted upon the expert advice PEARSON'S given by those at the Admiralty who are best MINE OWNERS IRON & STEEL MASTERS able to judge ; and as against that, the Present Government have reversed the policy of their pre- MANUFACTURERS OF: WORKS: CARBOLIC decessors in the very teeth of the advice of their own naval advisors. I say no more. I have great TEE RAILS. BRIDGE RAILS m «T««L WO»K« I NtWCAfTLI. N.«.W. pleasure in calling upon the Marquis of Curzon to BEAMS. CHANNELS. address the meeting. IWOWerONK QUAHHItt; ANGLES. TEES. ROUNDS. SAJiD SOAP IRON KNOB. » A The Rt. Hon. the MARQUESS CURSON of KRD- SQUARES. FLATS •ILVt».L«AP MIN« i LESTON moved the following resolution :— BROKIN HILL. N.«.W. OCTAGONS. PIG-IRON. I •'That this meeting of citizens of London expresses its profound regret that the Government INGOTS, BLOOMS AND | BRANCH OFFICES: have decided to abandon the development of the BILLETS. REINFORCING SYDNEY: DOES ITS WORK naval base at Singapore in disregard of the advice BARS, WIRE RODS, 20 O'CONNILL ST. of the naval authorities, and without proper con- BENZOL. TAR, SOLVEN1 ADELAIDE : • sulfation with the Dominions, and records its con- a« FRANKLIN ST. WELL ! viction that the step thus taken will imperil the NAPHTHA, SULPHATE security of the Empire and prejudice rather than AMMONIA promote the cause of peace and disarmament." " This question of the abandonment of the Naval Base at Singapore has already been made the »A.L. mr «L«CT USE NO OTHER subject of wide notice and criticism in the Press. EQUITABLE It has been debated more than once in both MELBOURNE houses of Parliament, but, so far as I know, the HEAD OFFICE BUILDING to Si I

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NAVY LEAGUE SEA CADETS

OFFICIALLY RECOGNISED BY THE AUSTRALIAN NAVY BOARD

The Navy League is Non-Setfarian. The Navy League is Non-Political.

INSPECTION OF CADETS. H.M.A.S. Tingira) to the Concord Company's depot ship " Lindstol " moored off Cabarita Point. His Excellency the State Governor (Admiral It will not take place before September, and details . Sir Dudley de Chair, KC.B.) has intimated that will be published in a later issue—meanwhile it he wiU be pleased to inspect the Navy league will be in the interest of the respective com- Sea Cadets The inspection will take place in panies to " brush " up their semaphore. Government House grounds on Saturday, 16th August, at 3 p.m., and not this month as stated in our last issue. Sir Dudley will also present the CUTTER'S CREW "McMaster Cup" to North Sydney Company Representing North Sydney Company Sea who provided the cutter's crew which was suc- Cadets in the race for the Oswald McMaster cessful in winning the trophy from the holders — Cup held on 31st May:—Coxswain: Mr. M. Drummoyne — last month. A number of Navy MacDonald, G Hornby, A. Hamilton, R. Mitchell, League decorations will also be presented. J. Hobson, R. Deacon, L. Ede, F. Perkins, The New South Wales State Military Band has E. Potter. A. Locke, G. Langley, A Norton, most generously consented to attend and render a H. Wilcox, F. Haynes, A. McLellan, W. Hanran, number of musical items. R. Williams, M Doyle, V. Goulding, C. Griffiths E. Bartlett, O Small, F. Wolfe. Commodore Wardle, D.S.O.,R.N.; Commander PRUMMOYNE. of the Royal Australian Navy, has very kindly L. Hiuchcliffe, A Ricketts, M. Bell, W. Mackay, offered to give a lantern lecture to our sea O. Da* , J. McDonald, F. Breckenridge, N. Brown, cadets when the squadron returns from its winter R Atkins, E Hornshaw, R Swain, D. Marsh, cruise. F Marlow, C Hoffman, F. Speed, M. Harkness, P. Willat, N Hayes. Mr. Harry Shelley has suggested an inter-unit flag-signalling (semaphore) competition, for which BALMAIN. he will give a suitable prize. The signalling squads Coxswain—Mr. S. Cooper; C P.O. Gaul, P.O. will be conveyed on Mr. Shelley's yScht, "Sea Rendall. Cadets Overall, Hemsley, Bellini, Baker, Scout," to vantage points on opposite sides of the Hayward, Fox, Starkey, Westerburg, Roden, hftrbour and Parramatta River, when messages will Sheehan, Morier, Dines, Kermonde, Harvey, CROSSING BOTANY BAY IN THE HORSE FERRY. be sent from North Sydney (or, if permissable, Lyons, Moore. Jovial Bluejacket to Skipper of Ferry • 'Ave > Cljar Mate? Skipper of Ferry I No lhanki I never unoke at lea. 2 2 23 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. Cutinuml from past 18. this decision is not one of a Labour Government Washington. Then we come to this country, and SUB-BRANCH AND COMPANY NEWS. only, it is a decision which has only been rendered let us see what happened here. Already in 1991, effective in the House of Commons by the voice at the Imperial Conference of that year, the im- of the Liberal Party. But for those votes—I portance of developing the naval base at Singapore forget how many there were—(a voice : 41 Seventy" had been recognised by Hie votes of the Imperial —but for those seventy votes, not only would the representatives ; and here let me note in passing, policy of the labour Government in regard to this that it is somewhat strange that Mr. IJoyd George, »«•« .. Mr. i. MUUM matter have been defeated, but the Labour Gov- who presided over that Conference in 1921 paired II«H».IHIM|.||»II <»|«|| I IrFKIUI ernment itself would have been expelled from ! —if I am rightly informed —against Mr. Stanley office. That, I think, is a most regrettable thing. Baldwin in the vote that took place in the House I must be a little careful as to what I say about of Commons a few nights ago. Next, about a year BALMAIN COMPANY. RICHMOND COMPANY. the Liberal Party in the presence of Mr. Churchill, ago, the matter began to be carefully examined by but I gather that I may safely speak rather more the various expert authorities here. Firstly, as Mr. J. J. Booth, a vice-president of Balmain DISCHARGES.—Petty-officer Howard Robertson disrespectfully of them now than I might have Lord Carson told you just now, the Naval experts sub-branch of the League, who left by the " Maun (left district), a very smart and well-behaved lad. done six months ago. Well, the Liberal Party of the Admiralty were absolutely unanimous on ganui " for a trip to England, via New Zealand and His departure is a serious loss to this Company. seem in this case once more to have been affected the point. Next it went before the Committee on America, was accorded a send-off by a party of 30 with that kind of micro-mania - if I may coin a Imperial Defence, a body composed of represen- of our cadets, under P. O. Kendall. Mr Booth, PROMOTIONS. —P.O. H. Sttad to C.P.O. leading word—which has on more than one occasion in tatives, not only of the fighting departments -the who is accompanied by his wife, is an ardent sup- seaman ; H. Gascoigne to P.O. ; Cadets C. Nairn, our history rendered them indifferent to Imperial Army, the Navy, and the Air Force, but also the porter of Balmain Company. While in London W. Collins, J. Bedford to leading seamen. interests, blind to the higher responsibilities, mis- Foreign Office, and the India Office, and every- Mr. Booth will visit the Navy League headquarters. NEW ENTRIES. —E. Rowsell, L Rankin, Lloyd, taking timidity for caution and sacrificing safety body concerned was unanimous in recommending He will return to Australia in about nine months' Taylor, and Whitley. for a phrase. What is the history of this affair ? this proposal. The matter then came (before the time. I will summarise it quite briefly, and I will take Cabinet. It was brought np by my Right Hon. Mr. W. H. Ray, Hon. Secretary, who has been you no further back to begin with than the Wash- friend, Mr. Amery, and he will remember well that on the staff of the H. A. College as lecturer ington Conference in the Autumn of the year 1921. when he so brought it up, speaking on behalf of By courtesy of the Y.M.C.A., C.P.O. Gaul on Botany for some years past, has been As you know at that Conference where the Great the Foreign Office, I was the first to welcome and entertained the officers and cadets of this Com- transferred to Bathurst as House-master at the Powers were assembled, lines were drawn within insist upon the necessity of the proposal. Then, pany at dinner after the Church parade on 31st Experimental Farm, so this Company is with- which the signatory powers of the Washington the next step was the Imperial Conference, which MaT. out a secretary for the time being - the O.C. Treaty undertook to develop no fresh naval base, was sitting here for the best part of two months in attending to the secretarial work, -Cadet A. not to increase their naval armaments. Within the Autumn of last year. There we had the most Atthekind invitation of Mr. R.H. Wade.officer- Caterson has been transferred from Balmain Com- the limits of the agreements there arrived at Ame- exhaustive discussion lasting for two or three days. in-charge Richmond Sea Cadets, this Company pany to Richmond. rica was at liberty to develop and to fortify her Lord Beatty made a special statement to the will visit Richmond on Prince of Wales' Birthday, On May 17th Richmond visited Concord and naval base at Pearl Harbour, in the Hawaian Imperial representatives 011 the question, and as a and participate in the annual sports to be held engaged in a Rugby football match with that Com- Islands, and I understand that it is one of the result a resolution was passed in favour of the con- there. pany, resulting in a scoreless draw. On Saturday, strongest positions in the world. Japan has struction of this base. Now let me ask you to June ;th. Concord visited Richmond for the return equally been at liberty to develop—she is spending note this: On that occasion I do not recollect We hope shortly to have an in board motor match. Richmond winning by 23 to nil. Rich- two million pounds in the present war in deve- having heard a dissentient voice. I do not installed in the boat (' Morna II.') presented us mond visited Drummoyne on May 31st to take part loping—her naval bases in the island of Formosa remember that General Smuts said one word by Sir Aleaander MacCormick. in the cutter race for the Oswald McMaster Cup, and elsewhere. It was part of the understanding, against it; it was accepted by the represenUtives the trip from Richmond being made by motor in the line drawn was fixed with the special object of from India, although the Indian Government has record time. Richmond wishes to thank Drum- excluding Singapore, so that Singapore outside it since returned no reply. That brings us to the The services of Officer S. Cooper, who has had might be correspondingly developed for the British end of the Imperial Conference ; and I call your charge of the cutter, are to be acknowledged in a moyne Company for their very generous hospitality in entertaining us at tea. Navy and the British Empire. That was the attention to this, that it is scarcely possible to practical manner by the crew. Mr. Cooper has understanding. Japan knew it, America knew it, imagine a consensus of expert and representative spent a good deal of his time in instructing the Class nights and diill are held regularly, the everybody knew it. That is where we were left at authority in favour of any proposal more complete, boys in boat work and cutlass drill. cadets showing steady pregress. Cadet A. March, late of this Company, has just completed -his three NEW ENTRIES NORTH SYDNEY COM- weeks' leave from Flinder's Base. He speaks highly of the lire in the R.A.N. PANY AS FROM 1ST APRIL. J. Anderson, G. Anderson, S. B. Arcus, G. B. S Eleven cadets from this Company have joined A reus, B. Busst. J. Bercoe. A. Bridge, R. Coleman, .)! tlie Australian Navy this year. Can any metro- S. Coleman, K, Clayton, T. Crow, John Cruise, politan Company beat this ? is.'Cruise, F. Cruise, Roy Cohen, Ron. Cohen, All Navy League supporters and cadets, parents S. Collins, C Coulton, D. Cameron, L Ede, and friends are cordially invited to visit Richmond P. Eyre, W. Fainll, L. Foster, T. Gilds, F. Grant, on Monday, June 33rd. Refreshments available "Makis Sons WMti Mi Uftt," "Pitlry Net aat Crisp." C. Griffiths, W. Hanran, E Hodges, D. Innes, ,, on the ground—" hoop-la " and all sorts of amuse- Made of the Purefl ingredients and packed by machinery the above L. Kent. N. Kennedy, W. Langer, G. Langley, ments for visitors. A Naval Reserve band (by S. Logan, R. McHutchison, P. Paton, E. Potter, permission of Commander H. I. Quick, R.A.N.) line represents a Standard of Quality which cannot be excelled anywhere. H. Paul, K. H. 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more unbroken, than that which I have just have carried out the policy had we remained in financial grounds—I should have been surprised if lay us open to suspicion any more than the referred to Now, if anybody puts me to the power—there would have been no question about it had been. To my mind, the sum of ten million building of airships or cruisers, or, as a matter of question why was this consensus established, what it. But in an unfortunate moment we were suc- pounds or eleven million pounds—which it is going fact, the maintenance of an army at all. Do you was the reason for this overwhelming body of ceeded by another party of gentlemen ; the com- to cost —spread out over a period of ten years, is remember the French proverb which says— opinion in favour of the proposal ? I think the mand of the ship was taken by a very motley crew. the smallest and most insignificant premium for " Cet animal est tres mechant answer can be given in a few sentences Those It contained advanced Socialists,ardent Labourites, life insurance for the British Empire that has ever Quand on l'attaque, il se defend," authorities held that a naval base in the Far East idealistic Liberals, and nondescript Conservatives. been suggested. They do not object to it on that This animal is very naughty, it is very wicked ; is essential in order to enable the British fleet in I spend my afternoons in observing and occasion- ground, neither do they take the ground which I when it is attacked, it defends itself. Well, I sup- the future, as it has done in the past, to perform ally in stirring up this remarkable salad, and as I have seen sometimes hinted at in the Press, that pose it is in order to show how littl^that proverb the elementary duties for which it exists. What contemplate it I remember the well-known lines the expenditure of ten million or eleven million applies to us that His Majesty's Government have are those duties ? They are, as it seems to me, of Pope, which run : •pounds would not cover the whole ground, but so acted to make it quite clear that naughty as they and, as I submit to you, to protect our sea-borne may be, they are not so naughty as to contemplate Pretty, in amber, to observe the forms, outside that there would be extra millions required commerce in the manner that I have before in any future circumstances defending themselves. Of hairs, or straws, or dirt, or grub, or worms. for purposes of defence. I believe those allega- described—to see to the security of our Domin- tions to be greatly exaggerated, and Mr. Amery Mr. Ramsay Macdonald has had two months at ions, to uphold the prestige of the British flag, The things we know are neither rich nor rare, the Foreign Office, and has made this discovery," But wonder how the Devil they got there. can tell us about that. They do not take thfc.t and to maintain the supremacy of the naval force ground ; but the ground on which the rejection is that if the Singapore policy were pursued, the of Great Britain throughout the world. How then based, is this—1 use the words of the Prime Foreign policy of the country would be in danger. can those duties be satisfactorily performed ? Now, what did this composite Government do ? Within a week or two of coming into office, I think Minister—that my pursuance of the Singapore I happened to be at the Foreign Office for the The world in which we live is changing every day. policy would have a detrimental effect on Foreign best part of six years, and I cannot recall that Naval science, naval architecture, the whole ques- in less, they decided to stop all expenditure. They then proceeded to start an Enquiry, and I venture policy, would lay our good faith open to suspicion, during that time anyone ever addressed me a single tion of defence is changing every day—new and and wonld shatter the public confidence that is question directed against the maintenance in full larger ships are being built; the capital ships with to say they had made up their minds before that Enquiry was started. The Enquiry having taken felt in the British Government, and in the British force, and with all the adequate appliances of which we entered the war are, if not obsolete, at Empire. (A voice : " Rubbish.") I rather approve modern scientific needs, of the British Navy ; on any rate, not effective for present needs. You place, they telegraphed the result to the Dominions, to consult the Dominions. No, I am wrong, there of that remark : it may not be absolutely Parlia- the contrary, I can name scores of occasions on want, if you are to contemplate the discharge by mentary, but it is expressed in the somewhat crude which the existence, the support, the mobility of the Fleet of those duties which I have described, was no consultation, the Dominions were not consulted, they were invited to give their opinion vernacular for which the City is famous. Why, the British Navy were quoted to me as a safe- new and larger docks where the capital ships that one may ask, should the provision of a Naval base guard, not merely a safeguard of the British we now possess can go into dock for repairs, for upon the decision which had already been arrived refitting, for cleaning, and the like. Where shall at here. And how did they respond ? Well, you have read the replies of the various Prime Ministers, we be without such a place? Has it not been 41 From Mill to made quite clear by my Right Hon. friend and acd why India did not reply, I am at a loss to others that in the event of this base not being pro- understand, because ii seems tome that this Naval Wearer." ceeded with our ships will have no alternative but base at Singapore is of the greatest importance to Cry to tear this to go back to Malta and be repaired there, leaving India, as it is to the other Dominions. I fancy the ocean bare. How can anybody argue that there must be some misunderstanding. Canada there is in this any aggression ? Against whom ? said she had no interest in the matter, South Against whom is the aggression directed ? How Africa, speaking through the voice of General Murdoch Shirt absurd to argue that it is directed against Japan. Smuts, was opposed ; but the Prime Ministers of Tug-twist-strain test it as you will, this Why should Singapore now be any greater menace New Zealand, Australia, Newfoundland, replied in splendid Shirt will withstand all the abuse that to Japan than Hongkong has been for the last the language of protest, of warning, of appeal in strenuous labour can give it. We call it thirty years?—Hongkong which is 1,500 miles such terms as can rarely have been addressed in nearer to Japan than Singaporeand, why is vain to a British Government. You have heard the 'TOUGHITE' (Regd ) Singapore going to be any greater menace to Japan just now read out by Lord Carson telegrams from than Japan is to Singapore ? Take the figures branches cf the Navy league, not only in this because of the specially woven Harvard fabric which have so often been quoted, the figures of country, but from 22 branches in New Zealand, and the specially reinforced workmanship such distance. How absurd to talk about the menace re-enforcing the attitude taken up by that Dominion. as double sewing, gussetting throughout and so to Japan when the distance from Singapore to Surely it was a very tall order for any Government on. Made as illustration. Japan is equal to the distance from Portsmouth to to overule all those great authorities agreeing MURDOCH'S "Mill New York. I have never heard the American together as they have done. And what are the politicians contend that a naval base at Portsmouth reasons which are advanced in defence of that to Wearer." PRICE 6/11 is a serious menace to America. I have never rejection ? They are not strategical — the remark- M imloch's Catalogue offers a lot of information heard the French say that Portsmouth is a menace able thing is, all those persons agree that the naval on Men's and Boys' Wear free for the asking. Write to DESK U. to Brest, nor the Italians that Toulon is a menace authorities are quite right, that the strategical to the bases of the Italian fleet But now, for the importance of Singapore is indisputable, that its first time, has been excogitated the extraordinary central position in the world gives it merits that no reason that one power is not to be at liberty to other site can claim, and that, if a base be required have a naval base because 3,000 miles distant anywhere in the Far East, Singapore is not only another Power may regard it as a matter of sus- the best place, but the only place in which to picion. My Lords and gentlemen, we should establish it. Therefore, the Naval case is not dis- puted. But neither is this rejection based on " 1fee WarW'i Largest Mn'i ami My» Wear Stare." 2 2 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. 23

Empire, but a guarantee of the peace of the you are not going to defend yourselves it becomes world. I have often tried to sum up my own a great temptation for others to step in and attack reflections as to the sources of strength of the you. Therefore, for my part, my Lords and British Empire as they have been revealed to me gentlemen, I regard the decision on the part of in contact with the Diplomatists and representatives the Government as a very regrettable and deplor- The Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Limited of other countries, and I should say that they are able one, and it seems to me, summing up all I ESTABLISHED 1834 four in number. We do inspire, we have inspired, have said, to involve in this single decision, a con- CAPITAL PAID-UP £3,427,662 10 0 a great measure of world confidence, firstly, be- glomeration of errors, which I should have thought RESERVE FUND X2.580.000 0 0 cause our policy is generally regarded, and I hope, it was scarcely possible for any Government, even RESERVE CAPITAL JE3.500.000 0 0 fairly regarded, as more straightforward, less for a Labour Government, to effect in so short a £9.507,662 10 0 crooked, more upright, and more disinterested time. I would sum up my argument as follows : DIRECTORS: than the policy of other Great Powers. Secondly, I would say to the Government your policy seems GEORGE J COHEN. CHAIRMAN: HON. H. E. KATER. M.L.C.. DEPUTY CHAIRMAN; we are known to be the great champions of free to me to have had these results : In order to institutions in all countries, and hence, it is that placate the Pacifists—(because that is really the HON. SIR THOMAS HUGHES. M.L.C. ; O. E. FRIEND; HON. JAMES ASHTON. M.L.C. the smaller nations of the world always look to bottom of the whole thing : they have one eye on GENERAL MANAGER: FL. H. MASSIE. Great Britain to give the lead, and they regard the last election, and they have another eye on the ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER AND CHIEF INSPECTOR: J. R. DRYHURST. our Navy not so much as the shield of British in- next, and they are thinking that some people may terests, as a source of protection to them. Thirdly, be very disagreeable to them ; already they are in HEAD OFFICE: SYDNEY. 343 GEORGE STREET. the conviction is borne in upon them from very trouble about the cruisers, but to have the cruisers LONDON OFFICE: 18 BIRCHIN LANE. EC. 3. LONDON BANKERS: THE BANK OF long experience that of all the Great Powers of the and Singapore on their backs at the same time, ENGLAND ; WESTMINSTER BANK LIMITED ; BARCLAYS BANK LIMITED. world, we, although we have the largest Empire, would really make any Pacifist squeal). In order are the least warlike. We have most at stake, we to placate the Pacifists, you are preventing the BRANCHES THROUGHOUT NEW SOUTH WALES ui QUEENSLAND. have most to lose, but even apart from motives of British Navy from effective action over vast areas self interest, I believe that in the spirit and genius of the ocean surface of the globe. You are ex- AGENCIES THROUGHOUT AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA aid NEW ZEALAND aid All OTHER PARTS il the WORLD. of the British race there is a profound disinclination posing your seaborne trade to very grave danger in TOTAL ASSETS, June SOth, 1923 - - £41,445,306. to War, except we are provoked to the last degree, the future. You are signalling to any enemy who which has been enormously emphasised by the ex- may desire to attack you, that your great Possess- PROGRESSIVE TOTALS OF THE BALANCE SHEETS perience of the recent great war. And lastly, the ions in the East, the Indian Empire, Australia, 1834 £61.865 1873 £3.649.986 1893 - £13.056.893 1913 - £24.526,044 confidence of the world in the existence and New Zealand and the like, may be assailed with 1863 £1.820.949 1883 £8.466.621 1903 - £14,717,918 1923 - £41.445,206 policy of the British Empire depends largely upon relative impunity, because it is scarcely credible their consciousness of the power of the British that within a short distance of time, the Dominions Navy. Scores of times have Foreign Statesmen themselves will be able to secure at their own ex- and even Kings, said to me : " We regard the pense, the protection you are now denying them. existence of the British Navy and the supremacy You are encouraging the ambition and cupidity of of the British Navy as the surest guarantee for other Powers. You are giving an impression that International peace that at the present moment the moral fibre of Great Britain is weakening. exists in the world " Well, if that is so, my Lords And, above all, you are telling your Dominions, THE and gentlemen, how foolish to shake that con- who rallied to you in the hour of danger, who sent GHe with the Me M the oeen of life, fidence. how unwise to undermine that security ! thousands of their men across the ocean to shed In the world in which we now live, and in which their blood in defence of your interests and your CLEVER although we all hoped that the last war would homes, that when the next hour of danger strikes, Stentaing its eirrest stirs irietm nl strife. abolish all chance of future wars, none can deny you are either too weak, or too economical, or too that the clouds are already piling up on the horizon, timid to extend to them the defence and protection Don't he unsociable, standoff mil proid, CLEANER no one can look upon the vision as fantastic, that which they have ungrudingly afforded to us. I war may occur in the lifetime of some of those in think, my Lords and gentlemen, that is a great Do as the others do ftlltw The Crowd." this room. In such a world, idealism is a poor mistake; I think it will be very unfortunate, and Wherever dirt and pun collect. "CLEVER MARY substitute for armaments; idealism, even with its perhaps, even disastrous in its consequences, Where there ire troubles aid prebfeas U stive, will be found the quickest way of banishing: them. eyes wide open, is a rather dangerous thing; because, just at the moment when we are all JiMt rub on "OUVIB MARY" and tho grease ndM idealism with its eyes shut, is folly; but idealism, preaching Imperial unity, when we have had that off at onoo. Qtaoowaro, thing* of ntofcol and aluminium, woodwork, floors, window —for all whether it be blind or wide awake, at the expense magnificent demonstration of Imperial unity lids in cMWRiM solutions evolve: thees and for cleaning hand*-there's nothing of your own interests, is nothing short of a crime. afforded by the War, and when we want to draw Juet oo good. And remember this, that this sort of self abasement, closer to ourselves our Dominions across the seas, "Follow The Crowd" who through witter eidire - this sort of self humiliation for the sake of a moral we take a step that can only disappoint them, gesture, is not appreciated by other people. They estrange, irritate them, in the highest degree. This, They all take Woods' Great Pe^ermt Cure, do not put the same interpretation on yOur acts as my Lords and gentlemen, is the accumulation, the you do yourself. They regard it as an abnegation CLEVER. conglomeration of errors, of which it seems to me of your position and power, and this sort of self His Majesty's Government has been guilty, and I abasement may be, and often is, in practice, an in- earnestly hope that advantage may be taken of theop- centive to rivalry and competition on the part of portunity this afternoon to repudiate it in the most M A RY > others and when you say plainly to the world that unfaltering tones on behalf of the City of London." 2 2 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. 23

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BAKING POWDER Ltd., Agents, Sydney. Work. Save Coupons and Art Metal Ceilings (Wunderlich, Ltd., Baptist St., Redfern). for making scones, cakes, pastry, Obtain Prizes. Write to Us RICHMOND on JUNE 23. Broken Hill Proprietary Co., Ltd., Collins St., and puddings. Made from the For Particulars. Melbourne. finest cream of tartar and free ® Local Sea Cadets will hold their Brunton's flour. from adulterants. Goes farther Burnet's Jelly Crystals Ltd. All grocers. than inferior preparations and Annual Sports. Bums, Philp & Co., Ltd., Bridge St., Sydney. gives better results. Champion and Victory Tobacco. All tobacco- SPLENDID PRIZES. nists! COSTS A LITTLE HOKE. UPTON & CO. LTL). AMPLE REFRESHMENTS. BAND MUSIC. Clever Mary Cleaner. All grocers. WOKTH A LOT HOKE. Soap and Candle Works Commonwealth Bank, Sydney. Rid—ondJ—e23(Prireeo(Wah» Birthday) Dempster, Ltd., J. M , comer King and York £100 in Cash Prises Save the lids. ALEXANDRIA Tel. Mascot 255 Sts., Sydney. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. 23 2 2 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. on a sea front the dust and dirt of the town behind OCEAN PIER. mingle with the atmosphere and are breathed into AIMS AND OBJECTS OF the lungs. But out on the end of a pier one might "LORD NELSON" just as well be in mid-ocean. Roads, motors, and THE NAVY LEAGUE. Proposal for Coogee. AND THE OLD vehicles of all kinds with their inevitable polution of the air hgve been left behind and the best JT7HE NAVY LEAGUE Is a Voluntary Patriotic HIS Journal is indebted to the Directors of J. Association of British Peoples, entirely outside possible benefit can be derived amid pleasant party politics, desirous of rendering the great- " VICTORY" T Australian Piers, Limited, 369 George St., surroundings. est service of which it is capable to the Empire, par- for the loan of the accompanying block illustrating ticularly In connection with ail matters concerning MADE HISTORY FOR the position of the proposed pier at Coogee. It is small wonder then that " Dr." Brighton on the sea. It upholds as the fundamental principle of National and Imperial policy COMPLETE NAVAL PRO- BRITAIN TECTION POR BRITISH SUBJECTS AND BRITISH COMMERCE ALL THE WORLD OVER. Its objects are :— 1. Toenllst on Imperial and National grounds, the sup- port of all classes IN MAINTAINING THE NAVY AT THE REQUISITE STANDARD OP STRENGTH, not only with a BURNET'S view to the safety of our trade and Empire, but also with the object of securing British prestige on every sea and In every port of the World. 2. To convince the general public that expenditure JELLIES upon the Navy is the national equivalent of the ordinary insurance which no sane person HAVE MADE FAME FOR grudges in private affairs, and that SINCE A SUDDEN DEVELOPMENT OP NAVAL STRENGTH IS AUSTRALIA IMPOSSIBLE. ONLY CONTINUITY OP PREPARATION GUARANTEE NATIONAL AND IMPERIAL afcu*rTY. AND THE VICTORY ACHIEVED BY •3, T^Be/hring home to every person In the Empire commerce can only be guarded from any THEIR FAMOUS SUPERIORITY .possible attack by a Navy, IN CONJUNCTION TO ALL OTHERS WITH THE AIR FORCE, sufficiently strong In all the element} which modern warfare demands. 4. To teach the citizens of the Empire, young and WILL LIVE FOR EVER old alike, that "it is the Navy whereon, under the good providence of God, the wealth, safety and strength of the Kingdom chiefly depend," and that THE EXISTENCE OP THE EMPIRE, with the AVOID INFERIOR BRANDS AND liberty and prosperity of its peoples, No LESS INSIST UPON THE ORIGINAL .. DEPENDS ON THE MERCHANT SERVICE, WHICH, UNDER THE SURE SHIELD OP THE ROYAL NAVY, WELDS US INTO ONE IMPERIAL WHOLE. 5. To'encourage and develop the Navy League Sea THE PIER AS IT WILL APPEAR FROM THE AIR. Cadet Corps not only with a view to keeping Burnet's alive the sea spirit of our race, but also to Although pier construction is not very directly the English Channel was the first seaside town in enable the BOYS TO BECOME GOOD CITIZENS OP THE EMPIRE, by learning discipline, duty and related to naval matters except that both have to do the world to build a pier for promenade purposes. self respect in the spirit of their Motto— Jelly with blue water we think the matter is one which will Long before modern history started the little " For GOD, for the KINO, for the EMPIRE." be of interest to many Navy League members. Any- Sussex town was famed for its recuperative proper- 6. To assist the widows and dependents of officers thing which promotes healthy open air recreation is ties and in 1822 the old Chain Pier was built and men of the Royal Navy, including the to be encouraged and there is no doubt that the there and was from the very start a most popular Royal Australian Navy, Royal Marines and Crystals resort. Mercantile Marine who were injured or who piers at English seaside resorts enable jaded lost their lives In the War. and to educate their business men and tired houseworkers to get the According to modern engineering standards it children. EVERYWHERE IN AUSTRALIA best possible results as far as their health is con- was a most ricketty affair being supported entirely ] cerned from their annual seaside holidays. Even on a half dozen or so groups of wooden piles with 2 2 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. 23 the footway hung on chains from group to group like a suspension bridge. It stood, however, till CORDAGE. 1896. HY F. IIANVKHB POWEK. K.O-M., TMK TVKI.I.-KMOWN UTOL'T MANTKH. The great Duk- of Wellington was one of the PERPETUAL original shareholders in the Company which built OPES, aside from those made of sleel, are it, and not long after her accession Queen Victoria (Limited) TRUSTEE CO . made of Manila hemp, sisal hemp, jute, made a state landing from the Royal Yacht at the R coir, or cotton. Pier Head For 37 years this Company has been in business as a Corporate Manila hemp is obtained from the leaf stacks of a For over seventy years the Chain Pier was ex- Trustee. wild banana known to botanists as Musa textiiis, posed to the full force of the terrific gales of the native to the Philippine Islands. The individual English Channel and for the last few years of its Since its incorporation, it has never been held liable by the fibres are from six to ten feet long, and have a life no one was allowed to go on it on account of Courts for a breach of trust tensile strength of about 15 tons per square inch the damage done to the piles by the borer which of any description. of sectional area. The plants grow in thick had nearly eaten the timber away. Meantime, masses, and attain a height of from 15 to 25ft. profiting by the successful experiment made at; The Company may be appointed They grow rapidly, and are ready to harvest in Brighton other resorts had followed suit and now( to act In any of the following capacities : about three years. there are stated to bt over 70 promenade piers round the English coast. America also took up Sisal fibre comes from the sword-like leaves of a Executor and Trustee under Wills the idea with success, but they get their revenue} For by direct appointment. kind of cactus—Agave Jourcroydes—which grows in a way which would not appeal either to English Trustee under Wills in place of chiefly in Yucatan, Central America. The fibres people or Australians. No charge for admission i^ retiring Trustees. are not so strong as those of Manila—they are made on American piers and income is derived 37; Trustee under Matriage and Other shorter, and have a tendency to splinter, they are Settlements, either by original ap- from side-shows 011 the piers. This naturally^ pointment. or in succession to also much harsher to the touch. Sisal has a name means that almost every available inch is occupied Years retiring Trustees. for resisting the effects of dampness better than by a so-called attraction and, as far as getting the Administratorin cases of intestacy. Manila, but this is not the case. sea-breezes are concerned, one would probably be Administrator de bonis non, etc. Attorney under power for Absen- Jute fibre is obtained from the inner bark of better off on shore. It is pleasing to note that tees and others, etc.. etc. two plants known as Corchorus capsularis and the builders of the Coogee Pier, which is certain Cor chorus olUorius which are mostly grown in to be followed by others, are going to copy the DIRECTORS : India. English plan. In spite of opinions to the contrary HON.R.J. BLACK. M.L.C..Chairman we think that the building of this pier will mark a Russian hemp is a softer fibre than Manila. T. H. KELLY It is not suitable for many purposes for which decided step forward in the promotion of healthy DR. ROBERT L. FAITH FULL Manila is used, as it will not stand abrasive wear, recreation in Australia and Australians, being an SIR SAMUEL HORDERN Biscuits open air loving people, will, doubtless, welcome it and when tarred is more susceptible to deteriora- ? HERBERT R. LYSACHT You wiU Hod them juai aa nice too. WALTER T. BRUNTON tion. 11 their name, thaae crisp, Hfht bhcotta— with or without butter Coir is obtained from the husk of the cocoanut. There is good reason to believe that the Directors Subscribed Capital - - -CI.000.000 or checae. a distinct Improvement It will not rot when constantly in water, and is oil the ordinary kind. V, produce of the Company which will own and manage the Uncalled Capital - - - 875,000 light and elastic. It is used for making hawsers, other Uscutta, too-and all w* make pier will allow the Navy League, if it so desires, to Reserve Fund ... 95.000 . are juat a little batter than usual. life buoy lines, rocket lines, and drift nets. erect davits and keep a cutter hoisted on them so Perpetual Deposit with Government 20.000 So next time you want blacutts 1 nifhsihs the name— that boat-drill can be carried out by our Sea Cadets Cotton is obtained from pods of the cotton from the pier under conditions very similar to WRITE FOR EXPLANATORY BOOKLET plant. Cotton ropes are used for driving machi- actual work on board ship. nery, man ropes for dragging vehicles, and lan- Perpetual Trustee Company yards. JOYCE Fibre, after being cleaned and combed, is spun ASK A FRIEND (Limited) into yarn with a right hand turn. Tris twist hinds TO JOIN THE NAVY LEAQUE 33-39 HUNTER ST., SYDNEY Biscuits the separate fibres, which are comparatively short, H yiw MrcftMptr Niliy please wrtle TO-DAY. R. COPLAND LETHBR1DGE, MANAGER. together. The twist must not be too loose or else Jejrce BtaeaMs. U*.. fiprn «M tee thai yM art thM. the fibre will draw out without breaking; neither 2 2 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. 23 must it be too tight, otherwise the rope formed An eye splice over a thimble has 90 % efficiency of the rope. out of such yarns will break under a smaller stress A short splice in the rope has 80% ,, ,, ,, ,, THE Globe Brand than that for which it was designed. Twisting A timber hitch has 65% ,, „ >. diminishes the strength of the individual fibres. Meat Products A bowline, or clove hitch, has 60% ,, ,, ,, ,, AUSTRALIAN BANK OF CMNERCE LIMITED. QUALITY GUARANTEED From 20 to 30 yarns, depending on the size of A reef knot, or sheet bend has 50% ,, „ ,, ,, AnUMrisc4 Cs»llsl • fl.MMtt ASK FOR the rope required, are given a left-hand twist All sharp bends must be avoided, as these cause Capital PsM-m ia4 Reserves • fl.S7t.SM to form a strand. Three strands are used to make Affrrflale Assets at 30th iaac. 1»2> • II4.14S.7S4 extreme tension of the outside fibres, and the Director*: SIR MARK SHKI.DON. Chairman ; a hawser-laid rope, and four strands for a shroud- sharp corners may cut the fibres. FRANK X. YARWOOD, F.C.P.A., GKOROK F. TODMAN; laid rope. When three ordinary ropes are twisted DCNCAN CAKHON : H. K. LVBAQHT. O.B.K. : CKOROK J. Si.v, liLU. Globe Sheep Tongue Ropes are made up in coils of 113 fathoms, but Genera! Manager: C. M. C. SHASNON. together the resulting rope is said to be cable laid. < liief Inspector for New .Soulh Wale*: W. G. Hi; 14. In twisting the strands together, the turns are is sold by the pound weight, notwithstanding that again reversed. If the yarns and strands were the buyer requires it by the length. It is often as Head Office, Sytoy (Cirierleirje id Km* Streets) Globe Ox Tongue twisted in the same direction the finished rope cheap to purchase a coil as to buy the exact length BKANCHKS AND KKCKIVING OFFICES AT 119 would tend to untwist if a weight were suspended of rope required, the reason being that if there is PI.ACKS IN NKW SOUTH WALKS. frcn it. By alternately reversing the direction of a short piece left over, it is difficult to dispose of, MKISBANK:—'Ml yucen-Ht. Chief Inspector for yueeiiHland-J. N. H. HROWN. Managor-U. H. HOWKIX. Globe MeatExtract the turn of the fibre, yarn, and strands the fibres therefore the purchaser of the longer piece is BKANCHKS AND KKCKIVING OFFICKS AT 27 are caused to assume a line almost in the direction charged for it, though he does not take it over. Pl.ACKS IN QUKKNSLAND. of the length of the rope, and this tends to neutra MKI.HOURNK:—S2&COIHhm-mL. Mauager-M. H. FINNEY. A rope should be tested from time to time by ADKI.AIDK:—35 Bundle *t. Manager-It. T. MOODIK. JAMES BARNES LIMITED lise the tendency of the rope to untwist. LONDON :—S7 Threadneedle . K.C. 2 MANUFACTURERS applying a load at least three times heavier than it Manager-A. F. JUNK INK. In the normal manufacture of rope, about 10 to will be called on to carry. The maxim safe load Agents throughout there*tof Auxtralia. Tasmania and REDFERN, NEW SOUTH WALES New Zealand, and at all Chief Citie* throughout the World 12 per cent, the weight of the rope is oil, which is depends on many things--such as quality, age, added so as to provide for lubrication and flexi- dryness, nature of the load, and mode of lifting. KVKKY DKSCItlPTION OF BANKING BL'SINKSS TRANSACTKD. bility. More than sufficient for this purpose is A certain amount of twist will come out of a rope unnecessary, and only adds to the weight of the for the first day or two it is used, but after that it rope. For standing rigging and fishermen's nets should remain substantially the same. If this is WUNDERLICH the rope is usually tarred to protect it from the not the case, then the load is too great for the ART METAL CEILINGS water; but that used with hoisting apparatus strength of the rope. are artiatk, diaUoclive, fire-reabttng, white should not be tarred, as the tar tends to pick up- lot proof and eutly erected -yet available at lurprtaiogly moderate price.. particles of dirt, which, in turn, will cause exces- A good Manila rope is hard, pliant, yellowish or sive wear. Dirty ropes should always be cleaned greenish grey in colour, with a certain silvery or DURABESTOS before being re-used. pearly lustre. When making an examination, cut ASBESTOS CEMENT a section of the rope so as to ascertain if inferior BUILDING SHEETS Ropes should be taken care of. Small ropes kinds of hemp have been used in the centre. If are alrong, weather-proof and everlaatiof. should be hung up, and large ones be kept off the They an made In many ilrea, for External of a dark or blackish colour it indicates that the and Internal Walla and plain Celling.. ground by placing them on gratings, the object hemp has suffered fermentation in the process of Ilhrollrt being that air should circulate freely round and DURABESTOS SLATES curing, while brown spots show that the rope was an "ell roofing, which protect! and through the coil. Ropes should not be kept near iR your new home, seaside or mountain spun while the fibres were damp, and must con- beautifie. the home for all time, steam pipes or other hot objects, as excessive heat Pbungalow—specify "FIBROUTE" As- sequently be soft and weaker at those parts. bestos Cement Sheets for Exterior •alb. dries out the oil and causes the rope to deteriorate Interior Walk and CeiUnfs and " FIBRO- WUNDERLICH more rapidly. A rope may have a nominal Inferior ropes are made of short fibres, or with UTE" Slates for Rooftnf. "FfcroHte" ROOFI NG TILES strands of unequal thickness, or are unevenly spun. coats no more than weatherboards and ttnlnr combine unmatched beauty with extreme strength, but deviation from the regular straight boards sod is superior In every respect It durahtHty, and affordever bating protection rope will weaken it. For instance, a kink in a In the first case the number of short ends make Is Fire Retardant* White Ant Proof, and Im- to the structure they embellfih. They are the rope appear woolly, in the second and third proves with Age. available In ihades of red and chocolate. rope will overstrain the fibre at the point of the bend. The best way to avoid kinks in a new rope the irregularity is noticed on inspection. Write for Free Catalogue. WUNDERLICH LIMITED when uncoiling it is to lay the coil on the floor rum omiumm *mo moom *MO*LM James Hardie & Coy. Ltd. Car. of CBOVNCCLEVELAND STS.. BEDFEBN with the inside end down, then reach down through •nd .1 » HUNTER STREET, NEWCASTLE "AeAeatoe Horn a* " Bo„ 171 G. P.O.. SYDNEY. pho™ Rtdf.m «g. the centre of the coil for the end, and uncoil from SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS the inside, never from the outside. York and Wynyard Streets, Sydney. Continued naxt page. 32 THE NAVY LEAGUE JOURNAL. SYDNEY'S CHIEF1 THEATRES.

J. C. WILLIAMSON LIMITED Mm aging Director, c. Tall], and E. J. Tall. ANTHONY HORDERNS CRITERION THEATRE. IRENE VANBRUGH and FOR EVERYTHING Black Opttl anil DION BOUCICAULT Diamond THE NAVY LEAGUE. Clutter Hi no £100 "Aren't We AH?"

Diamond and We invite the amplest Inves- PATRONS — Diamond Fancy Clutter Ring Onyx Ring H E K MAJESTY'S. tigation Into both quality H. E. Till GOVERNOR OENBRAL THE RR. HON. LORD FORSTER £63 £18 and price of the goods we P.C. O C.M.G. "Lilac Time." offer, and we are content H E. THI STATE GOVERNOR. ADMIRAL SIR DUDLEY DE CHAIR. K C B. FINE GEM RINGS An adorable Musical Play. to leave the result to you. Upon this confidence the THEATRE ROYAL TUB HON SIK W. P CULLEN. K C.M.G M A . LL.D. vast business of ANTHONY Lieutenant Governor and Chief Justice JOSIE MELVILLE HORDERNS' has been built, of New South Wale*. and the a confidence not to be trifled entire supporting Company, in with by any statements of EXECUTIVE CoMMirrEk- "Sally." ours that cannot be substan- . W SIR F C . KB E tiated to the utmost extent KELSO KINO Sin A MACCORMICK. M.P. HARDY BROS LTD SIR SAMUBL HORDBMH. K B A. GOROON WIICIII NEW PALACE THEATRE F. W. IIIXBON. O.B E J u DO it A P HtcHiiousr M. A. ALPHEO G MM aori MURIEL STARR O E. FAIRFAX. B A.. LL D. SIR A. W Manga, K.B.E .M.L.C. C. M C. SHANNON — in — ANTHONY HORDERN & SONS, LIMITED M. H MASSIE HARRV SHELLBV " Madame X." E. P SIMPSON WAT.TAR M MARK* M.P. BRICKFIELD HILL, SYDNEY. A. Coma I 1 STBPHBN PBTSN BOARO. C.M.G.. M A SATURDAY, June 21— A. J. WARRV S

HON. MEMBERS — MAJOR CENBRAL BRAND. C.B.. C.M.G . D.S.O CAPTAIN A. G CRAUFURD. R N. COMMANDER H. L. QUICK. RAN Orient Line "PACIFIC" AUSTRALIA - ENGLAND ILondon) Cbe Bellambi Coal HON. TRBAFURBRS HON. SECRETARIES— Regular Sailings from KBISO KINO F. W. HIXSON. O.B.E. Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, C. M. C. SHANNON AIFRBO O. MH.SON Fremantle, calling at Colombo, Suez, Port COAL HARRV SHELLBV Company Limited Said, Naples, Toulon, Gibraltar and Plymouth. COLLIERY and STEAMSHIP OWNERS OROANISER, ANO EDITOR OF JOURNAL- W. W. BEALE. O.B.E. (Mil.) Is splendid Household and FLEET. PROPRIETORS OF THE STEAM COAL TONS PLEASE NOTE. "ORMONDE" 14,855 SOUTH BULLI and BELLAMBI COLLIERIES "ORMUZ" 14,588 SOUTHERN COAL DISTRICT. N.S.W. BRIGHT BURNING and Contributions of a suitable nature are cordially "ORVIETO" 12,133 invited, and should be addressed to the "OSTERLEY" 12,129 GREAT HEATING Editor, The Navy league Journal, Royal "ORSOVA" 12,036 Steam Collier Fleet capacity, 3,400 tons. Naval House, Grosvenor St., Sydney. •"OMAR".... 11,103 Hulkage capacity, 1,600 tons. Waggon POWER. *"ORCADES" 10,000 and bunker storage capacity 6,000 tons. The Navy League does not necessarily en- "ORAMA ' (Building 20,000 Total 11,000 tons. dorse the opinions of Contributors to the " ORONSAY " (Building, 20,000 Journal. Contractors to numerous mail lines. First, Second and Third Claa:\ Bunker requirements can be supplied Ht-.AD OFFICE i * Additional Steamer -Saloon and Third All alterations of standing advertisements at short notice. should reach the Journal NOT LATER than Class only. 58 Pitt Street, Sydney, New South Wales the ist day of the month of issue. REDUCED FARES AIL CLASSES. ALBERT SIMS, Manager. OFFICES—16 SPRING ST., SVBNEV PHONES : CITY 7786 and CITY 6817. Orient S. N. Co. Ltd. 2-4-6 SPRING STREET, SYDNEY.

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HEN I consider the importance of my bed in the W economy of iny life, when 1 reflect that I came into the world on a bed and shall probably go out of the world V" on one, and that, like the rest of my fellow creatures, 1 spend under the bed clothes about one-third of my earthly existence, I am constrained to acknowledge that a good bed is one of the best of good things. Most of us can rub along without a motor car, or a pianola, or a billiard table, or even a gramophone, but o, which of us could get along without a bed? • Of course, there are beds and beds. I have lain on beds which aroused all the worst instincts of my nature o and inspired me with an unholy impulse to arise and do my fellow creatures bodily injury—bumpy beds, lumpy beds, sagging beds, preternaturally uncomfortable beds. But I lie on a "Morning Glory" bed—the best bed ever invented by man. It is resilient. It is cool. It adapts itself to every movement of the body. It is beautiful. It is the very acme of comfort. With clusters of roses hanging round my head and the j-t-i -t free winds of heaven blowing on my face—for 1 sleep on an open verandah—I lie for hours, with pipe in mouth and book in hand—and half a dozen others within easy reach— resting my body and giving rein to my imagination, until, nt last, deliciously tired, I switch off the light and fall into Spare half-an-hour to-day to sec a deep and placid sle^p. "Morning Glory " Bedding at the jJ\ WALLACE NELSON. Leading House Furnishers. Produc-d by NEWLANDS BROTHERS LTD.