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goal. But there was total unity in camp. Mr Burkard, who after the last strike had been sent to Berrima, immediately took charge. The committee that had been formed during the last strike had since been disbanded by Major Sands, and so Burkard suggested to select a delegate from each company to form a new committee chaired by him. Thus a new round of negotiations began which wouldn’t really gain traction until the Major returned, but Burkard kept everybody informed at meetings held at the theatre. Nobody worked but the camp was quiet and we did continue the usual cleaning routines and kept the alleyways clear.
Griffith, while waiting for the Major, saw fit to double the guards surrounding the camp.
This of course fostered bantering and teasing between guards and prisoners which could have dire consequences given the restless mood. Unfortunately, it became reality on the
28th of July, at 4.30pm. Several seamen