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Work on the reservoir, which meant being outside the camp, was a welcome diversion. Since we worked voluntarily and without pay the Pommies couldn’t whip us on and we didn’t overexert ourselves. From the top of the mountain you have a spectacular view of the ocean expanse, of the prison compound and the coastal stretches beyond.
Along the whole Australian coastline, as in our area, there are daily bushfires. Dry leaves, wood and grass either ignite themselves in the searing heat, or are being lit by carelessness. Our small peninsula has had quite a few such fires. The flames proliferate with incredible speed, generating an enormous smoke. While cleaning out the reservoir the sergeant in charge wanted to burn off a small patch of sedges along the edge. The
fire escalated so fast that despite the combined effort of 30 men who beat down on it with axes,