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<p>[Page 7]</p><p>the respective commanders, and to collect, orally and in writing, the complaints of the prisoners. Before this arrangement, complaints hardly ever became public because Sands did not pass them on but simply binned them, so it’s not surprising that Melbourne thought everything was hunky- dory. So, hopefully we will be treated better in future. And hopefully, Major Sands will eventually get the proper punishment for his abominable actions. The new chief commander is a Colonel who fought in the Boer War and should thus have military experience. He recently visited Trial Bay and “graciously” listened to our wishes and hopefully, he will also make sure they are granted. A main request is that the gentlemen who were deported to Liverpool after during our strike be allowed to return.</p><p>Our request for self-management of the canteen has been granted as of September 1, which is a great step forward and has opened up a substantial source of income for the camp, i.e. the inmates. However, we had to absorb a deficit of £193.-.10. that came to light</p>