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<p>[Page 80]</p><p>belong to a union, which have such a power that a non-unionised worker simply would not find a job. The soldiers are paid 6s a day plus food, clothing, etc, and this rather high pay makes for an attractive option. If you want to get a reasonably good picture of Australian lifestyle and society, it's best to read John Foster Fraser's book about Australia [Australia, the making of a nation (1912)]. Australia started off as a British penal colony, which explains the many prisons here and in Tasmania. "Term of his natural life" very aptly describes the incredible conditions in these gaols in those days.</p><p>Since completion of the sportsground the interest in soccer, hockey and all sorts of sports has gained momentum. Various fencing and boxing schools are rigorously at work every morning. They use not only florets but also swords that were made right here in camp and with the Commander's assent, but</p>