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<p>[Page 87]</p><p>would do us for a few days, we had our big trunks, which were to be handled by a luggage commission, and soon most of the big hall was full of them. This commission, comprising 10-12 men, would remain in Trial Bay for a while longer to see to the shipment of the large luggage, to undertake a thorough cleaning of the gaol, and to dismantle the theatre and other camp-specific installations. There was no chance of sleep that last night because the lights were kept on right through and there was constant hammering and other noise. The next day we loaded our hand luggage onto trucks and carts and began our march to Jerseyville about 10 am.</p><p>The evening before, a cruiser, most likely the "Brisbane", had dropped anchor near the pier, maybe to intervene should we resist departure. The high beams were active all night,</p>