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<p>[Page 88]</p><p>and the next morning several navy officers came into camp and searched the theatre, in particular for a wireless station, as they said themselves. Needless to say, they left empty-handed!</p><p>Upon arrival in Jerseyville, after a 1½-hour march, we were led onto big, flat riverboats for the trip to Kempsey. The residents of Jerseyville and environs had gathered in large numbers, just like the day we first arrived here, and again decked out in their Sunday best, although it was of course Whitsunday, and were pretty friendly and peaceful. During our 3-year presence they had got to know quite a few of us and in general had come to understand that we were not barbarians. For many food suppliers in J., and in Kempsey, our departure would be a setback since we gave them quite a bit of business. One who would have benefited greatly from our patronage is the owner of the automobile garage. Hardly a day went by when he didn't drive his truck up to our gaol at least 2-3</p>