Item 59: Internment camp diary, November 1917-August 1918 - Page 98

<p>[Page 98]</p><p>such large crowds on both sides, the Commander soon stopped it. But at least their aim at our hip pockets proved fruitful since a collection among us produced a rather impressive amount. Unfortunately, as a result of earlier profligacy, our camp&#39;s finances are rather desolate so that we can hardly afford to supplement the government provisions.</p><p>Because of the previously mentioned deal to exchange some rations against other food stuffs, the government fell behind with its supplies, and a few weeks before our departure from Trial Bay the committee found that the camp was owed some &pound;400 worth of substitute rations. So as to stave off future criticism, the new committee declared that due to the credit granted to the government, the camp was in fact insolvent, and that the old committee had even tapped a special fund, set aside to pay Mr Lenbach for a future camp album, to the tune of &nbsp;&pound;90. Which means</p>