WAR WORK OF THE NAVY

Evening Post, Volume CVIII, Issue 80, 1 October 1924, Page 10

WAR WORK OF THE NAVY

WMe peaple in New Zealand recognise the great part played by the British Aavy tn the war, few are able to realise its vast strength and the perilous times ?a>?2 t ipy P neJaoket during the years iai4-ia, A fine insight into the life of the men of the Navy and their work was provided for a large audience at the Y.M.O.A, last evening byMr, Reg. Stephena in a lecture on "With the Fleet m Wartime." Mr. Stephens, who has spent .22 years in the Navy, was chic' stoker on H.M.A.S. Australia during the war, c

Commencing from the day the Australian fleet was ordered out of Sydney Harbour, Mr. Stephens related his experience up to the time of the surrender of the German fleet at Scapo Flow. The planting of the Union Jack at Rabaul and the taking of Samoa were graphically described by Mr. Stephens. The ships .proceeded, to the North Sea, where;the British sailor was severely tested. Week after week the seas were patrolled without even as much as a glimpse of tho enemy. There was little rest for the sailor. The hours were long, and even when relieved, some of the men, regardless of the weather, had to sleep at their posts. ■ A vote of thanks to Mr. Stephens for his interesting address was passed. During the evening songs were given by Misses D. and E. Harper and Mr. Johnston.