Yesterday I posted a collage of Trial Bay Gaol and its history, but I quite liked the symmetry of this photo so thought I would post this one on its own.
I am not so sure that the German internees who were sent here during WW1 would have liked this view as they entered the gaol for the duration of the war because they were regarded as 'enemy aliens'
I think I have filled in the gaps while we were away now, all I have to do now is catch up on your photos. I have looked at most of your shots, but if I have missed you, I will catch up over the next few days. David and I are having a few quiet days to recuperate from our trip.
@bella_ss@louannwarren Thanks, a few quiet days is just what we need. It is so hot here at the moment. David is out tomorrow, but I haven't got anything definite on the calendar until next Wednesday, so we can take it easy.
@paul10 The internees weren't soldiers, they were just German and Austrian civilians who lived in Australia when WW1 started and they were rounded up and sent here and to Berrima and Holdsworthy. Over 7000 people were interned during WW1. Some had lived here for decades, they included doctors, farmers, businessmen, tailors, tradesmen and academics etc. I bought a book at the gaol about them and it is so interesting.
@olivetreeann The internees weren't soldiers, they were German and Austrian civilians who were living in Australia at the onset of ww1, some had been here for decades. Because of the war though they were considered 'enemy aliens' and send to places like Trial Bay Gaol for the duration of the war.
Over 7000 'aliens' were interred and over 500 at Trial Bay. They consisted of tradesmen, businessmen, doctors, farmers etc. I bought a book about them while I was there and it is so interesting.
@onewing Ohhhh- sorry for my confusion. We had a similar situation here in the States during WWII with those of Japanese descent. They were treated horribly!
Nice symmetry in this shot.
@bella_ss @louannwarren Thanks, a few quiet days is just what we need. It is so hot here at the moment. David is out tomorrow, but I haven't got anything definite on the calendar until next Wednesday, so we can take it easy.
Over 7000 'aliens' were interred and over 500 at Trial Bay. They consisted of tradesmen, businessmen, doctors, farmers etc. I bought a book about them while I was there and it is so interesting.
@loweygrace @samae @radiogirl Thanks, it was a very sobering place.