The Archive · 1897

The Defence of the Colony

MRS, CAREW

I hinted, a short time ago, at the pro-Of late there has been a good deal of bability of the removal of Mrs. Carew from private discussion and speculation among the residents on the condition of the dew Victorial Gaol for internment in an English prison. This has now been carried fences of the Colony and its ability to into effect. On the 19th inst., very quietly and without any previous intimation, Mrs. resist attack, A paper, written probely by a gallant Volunteer, entitled "The Carew was conveyed in a closed chair from Door," which has been published by the the Gaol to the wharf, and from thence on China Mail, followed by criticism thereon in board the P, & O. steamer Sinatra. The the same paper by "A Free Lance" started removal was effected without attracting any the question; it-was kept alive during the attention, Mrs. Carew goes to England in Volunteer Camp of Exercise, and the Har-

warder from the Gaol. It is believed that of ex-Sergeant Phelps and a female our Master has since contributed a useful per, making some practical sugrestons her destination is Woking Gaol. the employment of naval volunteers as scouts and flotilla of launches for

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