Saturday March 18th 1933:
Spent this morning cleaning up the Hudson and then went up to see the dentist and rang Camooweal. Had a sleep after dinner and then called for Mrs Cronin and went across to Mines Hosiptal. Went down to the tennis court then and watched some tournament games played. Called around and saw the boys at Johnnies place. After tea the western folk made a party and went to the pictures.
Sunuday March 19th 1933:
A quiet lazy day in which I spent most of the time around at Johnnies. During the afternoon Hector, Miss Hack and I drove out to the Leichardt crossing to make sure Todd was not stuck there as he is supposed to have left Camooweal yesterday and has not yet arrived here. His friends in here are rather anxious. Called around for awhile and saw the Moore family and also Mrs Beauchamp at the hospital. Schmidt family arrived by train so I lost my flash car. Had tea at the hotel with them. Went to Church. Not many there. Y ( Young ) Men’s service.
Monday March 20th 1933:
The three cars well loaded left Mt Isa this morning as the sun made its appearance. Hector, Lila and I came in Easy’s utility. 30 miles out our bus had a blow out., so we all pulled up and boiled the billy and grilled chops and steak. Slow going until we got to Johnstons Lagoon but better from there. Boiled up again at Split Rock and reached Camooweal at 5 pm. Cleaned and bathed and had tea at the hotel.
Tuesday March 21st 1933:
Had a lazy day at home today as was not feeling the best. Had a couple of callers on hospital business during the morning. Car not going too well. Having trouble with the battery. Visited the hospital patients at night and found a full house.
Wednesday March 22nd 1933:
Was kept going today on the car but still have not reached the seat of the trouble. Put the magneto on today but it is not much better. Travelling dentist and optician arrived today and staying a couple of days.
Thursday March 23rd 1933:
Still pottering around the car, spending a lot of time on it but not getting far. Visited a camp down the river after lunch.
Saturday March 25th 1933:
Hospital now overcrowded and I had to look around and get the loan of an extra bed and bedding. Business very brisk up there. After lunch went out and looked up some of the folk along the river. Ivy came with me. Took books and papers. Had tea with Peter. Came home and then had some tennis. Went to lodge at night.
Sunday March 26th 1933:
A quiet day. Took Mrs Lobley and children to the hospital this morning and then had S.S. A few misssing today, some sick. Spent the afternoon at home reading and sleeping. Had service at night with not as many as there could have been present.
Monday March 27th 1933:
Easy’s from Rockhampton Downs arrived back from their holiday today. Hetor and Len also came back from Mt Isa. Called this morning and took Marj and Mrs Mosterd to the hospital. Still a big crowd up there. Cleaned up parts of the car today in hopes of remedying fault in lighting system. Not successful.
Tuesday March 28th 1933:
Mail got in today nearly on time. Quite a lot of excitement in town as a result. Don brought my tank today too but it looks as if it is too late for any rain this season. Jim Grace is back on the mail run wioth Don now. Easy’s went west today. Took my patients up to the hospital this morning. Visited the school for R.I this afternoon. Played some tennis with Hector and Len and others. Umpired the semifinal match in the tournament.
Wednesday March 29th 1933:
Spent this morning on the car and part of the afternoon too, getting it ready for the road. Fixed hood, doors, lights etc and cleaned her up a bit. Went to the hospital as usual. Had some tennis too before breakfast. Had some quartet practice in the hall at night, getting ready for Anzac Day.
Thursday March 30th 1933:
Rolled up swag and loaded up the car this morning and put on my passengers Mrs Watson, Marj and Dottie and left for the Isa at 9 am. Road rather rough. Had a drink of tea at Split Rock and boiled the billy at Johnstons. Old Jim looking better than when I was along last. A slow journey. Got into Isa at 5.15 pm. Had a cool one. Left my passengers at Smiths. Rang Ivy. Went to the Mcintosh’s. Had tea, bathed and cleaned and got Marj and Dot and went to Elliotts. Rather tired when turned in.
Friday March 31st 1933:
Found STan in charge of Chambers garage. Les away in Townsville. Got him to take the starter off and have a look at it. Took my first ‘family’ over to the Mines hospital and Marj had her knees X-rayed. Worked on the car then for the rest of the day. Fixed the starter, put in a new battery, the lining on the brake drums and adjusted brakes and shock-absorbers. Fixed the exhaust pipe connection and the spot light. A good days work. Had tea with the boys. All went across tgen and saw Mavis. Came back and put the car away and then went in to Smiths.
Saturday April 1st 1933:
Was not caught unawares at all today. Mt Isa is a terrible place to get out of. Everybody seems to want to delay you. Instead of 9 am as intended it was 11 am when we left. Well loaded too. Met Peaks at about 30 miles out, so pulled up and boiled the billy and grilled chops and steak. Called in at Yelvertoft and stayed a while. Arrived home at 8 pm. Had tea at Watsons. Delivered letters, parcels etc and came home.
Sunday April 2nd 1933:
A disappointing day. Very few at S.S and less at service at night. Had a sing instead of holding the regular service. Quite a number of children are sick at present. Had a visit this morning from the Swiss. ( Surname or nationality? ) Had a quiet afternoon at home.
Monday April 3rd 1933:
Started in the home today on a general cleanup. Sorting out papers and making shelves for the different ones. Many of the papers were no good so went into the fire. Did not finish but did a good bit. Had some tennis. Weather warming up but nights wonderfully cool.
Tuesday April 4th 1933:
Finished the clean up this morning with another grand bonfire. Place looks very much better. My writing desk and pigeon holes only left now for a good sorting out. Went to the school for R.I this afternoon and called on the Davidsons afterwards. Took Marj to the hospital where she had her knee put in plaster. Played some more tennis and then went for practice at the Shire Hall.
Wednesday April 5th 1933:
Worked on the car this morning, fixing tyres and tubes, tightening wheels, filling up with oil and petrol and getting ready for the road. Had some tennis. More practice at night.
Thursday April 6th 1933:
Had a busy morning writing and loading up the car for the road. Took Marj up to the hospital again for Dr to llok at her leg. Left the town at last at 4 pm. Went south and called at Campbells. Then on to Richmonds. Felt great on leaving the town behind for awhile. Country looks well. Wonderful feed. Grasshoppers in millions. Stayed the night with Alan Richmond.
Friday April 7th 1933:
After breakfast went for a ride with Alan out to a dam to look at some rams. Found one caught in a dingo trap. Came home, had smoko and then I got in the car once more. Drove on then and finally reached Harris’. A bit late for lunch but had some just the same. Nice mutton. Stayed awhile here and then went on to the Lake. Mr Patch not home. Mr Lewis the stock inspector came just before tea so the two of us had the place to ourselves. The cook looked after us well. Geoff came over after tea and we yarned on the verandah until bed time.
Saturday April 8th 1933:
After breakfast went around and looked up the few that were about. Stock camp is out. Left about 11.30 am. Had a good run to Headingley except for a blow-out. Mr Thomas and Mr Terry all that are here. Stayed awhile and then went on reaching Wandangi at 3.30 pm. Pulled up at Covey’s store and then went in to Thomas’. Was asked to stay here and was very pleased to accept. Got cleaned and then went across to the tennis court and met old friends and some new. Also had a couple of good sets. After tea played ping-pong for awhile.
Sunday April 9th 1933:
Held S.S this morning and quite a nice number were there, in fact all the available children. Visited the 7 families in the town then before and after dinner. Held service at night and was greatly encouraged by the good gathering of men and women. 25 all told.
Monday April 10th 1933:
Intended leaving for home today but had to spend the morning on the car mending a puncture and other jobs so decided to stay. Visited thte school for R.I in the afternoon then had some more tennis. Had a bit of an evening at Thomas’ after tea in the midst of which Mr Thomas came home.
Tuesday April 11th 1933:
Nearly never got away today as Mr Thomas wanted a game of tennis before I left and then ping-pong. Then I went around the folk again so it was 2.30 pm when I left. Came up the straight road only diverting to go into Bullecourt. Took in their mail etc which they had not had for 5 weeks. Gave them as much as I could in the short time I could stay. Reached Barclay after dark and had tea there. Came straight on and hit Camooweal at 10 pm. A good run of 150 miles.
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