Hey Jude....outback travels of my father...1929-1935

Direct transcripts of my fathers diaries written over 5 years when he was based in Camooweal as Patrol Padre with the Methodist Inland Mission, now Uniting Church Frontier Services. 1929- 1934/5. Share his experiences, enjoy his sense of humour and become acquainted with the people and life in the outback in those early days.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

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Tuesday October 22 nd   1935: Went Rocklands right after breakfastand fixed spring and U bolt. Back into town and tookDon to hospital....
Monday, May 20, 2013

The romance strengthens amid travel and work.

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Monday September 2 nd   1935: Helped Shorty rig wireless this morning and then acted as Inspector of the Childrens’ School lessons. Sp...
Tuesday, February 26, 2013

In the swim.

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Thursday August 15 th   1935: Up early this morning and hopping in getting ready for the road. Mended puncture, changed oil, petrol et...
Sunday, January 20, 2013

The work never stops!

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Monday August 5 th   1935: The day after Sunday.Cleaning up and getting things in a bit of order. Cleaned yard and carted two loads of...
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