Good and not so good.

Saturday Oct 18^th 1930:

Got loaded up this morning. Went up to the hospital and picked up a patient who has to go to Clomcurry for x-ray treatment. Put Daphne and Kath Reilly on board. Waited until 10 am for McMillan to come in from Herbertvale and then left without him. Road very much cut up after the rain and so traveling slow. Had lunch at Inca creek. Reached Mt Isa at 5 pm. Took Kath and Daphne to the hotel and went up to Church with patient and threw our swags off. Hayes in good spirits 0n account of his projected trip to Cairns, very much surprised when I told him I was not going. Looked up some of the boys. Very noticeable in the town now that the beer strike is off. Men 4 and 5 deep right around the bar.

Sunday October 19^th 1930:

An eventful day. Went to the hotel for breakfast and there witnessed the effect on a young man of strychnine poisoning. Alf Elwood, decided he had had enough of life and took the poison before coming into breakfast. Spent the morning in connection with the business and trying to get through to his people. Knew him well when he was at Alroy and Camooweal. Conducted the burial service in the afternoon. An enquiry into the whole business is on foot. Conducted the S.S anniversary service at night. A poor attendance, only a dozen children, special singing out of the question. Hayes does not seem to be making much headway at present.

Monday Oct 20^th 1930:

A rotten day. Took the car to the garage to have a couple of old bolts replaced by new and the mechanic by dropping one of the bolts into the flywheel casing, made a half hour’s job into an all day one. Did most of the work myself and only got away at 7 pm. had no supper. Everyone was out at 6.30 pm waiting for Kingsford Smith to come but he missed Isa and went straight to Cloncurry.

Tuesday Oct 21^st 1930:

A rather quiet day. Did some business and visiting. Went to the funeral of old dad Kayser. Thought I would have to conduct but Rev Mackey arrived just in time. Stan and self went to very good talkie program. Quite enjoyed it.

Wednesday Oct 22^nd 1930:

Up at 5.15 am, loaded up, went to the hotel and called the girls and left at 6 am. An uneventful trip, reaching Camooweal at 1 pm. Had a clean up and did some study.

Thursday Oct 23^rd 1930:

Received word that I had to do my written exam, and post it with my sermon and book list to Cairns. Thought I was going to get out of it until Conference but no luck. Means two days of hard study. No stopping.

Friday Oct 24^th 1930:

Studying all day and night. Forgot to write any mail.

Stormy weather

Monday Sept 29^th 1930:

Was up rather earlier than usual this morning and before breakfast filled the bus with benzine and greased her. After eating had a talk to the kiddies and left them some books and tickets. Picked up my passenger, an old chap walking around the country looking for work. Seems a decent chap, very well read. Mr Foster went out nmustering today. Mrs is home on her own with the kids. At the ‘Lily Lagoon’ stopped and crawled on my ‘bingy’ after ducks and got none. Stopped and had lunch in the bed of the Seymour river. Road terribly rough through here. Called at Findlay’s at Thorntonia and then non stop to Camooweal. Let te old chap off just outside the town and gave him the remains of the contents of my tucker box. Got my mail and had a good read.

Tuesday Sept 30^th 1930:

A day of writing mostly with a bit of study. The weather rather warm and stormy. Seems as if rain about.

Wednesday Oct 1^st 1930:

Intended to leaving to go west this afternoon but decided to leave it until the morning and so made out my monthly report and statement. Mail came in and I discovered that Synod is very close. Have started to study in earnest. Heavy clouds hanging around.

Thursday Oct 2^nd 1930:

Rain, glorious ran. In the words of the hotel keeper this morning ‘God is good.’ Started to rain at 6 am and has hardly stopped all day. Beautiful steady rain. All cars held up now. Ground nearly too boggy to walk. Cool weather now and great for study. Put in a very good day and evening at it. Will not be able to go west for a day or two now, although do not think they have had much out that way.

Friday Oct 3^rd 1930:

A few showers today but nothing to worry about. 3 inches yesterday and rain seems to have been general. Studied well again today. A couple of lorries started west this afternoon but they are still within sight of the town about 3 miles away.

Saturday Oct 4^th 1930:

Got the bus ready before breakfast and at 9.30 am was all set to start west. Was told I was a very stupid fellow to go out as rain is not far away, but decided I knew best. 4 miles out came up to the two lorries still in difficulties. Stayed with them for a while and then went on. Had with me two bagmen. Road very heavy in places and had to keep the chains on. Reached Avon and had lunch. Went on and had good going until 12 miles from Rankine and struck some muddy patches there. Got through alright. Lloyd’s car at Rankine was going across to Alroy but were afraid to tackle it on their own but when discovered I was going decided to go too. The first 10 miles was all second gear but after that the boggy places were patchy and we got through them safely. Reached Alroy at 7 pm, 160 miles from Camooweal. Had tea . Doug and Jo from Anthony’s were there, having arrived by plane. Played ping-pong until supper time.

Sunday Oct 5^th 1930:

Another very hot day. People from Alexandria and Brunette expected across but did not arrive. Evidentally afraid of the weather. Arranged for a service at night and got everyone on the station to roll up. The first time several had been since their childhood. Had 23 at the service which we had on the verandah. Retired after having a read.

Monday Oct 6^th 1930:

A broken main-leaf in the back spring and a broken shock absorber kept me going all day. Darkie and Sandy helped me. Got the spring fixed once but did not stand so put an old Ford main-leaf in. Had a read after tea.

Tuesday Oct 7^th 1930:

Spent the morning finishing the job on the car and then gave it a good wash. Alexandria car came across this morning and went straight back. Left for Alexandria myself after lunch taking Mrs Reilly and Miss Thyne with me. Left an hour too late as we were caught in a couple of storms before reaching our destination. Did not have the chains on and the car slipped all over the country. Crawled in at last though, without getting bogged, very annoyed though as the car is now dirtier than when I washed it this morning.

Wednesday Oct 8^th 1930:

Weather did not look too good this morning but we decided to set out for Camooweal. The road to Rankine was good, having missed all yesterday’s storms. Halfway from here to Avon was good too and then we came to where the storms had fallen last night. Had no trouble getting through and had lunch at Avon. Did not stay but went straight on and although going was very solid at times reached the ‘weal safely. Two lorries traveling the road yesterday and this morning were all out to get through. One had to be abandoned 15 miles out on account of running out of benzine. A social in the Hall at night in aid of Beauty and Bear carnival was well attended.

Thursday Oct 9^th 1930:

A very hot day, ending with half an inch of rain. A chap was brought in this morning from 90 miles out with snake-bite. Woke up in the night and found the snake in bed with him. Tried to study but found it too hot to concentrate.

Friday Oct 10^th 1930:

Rain nagain this morning but sun came out this afternoon. Made traveling impossible and several from the stations are held up in here. Went up to the school this afternoon. Did a little more swot.

Saturday Oct 11^th 1930:

Got results of Beauty and Tear Carnival today. Our pair lost by 100 votes. Cloncurry pair won with 4320 votes and we had 4220. The third pair had only 2600 and others were lower still. Still looks like rain although holding off. Played a cricket match this afternoon and had a win by 8 wickets. A storm came up late this evening and gave us 30 points.

Sunday Oct 12^th 1930:

Roads very boggy so not a full muster at S.S but were more out than I expected. No rain today. Had service at night but muggy weather and fear of storms kept a lot away.

Monday Oct 13^th 1930:

Weather warm but rain nowhere in sight today. Ambulance plane came out this morning bringing Dr for consultation. 3 others came out for the trip. One being Mrs Jackson from ……? Married daughter of W.E Reilly. Several car loads of those held up on account of the wet left today. Grass growing in abundance now. Country looking wonderful. First time rain has fallen in Camooweal in October for 34 years. Went out for a run in the car after tea but ‘bog’ soon made us turn back.

Tuesday Oct 14^th 1930:

Weather keeping a little cooler with a south-east wind blowing. Did some study during the day and had some cricket practice in the evening. Called at the hospital and inquired about a sick parishioner.

Wednesday Oct 15^th 1930:

Mail day. Both ordinary and air mail arrived. Ordinary mail a day late. Visited the patients at the hospital this afternoon. A ten-pounder came to light while I was there. ( Presumably in reference to a big baby. ) Went to meeting at night in connection with School concert.

Thursday Oct 16^th 1930:

A big day shifting camp. Was able to negotiate successfully to obtain a one roomed dwelling for a rental of 5 shillings a week and shifted in today. Was all out cleaning it. Had to hose it out, walls, ceiling and floor with disinfectant but it is very nice now. Much more comfortable and nicer being private. Shell Coy plane arrived today and went on west. Went to hospital again this evening.

Friday Oct 17^th 1930:

Up early and took car down to river and washed it. Spent the rest of the morning pottering about it. Went to school this afternoon and to an afternoon tea party given by Miss R Reilly. Wrote home and answered a host of impertinent questions asked byb sister. Hope the answers satisfied. Went up to the hospital and picked up a bagman and his baggage and shifted him down to Bagman’s Terrace where he is gouing to dwell for a while. Got sermons ready for Sunday for the S.S anniversary at Mt Isa.

Monday Sept 29^th 1930:

Was up rather earlier than usual this morning and before breakfast filled the bus with benzine and greased her. After eating had a talk to the kiddies and left them some books and tickets. Picked up my passenger, an old chap walking around the country looking for work. Seems a decent chap, very well read. Mr Foster went out nmustering today. Mrs is home on her own with the kids. At the ‘Lily Lagoon’ stopped and crawled on my ‘bingy’ after ducks and got none. Stopped and had lunch in the bed of the Seymour river. Road terribly rough through here. Called at Findlay’s at Thorntonia and then non stop to Camooweal. Let te old chap off just outside the town and gave him the remains of the contents of my tucker box. Got my mail and had a good read.

Tuesday Sept 30^th 1930:

A day of writing mostly with a bit of study. The weather rather warm and stormy. Seems as if rain about.

Wednesday Oct 1^st 1930:

Intended to leaving to go west this afternoon but decided to leave it until the morning and so made out my monthly report and statement. Mail came in and I discovered that Synod is very close. Have started to study in earnest. Heavy clouds hanging around.

Thursday Oct 2^nd 1930:

Rain, glorious ran. In the words of the hotel keeper this morning ‘God is good.’ Started to rain at 6 am and has hardly stopped all day. Beautiful steady rain. All cars held up now. Ground nearly too boggy to walk. Cool weather now and great for study. Put in a very good day and evening at it. Will not be able to go west for a day or two now, although do not think they have had much out that way.

Friday Oct 3^rd 1930:

A few showers today but nothing to worry about. 3 inches yesterday and rain seems to have been general. Studied well again today. A couple of lorries started west this afternoon but they are still within sight of the town about 3 miles away.

Saturday Oct 4^th 1930:

Got the bus ready before breakfast and at 9.30 am was all set to start west. Was told I was a very stupid fellow to go out as rain is not far away, but decided I knew best. 4 miles out came up to the two lorries still in difficulties. Stayed with them for a while and then went on. Had with me two bagmen. Road very heavy in places and had to keep the chains on. Reached Avon and had lunch. Went on and had good going until 12 miles from Rankine and struck some muddy patches there. Got through alright. Lloyd’s car at Rankine was going across to Alroy but were afraid to tackle it on their own but when discovered I was going decided to go too. The first 10 miles was all second gear but after that the boggy places were patchy and we got through them safely. Reached Alroy at 7 pm, 160 miles from Camooweal. Had tea . Doug and Jo from Anthony’s were there, having arrived by plane. Played ping-pong until supper time.

Sunday Oct 5^th 1930:

Another very hot day. People from Alexandria and Brunette expected across but did not arrive. Evidentally afraid of the weather. Arranged for a service at night and got everyone on the station to roll up. The first time several had been since their childhood. Had 23 at the service which we had on the verandah. Retired after having a read.

Monday Oct 6^th 1930:

A broken main-leaf in the back spring and a broken shock absorber kept me going all day. Darkie and Sandy helped me. Got the spring fixed once but did not stand so put an old Ford main-leaf in. Had a read after tea.

Tuesday Oct 7^th 1930:

Spent the morning finishing the job on the car and then gave it a good wash. Alexandria car came across this morning and went straight back. Left for Alexandria myself after lunch taking Mrs Reilly and Miss Thyne with me. Left an hour too late as we were caught in a couple of storms before reaching our destination. Did not have the chains on and the car slipped all over the country. Crawled in at last though, without getting bogged, very annoyed though as the car is now dirtier than when I washed it this morning.

Wednesday Oct 8^th 1930:

Weather did not look too good this morning but we decided to set out for Camooweal. The road to Rankine was good, having missed all yesterday’s storms. Halfway from here to Avon was good too and then we came to where the storms had fallen last night. Had no trouble getting through and had lunch at Avon. Did not stay but went straight on and although going was very solid at times reached the ‘weal safely. Two lorries traveling the road yesterday and this morning were all out to get through. One had to be abandoned 15 miles out on account of running out of benzine. A social in the Hall at night in aid of Beauty and Bear carnival was well attended.

Thursday Oct 9^th 1930:

A very hot day, ending with half an inch of rain. A chap was brought in this morning from 90 miles out with snake-bite. Woke up in the night and found the snake in bed with him. Tried to study but found it too hot to concentrate.

Friday Oct 10^th 1930:

Rain nagain this morning but sun came out this afternoon. Made traveling impossible and several from the stations are held up in here. Went up to the school this afternoon. Did a little more swot.

Saturday Oct 11^th 1930:

Got results of Beauty and Tear Carnival today. Our pair lost by 100 votes. Cloncurry pair won with 4320 votes and we had 4220. The third pair had only 2600 and others were lower still. Still looks like rain although holding off. Played a cricket match this afternoon and had a win by 8 wickets. A storm came up late this evening and gave us 30 points.

Sunday Oct 12^th 1930:

Roads very boggy so not a full muster at S.S but were more out than I expected. No rain today. Had service at night but muggy weather and fear of storms kept a lot away.

Monday Oct 13^th 1930:

Weather warm but rain nowhere in sight today. Ambulance plane came out this morning bringing Dr for consultation. 3 others came out for the trip. One being Mrs Jackson from ……? Married daughter of W.E Reilly. Several car loads of those held up on account of the wet left today. Grass growing in abundance now. Country looking wonderful. First time rain has fallen in Camooweal in October for 34 years. Went out for a run in the car after tea but ‘bog’ soon made us turn back.

Tuesday Oct 14^th 1930:

Weather keeping a little cooler with a south-east wind blowing. Did some study during the day and had some cricket practice in the evening. Called at the hospital and inquired about a sick parishioner.

Wednesday Oct 15^th 1930:

Mail day. Both ordinary and air mail arrived. Ordinary mail a day late. Visited the patients at the hospital this afternoon. A ten-pounder came to light while I was there. ( Presumably in reference to a big baby. ) Went to meeting at night in connection with School concert.

Thursday Oct 16^th 1930:

A big day shifting camp. Was able to negotiate successfully to obtain a one roomed dwelling for a rental of 5 shillings a week and shifted in today. Was all out cleaning it. Had to hose it out, walls, ceiling and floor with disinfectant but it is very nice now. Much more comfortable and nicer being private. Shell Coy plane arrived today and went on west. Went to hospital again this evening.

Friday Oct 17^th 1930:

Up early and took car down to river and washed it. Spent the rest of the morning pottering about it. Went to school this afternoon and to an afternoon tea party given by Miss R Reilly. Wrote home and answered a host of impertinent questions asked byb sister. Hope the answers satisfied. Went up to the hospital and picked up a bagman and his baggage and shifted him down to Bagman’s Terrace where he is gouing to dwell for a while. Got sermons ready for Sunday for the S.S anniversary at Mt Isa.

Always on the move.

Monday Sept 8^th 1930:

Yesterday was hot, was hotter than Saturday but today was ‘hotterer’ still, getting close up to 100. Straightening up after the cricket ’test’ all the morning and as today is ‘Friendly Society’s Day’ and so a school holiday took the kiddies for a picnic, two miles down to Lake Kenella. Had 27 all told on the car but she did not seem to mind. Children all seemed liverish and fights and squabbles were the order of the afternoon. Took them all in swimming but could not drown any. Kids here are taking after their mothers in delighting in free fights. Two women in the hll the other night had a stand up go over their kids, resulting inn one womanhaving her glasses broken. Both were sitting ntogether this evening however at the welcome to the Bishop. Was up among the ‘heads’ myself at the welcome and spoke on behalf of the Protestants. Put a few over ‘His Lordship’ during the course of my remarks. He said he was pleased to meet me.

Tuesday Sept 9^th 1930:

‘Morning tea’d’ this morning with ‘My Lord’ over at Mrs Page’s home. The people in their sincerity and good will think this sort of thing is wonderful. The bishop thinks it a bit of a joke. Weather terribly hot. Did some writing, reading and studying. Town quiet once again.

Wednesday Sept 10^th 1930:
Hospital dance on this evening so a few extras in town making things look a little livlier. Weather continuing very warm. Reading and writing.

Thursday Sept 11^th 1930:

A quiet day at home. Town practically deserted again. Still very warm.

Friday Sept 12^th 1930:

Another day like as unto yesterday. Went to the school for religious instruction. Visited the hospital.

Saturday Sept 13^th 1930:

A day out mustering horses. Went out with G.Lewis and ‘Schooley’. Hot riding. Brought in 40 head which tomorrow will be out on a droving trip.

Sunday Sept 14^th 1930:

Had S.S this morning with a great roll up. After S.S my bus was commissioned for a trip to Mt isa as no other car being available. Mr Reilly and Glen had to catch the 1.30 am train in Mt Isa. Arranged with Quinn to take the service here. Left at 5 pm. A frightful drive in a gale blowing and dust that thick that at times could not see a foot in front of me and had to pull up. Reached Mt Isa at 12.30. Reilly persuaded me to go to Cloncurry for a couple of days. ‘His shout’. Boarded train and slep all the way in.

Monday Sept 15^th 1930:

Called at the Parsonage at 8 am, Menear out, Mrs Menear in bed. Waited until she got up and then got a hot bath ready and had a shave, bath then and breakfast. Menear at present at war with local Presbyterian minister on account of jealousy of each organization, A.I.M and M.I.M. (Australian Inland Mission and Methodist Inland Mission.) Was all the morning listening to the details of the dispute. Went up to the hospital and saw a couple of patients, who in their health were inhabitants of our far west. Called on a couple of old friends.

Tuesday Sept 16^th 1930:

A quiet day in Cloncurry, meeting different folk and reading, eating, drinking and sleeping.

Wednesday Sept 17^th 1930:

Went up to Mt Cuthbert today with a party principally to look at and ice plant, now not in use. Mt Cuthbert is 70 miles out and was a big copper mine once. Only a couple of men working there now. Hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of machinery now idle. Last 10 miles terribly rough. On the way back put a stone through the sump and had to walk back 2 miles to get some soap to do the repair work. A rotten driver so soon after I took the wheel and drove home. Caught the midnight horror then back to Mt Isa.

Thursday Sept 18^th 1930:

Called on Hayes and left my swag there. Did some shopping, visiting, and repair work to the car during the day. Heard the ‘talkies’ at night.

Friday Sept 19^th 1930:

Loaded up early. Called and got Mr Reilly and Glen and left at 7 am. Had breakfast 25 miles out. A good run. Home for lunch. Cleaned up during afternoon.

Saturday Sept 20^th 1930:

Weather very warm, in fact too hot to do anything but rest sleep and a little reading. Alroy people arrived in from Territory today. Mr Schmidt went straight back.

Sunday Sept 21^st 1930:

A good crowd out at S.S again this morning. Did some visiting. Found 2 more children for S.S. Arranged for service at night. A nice crowd out and a good service.

Monday Sept 22^nd 1930:

A busy morning getting ready for the road. Left at 3.30 pm going N.West. Met and yarned with drover on the way. Stopped for a while at No 5. Gallipoli. Had tea at No 6 the homestead. Found old lady Hedberg here too. Went on and camped the night with ‘Red Dick’ at No 7. A couple of bagmen here as well.

Tuesday Sept 23^rd 1930:

Hardly saw the sun today as a Bedourie dust storm arrived at 10 am shutting out everything beyond a radius of 50 yards. Spent the morning at Herbertvale station, repairing the damage done to the back spring, through a broken bolt. Had lunch here and went on to Riversleigh, staying for a while at ‘The Springs’ with Billy Walker. A traveling dentist and his mechanic followed me and I had to assist them across the Gregory River.

Wednesday Sept 26^th 1930:

Went on from Riversleigh and 30 miles out turned off the road and went bush until at last found police Sergeant Geiss, camped on the river. Spent the day with him and had a great time fishing and swimming. 3 miles from the camp came across the tracks of a big alligator who had been out sunning himself. Caught 8 fish myself.

Thursday Sept 25^th 1930:

Went on this morning, calling at Gregory Hotel, Police Station, Cattle Station, Carringtons, Donaldsons, Mullers (shearing here), Smiths, Yannars and then Burketown. Country now crying out for rain. Got a room at the hotel. Called at several homes, delivering parcels, letters etc.

Friday Sept 26^th 1930:

Had a bit of a read then went around the town calling on folk and arranging for service at night. Visited the hospital and state school. Had a couple of sets of tennis. A good muster at night. After service had a social gathering for the kids, finishing up at 10.30 pm. Capt Brandt from the Porpoise came up to service, so drove him back to his boat, 6 miles down the river, stayed the night on board with him.

Saturday Sept 27^th 1930:

Up early and before breakfast went out after ducks and turkeys but got neither. Had breakfast and then came back to town. Saw a few folk, loaded up, had early lunch at police station and left. Had Serg Hosier on with me. Called at Punjaub and old Freckleton’s hut and reached Lawn Hill at 5 pm. A big crowd here as 2 other car loads came out from Burketown. Spent a quiet evening on the lawn talking.

Sunday Sept 28^th 1930:

Called around at the mines, had a look over it all, went to the main camp. On to the Springs, then into Riversleigh and stayed the night. Had the gramaphone out on the lawn after tea.

Monday Sept 8^th 1930:

Yesterday was hot, was hotter than Saturday but today was ‘hotterer’ still, getting close up to 100. Straightening up after the cricket ’test’ all the morning and as today is ‘Friendly Society’s Day’ and so a school holiday took the kiddies for a picnic, two miles down to Lake Kenella. Had 27 all told on the car but she did not seem to mind. Children all seemed liverish and fights and squabbles were the order of the afternoon. Took them all in swimming but could not drown any. Kids here are taking after their mothers in delighting in free fights. Two women in the hll the other night had a stand up go over their kids, resulting inn one womanhaving her glasses broken. Both were sitting ntogether this evening however at the welcome to the Bishop. Was up among the ‘heads’ myself at the welcome and spoke on behalf of the Protestants. Put a few over ‘His Lordship’ during the course of my remarks. He said he was pleased to meet me.

Tuesday Sept 9^th 1930:

‘Morning tea’d’ this morning with ‘My Lord’ over at Mrs Page’s home. The people in their sincerity and good will think this sort of thing is wonderful. The bishop thinks it a bit of a joke. Weather terribly hot. Did some writing, reading and studying. Town quiet once again.

Wednesday Sept 10^th 1930:
Hospital dance on this evening so a few extras in town making things look a little livlier. Weather continuing very warm. Reading and writing.

Thursday Sept 11^th 1930:

A quiet day at home. Town practically deserted again. Still very warm.

Friday Sept 12^th 1930:

Another day like as unto yesterday. Went to the school for religious instruction. Visited the hospital.

Saturday Sept 13^th 1930:

A day out mustering horses. Went out with G.Lewis and ‘Schooley’. Hot riding. Brought in 40 head which tomorrow will be out on a droving trip.

Sunday Sept 14^th 1930:

Had S.S this morning with a great roll up. After S.S my bus was commissioned for a trip to Mt isa as no other car being available. Mr Reilly and Glen had to catch the 1.30 am train in Mt Isa. Arranged with Quinn to take the service here. Left at 5 pm. A frightful drive in a gale blowing and dust that thick that at times could not see a foot in front of me and had to pull up. Reached Mt Isa at 12.30. Reilly persuaded me to go to Cloncurry for a couple of days. ‘His shout’. Boarded train and slep all the way in.

Monday Sept 15^th 1930:

Called at the Parsonage at 8 am, Menear out, Mrs Menear in bed. Waited until she got up and then got a hot bath ready and had a shave, bath then and breakfast. Menear at present at war with local Presbyterian minister on account of jealousy of each organization, A.I.M and M.I.M. (Australian Inland Mission and Methodist Inland Mission.) Was all the morning listening to the details of the dispute. Went up to the hospital and saw a couple of patients, who in their health were inhabitants of our far west. Called on a couple of old friends.

Tuesday Sept 16^th 1930:

A quiet day in Cloncurry, meeting different folk and reading, eating, drinking and sleeping.

Wednesday Sept 17^th 1930:

Went up to Mt Cuthbert today with a party principally to look at and ice plant, now not in use. Mt Cuthbert is 70 miles out and was a big copper mine once. Only a couple of men working there now. Hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of machinery now idle. Last 10 miles terribly rough. On the way back put a stone through the sump and had to walk back 2 miles to get some soap to do the repair work. A rotten driver so soon after I took the wheel and drove home. Caught the midnight horror then back to Mt Isa.

Thursday Sept 18^th 1930:

Called on Hayes and left my swag there. Did some shopping, visiting, and repair work to the car during the day. Heard the ‘talkies’ at night.

Friday Sept 19^th 1930:

Loaded up early. Called and got Mr Reilly and Glen and left at 7 am. Had breakfast 25 miles out. A good run. Home for lunch. Cleaned up during afternoon.

Saturday Sept 20^th 1930:

Weather very warm, in fact too hot to do anything but rest sleep and a little reading. Alroy people arrived in from Territory today. Mr Schmidt went straight back.

Sunday Sept 21^st 1930:

A good crowd out at S.S again this morning. Did some visiting. Found 2 more children for S.S. Arranged for service at night. A nice crowd out and a good service.

Monday Sept 22^nd 1930:

A busy morning getting ready for the road. Left at 3.30 pm going N.West. Met and yarned with drover on the way. Stopped for a while at No 5. Gallipoli. Had tea at No 6 the homestead. Found old lady Hedberg here too. Went on and camped the night with ‘Red Dick’ at No 7. A couple of bagmen here as well.

Tuesday Sept 23^rd 1930:

Hardly saw the sun today as a Bedourie dust storm arrived at 10 am shutting out everything beyond a radius of 50 yards. Spent the morning at Herbertvale station, repairing the damage done to the back spring, through a broken bolt. Had lunch here and went on to Riversleigh, staying for a while at ‘The Springs’ with Billy Walker. A traveling dentist and his mechanic followed me and I had to assist them across the Gregory River.

Wednesday Sept 26^th 1930:

Went on from Riversleigh and 30 miles out turned off the road and went bush until at last found police Sergeant Geiss, camped on the river. Spent the day with him and had a great time fishing and swimming. 3 miles from the camp came across the tracks of a big alligator who had been out sunning himself. Caught 8 fish myself.

Thursday Sept 25^th 1930:

Went on this morning, calling at Gregory Hotel, Police Station, Cattle Station, Carringtons, Donaldsons, Mullers (shearing here), Smiths, Yannars and then Burketown. Country now crying out for rain. Got a room at the hotel. Called at several homes, delivering parcels, letters etc.

Friday Sept 26^th 1930:

Had a bit of a read then went around the town calling on folk and arranging for service at night. Visited the hospital and state school. Had a couple of sets of tennis. A good muster at night. After service had a social gathering for the kids, finishing up at 10.30 pm. Capt Brandt from the Porpoise came up to service, so drove him back to his boat, 6 miles down the river, stayed the night on board with him.

Saturday Sept 27^th 1930:

Up early and before breakfast went out after ducks and turkeys but got neither. Had breakfast and then came back to town. Saw a few folk, loaded up, had early lunch at police station and left. Had Serg Hosier on with me. Called at Punjaub and old Freckleton’s hut and reached Lawn Hill at 5 pm. A big crowd here as 2 other car loads came out from Burketown. Spent a quiet evening on the lawn talking.

Sunday Sept 28^th 1930:

Called around at the mines, had a look over it all, went to the main camp. On to the Springs, then into Riversleigh and stayed the night. Had the gramaphone out on the lawn after tea.

Monday Sept 8^th 1930:

Yesterday was hot, was hotter than Saturday but today was ‘hotterer’ still, getting close up to 100. Straightening up after the cricket ’test’ all the morning and as today is ‘Friendly Society’s Day’ and so a school holiday took the kiddies for a picnic, two miles down to Lake Kenella. Had 27 all told on the car but she did not seem to mind. Children all seemed liverish and fights and squabbles were the order of the afternoon. Took them all in swimming but could not drown any. Kids here are taking after their mothers in delighting in free fights. Two women in the hll the other night had a stand up go over their kids, resulting inn one womanhaving her glasses broken. Both were sitting ntogether this evening however at the welcome to the Bishop. Was up among the ‘heads’ myself at the welcome and spoke on behalf of the Protestants. Put a few over ‘His Lordship’ during the course of my remarks. He said he was pleased to meet me.

Tuesday Sept 9^th 1930:

‘Morning tea’d’ this morning with ‘My Lord’ over at Mrs Page’s home. The people in their sincerity and good will think this sort of thing is wonderful. The bishop thinks it a bit of a joke. Weather terribly hot. Did some writing, reading and studying. Town quiet once again.

Wednesday Sept 10^th 1930:
Hospital dance on this evening so a few extras in town making things look a little livlier. Weather continuing very warm. Reading and writing.

Thursday Sept 11^th 1930:

A quiet day at home. Town practically deserted again. Still very warm.

Friday Sept 12^th 1930:

Another day like as unto yesterday. Went to the school for religious instruction. Visited the hospital.

Saturday Sept 13^th 1930:

A day out mustering horses. Went out with G.Lewis and ‘Schooley’. Hot riding. Brought in 40 head which tomorrow will be out on a droving trip.

Sunday Sept 14^th 1930:

Had S.S this morning with a great roll up. After S.S my bus was commissioned for a trip to Mt isa as no other car being available. Mr Reilly and Glen had to catch the 1.30 am train in Mt Isa. Arranged with Quinn to take the service here. Left at 5 pm. A frightful drive in a gale blowing and dust that thick that at times could not see a foot in front of me and had to pull up. Reached Mt Isa at 12.30. Reilly persuaded me to go to Cloncurry for a couple of days. ‘His shout’. Boarded train and slep all the way in.

Monday Sept 15^th 1930:

Called at the Parsonage at 8 am, Menear out, Mrs Menear in bed. Waited until she got up and then got a hot bath ready and had a shave, bath then and breakfast. Menear at present at war with local Presbyterian minister on account of jealousy of each organization, A.I.M and M.I.M. (Australian Inland Mission and Methodist Inland Mission.) Was all the morning listening to the details of the dispute. Went up to the hospital and saw a couple of patients, who in their health were inhabitants of our far west. Called on a couple of old friends.

Tuesday Sept 16^th 1930:

A quiet day in Cloncurry, meeting different folk and reading, eating, drinking and sleeping.

Wednesday Sept 17^th 1930:

Went up to Mt Cuthbert today with a party principally to look at and ice plant, now not in use. Mt Cuthbert is 70 miles out and was a big copper mine once. Only a couple of men working there now. Hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of machinery now idle. Last 10 miles terribly rough. On the way back put a stone through the sump and had to walk back 2 miles to get some soap to do the repair work. A rotten driver so soon after I took the wheel and drove home. Caught the midnight horror then back to Mt Isa.

Thursday Sept 18^th 1930:

Called on Hayes and left my swag there. Did some shopping, visiting, and repair work to the car during the day. Heard the ‘talkies’ at night.

Friday Sept 19^th 1930:

Loaded up early. Called and got Mr Reilly and Glen and left at 7 am. Had breakfast 25 miles out. A good run. Home for lunch. Cleaned up during afternoon.

Saturday Sept 20^th 1930:

Weather very warm, in fact too hot to do anything but rest sleep and a little reading. Alroy people arrived in from Territory today. Mr Schmidt went straight back.

Sunday Sept 21^st 1930:

A good crowd out at S.S again this morning. Did some visiting. Found 2 more children for S.S. Arranged for service at night. A nice crowd out and a good service.

Monday Sept 22^nd 1930:

A busy morning getting ready for the road. Left at 3.30 pm going N.West. Met and yarned with drover on the way. Stopped for a while at No 5. Gallipoli. Had tea at No 6 the homestead. Found old lady Hedberg here too. Went on and camped the night with ‘Red Dick’ at No 7. A couple of bagmen here as well.

Tuesday Sept 23^rd 1930:

Hardly saw the sun today as a Bedourie dust storm arrived at 10 am shutting out everything beyond a radius of 50 yards. Spent the morning at Herbertvale station, repairing the damage done to the back spring, through a broken bolt. Had lunch here and went on to Riversleigh, staying for a while at ‘The Springs’ with Billy Walker. A traveling dentist and his mechanic followed me and I had to assist them across the Gregory River.

Wednesday Sept 26^th 1930:

Went on from Riversleigh and 30 miles out turned off the road and went bush until at last found police Sergeant Geiss, camped on the river. Spent the day with him and had a great time fishing and swimming. 3 miles from the camp came across the tracks of a big alligator who had been out sunning himself. Caught 8 fish myself.

Thursday Sept 25^th 1930:

Went on this morning, calling at Gregory Hotel, Police Station, Cattle Station, Carringtons, Donaldsons, Mullers (shearing here), Smiths, Yannars and then Burketown. Country now crying out for rain. Got a room at the hotel. Called at several homes, delivering parcels, letters etc.

Friday Sept 26^th 1930:

Had a bit of a read then went around the town calling on folk and arranging for service at night. Visited the hospital and state school. Had a couple of sets of tennis. A good muster at night. After service had a social gathering for the kids, finishing up at 10.30 pm. Capt Brandt from the Porpoise came up to service, so drove him back to his boat, 6 miles down the river, stayed the night on board with him.

Saturday Sept 27^th 1930:

Up early and before breakfast went out after ducks and turkeys but got neither. Had breakfast and then came back to town. Saw a few folk, loaded up, had early lunch at police station and left. Had Serg Hosier on with me. Called at Punjaub and old Freckleton’s hut and reached Lawn Hill at 5 pm. A big crowd here as 2 other car loads came out from Burketown. Spent a quiet evening on the lawn talking.

Sunday Sept 28^th 1930:

Called around at the mines, had a look over it all, went to the main camp. On to the Springs, then into Riversleigh and stayed the night. Had the gramaphone out on the lawn after tea.

Always on the move.

Monday Sept 8^th 1930:

Yesterday was hot, was hotter than Saturday but today was ‘hotterer’ still, getting close up to 100. Straightening up after the cricket ’test’ all the morning and as today is ‘Friendly Society’s Day’ and so a school holiday took the kiddies for a picnic, two miles down to Lake Kenella. Had 27 all told on the car but she did not seem to mind. Children all seemed liverish and fights and squabbles were the order of the afternoon. Took them all in swimming but could not drown any. Kids here are taking after their mothers in delighting in free fights. Two women in the hll the other night had a stand up go over their kids, resulting inn one womanhaving her glasses broken. Both were sitting ntogether this evening however at the welcome to the Bishop. Was up among the ‘heads’ myself at the welcome and spoke on behalf of the Protestants. Put a few over ‘His Lordship’ during the course of my remarks. He said he was pleased to meet me.

Tuesday Sept 9^th 1930:

‘Morning tea’d’ this morning with ‘My Lord’ over at Mrs Page’s home. The people in their sincerity and good will think this sort of thing is wonderful. The bishop thinks it a bit of a joke. Weather terribly hot. Did some writing, reading and studying. Town quiet once again.

Wednesday Sept 10^th 1930:
Hospital dance on this evening so a few extras in town making things look a little livlier. Weather continuing very warm. Reading and writing.

Thursday Sept 11^th 1930:

A quiet day at home. Town practically deserted again. Still very warm.

Friday Sept 12^th 1930:

Another day like as unto yesterday. Went to the school for religious instruction. Visited the hospital.

Saturday Sept 13^th 1930:

A day out mustering horses. Went out with G.Lewis and ‘Schooley’. Hot riding. Brought in 40 head which tomorrow will be out on a droving trip.

Sunday Sept 14^th 1930:

Had S.S this morning with a great roll up. After S.S my bus was commissioned for a trip to Mt isa as no other car being available. Mr Reilly and Glen had to catch the 1.30 am train in Mt Isa. Arranged with Quinn to take the service here. Left at 5 pm. A frightful drive in a gale blowing and dust that thick that at times could not see a foot in front of me and had to pull up. Reached Mt Isa at 12.30. Reilly persuaded me to go to Cloncurry for a couple of days. ‘His shout’. Boarded train and slep all the way in.

Monday Sept 15^th 1930:

Called at the Parsonage at 8 am, Menear out, Mrs Menear in bed. Waited until she got up and then got a hot bath ready and had a shave, bath then and breakfast. Menear at present at war with local Presbyterian minister on account of jealousy of each organization, A.I.M and M.I.M. (Australian Inland Mission and Methodist Inland Mission.) Was all the morning listening to the details of the dispute. Went up to the hospital and saw a couple of patients, who in their health were inhabitants of our far west. Called on a couple of old friends.

Tuesday Sept 16^th 1930:

A quiet day in Cloncurry, meeting different folk and reading, eating, drinking and sleeping.

Wednesday Sept 17^th 1930:

Went up to Mt Cuthbert today with a party principally to look at and ice plant, now not in use. Mt Cuthbert is 70 miles out and was a big copper mine once. Only a couple of men working there now. Hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of machinery now idle. Last 10 miles terribly rough. On the way back put a stone through the sump and had to walk back 2 miles to get some soap to do the repair work. A rotten driver so soon after I took the wheel and drove home. Caught the midnight horror then back to Mt Isa.

Thursday Sept 18^th 1930:

Called on Hayes and left my swag there. Did some shopping, visiting, and repair work to the car during the day. Heard the ‘talkies’ at night.

Friday Sept 19^th 1930:

Loaded up early. Called and got Mr Reilly and Glen and left at 7 am. Had breakfast 25 miles out. A good run. Home for lunch. Cleaned up during afternoon.

Saturday Sept 20^th 1930:

Weather very warm, in fact too hot to do anything but rest sleep and a little reading. Alroy people arrived in from Territory today. Mr Schmidt went straight back.

Sunday Sept 21^st 1930:

A good crowd out at S.S again this morning. Did some visiting. Found 2 more children for S.S. Arranged for service at night. A nice crowd out and a good service.

Monday Sept 22^nd 1930:

A busy morning getting ready for the road. Left at 3.30 pm going N.West. Met and yarned with drover on the way. Stopped for a while at No 5. Gallipoli. Had tea at No 6 the homestead. Found old lady Hedberg here too. Went on and camped the night with ‘Red Dick’ at No 7. A couple of bagmen here as well.

Tuesday Sept 23^rd 1930:

Hardly saw the sun today as a Bedourie dust storm arrived at 10 am shutting out everything beyond a radius of 50 yards. Spent the morning at Herbertvale station, repairing the damage done to the back spring, through a broken bolt. Had lunch here and went on to Riversleigh, staying for a while at ‘The Springs’ with Billy Walker. A traveling dentist and his mechanic followed me and I had to assist them across the Gregory River.

Wednesday Sept 26^th 1930:

Went on from Riversleigh and 30 miles out turned off the road and went bush until at last found police Sergeant Geiss, camped on the river. Spent the day with him and had a great time fishing and swimming. 3 miles from the camp came across the tracks of a big alligator who had been out sunning himself. Caught 8 fish myself.

Thursday Sept 25^th 1930:

Went on this morning, calling at Gregory Hotel, Police Station, Cattle Station, Carringtons, Donaldsons, Mullers (shearing here), Smiths, Yannars and then Burketown. Country now crying out for rain. Got a room at the hotel. Called at several homes, delivering parcels, letters etc.

Friday Sept 26^th 1930:

Had a bit of a read then went around the town calling on folk and arranging for service at night. Visited the hospital and state school. Had a couple of sets of tennis. A good muster at night. After service had a social gathering for the kids, finishing up at 10.30 pm. Capt Brandt from the Porpoise came up to service, so drove him back to his boat, 6 miles down the river, stayed the night on board with him.

Saturday Sept 27^th 1930:

Up early and before breakfast went out after ducks and turkeys but got neither. Had breakfast and then came back to town. Saw a few folk, loaded up, had early lunch at police station and left. Had Serg Hosier on with me. Called at Punjaub and old Freckleton’s hut and reached Lawn Hill at 5 pm. A big crowd here as 2 other car loads came out from Burketown. Spent a quiet evening on the lawn talking.

Sunday Sept 28^th 1930:

Called around at the mines, had a look over it all, went to the main camp. On to the Springs, then into Riversleigh and stayed the night. Had the gramaphone out on the lawn after tea.

Monday Sept 8^th 1930:

Yesterday was hot, was hotter than Saturday but today was ‘hotterer’ still, getting close up to 100. Straightening up after the cricket ’test’ all the morning and as today is ‘Friendly Society’s Day’ and so a school holiday took the kiddies for a picnic, two miles down to Lake Kenella. Had 27 all told on the car but she did not seem to mind. Children all seemed liverish and fights and squabbles were the order of the afternoon. Took them all in swimming but could not drown any. Kids here are taking after their mothers in delighting in free fights. Two women in the hll the other night had a stand up go over their kids, resulting inn one womanhaving her glasses broken. Both were sitting ntogether this evening however at the welcome to the Bishop. Was up among the ‘heads’ myself at the welcome and spoke on behalf of the Protestants. Put a few over ‘His Lordship’ during the course of my remarks. He said he was pleased to meet me.

Tuesday Sept 9^th 1930:

‘Morning tea’d’ this morning with ‘My Lord’ over at Mrs Page’s home. The people in their sincerity and good will think this sort of thing is wonderful. The bishop thinks it a bit of a joke. Weather terribly hot. Did some writing, reading and studying. Town quiet once again.

Wednesday Sept 10^th 1930:
Hospital dance on this evening so a few extras in town making things look a little livlier. Weather continuing very warm. Reading and writing.

Thursday Sept 11^th 1930:

A quiet day at home. Town practically deserted again. Still very warm.

Friday Sept 12^th 1930:

Another day like as unto yesterday. Went to the school for religious instruction. Visited the hospital.

Saturday Sept 13^th 1930:

A day out mustering horses. Went out with G.Lewis and ‘Schooley’. Hot riding. Brought in 40 head which tomorrow will be out on a droving trip.

Sunday Sept 14^th 1930:

Had S.S this morning with a great roll up. After S.S my bus was commissioned for a trip to Mt isa as no other car being available. Mr Reilly and Glen had to catch the 1.30 am train in Mt Isa. Arranged with Quinn to take the service here. Left at 5 pm. A frightful drive in a gale blowing and dust that thick that at times could not see a foot in front of me and had to pull up. Reached Mt Isa at 12.30. Reilly persuaded me to go to Cloncurry for a couple of days. ‘His shout’. Boarded train and slep all the way in.

Monday Sept 15^th 1930:

Called at the Parsonage at 8 am, Menear out, Mrs Menear in bed. Waited until she got up and then got a hot bath ready and had a shave, bath then and breakfast. Menear at present at war with local Presbyterian minister on account of jealousy of each organization, A.I.M and M.I.M. (Australian Inland Mission and Methodist Inland Mission.) Was all the morning listening to the details of the dispute. Went up to the hospital and saw a couple of patients, who in their health were inhabitants of our far west. Called on a couple of old friends.

Tuesday Sept 16^th 1930:

A quiet day in Cloncurry, meeting different folk and reading, eating, drinking and sleeping.

Wednesday Sept 17^th 1930:

Went up to Mt Cuthbert today with a party principally to look at and ice plant, now not in use. Mt Cuthbert is 70 miles out and was a big copper mine once. Only a couple of men working there now. Hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of machinery now idle. Last 10 miles terribly rough. On the way back put a stone through the sump and had to walk back 2 miles to get some soap to do the repair work. A rotten driver so soon after I took the wheel and drove home. Caught the midnight horror then back to Mt Isa.

Thursday Sept 18^th 1930:

Called on Hayes and left my swag there. Did some shopping, visiting, and repair work to the car during the day. Heard the ‘talkies’ at night.

Friday Sept 19^th 1930:

Loaded up early. Called and got Mr Reilly and Glen and left at 7 am. Had breakfast 25 miles out. A good run. Home for lunch. Cleaned up during afternoon.

Saturday Sept 20^th 1930:

Weather very warm, in fact too hot to do anything but rest sleep and a little reading. Alroy people arrived in from Territory today. Mr Schmidt went straight back.

Sunday Sept 21^st 1930:

A good crowd out at S.S again this morning. Did some visiting. Found 2 more children for S.S. Arranged for service at night. A nice crowd out and a good service.

Monday Sept 22^nd 1930:

A busy morning getting ready for the road. Left at 3.30 pm going N.West. Met and yarned with drover on the way. Stopped for a while at No 5. Gallipoli. Had tea at No 6 the homestead. Found old lady Hedberg here too. Went on and camped the night with ‘Red Dick’ at No 7. A couple of bagmen here as well.

Tuesday Sept 23^rd 1930:

Hardly saw the sun today as a Bedourie dust storm arrived at 10 am shutting out everything beyond a radius of 50 yards. Spent the morning at Herbertvale station, repairing the damage done to the back spring, through a broken bolt. Had lunch here and went on to Riversleigh, staying for a while at ‘The Springs’ with Billy Walker. A traveling dentist and his mechanic followed me and I had to assist them across the Gregory River.

Wednesday Sept 26^th 1930:

Went on from Riversleigh and 30 miles out turned off the road and went bush until at last found police Sergeant Geiss, camped on the river. Spent the day with him and had a great time fishing and swimming. 3 miles from the camp came across the tracks of a big alligator who had been out sunning himself. Caught 8 fish myself.

Thursday Sept 25^th 1930:

Went on this morning, calling at Gregory Hotel, Police Station, Cattle Station, Carringtons, Donaldsons, Mullers (shearing here), Smiths, Yannars and then Burketown. Country now crying out for rain. Got a room at the hotel. Called at several homes, delivering parcels, letters etc.

Friday Sept 26^th 1930:

Had a bit of a read then went around the town calling on folk and arranging for service at night. Visited the hospital and state school. Had a couple of sets of tennis. A good muster at night. After service had a social gathering for the kids, finishing up at 10.30 pm. Capt Brandt from the Porpoise came up to service, so drove him back to his boat, 6 miles down the river, stayed the night on board with him.

Saturday Sept 27^th 1930:

Up early and before breakfast went out after ducks and turkeys but got neither. Had breakfast and then came back to town. Saw a few folk, loaded up, had early lunch at police station and left. Had Serg Hosier on with me. Called at Punjaub and old Freckleton’s hut and reached Lawn Hill at 5 pm. A big crowd here as 2 other car loads came out from Burketown. Spent a quiet evening on the lawn talking.

Sunday Sept 28^th 1930:

Called around at the mines, had a look over it all, went to the main camp. On to the Springs, then into Riversleigh and stayed the night. Had the gramaphone out on the lawn after tea.

Monday Sept 8^th 1930:

Yesterday was hot, was hotter than Saturday but today was ‘hotterer’ still, getting close up to 100. Straightening up after the cricket ’test’ all the morning and as today is ‘Friendly Society’s Day’ and so a school holiday took the kiddies for a picnic, two miles down to Lake Kenella. Had 27 all told on the car but she did not seem to mind. Children all seemed liverish and fights and squabbles were the order of the afternoon. Took them all in swimming but could not drown any. Kids here are taking after their mothers in delighting in free fights. Two women in the hll the other night had a stand up go over their kids, resulting inn one womanhaving her glasses broken. Both were sitting ntogether this evening however at the welcome to the Bishop. Was up among the ‘heads’ myself at the welcome and spoke on behalf of the Protestants. Put a few over ‘His Lordship’ during the course of my remarks. He said he was pleased to meet me.

Tuesday Sept 9^th 1930:

‘Morning tea’d’ this morning with ‘My Lord’ over at Mrs Page’s home. The people in their sincerity and good will think this sort of thing is wonderful. The bishop thinks it a bit of a joke. Weather terribly hot. Did some writing, reading and studying. Town quiet once again.

Wednesday Sept 10^th 1930:
Hospital dance on this evening so a few extras in town making things look a little livlier. Weather continuing very warm. Reading and writing.

Thursday Sept 11^th 1930:

A quiet day at home. Town practically deserted again. Still very warm.

Friday Sept 12^th 1930:

Another day like as unto yesterday. Went to the school for religious instruction. Visited the hospital.

Saturday Sept 13^th 1930:

A day out mustering horses. Went out with G.Lewis and ‘Schooley’. Hot riding. Brought in 40 head which tomorrow will be out on a droving trip.

Sunday Sept 14^th 1930:

Had S.S this morning with a great roll up. After S.S my bus was commissioned for a trip to Mt isa as no other car being available. Mr Reilly and Glen had to catch the 1.30 am train in Mt Isa. Arranged with Quinn to take the service here. Left at 5 pm. A frightful drive in a gale blowing and dust that thick that at times could not see a foot in front of me and had to pull up. Reached Mt Isa at 12.30. Reilly persuaded me to go to Cloncurry for a couple of days. ‘His shout’. Boarded train and slep all the way in.

Monday Sept 15^th 1930:

Called at the Parsonage at 8 am, Menear out, Mrs Menear in bed. Waited until she got up and then got a hot bath ready and had a shave, bath then and breakfast. Menear at present at war with local Presbyterian minister on account of jealousy of each organization, A.I.M and M.I.M. (Australian Inland Mission and Methodist Inland Mission.) Was all the morning listening to the details of the dispute. Went up to the hospital and saw a couple of patients, who in their health were inhabitants of our far west. Called on a couple of old friends.

Tuesday Sept 16^th 1930:

A quiet day in Cloncurry, meeting different folk and reading, eating, drinking and sleeping.

Wednesday Sept 17^th 1930:

Went up to Mt Cuthbert today with a party principally to look at and ice plant, now not in use. Mt Cuthbert is 70 miles out and was a big copper mine once. Only a couple of men working there now. Hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of machinery now idle. Last 10 miles terribly rough. On the way back put a stone through the sump and had to walk back 2 miles to get some soap to do the repair work. A rotten driver so soon after I took the wheel and drove home. Caught the midnight horror then back to Mt Isa.

Thursday Sept 18^th 1930:

Called on Hayes and left my swag there. Did some shopping, visiting, and repair work to the car during the day. Heard the ‘talkies’ at night.

Friday Sept 19^th 1930:

Loaded up early. Called and got Mr Reilly and Glen and left at 7 am. Had breakfast 25 miles out. A good run. Home for lunch. Cleaned up during afternoon.

Saturday Sept 20^th 1930:

Weather very warm, in fact too hot to do anything but rest sleep and a little reading. Alroy people arrived in from Territory today. Mr Schmidt went straight back.

Sunday Sept 21^st 1930:

A good crowd out at S.S again this morning. Did some visiting. Found 2 more children for S.S. Arranged for service at night. A nice crowd out and a good service.

Monday Sept 22^nd 1930:

A busy morning getting ready for the road. Left at 3.30 pm going N.West. Met and yarned with drover on the way. Stopped for a while at No 5. Gallipoli. Had tea at No 6 the homestead. Found old lady Hedberg here too. Went on and camped the night with ‘Red Dick’ at No 7. A couple of bagmen here as well.

Tuesday Sept 23^rd 1930:

Hardly saw the sun today as a Bedourie dust storm arrived at 10 am shutting out everything beyond a radius of 50 yards. Spent the morning at Herbertvale station, repairing the damage done to the back spring, through a broken bolt. Had lunch here and went on to Riversleigh, staying for a while at ‘The Springs’ with Billy Walker. A traveling dentist and his mechanic followed me and I had to assist them across the Gregory River.

Wednesday Sept 26^th 1930:

Went on from Riversleigh and 30 miles out turned off the road and went bush until at last found police Sergeant Geiss, camped on the river. Spent the day with him and had a great time fishing and swimming. 3 miles from the camp came across the tracks of a big alligator who had been out sunning himself. Caught 8 fish myself.

Thursday Sept 25^th 1930:

Went on this morning, calling at Gregory Hotel, Police Station, Cattle Station, Carringtons, Donaldsons, Mullers (shearing here), Smiths, Yannars and then Burketown. Country now crying out for rain. Got a room at the hotel. Called at several homes, delivering parcels, letters etc.

Friday Sept 26^th 1930:

Had a bit of a read then went around the town calling on folk and arranging for service at night. Visited the hospital and state school. Had a couple of sets of tennis. A good muster at night. After service had a social gathering for the kids, finishing up at 10.30 pm. Capt Brandt from the Porpoise came up to service, so drove him back to his boat, 6 miles down the river, stayed the night on board with him.

Saturday Sept 27^th 1930:

Up early and before breakfast went out after ducks and turkeys but got neither. Had breakfast and then came back to town. Saw a few folk, loaded up, had early lunch at police station and left. Had Serg Hosier on with me. Called at Punjaub and old Freckleton’s hut and reached Lawn Hill at 5 pm. A big crowd here as 2 other car loads came out from Burketown. Spent a quiet evening on the lawn talking.

Sunday Sept 28^th 1930:

Called around at the mines, had a look over it all, went to the main camp. On to the Springs, then into Riversleigh and stayed the night. Had the gramaphone out on the lawn after tea.