Friday My 16th 1930:
Another day in the garage but finished the bus and got it out. Valves want grinding in but decided to do that myself. Went to see a couple knocking each other about and being the guest of Tim Doyle Esq.
Saturday May 17th 1930:
Had a busy morning shopping and getting ready to return to Camooweal. Had a passenger, an ex gaol bird, who reckons he is trying to make good. Says he has no money and has nothing but what he stands up in, although well dressed. Had to pay for his dinner and lunch in Mt Isa but he slept at the Church. Says he wants work but has been unsuccessful in his search. I advised strongly against coming out here but he would not stay in Isa, so out he came. Could not lave him out in the cold all night so had to put him up at the hotel at my expense. While I was in Mt Isa, Pilot Scott and passengers arrived here on their record trip from Brisbane in one day.
Sunday May 18th 1930:
Both S.S in the morning and service at night were well attended and very encouraging. Had a sleep in the afternoon.
Monday May 19th 1930:
Got rid of my passenger out of the town today. Convinced him it was no use waiting here for work especially at my expense so sent him back to Mt Isa, where, if nothing else, he can get help registering as one of the unemployed. Had a good morning writing and settling accounts, seeing as how I received a long overdue cheque. Started in then car this afternoon to grind in the valves. Took it up to the hangar at the drome, where there is plenty of room.
Tuesday May 20th 1930:
A real motor mechanic all day and made satisfactory progress on the job. After dinner at night went and called on a couple of sick folk at the hospital.
Wednesday May 21st 1930:
Finished the car and gave it a good clean up and when the new tyres arrive it will be ready for the road and they should be here tomorrow. Everyone is now anxiously awaiting the arrival of ‘Amy’, so as she will receive a good welcome to Queensland. C.W.A intends to do something in the way of welcoming her. ( British aviator Amy Johnson’s solo flight between England and Australia, destination Brisbane.) The Qantas plane arrived this afternoon but was no good to me.
Thursday May 22nd 1930:
Tyres did not arrive by lorry yesterday so sent a telegram and received word that they were leaving Isa today, so a further delay. Larkin plane left for Daly Waters today. Went up to the hospital this evening.
Friday May 23rd 1930:
Did some washing this morning and got all clothes in order once more. Went to the school for religious instruction and then up to hospital. No sign of Amy yet. Larkin plane arrived back.
Saturday May 24th 1930:
Lovely weather. Nights cold and days warm. Made a chicken run and then a rag hen for incubator chicks. Did some ironing this afternoon and then had a lie off and read.
Sunday May 25th 1930:
Another pleasant day. Had a nice crowd of kiddies out at Sunday School. In the afternoon drove the Reilly family down to the selection, 10 miles distant, in their Buick and stayed to tea. Arrived home and got ready for Church. A fair number out. Good service. Retired early.
Monday May 26th 1930:
‘Daylight’ ( the train I assume) brought me up 9 buderigars or love birds this morning. I want them for Tim Doyle in Mt Isa. Made a temporary dwelling for them. They are very frightened at present. All anxiously awaiting news of Amy.
Tuesday May 27th 1930:
Amy reached and stayed at Alexandria last night and all expected her here this morning. Camooweal and its dog turned out to greet her. Heard by phone she passed overv Avon, a half hour’s fly from here. C.W.A made great and hurried preparation for reception, but she never came. Not a sign was seen, not a sound was heard. Evidentally a newspaper stunt, as to miss here they had to go well out of the recognised air route and over country where no landing possible. Everyone very disappointed and some angry as the plane had arranged to stop here to fill up at lunch time. The Shell plane arrived traveling behind Amy. Met Captain Jones and Owen who were on it. Did some reading and writing.
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