Wednesday Nov 12th 1930:
Put the car in dock this morning. Something is wrong inside with the clutch, so have started to take it to pieces and see what is the matter. It is rather a big job as all the back portion of undercarriage has to be first disconnected. Went up to the hospital this afternoon and performed a baptismal ceremony. Baptising Patrick Aloysius, the son of Paddy and Doris O’Reilly. Mrs O’Reilly has been very ill, being in hospital since the baby was born about 2 months ago. She seems to be improving now though. A.I.M plane came out today bringing Dr Rev Flynn. Met Flynn and had a yarn to him. Went to a meeting in the hall at night when Flynn put before the hospital committee a proposal that there should be cooperation between local Dr and A.I.M Dr and that local subscriptions should help pay for A.I.M doctor. All agreed that it would be a good thing to retain A.I.M plane and Dr but how it is to be worked is another question far from settled.
Thursday Nov 13th 1930:
A.I.M plane returned this morning to Cloncurry. Had a full day myself on the car and got everything to pieces but found nothing wrong only plenty of dirt. Cleaned everything out well and started to put her together again. Went for a swim before tea and a school concert practice afterwards.
Friday Nov 14th 1930:
Finished the car today and she goes. Not a screen or a bolt left over and the fault no longer exists. Very pleased with myself. Went for a swim to wash off all the dirt. Forgot the airmail closed this afternoon so got no letters away.
Saturday Nov 15th 1930:
Did some writing and tidying up this morning. 5 of us in Synotts car went shooting this afternoon. Did better than last week bagging 15 ducks and 2 turkeys. Enjoyed the afternoon.
Sunday Nov 16th 1930:
Had S.S with tte usual large number of children present. Did some visiting around the town and arranged for a service at night. A fair number out at the service, although many more could have been present. Weather hot and sultry. Black clouds hanging about. Went for a spin in Reilly’s car before retiring.
Monday Nov 17th 1930:
Another hot day. Did some writing and reading and cleaning up. Went for a swim and it was great. Went up and saw the patients at the hospital. Found that Father O’Twomey had been up and had acted very despicably toward a sick patient whose baby I recently baptized and whose husband is nominally a R.C. All are up in arms as the woman could easily have been upset by what he said, which would have been very serous in her condition.
Tuesday Nov 18th 1930:
Up before the sun this morning and greased and oiled the car and packed my port (?) before breakfast. Left straight afterwards with Dr Lawe for Mt Isa. A hot tiring trip. Stopped for a yarn with some drovers by the way. Put up at the hotel. Made the icecreams and squashes look silly. It is great to get a drink in Isa for 6 pence which costs 1 shilling in Camooweal. Wished I was a camel so as could have enough to do me for a few months.
Wednesday Nov 19th 1930:
Got up this morning just soon enough to get down to the dining room before breakfast was off. Spent the morning in the purchasing of and being shown the workings of a Kodascope and Cine Kodak. Will be great doings out west now. Did some shopping and other business. At night went around to Sherman’s and baptized their infant son giving him the name of Geoffrey ‘Howard’. Hayes still in Isa but is looking for a transfer. Went to Synod and should not have, but letter did not reach Isa until after he had gone.
Thursday Nov 20th 1930:
Up at 5 am and left Isa at 5.40 am. Had a hard job to awaken Doc. Called in at Yelvertoft station on the way out for a couple of hours. Went down to the yards and became interested in watching young horses being caught and branded. Had a clean up after getting home and went for a swim. Thought we were going to get a storm but although plenty all round, Camooweal missed. Went to an entertainment given by a traveling concert party, not too bad. Set up and tried the Kodascope in my room here and she went very well.
Friday Nov 21st 1930:
Got on to some writing today and got several letters away by air mail. Went up to the school for religious intruction and called on the patients at the hospital. Went to a school practice at night and the kids are woeful, nearly as bad as the ones who are training them.
Saturday Nov 22nd 1930:
Intended going to Wandangi today but storms threatening all round and the Buckley River being in flood put me off. A storm came up after lunch and after we had all been blinded with dust we had 75 points of rain. Cooled things off a bit. Larkins plane left this morning for Chrleville where a new plane from Melbourne will meet and be brought back. River is still good for swimming.
Sunday Nov 23rd 1930:
A very lazy day. Had S.S this morning with a good muster but storms and storms threatening put out of mind a Church service. Of course had there been a dance on it would have been a different thing.
Monday Nov 24th 1930:
A very hot day. Stormy looking. Busy day with the pen and finalizing accounts in connection with recent carnival. Had a kiddies concert practice at night.
Tuesday Nov 25th 1930:
A hot muggy day, culminating in a cyclonic storm at night. Was over at children’s practice when storm worked up and all had to leave hurriedly and only got home when wind hit us with terrific force. Fortunately did not last long, although while it did last things were flying, only very little damage done. 80 points of rain fell. Wednesday
Nov 26th 1930:
Still hot and close. Very steamy. Busy today getting ready for a 21st birthday party.
Miss E Reilly’s. Nice party at night with plenty of good things to eat. Felt rather unwell at finish.
Thursday Nov 27th 1930:
Spent the morning and part of the afternoon in erecting a stage at the hall for the concert. Weather still hot. Attended a meeting. Had a full dress rehearsal at night. Storms all round.
Friday Nov 28th 1930:
Rain started this morning after breakfast and continued all day. Mud, glorious mud everywhere. No chance of holding school sports so were postponed. Everybody well indoors all day.
Saturday Nov 29th 1930:
No rain today but still plenty mud. Sports put off another day. Rain not far away though. Quinn the ‘headman’ in the concert went off this morning and so left things in a mess. Got all the children together this afternoon and put them through everything with Miss Synnott at the piano. Decided to hold the concert as advertised and it went off remarkably well. A record crowd at the hall and everyone thoroughly enjoyed ecery item. ‘Soot and the Fairies’ broughtb great applause. We were all well satisfied with our efforts.
Sunday Nov 30th 1930:
Had a full muster at S.S this morning but had to finish early as all the kiddies wante to go to the ‘drome to give a hearty send off to Mr Jensen who has been transferred to the Maryborough school. As it still looks like rain the folk decided to hold school sports this afternoon while it is dry, and they went alright. Had service at night but not a record attendance.
Moday Dec 1st 1930:
Got to work this morning and dismantled stage and other hangings and carted timber back. Had a meeting at night to finalize concert.
Tuesday Dec 2nd 1930:
Got to work on the car, changing wheels. Tyres and fixing brakes etc. If it does not rain will start for Wandangie on Thursday. Mailman who left last week for Wandangi returned today having only got 30 miles on the way. Had a meeting tonight in connection with farewell presentation to Mr Jensen. No rain as yet but by look of things it is not far away. Days and nights are fearfully hot.
Wednesday Dec 3rd 1930:
Rain came on this morning and continued practically all day. No hope of getting away for a couple of days now. Mail got in at lunch time and also plane a little later. Spent the day reading and writing.
Thursday Dec 4th 1930;
Got the car all ready this morning but decided to wait another day. Plane started out west this morning but 60 miles out struck a big storm and had to return. Made another attempt this afternoon. Spent the afternoon and evening writing.
Put the car in dock this morning. Something is wrong inside with the clutch, so have started to take it to pieces and see what is the matter. It is rather a big job as all the back portion of undercarriage has to be first disconnected. Went up to the hospital this afternoon and performed a baptismal ceremony. Baptising Patrick Aloysius, the son of Paddy and Doris O’Reilly. Mrs O’Reilly has been very ill, being in hospital since the baby was born about 2 months ago. She seems to be improving now though. A.I.M plane came out today bringing Dr Rev Flynn. Met Flynn and had a yarn to him. Went to a meeting in the hall at night when Flynn put before the hospital committee a proposal that there should be cooperation between local Dr and A.I.M Dr and that local subscriptions should help pay for A.I.M doctor. All agreed that it would be a good thing to retain A.I.M plane and Dr but how it is to be worked is another question far from settled.
Thursday Nov 13th 1930:
A.I.M plane returned this morning to Cloncurry. Had a full day myself on the car and got everything to pieces but found nothing wrong only plenty of dirt. Cleaned everything out well and started to put her together again. Went for a swim before tea and a school concert practice afterwards.
Friday Nov 14th 1930:
Finished the car today and she goes. Not a screen or a bolt left over and the fault no longer exists. Very pleased with myself. Went for a swim to wash off all the dirt. Forgot the airmail closed this afternoon so got no letters away.
Saturday Nov 15th 1930:
Did some writing and tidying up this morning. 5 of us in Synotts car went shooting this afternoon. Did better than last week bagging 15 ducks and 2 turkeys. Enjoyed the afternoon.
Sunday Nov 16th 1930:
Had S.S with tte usual large number of children present. Did some visiting around the town and arranged for a service at night. A fair number out at the service, although many more could have been present. Weather hot and sultry. Black clouds hanging about. Went for a spin in Reilly’s car before retiring.
Monday Nov 17th 1930:
Another hot day. Did some writing and reading and cleaning up. Went for a swim and it was great. Went up and saw the patients at the hospital. Found that Father O’Twomey had been up and had acted very despicably toward a sick patient whose baby I recently baptized and whose husband is nominally a R.C. All are up in arms as the woman could easily have been upset by what he said, which would have been very serous in her condition.
Tuesday Nov 18th 1930:
Up before the sun this morning and greased and oiled the car and packed my port (?) before breakfast. Left straight afterwards with Dr Lawe for Mt Isa. A hot tiring trip. Stopped for a yarn with some drovers by the way. Put up at the hotel. Made the icecreams and squashes look silly. It is great to get a drink in Isa for 6 pence which costs 1 shilling in Camooweal. Wished I was a camel so as could have enough to do me for a few months.
Wednesday Nov 19th 1930:
Got up this morning just soon enough to get down to the dining room before breakfast was off. Spent the morning in the purchasing of and being shown the workings of a Kodascope and Cine Kodak. Will be great doings out west now. Did some shopping and other business. At night went around to Sherman’s and baptized their infant son giving him the name of Geoffrey ‘Howard’. Hayes still in Isa but is looking for a transfer. Went to Synod and should not have, but letter did not reach Isa until after he had gone.
Thursday Nov 20th 1930:
Up at 5 am and left Isa at 5.40 am. Had a hard job to awaken Doc. Called in at Yelvertoft station on the way out for a couple of hours. Went down to the yards and became interested in watching young horses being caught and branded. Had a clean up after getting home and went for a swim. Thought we were going to get a storm but although plenty all round, Camooweal missed. Went to an entertainment given by a traveling concert party, not too bad. Set up and tried the Kodascope in my room here and she went very well.
Friday Nov 21st 1930:
Got on to some writing today and got several letters away by air mail. Went up to the school for religious intruction and called on the patients at the hospital. Went to a school practice at night and the kids are woeful, nearly as bad as the ones who are training them.
Saturday Nov 22nd 1930:
Intended going to Wandangi today but storms threatening all round and the Buckley River being in flood put me off. A storm came up after lunch and after we had all been blinded with dust we had 75 points of rain. Cooled things off a bit. Larkins plane left this morning for Chrleville where a new plane from Melbourne will meet and be brought back. River is still good for swimming.
Sunday Nov 23rd 1930:
A very lazy day. Had S.S this morning with a good muster but storms and storms threatening put out of mind a Church service. Of course had there been a dance on it would have been a different thing.
Monday Nov 24th 1930:
A very hot day. Stormy looking. Busy day with the pen and finalizing accounts in connection with recent carnival. Had a kiddies concert practice at night.
Tuesday Nov 25th 1930:
A hot muggy day, culminating in a cyclonic storm at night. Was over at children’s practice when storm worked up and all had to leave hurriedly and only got home when wind hit us with terrific force. Fortunately did not last long, although while it did last things were flying, only very little damage done. 80 points of rain fell. Wednesday
Nov 26th 1930:
Still hot and close. Very steamy. Busy today getting ready for a 21st birthday party.
Miss E Reilly’s. Nice party at night with plenty of good things to eat. Felt rather unwell at finish.
Thursday Nov 27th 1930:
Spent the morning and part of the afternoon in erecting a stage at the hall for the concert. Weather still hot. Attended a meeting. Had a full dress rehearsal at night. Storms all round.
Friday Nov 28th 1930:
Rain started this morning after breakfast and continued all day. Mud, glorious mud everywhere. No chance of holding school sports so were postponed. Everybody well indoors all day.
Saturday Nov 29th 1930:
No rain today but still plenty mud. Sports put off another day. Rain not far away though. Quinn the ‘headman’ in the concert went off this morning and so left things in a mess. Got all the children together this afternoon and put them through everything with Miss Synnott at the piano. Decided to hold the concert as advertised and it went off remarkably well. A record crowd at the hall and everyone thoroughly enjoyed ecery item. ‘Soot and the Fairies’ broughtb great applause. We were all well satisfied with our efforts.
Sunday Nov 30th 1930:
Had a full muster at S.S this morning but had to finish early as all the kiddies wante to go to the ‘drome to give a hearty send off to Mr Jensen who has been transferred to the Maryborough school. As it still looks like rain the folk decided to hold school sports this afternoon while it is dry, and they went alright. Had service at night but not a record attendance.
Moday Dec 1st 1930:
Got to work this morning and dismantled stage and other hangings and carted timber back. Had a meeting at night to finalize concert.
Tuesday Dec 2nd 1930:
Got to work on the car, changing wheels. Tyres and fixing brakes etc. If it does not rain will start for Wandangie on Thursday. Mailman who left last week for Wandangi returned today having only got 30 miles on the way. Had a meeting tonight in connection with farewell presentation to Mr Jensen. No rain as yet but by look of things it is not far away. Days and nights are fearfully hot.
Wednesday Dec 3rd 1930:
Rain came on this morning and continued practically all day. No hope of getting away for a couple of days now. Mail got in at lunch time and also plane a little later. Spent the day reading and writing.
Thursday Dec 4th 1930;
Got the car all ready this morning but decided to wait another day. Plane started out west this morning but 60 miles out struck a big storm and had to return. Made another attempt this afternoon. Spent the afternoon and evening writing.
Put the car in dock this morning. Something is wrong inside with the clutch, so have started to take it to pieces and see what is the matter. It is rather a big job as all the back portion of undercarriage has to be first disconnected. Went up to the hospital this afternoon and performed a baptismal ceremony. Baptising Patrick Aloysius, the son of Paddy and Doris O’Reilly. Mrs O’Reilly has been very ill, being in hospital since the baby was born about 2 months ago. She seems to be improving now though. A.I.M plane came out today bringing Dr Rev Flynn. Met Flynn and had a yarn to him. Went to a meeting in the hall at night when Flynn put before the hospital committee a proposal that there should be cooperation between local Dr and A.I.M Dr and that local subscriptions should help pay for A.I.M doctor. All agreed that it would be a good thing to retain A.I.M plane and Dr but how it is to be worked is another question far from settled.
Thursday Nov 13th 1930:
A.I.M plane returned this morning to Cloncurry. Had a full day myself on the car and got everything to pieces but found nothing wrong only plenty of dirt. Cleaned everything out well and started to put her together again. Went for a swim before tea and a school concert practice afterwards.
Friday Nov 14th 1930:
Finished the car today and she goes. Not a screen or a bolt left over and the fault no longer exists. Very pleased with myself. Went for a swim to wash off all the dirt. Forgot the airmail closed this afternoon so got no letters away.
Saturday Nov 15th 1930:
Did some writing and tidying up this morning. 5 of us in Synotts car went shooting this afternoon. Did better than last week bagging 15 ducks and 2 turkeys. Enjoyed the afternoon.
Sunday Nov 16th 1930:
Had S.S with tte usual large number of children present. Did some visiting around the town and arranged for a service at night. A fair number out at the service, although many more could have been present. Weather hot and sultry. Black clouds hanging about. Went for a spin in Reilly’s car before retiring.
Monday Nov 17th 1930:
Another hot day. Did some writing and reading and cleaning up. Went for a swim and it was great. Went up and saw the patients at the hospital. Found that Father O’Twomey had been up and had acted very despicably toward a sick patient whose baby I recently baptized and whose husband is nominally a R.C. All are up in arms as the woman could easily have been upset by what he said, which would have been very serous in her condition.
Tuesday Nov 18th 1930:
Up before the sun this morning and greased and oiled the car and packed my port (?) before breakfast. Left straight afterwards with Dr Lawe for Mt Isa. A hot tiring trip. Stopped for a yarn with some drovers by the way. Put up at the hotel. Made the icecreams and squashes look silly. It is great to get a drink in Isa for 6 pence which costs 1 shilling in Camooweal. Wished I was a camel so as could have enough to do me for a few months.
Wednesday Nov 19th 1930:
Got up this morning just soon enough to get down to the dining room before breakfast was off. Spent the morning in the purchasing of and being shown the workings of a Kodascope and Cine Kodak. Will be great doings out west now. Did some shopping and other business. At night went around to Sherman’s and baptized their infant son giving him the name of Geoffrey ‘Howard’. Hayes still in Isa but is looking for a transfer. Went to Synod and should not have, but letter did not reach Isa until after he had gone.
Thursday Nov 20th 1930:
Up at 5 am and left Isa at 5.40 am. Had a hard job to awaken Doc. Called in at Yelvertoft station on the way out for a couple of hours. Went down to the yards and became interested in watching young horses being caught and branded. Had a clean up after getting home and went for a swim. Thought we were going to get a storm but although plenty all round, Camooweal missed. Went to an entertainment given by a traveling concert party, not too bad. Set up and tried the Kodascope in my room here and she went very well.
Friday Nov 21st 1930:
Got on to some writing today and got several letters away by air mail. Went up to the school for religious intruction and called on the patients at the hospital. Went to a school practice at night and the kids are woeful, nearly as bad as the ones who are training them.
Saturday Nov 22nd 1930:
Intended going to Wandangi today but storms threatening all round and the Buckley River being in flood put me off. A storm came up after lunch and after we had all been blinded with dust we had 75 points of rain. Cooled things off a bit. Larkins plane left this morning for Chrleville where a new plane from Melbourne will meet and be brought back. River is still good for swimming.
Sunday Nov 23rd 1930:
A very lazy day. Had S.S this morning with a good muster but storms and storms threatening put out of mind a Church service. Of course had there been a dance on it would have been a different thing.
Monday Nov 24th 1930:
A very hot day. Stormy looking. Busy day with the pen and finalizing accounts in connection with recent carnival. Had a kiddies concert practice at night.
Tuesday Nov 25th 1930:
A hot muggy day, culminating in a cyclonic storm at night. Was over at children’s practice when storm worked up and all had to leave hurriedly and only got home when wind hit us with terrific force. Fortunately did not last long, although while it did last things were flying, only very little damage done. 80 points of rain fell. Wednesday
Nov 26th 1930:
Still hot and close. Very steamy. Busy today getting ready for a 21st birthday party.
Miss E Reilly’s. Nice party at night with plenty of good things to eat. Felt rather unwell at finish.
Thursday Nov 27th 1930:
Spent the morning and part of the afternoon in erecting a stage at the hall for the concert. Weather still hot. Attended a meeting. Had a full dress rehearsal at night. Storms all round.
Friday Nov 28th 1930:
Rain started this morning after breakfast and continued all day. Mud, glorious mud everywhere. No chance of holding school sports so were postponed. Everybody well indoors all day.
Saturday Nov 29th 1930:
No rain today but still plenty mud. Sports put off another day. Rain not far away though. Quinn the ‘headman’ in the concert went off this morning and so left things in a mess. Got all the children together this afternoon and put them through everything with Miss Synnott at the piano. Decided to hold the concert as advertised and it went off remarkably well. A record crowd at the hall and everyone thoroughly enjoyed ecery item. ‘Soot and the Fairies’ broughtb great applause. We were all well satisfied with our efforts.
Sunday Nov 30th 1930:
Had a full muster at S.S this morning but had to finish early as all the kiddies wante to go to the ‘drome to give a hearty send off to Mr Jensen who has been transferred to the Maryborough school. As it still looks like rain the folk decided to hold school sports this afternoon while it is dry, and they went alright. Had service at night but not a record attendance.
Moday Dec 1st 1930:
Got to work this morning and dismantled stage and other hangings and carted timber back. Had a meeting at night to finalize concert.
Tuesday Dec 2nd 1930:
Got to work on the car, changing wheels. Tyres and fixing brakes etc. If it does not rain will start for Wandangie on Thursday. Mailman who left last week for Wandangi returned today having only got 30 miles on the way. Had a meeting tonight in connection with farewell presentation to Mr Jensen. No rain as yet but by look of things it is not far away. Days and nights are fearfully hot.
Wednesday Dec 3rd 1930:
Rain came on this morning and continued practically all day. No hope of getting away for a couple of days now. Mail got in at lunch time and also plane a little later. Spent the day reading and writing.
Thursday Dec 4th 1930;
Got the car all ready this morning but decided to wait another day. Plane started out west this morning but 60 miles out struck a big storm and had to return. Made another attempt this afternoon. Spent the afternoon and evening writing.
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