tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48373442275063384032023-11-15T05:25:55.212-08:00Hey Jude....outback travels of my father...1929-1935Direct 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.Judy Ann Kettlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03399879048727795000noreply@blogger.comBlogger117125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4837344227506338403.post-89619112233684646292013-05-29T16:38:00.002-07:002013-05-29T16:38:28.612-07:00<!--StartFragment-->
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Went Rocklands right after
breakfastand fixed spring and U bolt. Back into town and tookDon to hospital.
After lunch Elwin Sid and I went out and cut posts etc for horse events and
carted to dip yard. Cleaned up. Had tea at Reilly’s in honour of Daph’s
birthday. Hot steamy weather. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Did some more work over at dip
yard this morning getting ready for sports. Very hot weather. Big crowd coming
into town. Did some writing this afternoon. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Thursday October 24<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Soent nearly all of the morning
and most of the afternoon in putting up posts, flags, barrels etc for races.
Went to the hall at night for awhile. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Friday October 25<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Got some more work done overv at
yards and everything nearly ready. Got things ready for cutting sandwiches.
Played drume at night in hall.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Saturday October 26<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Our big day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And a most successful one. Biggest
crowd in Camooweal for long time. Up at daybreak. Out to Rocklands. Started
bullocks in. Carted everything to ground. Started at 12am. Finished at 6.30
having to abandon 5 events. Came 2<sup>nd</sup> myself in flag race. Noone
seriously hurt. Successful night in hall. Jean White won comp. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Sunday October 27<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">A hot day after yesterday. All
tired. Cleaned up a bit. Held S.School. Slept in afternoon. A swim later.
Planes arrived. No service at night. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Monday October 28<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">The clean up started today.Carted
all things back and returned borrowed articles. Banked a nice sum of money.
Very hot so all went for swim. Had to drag dead bullock away. Played tennis. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Tuesday October 29<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Another day of cleaning upand
writing etc and finalizing. A swim at night. Went to school for R.I. Played
tennis. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Wednesday October 30<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Rush brothers arrived today and
are on the war path but not having it all their own way. Synnotts car out of
action<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>with cracked cy;inder head
so I am attending planes. Played tennis. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Thursday October 31<sup>st</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Plane again this morning. Went out
for swim at night. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Friday November 1<sup>st</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Having big clean up today as
Mostert family arrive tomorrow, so must have verything in order for mother.
After lunch all went out to Rocklands and had some tennis, then a swim. Stayed
to tea. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Saturday November 2<sup>nd</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Cleaned up inside this morning and
Mostert family moved in. Rickleton and I are underneath mending puncture in
car. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Sunday November 3<sup>rd</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">A day off as left town to Brother.
Wen to Richmonds for day. Branding and swimming. Put big hole in tank on way
home. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Monday November 4<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">All day in taking petrol tank out,
soldering hole and replacing, but think made a good job. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Tuesday November<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Another hot day. Have to spend
half the morning in taking patients to hospital. Visited hospital. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Wednesday November 6<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Hospital and running around town
visiting. Did some writing. Met plane. Held meeting in hall at night, presented
balance sheet and arranged a girl comp.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Thursday November 7<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Writing during the times not
running after folk to hospital. Visited a few places. Went Rocklands for swim
afterwards. Big storm worked up at night. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Friday November 8<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">In town. Usual routine. Brothers
very active. Working in Jim Synnotts car. Finished at night. Sunday
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">First Sunday of opposition. Two
S.S and Church services. C of E very upset but their own fault. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Monday November 11<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Brother hoped to hold service but
noone turned up. A quiet day otherwise. Popular Girl Comp going well. Printing
tickets as hard as ever. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">In town.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>R.I at school. Getting ready to go into Mt Isa. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Thursday November 14<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Laft at 5am taking Burrs, Essie
and Joe Sealyn. A hot day and very sleepy. Several passengers sick. Big crowd
in Mt Isa hospital. Pagey on plane. Met and took her to hospital. Matron on
plane very sick. Auntie Pearl in town. All went pictures at night. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Friday November 15<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">A day in Mt Isa. Business for self
and everyone else. Called at Moores. Visited Mines / town hospital. Pictures at
night. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Saturday November 16<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Unable to get out of town before
3pm. Well loaded up. Auntie Pearl and Iris Farrell on. Home at 11pm. Fair run.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Sunday November 17<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Nice crowd at S.S still holding
majority. Swim in afternoon. Service at night. Fair crowd. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Monday November 18<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Working today at home. Putting up
verandah posts and fixing new chimney flue. Mrs Larsen asked me to take her to
Mt Isa. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Tuesday November 19<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Left this morningtaking Larsens,
Mrs Seeary and Bricky in. A good run. In by 11.30am. Put Bricky in hospital.
Visited others. Mrs Cronin very much improved. Pictures at night. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Wednesday November 20<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">A day in Isa. Visiting and doing
business. Kept going. Did some writing. Went hospital. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Left early with Mrs Leeary and 2
Cronins. Good run. Home for lunch. Dented plate covering flywheel. Took off and
straightened out. Delivered parcels etc. Cleaned up. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Saturday November 30<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Got some mail written and posted
and did some jobs around the town. After lunch went to Hallins and started on
Keiths plane. A rather difficult job. Got hall ready for lodge and attended
meeting. Fair number present. Slept over at Synnotts. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Sunday December 1<sup>st</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">(1130 miles)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">A hot day. Usual nice crowd at
S.S. Grace and Tibby turned up. Lunch at Synnotts. Harry Foster arrived. Miss
Howden going away. Fixed hall for Church. Nice crowd there. Big storm worked up
at night. Had to shift upstairs and later Synnotts sent over for me. Jim and
party arrive at 4am. Plane arrives 4 days late. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Monday December 2<sup>nd</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Had to walk home after breakfast
as Synnotts car not keen on starting there being in wet all night. Mucky
conditions everywhere. Walked for milk. Car going later. Took Robby up to
hospital. Did some more writing and got a/c’s made up. Went for drive and then
home and got voting books finished. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Tuesday December 3<sup>rd</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Still on writing today with usual
numerous breaks. Visited school for R.I. Got Lodge books and brought them up to
date. Got School Comp books out and everything ready for meeting at night. Held
it in<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>School room. Bonny’s party
in C.W.A hall. Went there for awhile. Drive and home to bed. A bit more done on
Keith’s plane. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Wednesday December4th<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Mail in today although roads still
in bad condition. Harry Foster returned at tea time. Got a lot more writing
done and a/c’s paid and posted away. Mended punctures and fixed tyres and tubes
in car. Expected to have Rodeo meeting at night but although went down decided
it best to postpone for a few days. Went for drive and home to bed. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">( I assume the almost daily drives are with Eileen / mum)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Thursday December 5<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Spent a busy morning getting ready
to go out of town. Had to draw money and pay Synnotts 30 pound and gave Shorty
17 pound for wireless. Fixed up Lodge cheques. Got car ready and then picked up
mail, parcels etc and at Synnotts picked up 4 passengers and their gear and
after a good bit of arand then ranging got everything on and left at 3pm. Rang
up at 5pm from Avon. Went to McDonalds the big house. Mr Spratt and I tea on
our own. Up to Mac’s after. Back and to bed. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Laft Avon this morning after
wandering about and talking to all and sundry. A hot following wind made engine
very hot and water boiled several times. Had a good run to Rankine and pulled
up at store. My 3 bagmen passengers unloaded here. Roslyn much better after we
arrived. Jim and I went p to police Station. Jim stayed for lunch. S.S books
for Roslyn. Mr and Mrs Guggan arrives and had lunch at store. Jim and I went on
to Alxandria. Stayed here. Sang songs and hymnbs after tea. Bill in the
ran-tan(?)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Am sitting on the verandah of
Alexandria homestead in most pleasing and delightful company. Mrs Mundell is
sitting along the end, crocheting some flowery material. Have cleaned
carburettor on car this morning. Aftfer lunch took all the children, Mrs
Mundell, Mrs J and Mr O to Ibis hole for picnic. Water very low. Kids and self
went in for mud bath. Played hockey. Home and tennis. Hockey aftfer tea.
Presented children’s school prizes. Had sing of hymns. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Sunday December 8<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">.Got ready this morning and got
ready for Brunette. Mrs M and Pat accompanying, also J Wilson. Stopped awhile
both bores. Left books. Lunch Brunette. Sleep. Smoko. Drove with family to
yards, water hole, garden. Talk after tea<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>on lawn. Prayer before bed. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Monday December 9<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Up at 4am for early start. Men
start work early. Breakfast in kitchen. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Drove to Anthony’s, there by8am.
Called Biondi’s then P.S. tea. Up to C.S,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>tea there and on to Reilly’s, tea and beer. Beer very strong. Books
here. Lunch at P.S. Back to Biondi’s and across to Creswell. George in own.
Left and across to Brunette by 5pm. Very hot. Cleaned and lie on lawn. Same
after tea. Prayer before bed. Watermelon spree here. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Tuesday Decvember 10<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Lsft Brunette with Mrs M and Pat.
Went into bore and out again. Men working at No 6.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Good green feed here. Sick man J
Taylor here. Very hot. Waited until 6pm and then left with him for Camooweal.
Good run stopping awhile at Rankine. Picked up Brodey. Stopped at Avon and
camped. Jack alright. Woke up Mac and J Spratt. J.S said take Taylor in in
morning. Put Terry on verandah at Macs and slept. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Wednesday December 11<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Tried to ring Camooweal this morning
but Avon line out of order. Sent Eileen a short note. Breakfast at big house.
Left at 9am. Stopped for awhile at Rankine. On to Alroy, stopping at bore for
lunch with red. Pulled cow out of bog. Reached Alroy and had sleep. Talked with
others. After diunner had yarn and ate water melon. Slept out on lawn, very
hot. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Thursday December 12<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Got ready to leave for Rocky but
waited for wireless and then smoko. Left and called in at all bores. Took
rations to Roger. Had blow out a mile from Rocky. Arrived and then cooled off
in dam. Lunch and then talk and read and sleep. Another swim, enjoyed by all.
Played with kids. After tea talked and then all to bed. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Friday December 13<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">A full day at Rocky. George came
home after breakfast and I went out to ore with him. Came home for lunch, with
a swim just before it. Had a sleep for a bit and then fixed blow out, and oiled
and greased up. Smoko and later a swim. Nearly drowned Mrs Mundell. Dinner and
wireless practice. George home late. Talk and mail arrived. Bed. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Saturday December 14<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Loaded up after breakfast and,
saying farewell, left. Let Mick Hall go ahead. Caught him up and passed. Waited
at Rogers. Yarn and books. Mick went bush. We went on to Ernie. Smoko. Mick
came and on. Left books at bore. Stayed awhile at Alroy. On to Alex. Clean up
and dinner. Yarned and sang. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Sunday December 15<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">A quiet morning and reading,
talking. Playing with children. Singing. After lunch sleep and then over to
dam. Great swim. New sensations. Most enjoyable. Played with kids. Supper
Corroboree. Home and sing. Bed. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Monday December 16<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Spent this morning at Alexandria
writing and cleaning up the car, oiling up etc and left there after lunch. Had
a good run to Rankine where pulled up. Went up to Police Station., drank tea,
collected letters and telegrams. Tea at store. Cars and lorries arrived. Old
chap with 2 daughters going to Tennant. Girls sang and played after tea and
then all went on. Stayed the night.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Tuesday December 17<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Waited around this morning
expecting T.J Lloyd to accompany me but he backed out. Late breakfast. Went on
to Soudain. Ted, Tom amnd Tom Grover here. Talked for quite awhile. Left books
and on to Avon. Lunch with Mac. Stayed for afternoon and then up to big house.
Cleaned and tennis with Doug. Tea with Spratts. Talked and bed. Rang Eileen. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Wednesday December 18<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Left Avon after breakfast and
arrived town at 9.30am.Called at P.O and delivered mail and then up to se
Eileen. Later delivered all parcels and letters and spent afternoon cleaning up
at home and went out with Eileen. Same after tea. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Thursday December 19<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Up early this morning and several
of us went out and carted ant bed for cricket pitch. Came in and broke it up
and rolled it out. Same after lunch and watered and rolled it. After tea, went
for swim to Rocklands.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Friday December 20<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Working on cricket pitch again
this morning and several times during the day. Got some writing done in between
times. Had some cricket practice and watered and rolled pitch. Went to
Rocklands water hole but Eileen and I did not swim.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Saturday December 21<sup>st</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Did some writing this morning and
tuned the car up a bit. Played cricket during the afternoon. Picking up 2
scratch sides. Went for drive after tea. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Sunday December 22<sup>nd</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Got the car all ready for te road
by S.S. Grace and Tibby did not turn up. Fair attendance. Loaded up with all my
passengers after lunch and left vat 2.15. Stopped at various places. Tea at
Horse Lagoon. Isa at 9pm Mitchells. Eileen at Scanlons. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Monday December 23<sup>rd</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">A busy morning around the town and
then at 11am saw Eileen off on the train. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: red; font-family: "Times New Roman Bold"; font-size: 11.0pt;">(To her
family on the coast for Christmas?) </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Spent most of day doing business
for self and others. Saw [patients at hospital. Went to pictures at night. Poor
program. Home to bed. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Tuesday December 24<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">By time did remainder of business
and collected all parcels and passengers it was 11am when left Mt Isa. Lunch at
horse lagoon. Harry here too. Called in at Yelvertoft. Drank tea. Very hot
traveling. Home at 6pm. Spratt waiting. Several fights I missed during
afternoon. Went children’s dance at night. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Wednesday December 25<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Father Xmas forgot me today. Held
Communion service at 7.30am. 9 present. Had Xmas dinner at Reilly’s. Visited
patients in hospital. Played cricket in afternoon. Had nice crowd at Community
singing at night. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Thursday December 26<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Held picnic on Rocklands water
hole. A big day enjoyed by all. Several exciting moments during the day. Popular
girl competition cloased at night. Jean Farrell won. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Very excting finish. 101 pounds,
15 shillings and 6pence raised.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A
great effort. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Friday December 27<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">An off day. Very thankful for it
too. Cleaning up. Played cricket in afternoon. Against the Rest. Had an early
night to bed. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Saturday December 28<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Rolled pitch early. Got some
writing done. Put up frame work for shelter shed. Played cricket in aftrnoon.
Cricketers arrived from Isa. Attended Lodge and Cricket dance. Secy of both.
Home and to bed very late. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Sunday December 29<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Up early and watered and rolled
pitch. Marked boundaries, fixed tents, tables etc. Match commenced at 10am. Isa
won. Team left at 4.20pm. Service at night. 9 present. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Monday December 30<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Had a good lie in this
morning<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and later cleaned up a bit
around the place. Did some writing and visiting. Across at Synnotts for awhile.
Very hot. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Tuesday December 31<sup>st</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<br />
The last day of the old year. The time of making new resolutions. Writing this
morning. Called to take chaps to Glenoble after lunch as their car broken down.
Had dyre trouble going out. Left at 8.30 to return but more tyre trouble sent
me back to homestead where I turned in and remained for the rest of the year. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">THAT’S ALL FOLKS!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Howard and Eileen were
married 1936 and relocated to Kerang, Victoria, where Judith (1937) and Graeme
(1939) were born.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Monday September 2<sup>nd</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Helped Shorty rig wireless this
morning and then acted as Inspector of the Childrens’ School lessons. Spent
morning with them. After smoko all drove to Falls and spent a lot of time
fishing and swimming. Showed p;ictures after tea and played billiards. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Tuesday September 3<sup>rd</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Left right after breakfast and had
good run to Thorntonia where had lunch. Went out 3 miles and dug up bottle tree
and loaded on car. Big tree. Found broken front main leaf. Fixed and yarn at
Undilla. Too late to go Morestone. Straight in. Tea at Synnotts. Father Rush
and Bro Richardson in town. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Wednesday September 4<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A busy morning attending to my multitudinous duties. All
sorts of things to be done. Stiffy upset things by wanting a game of tennis and
then out to Rocklands for swim. Eileen and Bro David came too. Drive after tea.
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Thursday September 5<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Spent most of today writing. Lots
of it too. Baby Comp. take up a lot of time. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Friday September 6<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Writing this morning and drove
several out to shearing shed. Most of town there. Attended Church building
meeting at night and a fair attendance.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Saturday September 7<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Writing and getting letters away
by ordinary mail. Packed Schmidts belongings to be sent down. Got several to
give me a hand erect wireless pole. Had tea afterwards. Got wireless working.
Listened in for a while at night.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Sunday<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>September 8<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Got reading for S.School when car
required take patient Mt Isa. Got it ready and T.J Cronin drove it in. Fair
attendance at S.School. Baptised Burrs baby after lunch. Synnotts Stiffy and
self went Campbells. 9 at evening service.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Spent morning at home. After lunch
drove car load to shearing shed. Home for tea. Wandered round with Stiffy.
Played cards at Synnotts. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Went dowm street with Eileen
calling at P.O. Pedwells and Synnotts. After tea called for Eileen and came
over here after walk. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Wednesday September 11<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Camooweal’s monthly big day.
Working on building fund and other writing. Have to walk as car still in Mt
Isa. Fixed cupboard doors at hospital. Had tea down at hotel, first time this
year. Attended hospital meeting at night. Over early. Called Synnotts
afterwards. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Thursday September 12<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Got some more writing done today
although am still far behind. Car not yet back from Mt Isa. Eileen and I called
and saw Mrs McKenzie this afternoon. Mac there and talked like an old woman.
Went down to Wilsons for a while at night. Home and wireless. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Friday September 13<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Plane arrived this morning 24
hours late. A letter card from mum. Uncle Hilton died. Got more writing done
and after lunch went Rocklands with Mr Stiff. Had tennis and swim. Nice shower
of rain while in water. Big waves on Lake. Wireless and talk after tea and then
home to bed. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Saturday September 14<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">No car yet so spent 2 hours fixing
Wilsons and discovered no spare so left it and went Rankine in Wilson Bates
lorry. Burke Cant came too. I drove from Avon boundary. Lunch with Mrs Mac.
Rankine at 4pm. Cleaned and tennis. Childrens’ party and concert at night. Bed
at 12.30. Talked nearly all night. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Sunday September 15<sup>th</sup>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Up early. Breakfast and tennis for a while. Loaded up on Avon
lorry. Avon for dinner. Camooweal at 4pm. Eileen down at Richmonds. Told folk
about Church. Got car at last. Fair number at service. Talked J Synnott. Home
and bed. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Monday September 16<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Intended being very busy all day
today but did not get too much done. Called round at Mosterts and then took
washing round and talked for quite some time. Called and got Mrs Hart and baby
at hospital and then took them home. Lit fire for her. Shopping. Lunch.
Cleaning up and and writing. Taught Terry to Jump. Synnotts after tea. Mr
Forrest and Cay Johnstone there. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Tuesday September 17<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Intended leaving for Mt Isa today
where Lanham Hobbin are waiting but baby McVean very ill in hospital decided me
to remain. Spent several hours at hospital. Praying for baby’s recovery. Got
some writing done: cleaned car after greasing and putting in new leaf. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Baby still very ill so still did
not get away. Father and mother at hospital all day. Spent most of the morning
there myself. Rang Avon and got Mrs McDonald to come in. Dr gives no hope but
still praying. Terrible time for parents. Rand Hobbin snd told he and Lanham to
come out here. Weather much cooler. Paid many visits to hospital. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Thursday September 19<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Called early at hospital and baby
much worse. Came home and did some work after breakfast. Called up at 11.30 and
stayed until 2.30 when baby died. A terrible experience during last 3 hours.
Did what I could for patents but that was little. Made coffin at Wilsons and
saw to all funeral arrangemnets. Hobbin and Lanham arrived at 6.30pm.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Friday September 20<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Finalized funeral arrangements
early. Took coffin to hall. Held service there; big crowd and many floral
expressions of sympathy. Mrs Riley fainted. Service at graveside and home.
Crowd went out to border gate to see N.T. All went to Rocklands and had tennis
and swim and then tea. Mrs S and Eileen and Matron came out after. Home at 10pm.
Packed up and gotn ready for early start. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Saturday September 21<sup>st</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Up at 3.15am. Roused all out. Went
over and called Mr Drain and then Eileen. Made tea. Delivered bag grain. Picked
up Eileen. All had drink tea and both cars left at 4.30am. Hobbin went bush at
Nouranie?? Good run in. Took Eileen to dentist but has to have general on
Monday. Tennis and pictures at night. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Sunday September 22<sup>nd</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">A good lie in this morning. Went
round to Stantons. Conference after lunch with Hobbin and Lanham. Met train
with Mrs Byers on. Church at night. Blasketts after Church. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Monday September 23<sup>rd</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Took Eileen to hospital at 8.30
this morning and left her there. A busy morning then around town. Saw folk off
on train. Ran Lanham to mines for car part. Helped him fix it. Got brakes
adjusted on car. Called for Eileen at 4pm. Very sick. Home to Stauntons. Saw Mr
Cronin in hospital. Also several others. Prayed over dying baby. Stayed with
Eileen until pictures out. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Tuesday September 24<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">A busy morning getting away which
was not until 11am. A hot day for traveling. Mrs Byers very anxious to get
home. Mrs Cronin not so well again. Saw her before I left. Arrived at 5pm.
Dropped passengers and then Eileen. Lit fire. Tea at Synnotts. Early to bed. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Wednesday September 25<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Up a bit late this morning.
Cleaned around the home, bathed Terry. Collected clean clothes. After lunch got
Schmidts car out and got it in going order. Cleaned up and after tea played
cards at Synnotts. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Thursday September 26<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Met the plane this mrorning with
Schmidts car but Holloway did not arrive. Got letters away as well as program
for sports. After lunch got more writing done and called on Hallins and Reilly
on lodge business. Took Eileen for spin before tea. Aftare tea had practice on
morse at P.O and later called at Synnotts. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Friday September 27<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Got some more writing done this
morning and ready for ordinary mail. Fixed up a/c’s at Synnotts for petrol. Saw
Don about playing accordion. After lunch drove Stiff and Synnotts to Glenoble.
Spent afternoon in shearing shed, took movies. Had swim in tank. Left after
tea. Home at 10.30pm. Drove Hudson and very nice to ride in. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Saturday September 28<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">A busy morning getting more mail
ready and posting same. After lunch went C.W.A hall and helped get ready for
lodge. Cleaned and a game of tennis. Lodge after tea and called at Synnotts
later. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Sunday September 29<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">A nice crowd at S.S this morning
but no teacher. Essie and Flora took small ones. Went Grassy in afternoon and
took Mrs Campbell news of her sister’s death. Poor congregation at night
service. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Monday September 30<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Had a clean up at the ranch this
morning and took washing round to Mrs Mostert. Wrote a couple of letters. Went
to C.W.A hall and wrote up minutes etc of lodge meeting. Called at hospital and
did rounds with Matron. Mrs Cronin very sick again and word received she is to
be operated on immediately. Called Synnotts late. Went for drive. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Tuesday October 1<sup>st</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>( Mileage 8980 )<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">As soon as breakfast over greased
car, petrol in and by lunch had car all loaded up and ready for road. Got mail.
Wrote a couple of letters and posted them. Banked Church money. Called several
places. Left town at 3.30pm. Stopped few minutes at Mudgee. Arrived Austral
5.30pm. Tea. Feed of mulberries. Got pictures ready and showed after tea.
Kiddies very pleased. Talked for awhile and then bed. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Wednesday October 2<sup>nd</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Spent this morning at Austral. Had
talk to Mrs Day and others. Rewound all films. Walked around garden and took
Terry for swim in the river. Miss Thomas went into Camooweal this morning with
Mr Shaw to catch plane for Mt Isa. Mr Holloway piloted by Franklur (?), flew
over at breakfast time heading for Avon. A barren desolate run from Austral to
Lake Nash. Kath and Ted sleeping. Had tea, talk and later talk and c,ean up.
Wireless after supper. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Thursday October 3<sup>rd</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">After breakfast this morning went
across to Station kitchenand then up to big house. Tea with Mr and Mrs Patch
and walk about garden. Yarn to Mrs Simonsen who told me all her troubles. Talk
to Mrs Huddlestone. After lunch Kath Ted and I went Arcadia. Tea there then
watched shearing. Inspected lighting plant. Back and after supper showed
pictures at kitchen. Wireless and bed. Italy started war with Ethopia. Bedouree
coming up. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Friday October 4<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Left after breakfast this morning
and had trouble with leaves breaking in front spring and reached Headingley at
lunch time. Spent whole of afternoon in making new spring out of old Ford
leaves. Trouble in putting spring back. Showed pictures after tea. Several
blacks in audience. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Saturday October 5<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Fixed car this morning and went
into Urandangi. Called on folk and had lu8nch at hotel.. Went on to Walgra and
stayed. Went to hut and listened in to Grand Final of Melbourne football. After
smoko played Hutton at tennis. Ping Pong after tea and bed. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Sunday Oct 6<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Came into Urandangi this morning.
Lunch at pub.Visited and held S.S<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>at 3pm. 8 there and all kids a bit troublesome. Tea at Elliotts. 8 at
night service. Called on Mrs Reed. Back to Walgra.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Monday October 7<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Played Betty tennis before
breakfast. Afterwards went down to shearing shed for day. Sold only 2 votes. A
hot dusty day. Showed pictures when got back to Walgra and then bed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Tuesday October 8<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Came to Urandangi after breakfast.
Called on folk and after smoko on to Headingley. Delayed here until after
lunchto baptise Sid Smith. Men had him very frightened. Called on pumpers at
Sandwedgie and then stuck in sand. Used pull out. Called at Hughes. Had drink
tea at No 6 Barclay and stayed night at Station. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Wednesday October 9<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">After breakfast called on Ian/Van?
and later left. Stopped Buckley amd Weroona bores and reached home at 11am.
Delivered parcels, letters etc and collected mail.. Lunch at Reillys. Cleaned
up and went hospital. Smoko with Matron. Eileen and I went down town. Ted and
Kath came in with black boy for hospital. Hospital meeting at night and drive
afterwards.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Got some writing done today and
settled some a/c’s. Wrote up lodge returns and posted mail. Posted out programs
of sports. Helped Eileen with the goats and then all got in car and went out to
No 2 on Rocklands where we had a swim and then tea. Gramaphone and then packed
up and home. Very hot day. Storms around but change S.E wind at night.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Spent most of then morning getting
the car ready for the road and loading up. Had Wilder up to see me and ordered
some timber through him. Left town at 3pm and had good run to Gallipoli. Red
Dock at No 5. Went oon and sw Dargan and Amelia at No 7. Stopped few minutes at
Herbertvale and picked up 2 bag men. Arrived Springs at 9pm. Charles here.
Supper. Bed. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">On after breakfast. Called Lorne
Crk. Only Ah Fat here. Stayed awhile at Adele’s Grove. Paw Paw and Watermelon.
Mavis and Joyce here. Terrible life for them. Stopped a few minutes at Lawn
Hill. Shot duckes at Archie Crk. Smoko at Punjaub. Rain here and big storm
after leaving. Got through. Bagmen at race course. Home at Stadhams. Cleaned.
Tea. Drive. Bed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Sunday October 13<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Called on folk this morning and
had S.S at 9.30am. 13 present. Town went out to Wolfgangs and sport day.
Dragged hole and got good fish. After tea home. Service well attended. Home.
Bed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Cec and I took cars to lagoon and
washed them before breakfast. Polioshed up afterwards. Bathed and cleaned.
After lunch went to school. Called down town at store and hotel also Whelans.
Went up and played championship doubles tennis. 6-1: 5-6: 6-5: 3-6: 6-3. Bill
and I won. Pictures and social after tea. Very tired when bed time. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Tuesday October 15<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Spent this morning in visiting
around the place. Hospital and other places. Loaded up car and after lunch
picked up passengers Mrs T Carrington and Mr Rickerdin from hospital. Called at
all places except Almora to Planet and stayed night here. Hot weather. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Left Planet. Came to Gregory.
Stayed awhile at P.S. Gave Phil a telegram to send. Left for Lily behind Bill
Miller. Caught him up and at Lily had lunch. Bill went on to Undilla. We went
to Riversleigh. After smoko cut several heads of hair. Went out with Charlie
and Rob for killer. Helped skin and dress. After tea played billiards and sing
at piano. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Had a day at Riversleigh. A read
for awhile. Took prayers for children at school. Later on heard them read. Did
some soldering. Fixed pump after lunch and all went for swim to junction. After
tea had yarm and games and bed. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Left after breakfast and had lunch
at Thorntonia. Picked Ernie up here who had cut face from horse falling. Stayed
awhile at Undilla and then on to MOrestone. Rang Eileen but she was down at
goat yard. She rang later. Cleaned and tea and yarn afterwards. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Saturday October 19<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Came into town by bores and had
smoko with tank builders. Near Bullring put stone through sump. Patched up with
soap. After lunch .istened in to Caulfieldm Cup and then went to Wilsons and
took sump off and repaired. Finished at 7pm. Cleaned and went to lodge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Sunday October 20<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">A hot day. Cleaned up at home.
Call to take Don Ramsay to hospital. Burnt himself with fat. House nearly
burnt. Good muster at S.S. Poor at night service. Held in C.W.A hall. Went on
drive with Eileen in afternoon. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Am in thick of arrangements for
Carnival on Saturday, and on account of sickness and absences, most of work has
now fallen to my lot. Eileen and I went to Rocklands after lunch and saw about
cattle and horses. Got Jack to fix me up with a U bolt but no time to fix it
in. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Thursday August 15<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Up early this morning and hopping
in getting ready for the road. Mended puncture, changed oil, petrol etc.
Attended meeting at hospital and then shire hall. Further packing up, writing,
calling for parcels, delivering others, paying bills, gathering mail, picked up
passengers and left at 4.30 pm. Arrived Avon at 6.30 pm and stayed McDonalds.
Big crowd up at big house. Visitors and Alexandria folk. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Friday August 16<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">After breakfast bathed Terry’s eye
and then went with Mr Spratt to bores No. 5. 9. 6 and 8. Left books with Hill
and Shankland. After lunch took car to garage and greased up and then started
on adjusting brakes. Left this to McMillan and went off and played tennis.
After tea fixed pictures and all went up to big house where shoed them, had
supper and home to bed. About 15 at the pictures. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Saturday August 17<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">After partaking of breakfast
decided to do some writing and got letters away to White Rose Society Charters
Towers and Rev Mills Brisbane. Wrote up diary. Mr Spratt broke down and came in
at lunch time. I went out to 2 mile well and told Hedberg to bring in lorry.
Left after lunch. Stopped Lawn Crk with Ted. On to Rankine. Had tea and loaded
up with White family and David. Children’s concert and pictures at Alexandria.
Played tennis. After tea held service and nice crowd there. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Spent this morning at Alexandria
where until smoko time played tennis. Then wound films, wrote up diary etc, had
eyes tested, loaded up bus and after lunch left for Brunette. Met Brunette
mechanic and others at Crow’s Nest. Smoko at Brunette and yarn at house which
is being repaired. Had tea. Left for Anthony’s. 30 miles out got puncture, got
out and saw stone had gone thru petrol tank. Patched with soap and camped. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Tuesday August 20<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Fixed up tyres and tubes this
morning and ten had breakfast. Loaded up bus and came into Anthony’s. Passed
Pioneer Tourist car. Called at store and Police Station where had lunch. Went
up to Cattle station and started to mend hole in petrol tank. Big job. Hall
came along later and helped. Finished, cleaned up and tea. Mrs McGoggin very
nice. Yarned and bed. Peter Morrison cooking here. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Wednesday August 21<sup>st</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Fixed up tyres and tubes again
this<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>morning and left, calling at
Police Station and store. Stayed store for lunch and afterwards baptized
youngest Biondi and married oldest to J.Dalley. had to repeat ceremonies from
memory as had left book at home. They knew nothing about it. Left for Brunette
and arrived in time to get cleaned up and have tea. Yarned for awhile and then
down to wireless room, listened in and bed. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Thursday August 22<sup>nd</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Spent most of today helping
mechanic reset springs o my bus. Lifted up the back quite a lot. Plane going to
Singapore had Fox film man on who took several shots around the place. Left
Brunette at 5.30 pm and just passed Armchair had another<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>blowout. Put on spare. Had supper at
Crows Nest with Don Mulcahy. Arrived Alexandria at 10 pm. Talked and went to
bed. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Friday August 23<sup>rd</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">At Mrs Johnstons request drove her
to Camooweal in Oldsmobile. Good run in. Did business and tea at Synnotts.
Picked up Harvey and Carpenter and left at 7.30 pm. Bill in very bad humor.
Excitement on way when Mrs Johnston thought car on fire. Mrs J not very well so
decided to stay at Avon. Had supper and turned in. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Saturday August 24<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Left immediately after breakfast.
Called at Rankine P.S and store and bore on plain and Alexandria at 12 noon.
After lunch fixed<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>tyres and tubes
and loaded up and left for Alroy. Another blow out. Yarned at Alroy and then up
to big house. Mrs Barnes here. Mr came after tea. Jack home too. Talked and
bed. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Sunday August 25<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Left for Rocky after smoko. Met
Bob Lobb, E Stanton and Tom Hare and the Rager en route. George not home. Had
swim. Went out to bore where tank building. Held little service at night. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Monday August 26<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">A day at Rocky. Went out 40 miles
to where George working and men sinking bore. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">E Kennedy came too. Kids in the
back. Home after lunch. Had swim. Got pictures ready and showed at night.
Talked afterwards. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Tuesday August 27<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Loaded up and left after
breakfast. Baptised Mrs Warrens baby and Lulu’s before lunch. After lunch put
tomatoes etc on and reached Rankine at 5.30 pm. Intended going on but too late
so stayed. Not feeling too good. Played Harold billiards and lost 2 out of 3. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Wednesday August 28<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Up before daylight and had drink
of tea at P.S (Police Station). Left with Mr White and reached Soudain at
sunrise. Had breakfast and a yarn. Left and called at No 5. Picked up Bill
Lawson. Called at Avon for a few minutes and reached Camooweal at 12 noon.
Delivered mail etc. Sent wires and posted letters, fixed tyres with spares from
Mr Schmidts. Eileen and I wet for a drive. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Thursday August 29<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Loaded up bus and left at 9 am for
Gregory. Had Shorty and wireless on board. At Morestone letterbox<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>found_________ who had missed mail.
Tooko him back into Morestone. Stopped few minutes at Undilla and at Thorntonia.
Rupert gave us lunch. Good run to Gregory. Arrived 5.30 pm. Met some of folks
and made camp at river near Ramsays. Half night rigging aerial. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Friday August 30<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Had swim and went up to hotel. Not
a very big crowd about. Shorty tried out wireless but no answer from Camooweal.
Went over to course. Met a lot. Great swim before tea. Went over to dance for a
while at night. . Very poor crowd present. <br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Saturday August 31<sup>st</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Swim after breakfast and before
went up to store and<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>morsed to
Cloncurry. Had big tennis match, when Bill and I played 5 sets winning 4.
Another big swim and over to course and swim before tea and up to dance at
night, where slept in car until others ready to come home. Supper and bed. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Sunday September 1<sup>st</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Everybody up early. Saw all off.
Went over to station<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>for awhile.
Cleaned and car and swim. Lunch. Called P station and hotel. Left for
Riversleigh. Arrived in time for tea.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Gramaphone and bed. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Monday August 5<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">The day after Sunday.Cleaning up
and getting things in a bit of order. Cleaned yard and carted two loads of
rubbish away. Fred came and carted me off to tennis. Weather very hot. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Tuesday August 6<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Just pottering around and nor
getting anywhere. Have that much to do but do not seem to get it done. Fixed
hall for novelty night and had big crowd there. Games etc, a few exhibitions
with the gloves. Visited school for R.I.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Do not seem to be making any
headway with my work at all. Suppose its my bad management. Eileen’s arm
improving but not yet right. Wrote up some correspondence and before tea had a
game of tennis. Magicians stint on in the hall at night but did not go.
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with writing, going to hospital with patienteans attending to hospital needs,
Lodge and school matters. Put pictures on at night and had quite a good crowd
present. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Getting ready this morning to go
to Isa, when asked totake Mrs McVean in as seriously ill. Made bed in back and
at 2.30pm left with Alister, Sister, McKenzie and Mrs McVean. A good run and
all passengers had good trip. Left McKenzie at May Downs, Mrs McV ean to
hospital where admitted at 8.45pm. Had feed at Wynnes left Alister and Sister
at Smiths. Called Mitchells. Drove Rose home and bunked in car at Church.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">As soon as I arose cleaned out
carburettor in car, then shaved and dressed and breakfast at Mitchells. Got all
commissions executed and arrangemnets furthered for Baby competition. Married
couple at 3pm. Collected all goods and other passengers, leaving Isa at 2.30pm.
Boiled billy at Johnstones. Alister took wheel 12 miles out. Home at 12.30.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Called to hospital early this
morning and stayed with Scott Stevens until he died. Went out very quickly.
Aerial Dr came too late. S.S at 11am. Buff mtg at 2pm. Called Mosterts,
Davidsons, Wilsons, Dawsons. Coffin to morgue and put body in. Only 5 at night
service.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Had a busy morning until 11.30
with arrangements for funerals and carrying out of same. Left hospital at
1.15am. Big crowd following. Buffs marched in regalia in front of hearse, a
Dawsons lorry. 3 ceremonies at graveside. Church, Masonic and Buffs. Robby read
Masonic, self the other two. Returned and took Eileen to hospital. A wasted
afternoon. Several callers and got into book, neglecting all else. Practised a
bit on the morse after tea. Played cards at Synnotts later.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Tuesday August 13<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">A solid day at the writing desk
and did not let up until 5pm when went down and had a game of tennis with Fred
Murray. Mail in this morning. Got hall ready for games night and quite a good
crowd present. Kept going until 11pm. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">As soon as breakfast over had to
go down and clean out hall. Very dirty, peanut shells everywhere. No plane in
today, running 24 hours late. Got more writing done, reports etc finished.
Hospital report written up. Attended hospital meeting at night. First night of
new committee. Called later at Synnotts and Eileen and I went down to creek and
saw Charlie Swan who said he was quite alright but who is really a hospital
case. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Judy Ann Kettlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03399879048727795000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4837344227506338403.post-52348478450872916802013-01-03T17:38:00.003-08:002013-01-03T17:38:47.278-08:00Out and about.<!--StartFragment-->
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Sunday June 23<sup>rd</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Good number again at S.S. Had
photo taken ofnthem all. Eileen and I went Campbells in afternoon. Passed
Brothers coming in. We stayed for tea. Home at 10 pm. Very cold. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Monday June 24<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Experiencing real winter now.
Bitterly cold and strong south-easterly shows no sign of letting up. Clened the
house up and visited the hospital with Mr Cronin on business. Got Sec to send
telegram re new cupboard. Saw Norman re contractor living at school. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Tuesday June 25<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Got some mail away this morning
but bitterly cold still. Awful while sitting inside. Few clouds coming up.
Visited a couple of places. Got the mail. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Wednesday June 26<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Got some ore writing done and
caught airmail with it. No sun at all today, clouds completely obscuring. May
rain although seems to cold for that. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Thursday June 27<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Rain set in this morning and
continued all day. Attended court where Sonny Darcy convicted on both charges
and fined 2 pound 10 shillings on each in default a month and bound over for 12
months. Having meals at Reilly’s today as too wet and cold home here. Good rain
reports all round.Weather a bit warmer now rain started. Could seem though all
mails held up. Plane late. Puncture on drome. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Friday June 28<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Rain continued steadily all day
and reports state it is quite general. Quite a crowd at Avon. Very depressing
weather though. Mud everywhere. Did some writing but too cold to sit for long.
Having meals out as too wet and mucky at home here. Helped shift Mrs Logan off
the creek as river might rise. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Saturday June 29<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">And still it rains although easing
off and clouds breaking. Expected plane in from Tennants with sick man but
forced back to Avon by rain. No visibility. Got my car out to meet plane at
drome but not necessary. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Sunday June 30<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">No Sunday School or Church service
today. Too boggy. Plane came in and after repairs affected went in Mt Isa. Man
has broken pelvis and fractured thigh. Done 10 days ago but very cheerful. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Monday July 1<sup>st</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Rain seems to have gone. Spent the
morning in cleaning up the kitchenand getting nready for further batching.
Visited the hospital after lunch with Mr Cronin and Mr Synnott in connection
with jobs to be done. Called at the Shire Hall and Alisters. Wrote letter re
wireless license. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Tuesday July 2<sup>nd</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Weather still very cold and windy
and cloudy. Wrote letter and gave to mailman but he is not leaving until
tomorrow. Mail train not into Isa yet. Line washed away near Julia Creek. After
lunch went to school for R.I and then round to see Keith who was bitten on thte
leg by a dog this morning. Avon crowd arrived in this afternoon. Eileen and I
called on Keith at night and then to Synnotts. Mr and Mrs Schmidt here. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Wednesday July 3<sup>rd</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Got some mail written this morning
in time to catch the plane. Called down and saw Schmidts and after lunch went
up and saw them off on the plane. Came home and got most of my May returns
done. Attended a hospital meeting at night to deal with a complaint against Dr.
Listened in at Synnotts until 2 am to match between Crawford and Perry. Got too
cold to sit it out. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Thursday July 4<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Up late this morning. Fixed car
door with 3-ply and replaced catch. Called for Shorty and went out 7 miles and
listened in<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>to Mr Stiff
broadcasting to get position on dial. Went out shooting with Fred Murray and
got 6 ducks, finishing up getting bogged near garden and had to get Arthur
Dawson to pull bus out. Tea at Synnotts at 8 pm and then plucked and cleaned
ducks. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Tuesday July 9<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Busy writing and getting hall
ready for games night. A big success and big crowd there. Hoping it continues. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Thursday July 11<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Getting ready for road and a long
job too and did not get away as I thought to do. Meeting tonight about raising
funds for Church building. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Friday July 12<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Did not get away as early as
expected and shot and skinned a couple of roos on way out. Supper time when
arrived Gallipoli. After tea rigged wireless but aerial too low and reception
poor. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Saturday July 13<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Pulled wireless apart and left
Gallipoli after smoko. Captain Bishop, Boiler buster, Bill Harvey arrived
before I left. Found Burns getting ready leave Herbertvale. Asked me to run
load of stuff Camooweal. Ormond came along in lorry so saved me. Put wireless
up and listened on at night. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Sunday July 14<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Riversleigh today at 3 pm. Nobody
at Springs. Took governess and children to falls. Put up wireless but not good.
Aerial too low. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Monday July 15<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">A day at Riversleigh. Spoke to
children in morning. Read. Gave them half holiday and all went<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>javelin(?) fishing. Got a few.
Wireless good tonight. Put pictures on too, a good night. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Arrived Gregory at 5.30 pm, left
for Riversleigh after lunch. Drover camped at Lily. Also Piebald Jack. Stayed
hotel. Nicol came over. Called over at Station. Old chaps doing jigsaw puzzles.
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Stayed Gordon Smith’s at night.
Called Planet, Donaldsons and Almora. Shot and scalped a few wallabies. Lost my
knife. Mrs Smith on her own for a few days. Has Pegg’s baby. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Reached Burketown at 4 pm. Pulled
up Stadhams and room ready. Called Oliver Souths. Arranged christem baby on way
back. Put wireless up. Children’s dance in hall at night.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Burketown all day. Called on
several folk. Dr and I went up river and had shot at alligator, only frightened
him. Played tennis. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Dr and I went out lake and shot
pigeons and ducks. Home late, went over to course. Went hall for while after
tea. Boil on my neck.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Burketown. Had S.S at 9.30 am.
Nice number out. Played cricket. Gathering for Mrs Doyle. 35 at Church at
night. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Had a wedding today at 3 pm.
Played tennis after school for R.I. Picture and social evening at night.
Announced Baby competition. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Wireless down, loaded up and left
at 2 pm. Called McGoffins camp. Arthur here. In trouble. Went his camp after
baptizing baby Smith and showing pictures. Stayed night. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Talked to young chap and then went
across to Mrs Smiths, had talk and then left and went on my way. Called at
Donaldsons, Planet, Gregory, and Riversleigh after tea. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Left Riversleigh at 10 am. Drover
huggins and…? on way to Camooweal. Called in at Findlays, Millers and home at
7.30 pm. Got turkey on way in. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Thursday June 13<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Had to have another go at my stove
chimney today and strengthened it<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>but still it smokes. Quite a crowd gathering in town for the races. Had
a letter today from home, Kilgour and cheque. Eileen got her ring and quite
thrilled. Got some more writing done and took wireless down to Shorty. Had Bill
Stogg call in after tea. Went to the hall at night. C.W.A ball on. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Friday june 14<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Was a bit late in rising today so
that breakfast was also late. Post Office open for only one hour so had to
hurry down and send a telegram home. Came back and did some writing, then went
down to the store. Came home and got some lunch then cleaned and called for
Eileen and Mrs Synnott and went over to the course. Had tea at Synnotts and
then home, dressed and took Eileen to hall. Startled natives when they saw ring
on Eileen’s finger. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">A busy morning at home. Got some
mail away and also telegrams. One to Marj and one to Works Dept Townsville.
Took Eileen and others over to course. Went to hall at night and very soon
after arriving had brush with Sonny Darcy. Mr Campbell intervened and later
Darcy locked up for night. Eileen very upset. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Sunday June 16<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Had the usual nice crowd at S.S
this morning and after lunch loaded up bus and Eileen and self came out to
Morestone. Arrived in time for tea. Afterwards tried to fix wireless. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Monday June 17<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Left Morestone after breakfast and
drove across to Undilla. Stopped for few moments at gate with Jack Burns. Smoko
at Undilla and another when reached Thorntonia. Went on and arrived Gregory
5pm. Shot wallabies along the road. Mr and Mrs Muller at home and stayed the
night. Eric came over after tea for awhile. Retired early. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">After breakfast visited station
people: Greg and Harry Watson up here, also George Watson. Came back to hotel
and then went shooting wallabies and got 2. Cale across a chap camped near
river. Left him some reading. After lunch Eric and self went fishing. Got
three, also 3 wallabies. Early tea and all down to Planet: Mrs Schaffert
too.Had service and baptised baby. Back to Gregory and bed. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Left for home after breakfast.
Pulled in at a couple of drovers’ camps. Also Thorntonia and Undilla. Had smoko
at Morestone and then the both of us came home. Got puncture 1 mile out of
town. Pulled in at Synnotts and Eileen got some tea. Listened to wireless and
home to bed. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Got things straightened up a bit
this morning and then spent an hour at Police Station in connection with
summons for Ronny<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Darcy. Called at
Wilsons and Dawsons. Collected all Rankine and Avon mail, picked up Mrs Mostert
and Libby and left for Rankine. Arrived at 4pm. Delivered mail etc and then picked
up Mrs Fowler and all went down to camp. Back to store and had tea with Rocky
folk. Called for crowd at camp, up to hall and all home later. Campeed in car. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Loaded up after breakfast<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and came up to store. Completed load
comptising 5 passengers, one dog and numerous ports and swags etc. Left at
10.30am and Avon at 12.30. Mrs Mac gave us bread etc and went on to 1 mile gate
where boiled billy. Home at 3.30 pm. Delivered passengers. Called Synnotts and
P.O and after tea helped at store in stock taking. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: red; font-size: 11.0pt;">Start of new diary and some entries not worth copying hence
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Monday April 29<sup>th</sup> 1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Dawborns left by car for Mt Isa. I
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Monday May 6<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Picnic today at Rocklands. All the
town there. Had two trips. Mrs Easy waiting. Late coming in. A bit of a row all
round. Left town at 5.30pm. Arrived Avon at 7pm. Tea there and then on to
Rankine. Stayed night. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Tuesday May 7<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Left Rankine and on to Alroy.
Smoko here and Mrs Crouch came on and we reached Rocky at 2pm. Stayed awhile
and then back to ALroy and on to Rankine by 10pm. Stayed night. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Wednesday May 8<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Late leaving this morning but
reached town at 12 midday and caught airmail. CWA annual meeting in afternoon
and hospital mtg at night. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Saturday May 11<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Brother Townshend arrived today so
Eileen and I went to Morestone for weekend. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Went out with Mr DeBois and met
all the men in the camp. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Monday May 13<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1934:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Back into town today arriving just
after lunch. Called at camp where men building dam. Also at bore where Cameron
got his cattle. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Friday May 17<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Did a job today that I had been
intending to do for a long while … build a safe. Did not finish as had no
timber left for the doors. Childrens dance in the hall tonight so went along and
played a few rolls on the piano for them. Not many adults present but children
enjoyed themselves. Later called at Synnotts and suffered Vic Hall ( N.T
mounted) relating experiences in which actions of all other members were
condemned. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Saturday May 18<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Mosterts shifted in here today.
All in bed when I came from the from shooting party at Grassmere. All had a
good time. Eileen particularly emjoyed the outing. Dr revealed some queer
characteristics. Met Barnes from Brunette today. Tom Norton also in town. Put
3ply in door of bus where glass was broken. Had to put netting around verandah
as protection for Mostert children. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Sunday May 19<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Was up first this morning. Poor
home well crowded out now. It is giving them a lift however. A very nice crowd
at S.S this morning. Have now 33 on roll. Went Synnotts fror lunch and tasted
ducks we shot. Great! Later Eileen and I went for drive along river. Very poor
attendance at service at night. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Monday May 20<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Gog into a few jobs at home this morning,
fixed spouting and batting damaged during cyclone. Then into washing and washed
bug mob. Rang Mt Isa and learned H Foster had gone in. After a clean up borowed
iron from Eileen and did a fair bit of it. Dr made a nuisance of himself
wanting to go to Yelvertoft and get medicine from mail ( I able). Younger set
dance at night. Went for a while and had good time. All enjoyed themselves. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Tuesday May 21<sup>st</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Started on my correspondence today
but was<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>not allowed to continue as
Wilson Bates came up and asked me o drive him to Richmonds on business so went
down after lunch and did not get back until 10pm. Richmond not home so had to
wait and then Magoffin and the rest would not get down to business. While
waiting I mooched sround amongst the various ones and then had a read of the
Register. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Wednesday May 22<sup>nd</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Got into my correspondence with a
vengeance today and wrote home, to the Colonel, and got all my<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>returns up to date. Was too late to
write up my reports so had to leave them. Eileen and I went to pictures at
night as I reckoned I deserved a little relaxation. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Thursday May 23<sup>rd</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Was up early this morning, the
first of the family and kept going without a break until I was ready to leave
at 2pm. Got all my letters and cheques away as well as getting everything ready
I needed for the trip to Urandangi. Picked up Mrs Reilly and Betty and went
along arriving at Harris’ for tea. At No 1 Barkly had a yarn to a pumper. Also
at No 4 where Charlie Lambert pumping. After tea drove to Lake and stayed there
with Ted and Keith. Wireless. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Very late risers at Lake P
Station. Was 9am before sat down to breakfast, smoko time at the station. After
breakfast shaved<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and went across
and saw Mrs Huddlestone and Mrs Patch, morning gtea, roses lovely, bunch back
to Kath. After lunch worked on car greasing etc and took me till supper time. A
bit of trouble in a couple of spots. Listened in for awhile after tea and also
had a yarn. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: red; font-size: 11.0pt;">(
Wireless a real treat I guess!)</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Saturday May 25<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Up early this morning and got
breakfast ready but did not leave until 9.30am. Smoko with the men at station .
Yarn to a few of them. Left Lake and had a good run to Headingley. Lunch in
kitchen. Went down and saw Cwayes’. On to Urandangi . Pulled up at Elliots.
Went and saw folk in hall, decorating for races, smoko in hall. Dumped swag at
Thomas’. Cleaned and called Mullers. Tea Elliots. Hall at night.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Sunday May 26<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Got up too early. Breakfast with
Charlie and P.C. Called on Wrights. Arranged S.S. Met at 3pm, nice number. Mrs
Fell attended. Smoko Elliots. Tea also. Nice number at service. Bookies.
Jockeys as well. Elliots after. Home to bed. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Monday May 27<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">After breakfast at hotel, worked
on car finding greasing point. Jim helping. Changed diff and gear oils. Rang
Eileen. Lunch at Elliots.Drove to Spencers. Stayed awhile. Then to Walgra. Busy
time oon a/c so dry. Passed sheep moving. Cattle shifted. No grass. Stayed
night here. Yarned after tea. Cold night. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Tuesday May 28<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Up early here. Very cold. Met
sopme of the men after breakfast and returned Urandangi. Wallyb Godsell came up
with me. Went around all the folk.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Cut Fred’s hair. Lunch Elliotts. Left after and called Headingly. Picked
up roll of packing and took it into bore, lorry dropped it. Pulled in at
Bullecourt. Both home. In trouble, black boy cleared out with horse. After tea
played gramaphone and had a yarn. Old chap says world <span style="color: red;">(?)</span>
needs a new Director. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Wednesday May 29<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">After breakfast left books and
loaded up. Put in ½ bale wool. Gave Hughes hand with his car. Came on to hole
for lunch. Ted Tregenza here and 2 pumpers. On to Barclay, yarn to Van Houten
and Clancey family. Smoko. On and pulled up Buckley bore. Engineers here
starting pumping plant. Left books with Bob Lobb. Passed Jack and Wille Miller
going Urandangie Home for tea. Cleaned and plucked 2 turkeys shot.Called
Synnots and took over one turkey. Passed chap on the road. Grass and water
scarce. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Thursday May 30<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Collected my mail this morning and
was asked to take Bunning to Morestone. Not good enough as mail goes that way
today. Told him not able to go. Got things ready for decorating hall and at
night got crowd along and nearly finished. Beginning to look rather nice too. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Friday May 31<sup>st</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Up early and with Burke Cant
finished the hall by 10am. School children having school in hall on a/c of work
at the school.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They did not mind
being held up through our decorating. Rang Scanlon Mt Isa . Took supper things
Mrs O’Keefe. Did some writing. Went to hall at night.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Saturday June 1<sup>st</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Got writing done this morning and
reports posted. Very thankful too. Was intending having quiet afternoon but
called to go and build up end of tennis court. Kept going until 6pm. Attended
hospital meeting and lodge meeting at night. 12 nomintaions for hospital
committee. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Sunday June 2<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">After breakfast ready for S.S and
35 there. Great. Dinner at Reillys. Prepared for night and went drive along
river with Eileen. Great. Good service at night. Not many there. Had tea at
Synnotts. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Monday June 3<sup>rd</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">No celebration in honor of the
day. ( <span style="color: red;">King George V<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>birthday</span>.) Did some washing this morning and after
dinner went down and played tennis. Had some good games.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Tuesday June 4<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Had a busy day getting the car
ready for the road and getting some writing done. Intended leaving this
afternoon but mail was late in and rain threatening decided me to await
developments. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Wednesday June 5<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Rain falling in various places
stopped me making the Burketown run but at lunch time received urgent suumons
to go Urandnangi and pick up black boy seriously ill. Had to go in spite of
weather. Stormy looking everywhere. Picked up woodcutter at Weroona and took to
Barclay and Bill Slogg at Buckley who came Urandnangi. Arrived at 9pm and rain
very close. Picked up boy and also cook at hotel, called Elliotts and started
back. Rain caught us 6 miled outand forced us to stop night at Headingley. Road
very greasy. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Thursday June 6<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Up at daylight and put chains on
car before breakfast and left immediately afterwards. Patient seemed better.
Ploughed through bog all the way to within 20 miles of Barclay. Heavy. Could
not remain on road most of the way. Engine boiling. Picking up track foot wide.
Stopped No 6 and lunch Barclay. Arrived 3pm. Sergeant and then hospital with
patient. Rain at night. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Friday June 7<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Had more rain today so fortunate
to be at home. Did some writing and odd jobs about the place. Spent evening
over at Synnotts. Family left me today. Place very quiet. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Saturday June 8<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Got some mail away by todays post
and after lunch went and tolled tennis court. Called on Mrs McDonald. Heavy
rain for half an hour. Drove patient to hospital. Cooked a sponge cajke and
very good too. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Sunday<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>June 9<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Although boggy conditions exist
big crowd at S.S and very nice to see. Lunch at Reillys. Afternoon at home.
Only few at service at night. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Monday June 10<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Had washing day today and big
clean up of the ranch. Place much improved. Erected punching ball downstairs.
Good exercise. Had an interview hospital and contractor. Rains seems to have
disappeared. Town becoming busy as race crowd gathers. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Tuesday June 11<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Did my ironing this morning, got
loan Thorleys iron. Wrote letters during afternoon.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Wednesday June 12<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1935:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Stove smoking this morning,
chimney not draw. Breakfast thus delayed. Went hospital see and drafted letter
to Hon John Mullan. Tried to fix stove chimney, unsuccessful. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Thursday Aprl 12<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1934:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">We were up very early this morning
as Mr Hosier was awake before 4am and had Jim and I out just as the morning
star appeared. We boiled up and had breakfast and were traveling long before
daylight. A couple of miles this side of Inverleigh we ran into a bit of bog
but not enough to stop us and we reached the station<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>just as the cook as getting up. Here we learned that heavy
rain on ahead had made the roads impassable so there was nothing to do but turn
back which we did after our second breakfast.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We had a good run back although a storm or two had fallen
since yesterday and after calling on again at Wernadinga and Armraynald reached
home at 7pm. While coming back we caught a young brolga and a duck and took
them both up to matron who goes in for livestock. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Friday April 13<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1934:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">As Mr Hosier still had a few days
leave I decided to do a hurried trip to Wollogerang so after filling up and
loading up after breakfast this smorning we took Jim out 20 miles to meet a
drover who wanted some men but as it was only a short trip Jim decided to wait
and try to get on with someone else. We took him on and left Jim at Touchstone
to come back with Bert Booth. We went on then about 5 miles and stayed for the
remainder of the day in the stock camp, waiting for Booth to bring out the
mail. He assured us that he would be at Touchstone at 6pm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Two storms worked up during the early
part of the night but although we had to roll up our swags a couple of times
and seek the shelter of the car, we only got a few drops each time. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Saturday April 14<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1934:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">After breakfast at the camp we ran
into the station and a mile out went right into where the storm of last night
passed. It was all we could manage to get through but we did. Booth however had
not returned so we had to go on without the mail. We got to Bannockburn, the
crossing of the Nicholson river about lunch time so we pulled up and boiled the
billy. This crossing is about ½ mile wide and is difficult to negotiate being
over rocks, through sand and water, winding and twisting in all directions and
finished up with a very steep ‘jump up’ onto the bank through a narrow cutting.
The old bus did not flinch however. While<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>the billy boiled we tripped off and had a swim and it was glorious. I
did not want to get out but we had to go on. We reached ‘Turn Off’<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>andf stayed awhile with Mr and Mrs
Murray and had smoko. Constable Wilson has just taken over here from Const
Barclay who has gone to Cairns. We went on again and pulled in at West Moreland
a bit after sundown. This is a very lonely spot, 125 miles from Burketown and
50 from Turn Off. Mrs Irwin was the only one at home which is generally the
case as the men spend most of the time out on the run. She got us some tea
after which we sat on the verandah and talked. A little excitement was caused
when a snake glided on to the verandah amongst us but was quickly dispatched
when I got the gun off the car. Soon we all retired. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Sunday April 15<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1934:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Before breakfast this morning I
went down to the lagoon and shot a couple of ducks for Mrs Irwins Sunday dinner
and after leaving her some books etc went on and arrived at Wollogerang about
11am crossing the<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>border into the
N.T. four miles from the homestead. Mac was home as well Billy Mallins the
cook. We yarned then until dinner time. Mac has just bought a car, a second
hand job that needs a fire under it. He knows nothing about a car and already
it was owing him trouble so I went to have a look and see if I could fix it for
him and was kept going all the afternoon and not much further ahead. After tea
we all gathered together and with the help of the accordian and gramaphone had
a big sing and both sacred and secular songs. The others went to bed then amd
Mac and I sat up and yarned until early morn. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Monday April 16<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1934:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Got to the car again after
breakfast and had the satisfaction ofngetting it going alright just before
lunch. Had then to mend a puncture on one of my tubes and load up ready for
another start. Said farewell about 3pm and had a good run to West Moreland
where we had smoko. Here another job prevailed me as their only rain water tank
had sprung a leak so I patched that up as best as I could and on we came. We
had hopes of getting to Turn Off but it was not to be. Carburettor trouble<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>again delayed us for awhile and running
on top of a stump caused further delay so we pulled up and camped. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Tuesday April 17<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1934:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Up at daylight and had breakfast
and then a good run into Turn Off. We stayed here a couple of hours. Mr Hosier
down talking to Const Wilson while I talked to<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the Murrays and talked to the small son and gave him some
papers and a hanging text. After a drink of tea we went on and stopped long
enough for me to have a hurried swim in the Nicholson when we crossed it and by
lunch time we were at the Touchstone stock camp. Stayed here awhile and had
lunch and after making arrangements for Chong’s wedding, came on. Did some
shooting over the last 30 miles knocking over a few wallabies and bringing home
3 turkeys. Retired soon after supper. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Thursday Feb 15<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1934:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">After having washed the breakfast
things this morning I put on my copper of washing. The copper being a 4 gallon
petrol drum with the top cut out of it. Had old Fred Murray call in to<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>be driven home to his camp. When I went
down for the car found that Bill Kirk had got in before me, so after waiting
awhile and he did not return I hopped into Mr Dalling’s which was outside the
store and went up and took Keith to the hospital in it. Brought it straight
back as I thought Mr Dalling may be wanting it. Billy brought Synnotts home soon
after so I took that one then and took Fred to his camp and Keith home.
Finished my washing after lunch and then got cleaned and went to the hall to
fix up for the pictures. Went and had a haircut before starting at the hall.
Had two ‘smokos’, one at Pedwells and one at Cronins. Fixed the hall and then
had tea. Went up and got Synnotts car and called for Keith and took him to the
hall. A big crowd turned up at night and seemed to enjoy the program. Drove
Keith home afterwards as well as Mrs Watson, Marj and Frank. Called in and
yarned until midnight at Mosterts. Weather is very hot and the sky is overcats
all day with heavy cloud but except for light sprinkles no rain.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">I have been very lax with my diary
as it is now the end of March but I am not attempting to write all the doings
up in detail. The main happening of all that time has been the abduction of
Ellen Hooker by Jack Logan when they cleared out in J.Connolly’s car. The
search and chase by planes and car occupied just about a fortnight of time, when
they were caught at Rifle Creek waiting for a train. I had two trips into Mt
isa then to bring home Ellen and take her back again for the court case. Also a
court case in Camooweal when I was Council for the defence, when the Crown
decided to send Ellen to a state institution. Logan is now out on bail awaiting
his trial in Cloncurry on May 21<sup>st</sup>. I had another trip into Mt Isa
taking in Mrs Wilson to see Mavis. Had a couple of trips to both selections. A
picnic to the selection at Nowranie on St Pat’s Day. I had a weekend at Avon
while Rev Richardson was in town when I had a very happy time and had a nice
crowd at the service there. The Anzac Day committee is busy now with the
preparation<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>of its program as well
as the committee formed to entertain the Governor when he arrives. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Sunday April 1<sup>st</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1934:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">This day finds me at Planet Downs
at which place I arrived on Friday night. I left Camooweal on Thursday
afternoon after delaying my departure for two days waiting on a lorry from Mt
Isa which had broken down and which was bringing out a box of fruit that I was
to bring down here. When I left the lorry had not arrived so of course I did
not bring the fruit. Thursday night I stayed at Undilla and left there in
company with the mailman on Friday. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">( Good Friday). Cecil’s car was
not running too well and so we had<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>numerous stops before we eventually discovered the cause of the trouble
was a grasshopper which had worked its way into the carburettor. We stopped for
awhile at THorntonia and at the Lily boiled the billy reaching the Gregory just
before sundown. I went across to the station for awhile and then picked up Fred
Muller and Len Smith at the hotel and came on here, arriving just after dark.
We met Harry Foster along the track today and had a yarn to him. He had been to
Gregory and was on his way home. Old Dick Garrett was at his letter box too and
is very feeble now and does not seem now too long for this world. Yesterday was
a busy day here, the early part being taken up with decorating the two homes
for the wedding which took place in the front garden of the old people’s home
at 5pm. The wedding went off very nicely and the bride and her attendants all
looked very charming. The reception was held on the verandah of Ted’s home
after which dancing was indulged in. At about 10.30pm I was given the job of
driving the newly wedded couple back to the Gregory where they will in future
reside at the hotel. I got back here awhile after midnight. This morning
although Sunday was a busy time in cleaning up after all the visitors<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>had departed. We, of the permanent
staff, went across to the river this afternoon and had a very enjoyable time in
the river, it was lovely. After tea tonight we all gathered at the old folk’s
home and we the aid of the gramaphone and hymn books had a good sing and
finished with a reading and prayer. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Finlays left for home this morning
and have a hundred mile run in front of them. I got all packed up and ready for
the road too but instead of leaving helped the boys in fixing a sewing machine
which kept us going all the afternoon. Just before tea we all went dowm on the
lorry the 5 miles to Donaldsons and I told them I would be showing pictures at
Planet so afterv tea they came up when we all went to the movies out in the open
and then played the gramaphone finishing up with beer? and cake. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Left Planet after breakfast this
morning and came on to Donaldsons. Splinter and old Parker were just gloing
down to the shed to clean up a bit of shearing so I spent the morning with them
and am now qualified to get a job in any shearing shed. Had lunch here and
after leaving cards etc for the two boys went on and called in at Almoras,
stayed here awhile and next stopped for a few minutes at Gordon Smiths and then
just at sundown reached Brookdale. Pulled in and had tea after which showed the
pictures and then retired. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">After breakfast had a talk to the
children and left the cards and books again. Called in at Clarkes and stayed
for lunch and ten on<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>as far as old
Bill Souters. Sgtopped and had a yarn to him and then came into Burketown,
pulling in at the Police Station. Folk around here all seemed pleased tom see
me and feel sure it was genuine. Mrs Hosiers birthday today so I dropped right
into the pargty held at night at which a nice crowd gathered and all enjoyed
themselves. Just as I arrived they were about to bottle beer here so I fell in
for the job of corking it all. Went up after tea and had a game of tennis which
was very nice. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">I spent a very lazy day today,
doing practically nothing and enjoyed it too. Had a good read and a bit of a
sleep and then went up and played tennis. After tea the Captain from the
lighter came up and we argued on many subjects until it was time to go to bed. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Spent another very enjoyable lazy
morning in reading. After lunch went up to the school and talked to the
children and the called on a few folk and had some tennis. Several of the
country folk arrived in town this aftgernoon. Spent the afternoon at home
talking, sleeping and reading. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Spent this morning in helping Jim cleaning up the engine of their car and other
jobs about it. Did some writing. Paddy called after lunch and we went to
tennis. A social evening was held in the hall at night in<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>aid of the hospital at which a big
crowd gathered and which I presented myself at for awhile. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">A very hot day. Got the children
together for Sunday School this morning and had a happy time. Had a lie off
after lunch and then a few of us went out to the lake for a swim. A very nice
gathering assembled in the hall for service at night after which it was home
and bed. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">I decided that today would be an
off day so after doing a bit of writing this morning I went down to the boat
taking Miss McDonald with me and we had morning tea with the Captain. We then
got into the rowing boat and went fishing for awhile but caught nothing. After
lunch Mr Askin, Jim and I went down to the punt and fished for the remainder of
the afternoon<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>but I was the only
lucky one, landing two nice ones. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Tuesday April 10<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1934:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Mr and Mrs Hosier and Gladys
having decided to do the Normanton Croydon trip with me also decided we should
take the Vauxhall instead of my bus so this morning was spent in getting it
ready. After lunch I went out to see the folk and make arrangements for the
pictures and social at night. Returning home I found fresh arrangemnets made in
which the ladies and Vauxhall do not figure but Mr Hosier and Jim and I go in
the Ford. We all spent a very happy time at the hall at night with pictures
first and games afterwards. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">All up early this morning and
rolled swags, loaded up the car and left<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>about 8am. Our first stop was 25 miles out at Armraynald station where
we had morning tea. Peter is cooking here now. Mr Seamer was also here chasing
the buffalo flies. We ent on and after traveling another 25 miles came to
Wernadinga station<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and there
stayed<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and had anoher morning tea
and then stayed to lunch. I had to fix one of the back wheels here which was
loose by packing the axle with a piece of petrol tin. From here on the rough
road began and it was rough. 12 miles along a bit of carburettor trouble held
us up for awhile and ten miles further we met Laurie Hanson in trouble with his
car and put in an hour with him but could not do much. He got back into
Burketown alright however. We went on and came up with the Inverleigh stock
camp where we stopped and had smoko. Went on again and had a bit of kangaroo
shooting in one place and made camp for the night. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Saturday Jan 20<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1934:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Up at 5.30am this morning and went
to ‘drome and saw Mel off on plane, going home to Melbourne. Came home and went
to bed again. Later did my ‘good deed for the day’. Called at a few places. Did
my Satuurday morning shopping. Played tennis in the afternoon, prior to which
visited the hospital in company with several others in connection with the
proposed<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>building of a new
ward.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After tea had Grace and Marj
up for a while going through Sunday’s S.S lesson. Larry, Neville and I then
went boating and swimming in the river. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Sunday Jan 21<sup>st</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1934:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Took Keith up this morning before
S.S and then had a nice roll up at the hall at 11am. After lunch went out to
Rocklands to take Pat home. Daphne and Rene coming too. Spent the remainder of the
afternoon at home. Brought my pup back with me. Had a fair gathering at the
service held at night. Stayed for awhile at Robertsons afterwards. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Monday Jan 22<sup>nd</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1934:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Started a bit of hard work today
in the erecting of a bathroom, a terribly hot windy day too. Got everything
ready and went down to Wilsons and got the crowbar put in good order. Victor
came up and had lunch with me and afterwards helped me sink the four block
holes. I went on then and put the blocks in. Feeling off color today. Stomach out
of order and full of pains. Retired early. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Tuesday Jan 23<sup>rd</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1934:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Did not get an early start today
but got a fair bit of the job done and hope to finish tomorrow. Having to take
Keith up, makes a big break in the morning. After tea<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>a crowd of us went rowing and swimming. Very nice too. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Wednesday Jan 24<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1934:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Finished the bathroom today, all
but putting the shower in. Mail got in last night and we all got our letters
this morning. Old Fred Murray after a day and night out called early this
morning and had breakfast with me and then I took him home to his camp. Got
quite a nice mail on the ordinary one and my usual on the air mail. Finished
eve another party on the river and this time boiled the billy and had supper. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Thursday Jan 25<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1934:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Finished everything off and had a
good clean up all round. Bathroom and shower are very good. Got Jack to cut my
hair today wile he was in town. Visited several places in town. Played some
tennis. Spent the morning round at Sal’s.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Friday Jan 26<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1934:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Had a busy morning preparing the
plans of the proposed additions and alterations at the hospital. Finished after
lunch and then did some writing. Very hot day and after tea worked up a storm
which recorded 56 points of rain. Went to the hall at night and with others was
very busy in getting the hall ready for tomorrow’s big wedding. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Saturday Jan 27<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1934:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">A very busy day all day. Down at
the hall all the time. A very nice effort was the result however and all very
pleased. The ceremony at 7pm wnt off nicely and Ivy looked very nice, so did
Grace. About 100 guests sat down to the breakfast which was an excellent one.
The latter part of the night was taken up with dancing. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Sunday Jan 28<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1934:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Went down early and helped clean
up the hall but left the archway and the pulpit for the night service. Had a
good roll up at S.S. Part of the afternoon was spent in taking photos of the
bridal party and later in cooling off down in the river. The night service was
well attended and a good feeling throughout it. Stayed at Robertsons for awhile
and had some of the wedding cake and then called and said goodbye to Neville
and Corrienne. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Monday Jan 28<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1934:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">The dismantling at the hall
commenced this morning and before long order and beauty was reduced to chaos
and disorder. It seemed a pity that the decorations could not have been left as
they were. The council lorry did the carting away of the borrowed tables,
timber etc. I had to get the loan of Synnotts car today to take Keith to the
hospital and will have to continue doing so until I do mine up. We finished the
hall this morning and after lunch Lawrie and I rolled the tennis court and then
I marked it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Came home and cleaned
myself and the house up and then spent the rest of the afternoon and evening at
tennis. A big crowd down today too. Went up to the hospital for awhile after I
came home from tennis and yarned to the patients and staff.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Tuesday Jan 29<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1934:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">I decided to have a bit of a
washing day this morning as there was much that was dirty, so boiled up sheets,
pillowslips, towels, hankies, pyjamas, singlets, underpants and sox; did not
boil the sox. Had to go for Keith a usual and also was called upon while I had
the car to go to the areodrome and tow the two planes out of the hangar. While
out called at Mosterts and Wilsons. Finished the washing after lunch and then
got cleaned and went to the hall and started typing sheets of songs for out
next community night. A big storm swept the town about 5pm but although plenty
of dust only a few points of rain. Good rain all round however. Mail lorry is
bogged a few miles out from Isa. Did some more typing after tea.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Wednesday Jan 31<sup>st</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1934:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">After breakfast this morning I
started on the car, pulling the engine down and managed to get a fair bit done
before I was to knock off and go and get the car to go for Keith. I had
forgotten on the night of the wedding to get both parties to sign in one of the
required places and was fortunate in catching them this morning before they got
away. I did a bit more to the car after lunch, then got cleaned and went around
to collect the music books for the community singing. Called in for a while at
Watsons. Went up to the hall and did some more typing. Had some tennis after
tea. Robertson and I then finished the word sheets. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Thursday Feb 1<sup>st</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1934:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Did a bit of more work on the car
this morning and then went for Keith. While he was at the hospital I drove
around the town and told folk about the community singing and a picnic to be
held on Saturday. Did not finish the round until lunch time, when<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the mail plane, a day late on a/c of
rain, arrived so went up and met it collecting all the parcels etc, as I had
Synnotts car. After lunch I cleaned and oiled a clock for Mrs Mostert, then
called at Booths and arranged for the loan of a lorry <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>for Saturday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Went down then to Wilsons and cut the old chap’s and Allan’s
hair. Made some final arrangements then for singing at night and went home and
got cleaned. Had 2 sets of tennis then tea. Fixed the seats in<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the hall and then home and changed. Hospital
and saw 2 mothers and 2 babies. Community singing went well, not as many
present as last time. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Did a lot more work on the car
this morning before had to knock off and do my good deed for the day. Got some
writing done during the afternoon and later played some tennis. Got a few more
letters written after tea<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and went
down and left them at Reilly’s to be picked up by the pilot in the morning. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Saturday Feb 3<sup>rd</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1934:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Had a bit of bother this morning
in securing a second lorry for the picnic but eventually got Dr Ramsay’s to
drive myself. Got Synnotts car tgen to go around and let the folk know that one
lorry would be leaving at 11am and another at 1.30 pm. Took Keith to the
hospital and then after collecting all the requirements for the picnic loaded
about 50 on the lorry<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and out to
Nowrainie. After lunch the other lorry and 4 car loads arrived and a happy day
was spent in swimming, games etc. Arrived home at dusk , all very burnt and
tired. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;"><u>Mother’s Birthday: <o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Intended sending her a telegram
yesterday but in the rush of picnic arrangements forgot to cll at the P.O. Took
Keith up befire S.S this moring and then had a good roll up at the hall. Had
dinner over with Jim Synnott both of us finishingn off a duck each tthat Jim
shot yesterday. Spent the afternoon at home and had a nice number at the night
service. Had supper over at Reilly’s. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Monday Feb 5<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1934:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Thought of mum’s telegram several
times today but forgot when I was down near the P.O. Spent nearly all day on
the car with only a break in the morning to go with Keith to the hospital. Had
some tennis after tea and later went to the hospital and visited the patients. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Tuesday Feb 6<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1934:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sent mum’s telegram this afternoon, also one to Mrs James in
Townsville whose two little boys were drowned in the river down there. Am not
able to do much on the car in the mornings as time spent in taking Keith to the
hospital occupies most of the time. Got some more done this afternoon, then
went down to tennis and after tea a party of us went rowing on the river,
taking the gramapohone with us. Had a good time on the water and in the water
and finished up boiling the billy on the bank. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Wednesday Feb 7<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1934:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Got a bit more work done this
morning and again this afternoon. Had a couple of airplane mechanics look the
engine over and give me some advice. A parcel of new parts came on the plane
today but had to sedn away to Brisbane for some oters. Had tennis before tea
and afterwards called at Dawsons for awhile and then went around to Mosterts. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Thursday Feb 8<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1934:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">The weather is getting very hot
again so we are hoping it will bring rain this time. Did not do any work on the
car today as callers detained me this morning and my interest in a book after
lunch drove all thought and incination for work away, Had some tennis after
tea<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and then went up to the
hospital. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Friday Feb 9<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1934:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Had no time for car work again
today as had too many other things to do. Spent most of the day getting letters
written and had my usual number of jobs for other people to do. Anoter very hot
day. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Saturday Feb 10<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1934:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Did a little bit more to the car
this morning and then had to knock off to go to the hospital, get my milk, do a
bit of shopping etc. Went down and got Lowrie then and rolled and marked the
tennis court. Had Grace and Marj up to go through the lesson for S.S tomorrow.
Larry Darcy called then for the loan of a tyre and tube so as he could go to Mt
Isa to meet Mrs Beaumont and Audrey. Went down then and had some tennis before
and after tea. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Sunday Feb 11<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1934:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">(</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: red; font-size: 11.0pt;">Normal Sunday activities.)</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Monday Feb 12<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1934:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Hoped to get a good day’s work
done on the car today but too many interruptions although managed to get a fair
bit done. Weather very hot again. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Tuesday Feb 13<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1934:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Another broken and interrupted
day. First had to take Keith and do a few messages for myself. Then came home
and got started again when Jim Synnott came up and asked me to go out about 6
miles and take petrol<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>to the mail
lorry which had run out of it. One of the men walked in. Went out and back
again and then helped unload at the P.O. after which took the papers to both
stores. Got in about an hour on the car when it was time to stop and get ceaned
and go to the school for R.I. Went down then and got my mail and as the snaps
of the wedding party came in it was busy taking them around to those
interested. Had some tennis and then called at Watsons and Mosterts. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Wednesday Feb 14<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1934:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Did a bit on the car this morning
until time to go to the hospital and for milk etc. Then took my washing and got
notices ready for pictures and a letter for the council meeting. Got my air
mail then and came home and worked on the car until 6pm. After tea talked to
some of the men who are in from the stations for the hospital and council
meetings. Then home and writing. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<!--EndFragment-->Judy Ann Kettlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03399879048727795000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4837344227506338403.post-66155059027948650122012-04-04T02:49:00.001-07:002012-04-04T02:50:47.087-07:00Too hot to handle?<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Friday Dec 8<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Barclay.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Left here after breakfast this morning and had in 2 extra passengers, Charlie Anderson and Tom<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Slack. In a couple of miles ran out of last nights rain. No water in the Buckley.Struck a bad spot a couple of miles this side of Campbells but did not have to pout the chains on. Called in at Campbells but did not stay as it was starting to rain. Got home aright and found they had a big storm in town last night. Kaiser Creek is still running. Delivered my passengers and then home. Had lunch at the hotel. Cleaned up after lunch and did some writing. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Sunday Dec 10<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Held S.S this morning and had a fair number out. Missed Lulu this morning as she is now working at the hospital. Spent the afternoon at home mostly sleeping; too hot for anything else. Held service at night. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Tuesday Dec 12<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Wentout this morning with Mr Jago and shire officials to survey and peg a line of fencing. Hot weather but I drove the lorry. After lunch got cleaned and went to the school and then called on several folk and at night attended a School Committee metting. Had a bit of a storm while the meeting was on. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Wednesday Dec 13<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>to Dec 31<sup>st</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">In Camooweal mostly with one run into Mt Isa taking Mrs Dawson and Pat in with me. Weather very hot. A few storms occasionally but nothing much. School sports on 15<sup>th</sup>. Communion in Xmas morning. Community singing at night. Picnic Boxing Day.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Few in for the races on 30<sup>th</sup>. A quiet Xmas on the whole. All ready for the New Year. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">1934.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Jan 1<sup>st</sup><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>1934:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Tthe New Year was ushered in with intense heat, in spite of which the more energetic of the locals spent the day o the tennis court and cricket oval. The match between the town and country resulting in a win for the town by 50 runs on the first innings. I had the pitch to roll and everything to get ready in the morning. Then at 11am there was Keith to call for and take to the hospital to have his leg dressed. Today will be the last for some time that we will see in town visitors from the country. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Tuesday Jan 2<sup>nd</sup><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>1934:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">We are still bearing up under the extreme heat although it is very grying. I have not felt much like doing anything at all today so acted as I felt. Took Kath up to the hospital at the usual time. The mail was in on time today so we got letters before lunch. Late in the afternoon I then decided to go down and have a cool off in the river and very nice too. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Wednesday Jan 3<sup>rd</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1934:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">In spite of the heat I decided I must do a bit today so started in on cleaning up and tidying around the place and t was necessary too. Had a big burn up in the back yard. Plane got in today but pilot and passengers stated it was a bad day for flying. They went 10 000 feet to try and get out of the bumps.n Took Keith up as usual. Had some tennis after tea. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Thursday Jan 4<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1934:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">The heat of today was the best yet and at 6 o’clock it was still 106. I put some hessian around the ground floor this morning. Looked after Keith and tried to get cool. Played tennis after tea. Hot too. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Friday Jan 5<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1934:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">The weather still continues with the temperature well over the century but so far it has brought no rain locally. This morning was chiefly spent in writing and after lunch I had to be parson and undertaker and collect the coffin, take it to the morgue, place the body in and secure same and then use the car as a hearse, call for the relatives and mourners ( two in number)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>and go to the cemetery, conduct the service and help fill in the grave. Such was the funeral of the half caste Elston baby. Had then to go to the hall to get things ready for the pictures at night which were very good and a good house. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Saturday Jan 6<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1934:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">I had 3 bottle trees sent in yesterday from Thorntonia so got yo work this morning and put them in and hope they will grow in spite of the very hot weather. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Went down at midday and marked the tennis court so it will be in order when anyone wants to play. Took some drums then which I collected from Synnotts and went over to the river and filled them to water my trees. Had a swim while down there. After tea a few of us had a couple of sets of tennis. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Sunday Jan 7<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1934:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">A quiet day with S.S in the morning nand Church at night. A plague of grasshoppers seriously inconvenienced things during the service. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Monday Jan 8<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1934:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Started in to clean up the house this morning and it took some cleaning too with the result that bundles of old papers etc were burnt. Geoff called up for awhile in the morning. I had to make the usual break at 11am to take Keith to the hospital. Went down the river and filled the drums again and of course hads a swim. Affter tea had some tennis and tgen called at the hospital and went round to the Mosterts for awhile. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Tuesday Jan 9<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1934:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Finished cleaning and tidying up this morning and the place looks and feels much better. Took Keith to the hospital and after lunch went down to Dawsons for awhile. Had some tennis both before and after tea.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Wednesday Jan 10<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1934:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">The heat wavwe still prevails but so far no deaths. Too hot to do much at all. Have no inclination to exert myself. Spent most of today finding a cool spot in which to read and a bit of writing. Took Keith up as usual. Had some tennis after tea. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Thursday Jan 11<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1934:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Another day like as unto yesterday. Not quite as hot on account of a strong wind blowing. No rain and both country mail cars were in on time. Had the usual game of tennis. Interest in things waning. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Friday Jan 12<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1934:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">We are very thankful today for a slight decrease in the intensity of the heat. A welcome relief. I managed to stick inside a bit today and got some writing done. I also carted some water to put on the three trees I have planted. Had a swim whilst down at the river. Played some tennis after tea. Took Keith as usual to the hospital. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Saturday Jan 13<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1934:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">As soon as I got up this morning I started doing a few jobs to the car, getting it ready for a run into Isa on Monday. Fixed tyres and tubes and oiled and greased etc. After lunch called and got my two assistant S.S teachers and together we went through Sunday’s lesson and I endeavoured to impress them with the seriousness of their task. Later turned my place into a shaving saloon for the convenience of a young chap who wanted a good shave on account of tonight’s dance. Went down and had tennis before and after tea and a feed of icecream to finish up. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Sunday Jan 14<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1934:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Had a nice roll up of children for S.S this morning and it was a pleasure to see a few prodigals returning. A few boys came up and spent the afternoon with me. They sprawled round the floor reading while I finalized things for the night service. A nice number at the service during which baptized Mrs Mosterts baby. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Monday Jan 15<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1934:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Up at 5am this morning and at 6.30 had my two passengers on and all loaded up andf left for Mt Isa. Mr Mutton came along behind us in his bus. Pulled up at Split Rock and had breakfast. A good run although very rough and reached Isa at 1.30 pm. Had a long squash to wash the dust down and left Keith and Eileen at Smiths and I went up to the Church. Hobbin in Cloncurry but Fletcher and George Young are baching here. Got cleaned up and then came down and all went and had afternoon tea. Irene is very sick and looks it. After tea went over to the Mines hospital and saw Mavis who looks well in spite of the bad time she is having. Came back and Eileen, Irene and I went to the talkies. Kath and Jack came in at halftime. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Tuesday Jan 16<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1934:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Had breakfast at the Church this morning and then came down and picked up the three girls and luggage and went down to the train and saw Eileen off. Came back then and dashed around until 12.30 collecting parcels etc and doing business for everybody and went across and saw Andy and then left for home. Had a good run out with no trouble and got here at 7pm. Had tea, got bathed and went to bed. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Wednesday Jan 17<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1934:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Delivered my orders this morning. Took Keith to hospital. Jim Davidson very sick in there too. Had Geoff up for awhile after lunch. Took Keith back again this afternoon for a fresh plaster. Had tennis then. A nice cool day. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Thursday Jan 18<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1934:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">I am sure I do not know what we will do out here if we do not soon get a spell from this hot weather. It is the first time I have really felt<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>the heat and I do not appreciate it it at all. I have no energy or inclination to do anything. Took Keith up as usual this morning to the hospital. Made a few<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>cxalls during the day and did a little writing. Played some tennis after tea and later attended a hospital meeting. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Friday Jan 19<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1934:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Spent my morning in running around the town from place to place, mainly on account of others and also took Keith to te hospital. Started to do some writing this afternoon<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>but had too many interruptions and so missed the mail. Played some tennis and just on dark started to cart water to put on the court. Had Larry and Neville helping, also Norman for awhile. We did not finish until a bit after 10pm. Went home ten and cleaned and went down to Reilly’s to a party given in<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>M. Woodfulls honor, this being his last night in Camooweal. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <!--EndFragment-->Judy Ann Kettlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03399879048727795000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4837344227506338403.post-21350853607988713722012-04-01T00:27:00.002-07:002012-04-01T00:28:22.673-07:00Out and about a cure for felling lonely.<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Sunday Nov 19<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Had the children out for S.S this morning. Lulu at home sick. Had to take a message down to the bore this afternoon, took some of the kiddies with me. Not many out at service at night. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Wednesday Nov 22<sup>nd</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Spending a few days in town now. Writing, visiting. Jobs on the car. Had a storm just before tea tonight. Jim Daly out here. Also Father<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Kinnare. Bert Philp taking photos too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Thursday<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Nov 23<sup>rd</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Weather is continuing very hot and sultry<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>and as a result very depressive. Seem to have lost all interest in things. Depsondent and lonely. Missing Ivy greatly. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Went to the dentist this morning and had 3 teeth out and the plate remodelled.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>C Johnston in town today. Also Richmond and Clancy. Storm this afternoon has kept them all in over night. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Friday Nov 24<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Fiinished quite a lot of writing today and got 23 letters posted. Answered some very ancient correspondence. Get very weary of being up here too long on my own. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Saturday Nov 25<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Weather still continuing very hot. Had a death in the family gthis morning when my dog went down the town, collected a bait, came home and died. Buried him out along the road. Cleaned an polished the car up this morning and reminded a few of their obligations to Church and S.School. Have been taking a few sick every morning to the hospital. Good storms are falling out in the country.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Monday Nov 27<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Did a little publicity work this morning for the pictures at night and got the hall and plant in order this afternoon. Had a big crowd out at night, taking over 6 pounds at the door and a very good program. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Tuesday Nov 28<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Did my usual run to the hospital with the sick, after which had morning smoko at Cronin’s. Went to the school at 3.30 pm and then called around at Davidsons and N.L Reilly’s. Good storms all round. 3 inches last night at Urandangi. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Wednesday Nov 29<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Weather continuing very hot, had good storms all around again today. No cars coming in from outside. Mt Isa mail not yet arrived. Spent most of my time at home reading and writing. A bit of visiting. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Thursday Nov 30<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Another day .like unto yesterday. Had a good storm strike the town at about 5pm and gave us 40 points. Sudden and severe. Mt Isa mail is broken down 30 miles from Isa and J.Logan went out this afternoon to the<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>rescue. Have now given up the idea od going to Urandangi this week. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Friday Dec 1<sup>st</sup><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">And still the heat wave prevails but no further rain locally. Mt Isa mail got in this morning. Got my mail and papaers amnd read all the latest news. Attended evening this afternoon in CWA hall in honor of Dr and Mrs Forbes and<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>nurse. Also a bit of an evening at night for the Dr. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Saturday Dec 2<sup>nd</sup><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Was up this morning at 5am and went up to the ‘drome and saw Dr off. Plane was well loaded up too. Mrs Forbes had to leave her kitten behind. Late this afternoon four of us had a few sets of tennis. Weather still very hot. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Sunday Dec 3<sup>rd</sup><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Had the usual Sunday routine of S.S in the morning and service at night and had a few more than usual at the service. Used the piano rolls for music, Garrett playing and all went well. Bonny’s birthday today so a lorry load went down for the afternoon to the selection. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Monday Dec 4<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">I spent most of my time today in getting the car in readiness for my intended trip to Urandangi, as I hope to get away in the morning. The weather is warming up again and looks as if more rain is not far away. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Tuesday Dec 5<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Was ready to depart this morning straight after breakfast but it was 10.30am by the time we got away, Frank Weildon is with me. Called in at Mudgee and delivered some parcels and had a drink of tea there and then on to Barclay where we had lunch. We did not stay too long here as the sky was looking very black so pushed on. At No4 we pulled up and found Mr and Mrs Short here and a half-caste, the men are pumping. We provided the cake for smoko and they made the tea and then after a yarn we went on and reached Arcadia at about 3.30pm and here we stayed the night. Only Mr and Mrs Harris and Arthur here. Yarned for awhile after tea and then bed. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Wednesday Dec 6<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Was on the road this morning soon after sunrise. Met the mail coming up and got Bullecourt letters etc from him. Soon was at the Lake. Spent a couple of hours here amongst<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>the folk and after smoko at 9.30am started off again. Getting near Headingley we could see where the rain had been as there was beautiful green shoots everywhere and water in all the water-holes and low lying places. Frank was very pleased<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>with himself as he shot a turkey with my rifle, the first shot too. At Headingley we stayed awhile and then after lunch went on. Five miles from Urandangi we had tyre trouble and I had to put the spare on but we got in about 3pm. I had some vegetables on for the hotel so delivered them and then went across to Thomas’. Charlie was in the midst of painting and Mrs was in the store. I got to work soon after arriving and fixed the tyres and tubes and got all ready for the return journey. Had smoko halfway through the job. When finished, half a dozen of us went down and had a good swim. Affter tea I went across and got the hall ready for a service and had a nice gathering seeing as how the population of the place is about 30. After the service I showed a few of my moving pictures that I carry with me. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Thursday Dec 7<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Was up with the sun this morning and loaded up before breakfast. Called and saw all the folk before leaving and got away about 8am. Just before we got to Headingley they had a ring from Jack Mostert asking to hold me as he was coming out and wanted to come on to Camooweal with me. I waited until 11am and he had not then left Urandangi so I could not wait any longer and so left. Had a good run then to Bullecourt where we had lunch. The old couple here are just the same. Having a fairly hard time of it too. I left them a mob of books and papers and they gave me a few dozen eggs and off we went. We went across a few miles to shut a gate that someone had left open and then on to Barclay. Ran through a couple of places where rain had recently fallen but nothing bad. I pulled up at No 6 and talked with a couple of pumpers here, one being a chap from Melbourne. Left some books here and went on, finally reaching Barclay. Had tea here and afterwards baptised Warren’s baby. Big lightning and thunder all round. Jim McCaw got in about 1pm. During the night a few points of rain were registered. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:red"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:red"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""><span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <!--EndFragment-->Judy Ann Kettlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03399879048727795000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4837344227506338403.post-63141080054507101412012-03-23T17:17:00.002-07:002012-03-23T17:18:49.779-07:00Making tracks.<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Wednesday Oct 18<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Back in town today after being away for 3 weeks. Collected a big budget of mail. House full of dust and dirt so went to hotel for meals. Yesterday I came along as far as Gallipoli, pulling in for awhile at Herbertvale and No 7. Black was at No 7 as well as the pumper. Jack and Bruce were just going out to Bill at Gallipoli so I went out with them. Showed them the pictures at night. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Saturday Oct 21<sup>st</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Have been kept going in one way or another since getting home, in cleaning up and visiting hospital and others and writing and this afternoon G Riley and self put up the aerial and have had the wireless working tonight and very good too. Have been going to the hotel for dinner at night. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Saturday Oct 28<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Had a week in town with the usual routine. Had a few of the ocals up some nights to listen to the wireless. Called a cricket meeting for one night but could not get a quoram. Did a few jobs on the car. Sunday Oct 29<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<br />Had a nice gathering of children this morning. Very hot day. Went down for a swim late in the afternoon and held a service at night. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Tuesday Oct 31<sup>st</sup><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">The end of the month and still in Camooweal but will be going west in a couple of days. Have just been down to Undilla to bring Wandangi folk up, also Peggy who has gone into hospital, a probable appendix case. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Friday Nov 3<sup>rd</sup><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Am now at Avon, having reached here last night and am putting in a quiet day reading, writing and looking up all hands. Was going to hold a service tonight but a bore breaking down took the men away hurriedly so put it off. Const Smythe and wife and Daph arrived this afternoon. A very hot day. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Sunday Nov 5<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>1933<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Rankine River. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Arrived here yesterday and stayed down at the Police Station. Broady and Hector are working on the new police station. Only Mr and Mrs Lloyd at the store. Had some tennis yesterday. Going on soon to Alexandria. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Wednesday Nov 8<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Brunette.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Arrived here from Alexandria where I stayed Sunday night, and Monday afternoon. Monday morning I went out and gave the men a hand to get Ted Lennox’s car into the station from where he had busted it up on an ant-hill. Tuesday it rained, only light though and today has been threatening but no rain. Had some tennis here. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Friday Nov 10<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Mallapunyah Springs.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Got this far this morning, coming around by Anthony’s and Creswell. Terribly rough roads. Spent last night at Walhallow in Cliffords camp. Baptised nine children. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Sunday Nov 12<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Alexandria.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Arrived here at lunch time today bringing Mr Johnston with me. Stayed Brunette last night. Going to blacks corroboree tonight for Plamer Brushe. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Wednesday Nov 15<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Rockhampton Downs.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Arrived here last night. Met the Easy family on the road. Len here alson Jim and Terry. Weather very hot. Going back to Alroy tonight. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Friday Nov 17<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Avon Downs.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Reached here tonight, coming around Soudan. Jack Toohey with me. Yesterday came to Alexandria from Alroy and then across to Brunette and back for the air mail, tho plane had messed up. Having a bit of a storm here tonight. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Sagturday Nov 18<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Camooweal.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Got into town this morning and got things cleaned and straightened up this afternoon.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <!--EndFragment-->Judy Ann Kettlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03399879048727795000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4837344227506338403.post-108389640512087332012-03-21T14:56:00.001-07:002012-03-21T14:57:27.485-07:00travels and mustering<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Wednesday Sept 27<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Nearly ready for the road again. Have had a busy couple of days since returning. Went out yesterday afternoon and had tea at Rocklands. Leave tomorrow for Bourketown. Rev Menear and party arrived yesterday and all came up here for lunch. 15 of them, brought and cooked their own however. Menear showed his type by his not having shaved since he left Brisbane about 5 weeks ago. Conducted a service at Alice Springs for Griffiths in such a disgusting appearance. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Saturday Sept 30<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Arrived in Bourketown yesterday having had a good run, only one hold up with a puncture. Came to Gregory on Thursday and camped with Millers and Findlays. Brought Curly and Billy Beaumont with me to there and Roma to Thorntonia. Brought in a lot of palms for the wedding from Brookdale. Bill and Jim Edwards came in too. Staying at Hosiers as usual. Mrs Hosier and Gladys are home again. Was busy this morning getting ready for the wedding, decorating the hall etc. At 4 0’clock Alice and Phill became one. A big crowd present and the reception was held on the hall verandah. They finished up with a dance at night. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Tuesday Oct 3<sup>rd</sup><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Have had three very happy days in Bourketown since the big wedding. Sunday saw all except a very few of the visitors leave for their respective houses. Bride and bridegroom and party all went to the Gregory. The town looked very dejected as it saw car after car leaving and I gathered the few available cildren in the afternoon and we met in the hall for S.S and at night held a service at which practically everyone was present. Mrs Stewart was back at the piano again. Jim and I after Church went across and stayed awhile at Stewarts. Yesterday and today I have been around the folk, visiting them all and making my presence<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>felt in one way or another. Mr Kemp has been laid up with flu for these two days. Mrs Dunn came home unexpectedly today. I had a big job yesterday morning on the car putting in a new bolt through the back spring. Mr Hosier, Mr Askin and self have been doing some fishing but landed only one decent fish between us. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Wednesday Oct 4<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Got the car ready and loaded up this morning and said farewell to all. Left after lunch bringing with me Bill, Paddy and Jack and we arrived here at the Gregory at sundown. I left my passengers at the hotel and I went across and had tea at the Police Station. Later came over here to the homestead, my house for the next few days. There seems to be a fair crowd of people about, most of them in their own camps. All from here are over at the dance at present. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Sunday Oct 8<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">The Buffalo ( </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:red">race</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> ) meeting is over for another year and it was a very quiet one, although enjoyed by all. A fair crowd gathered here coming from over a wide radius but more of a picnic crowd than a racing crowd. Swimming in the river was by far a more popular attraction than the racing. I moved about amongst the folk meeting many I have not seen for a long while. Toothache worried me considerably for one day but has gone now. The auctioning of the hotel was a failure as only 250 pounds was bid and it was the one and only. The only unsettling item of the meeting was that the cook at the hotel got drunk and refused duty and was put on the chain. <span style="color:red">?</span> A new cook was<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>quickly forthcoming however. I went across after lunch today to the Police Station and we went up the river for a spin and I remained with them for awhile after tea, they being the only ones active about the place now. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Wednesday Oct 11<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Arrived here at Lawn Hills this afternoon and decided I had traveled far enough for one day, coming from Brookdale only 80 miles but part of it was very rough and weather very hot. Mr and Mrs Munro and self have been down for a swim in the creek and it was great. These people are making a big difference to the place here and it is regaining some of its former glory. Mr Flynn is still here and has not altered. Pearl is settling down in the position of cook. After leaving Punjaub this morning where I had a drink of tea with Jack and Fred, I caught up with Clarkes taking loading to Adele’s Grove. I went on ahead to pick the dinner camp and have the kettle boiling but disovered when I pulled up that I had no matches having given them all away so had to wait until the others arrived. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Saturday Oct 14<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Am still here at Lawn Hills although have not been at the homestead but out in the stock camp at Mt Oscar. I went out on Thursday with Mr Munro in the car and went out on Friday mustering and shifting cattle and this morning mustering horses. It was a good break and I enjoyed it and broke the monotony a bit for the men. Both going out and coming in we did some fishing withna spinner and landed a couple of good fish about 10 lb( </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:red">pound</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">) each. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">I forgot to write up that I had a Christening at Brookdale on Tuesday afternoon and showed the pictures at night. I left Gregory on Monday afternoon and came to Carringtons where I stayed the night and showed the pictures and then came to Brookdale on Tuesday calling at places en route. Did well too this day as had five smoko’s. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Sunday Oct 15<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Came here to Riversleigh today and arrived with a very stiff neck and shoulders, however I contracted same. Got some bananas and paw paws at Frenchy’s. All well here. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Monday Oct 16<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Harry and the camp went out this morning don the river mustering. I was laid up most of the day with my bad neck but before tea<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>got the children together for a talk and showed them the pictures.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Wednesday Oct 18<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Back in town today after being away for 3 weeks. Collected a big budget of mail. House full of dust and dirt so went to hotel for meals. Yesterday I came along as far as Gallipoli, pulling in for awhile at Herbertvale and No 7. Black was at No 7 as well as the pumper. Jack and Bruce were just going out to Bill at Gallipoli so I went out with them. Showed them the pictures at night. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <!--EndFragment-->Judy Ann Kettlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03399879048727795000noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4837344227506338403.post-59369547107197875232012-03-20T02:29:00.001-07:002012-03-20T02:30:11.378-07:00Family affairs<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Sunday Sept 3<sup>rd</sup><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Came across to Alroy this afternoon gringing Len with me. Held service at Rankine this morning with a nice crowd attending, mostly men. Retired early.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Thursday Sept 7<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Exciting happenings eventuated here during the last few days. We are now at Rockhampton Downs having arrived here Tuesday just before lunch. George is not home. Tuesday night just as we were about to have tea we saw a car coming from Tennants way and it proved to be Jim Synnott returning. He was full of the big gold find over there and got us all worked up, so much so that we decided to go out and see George and perhaps go over ourselves. Going across to No 3 we met the Rocky lorry returning with Mr Mutton, Pike’s traveler driving and it was learned he had burned his car and all his stock at No 14 and had to walk across to <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">No 3, 12 miles. He turned around then and came back and we talked over everything with George and then came back here arriving at 2am. At that time we had practically decided to go across to Tennants and peg out a claim or two. In the morning however we were not so keen and finally ended in not going having found many reasons why we should not. Mutton was the only one very keen to go. Len and I went out and shot a couple of turkeys after lunch and I also gave the 2 boys a S.S talk and at night showed them the pictures. Had a swim in the tank too which was very nice. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Saturday Sept 9<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Back in Camooweal today, having a good run from Alexandria. Came to Alroy Thursday and stayed the night, where we met the ministerial party who were touring the Territory. Mr Brown the sec of the dept of the interior seemed a decent chap and so also was his sec.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Mr Carrington, the Gov resident from Alice Springs was in charge of the party. Went across to Alexandria yesterday and stayed the night giving them a picture treat. Mr Forrest is out there at present. On the way home today met Senator Payne at Rankine who had come across from Alice with Carrol the Govt Board of Works inspector. Had a yarn with the Senator who informed me he was a good Methodist and also gave me some interesting Tasmanian news. Harold came as far as Avon with us. Sunday Oct 10<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Held S.S this morning but not a very big crowd out; do not know what was the matter. Went for a drive out along the river after lunch where Ivy and I had smoko under the shade of a coolibar. Had a service at night although not too many present. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Satirday Sept 16<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">In Townsville once more although have seen very little of it as have been in bed with flu since arriving on Wednesday. Over the worst of it now however and went out for awhile this morning. Had a crowd on the car coming into Isa as had Mrs Spratt, Mrs Griefham, who had a bust up with Mrs Schmidt, Mutton and Harold. All stayed the night at Johnnie’s place where we met Mrs Ransome. Had a fair train journey, Mrs Griefham, Mrs Smith and Peggy Davidson and self having a compartment to ourselves. Stan met the train and brought me here and was Dr and nurse, rather rough at times too. Saw Mrs Sidney, Mrs Griefham, Arthur and Mrs Dawson at the train. Mrs Griefham went on to Brisbane Wednesday night. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Thursday Sept 21<sup>st</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">The Nellore is due in early tomorrow morning so will see the dear sister very soon now. Have had a few quiet days down here,. Visited a few folk and went across to the Island a couple of times. Met Bart Doyle. Went to the pictures twice. Not much to do in this place. Would not mind a few days over at Alma Bay. Saw Rev Tulip over there. Went with Arthur and Mrs Dawson over to Parsons. Feeling good now. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Saturday Sept 23<sup>rd</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Saw Olive ( </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:red">his sister</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">) off on the boat this morning when with others at 8am she said goodbye to Australia for a few years. Stan and I met the boat yesterday when it berthed at 7.30am. Olive came home and had breakfast with us. We toured the town then in a borrowed car and called on Rev Dingle and went up Castle Hill where the car failed us on a very steep and narrow spot but everything ended alright. Got Olive’s 2 friends after lunch and we all went around the town where the girls did some shopping and saw the sights. I had dinner on the boat with the six missionaries<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>and had a very pleasant time and afterwards a sing on deck. Olive looks well and seems very happy as do all the others. May they all have much happiness and blessing in their great enterprise. Will soon be catching the western train myself. Have been and called on Mrs Smith and Mrs Crisp.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Monday Sept 25<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Back in Camooweal once again. Had a good journey out. Brought Mrs Gordon and Frank and Mrs McVean out from Mt Isa with me. Mrs Gordon’s visit was a big surprise for everybody. Visiting dentist and optician also came out today. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:red"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <!--EndFragment-->Judy Ann Kettlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03399879048727795000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4837344227506338403.post-82714128067942768632012-02-29T00:44:00.002-08:002012-02-29T00:45:51.865-08:00More travels and flu.<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Tuesday August 8<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">At home most oftthe morning and then went down and ngot my mail. Went up to the hospital and saw the patients during the afternoon. The bishop Held service at night and I went along but not many there. He seemed very disappointed. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Wednesday Aug 9<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Put all this morning working on the car and tightened up all the front wheels and steering. Went to the hospital this afternoon and cheered John up as best I could and saw the others. A lot in town today for the Council, CWA and Hospital meetings. New hospital committee started tonight. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">THursday Aug 10<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:red">Quarterly returns and hospital visiting.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Friday Aug 11<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Got some airmail written this morning and after lunch got to work on the tyres and tubes of the car and fixed them all up tpgether with 2 spares. Ray Findlay down with the flu today and I took him down to Robertsons. Visited the hospital. Weather terribly cold and windy. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Saturday Aug 12<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Was up bright and early this morning, well before the sun. Cold too. Got packed up and at 8.30am left for Mandangi. Right from the start had carburettor trouble. Clled in at Beaumonts but car seemed alright there, so did not do anything. Had to take the carburetor to pieces a few miles further on but no better. Got to Barclay just at lunch time. Fixed things here and this time alright. Went on and had a good run, except for the very loose steering, to Bullecourt. Old Hughes out on the run and because the old lady at home was so terribly distressed at Harry not being home and so able to get into Mandangi with me, where it was vitsl he should go immediately, I bumped across the ‘downs’ for miles looking for him. When I found him he said it was not important and there was no need for me to have looked for him. So much for that. Went on and had tea at Headingley and reached the ‘dangi at 8.30pm. Pulled up at Thomas’ and rolled out my swag there. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Sunday Aug 13<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">After breakfast this morning went around the very few homes now remaining at Mandangi. Found half the folk down with the flu. Got 5 kiddies out for S.S in the afternoon. 3 care pulleed into the town while I was at S.S and when I went back to Thomas’ there were 9 seated for afternoon tea, after which all went on. I went over to Reids and the ‘temporary’ then for a while. Had all the available folk out for service at night. 7 in number. Had noone to play the piano. After service packed up and went along to Headingley and there unrolled my swag and slept. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Monday Aug 14<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Up bright and early again. Mr Thomas brought along a cup of tea at 5.30am. Headingley car with Old Mr Thomas, Mrs Charlie, Teddie Sommers came along to Camooweal today. I led off and set the pace and kept tgem going. Passed J.Nelson going south. A good run to Barclay. Stayed here and waited for lunch. Collected 2 turkey hens a donation to the M.I.M. Took some snaps of Mrs Warren’s baby, a bonza youngster. Came on in the afternoon, stopped for a while with the men at the Buckley bore. Camooweal at 4pm. Smoko at Reilly’s. Came home, bathed and cleaned. Tregenza still here. Had a good read after tea, after coming home from the hospital. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Tuesday Aug 15<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Countryb folk beginning to drift in today in readiness for the races. Town beginning to liven up. Mail was in on time today. Went down to the hall at night and gave a hand to help decorate. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Thursday Aug 17<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Crowds of people in town today. 1<sup>st</sup> day of races. All very orderly though. Town deserted this afternoon when all went over to the course. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Friday Aug 18<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">2<sup>nd</sup> day of races. People everywhere in the morning but in the afternoon nobody about. Roby won the cup with Fresher. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Saturday Aug 19<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Got a game of cricket going today. Rounded all the chaps up this morning and a few of us had some practice and after lunch we had a match in which the town played the country and the town had an easy win. Made 50 myself and retired. The school kiddies had a fancy dress dance at night in the hall. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Sunday Aug 20<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Did not have S.S or Church service today on account of the condition of the hall and the minds and spirit of the people after a week of dancing and races. After dinner drove down to Moorestone and Undilla. Took several with me and had to bring Norman and Burns back to catch up with their droving plants. Finished installing the wireless when we reached Undilla and heard the service from Pirie St Methodist Church Adelaide. Dosed myself up with quinine as felt like the flu coming on. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Monday Aug 21<sup>st</sup><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Had a bad night last night and felt very much off this morning. More quinine and aspros. Left for home after breakfast. Grace and Mary did not want to come. Home at lunch time. Flu getting the upper hand again. Several in hospital. Matron very ill. A.I.M plane brought out a sister from Cloncurry to take charge here. Ivy in bed with the flu too. Think I have checked mine though as feel much better tonight. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Saturday Aug 26<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">The town is now back to its normal state of stagnancy. The flu is still very prevalent<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>although most ofte victims are on the mend. I went out and saw the Rockland folk one day during the week, all of whom are sick. They kindly loaded me up with vegetables and meat and I collected my pup. Went to the school on Tuesday and gave R.I and on Thursday went along and took the photos of the kiddies in fancy dress. Tregenza still with me and has no prospects of work yet. Mutton ( </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:red">Mr </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">), Pikes traveler is in town again and a few of us had some sets of tennis. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Tuesday Aug 29<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Have been busy getting ready for a run out west. Have had to do several jobs on the car and patch up the old<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>tyres and tubes on the front wheels. Held a C.C meeting last night. Sunday was a quiet day with not too many out either at S.S or service. In the afternoon several of us drove down to the bore and spent the afternoon with the folk there. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Thursday Aug 31<sup>st</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">The end of the month finds me at Avon. Arrived yesterday afternoon. Passed Jack Gardiner with the team who has since reached here. Captain Bishop here too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Put the pictures on tonight and all enjoyed them. Blacks as well. Hollins and Falconer arrived late and had a fight. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Saturday Sept 2<sup>nd</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">At Rankines, having arrived here last night. I left soon after lunch and brought Jack Shankland<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>along with me. We called in at Soudan, where we had a yarn to Tom Sullivan the cook and after smoko, when I left Tom some reading matter, came on. Tom loaned me his rifle and on the way across I fired a few shots at some turkeys but only succeeded in wounding them. Last night retired rather early after a bit of a yarn and left the others playing cards.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>This afternoon quite a crowd arrived here from the surrounding stations, the men coming for the annual meeting of the race club.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>While they had their meeting the rest of us played tennis. After tea I showed the pictures and had quite an interested audience. The Alroy and Rocky folk went home after the night meeting of the<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>club. Jim Synnott, Garrett and Vernon went through tonight to Tennants Ck. They are very secretive and it seems as if they scent something rather big. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:red"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:red"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""><span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <!--EndFragment-->Judy Ann Kettlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03399879048727795000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4837344227506338403.post-68007328068508953722012-02-21T21:25:00.002-08:002012-02-21T21:25:30.114-08:00Flu epidemic.<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Friday July 7<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Back to Wilsons with the car today and fixed it up alright this time. It took quite some time however to do it all. Did one ot two other jobs as well. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Saturday July 8<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">A very cold morning but before breakfast went out and got a load of wood. The Astrea arrived this morning so went up and had a look at it. Looks as if it would be alright to ride in it.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:red">First Imperial Airways plane to land in Australia. Four engined Armstrong Whitworth AW15 Atlantis, G-ABTL.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Helvetica"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Took Andy down the side curtains of the car to be mended. Finalized our M.I.M effort tonight and 30 pounds was the result. A splendid result. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Sunday July 9<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Another cold day and attendances at both S.S and Church rather poor as the result. Had several callers this afternoon who all stayed to afternoon tea. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Monday July 10<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Got ready this morning to go to Mt Isa and got G Whitely from the hospital and before I left got another passenger in J.Darcy who came in last night from Anthony’s with a bad shoulder, the result of a fall. Has to go in for X-Ray. Got to Yelvertoft and stayed awhile. 20 miles from Isa had a puncture which delayed us awhile so did mot reach Isa until 8 pm. Went to Morcoms and had steak and eggs and then left John and George at Smiths. Pulled in to the ranch then and was soon in bed. Too tired to bother going and looking for the Colonel then.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Monday July 17<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">It has been a full week since I was last able to write up my diary and much traveling has been done in taking Colonel over as much of my area as I could in the limited time at my disposal. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">( </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:red">A representative of Methodist Inland Mission from Melbourne or Sydney</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">.)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">It is very foolish however for him to come out here not prepared to spend more time amongst the folk.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>It creates a bad impression. The car caused me a fair amount of worry as she possessed to my knowledge a few weak spots but she let me down with a weak spot I knew nothing about. I had trouble with the rear wheel coming from Isa on Wednesday after all the work I did on it on Tuesday which delayed me a bit and covered me in grease but after that the car went well until Riversleigh on Saturday when returning from Bourketown, the pinion went and there we had to leave the car. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Decided it was better to accommodate the Colonel at the hotel so did so when we got here Wednesday night. That night I attended my last hospital committee meeting. We had a good run through to Bourketown arriving there on Friday afternoon, having stayed with Eric Thornton at Gregory on Thursday night. Could only stay a few minutes with all the folk along the way. Stayed with the Serg in Bourketown and had a service there on Friday night. Had the Colonel early on the road on Saturday morning as we were up at 3.45 and left at 4.50. Were going well too when misfortune met us at Riversleigh. Harry Foster proved a friend indeed, by driving the Colonel and myself into town after tea, where we arrived at 3 am Sunday morning. The Colonel had the day to rest then while of course coming to S.S and service at night, giving the addresses. I tried to get a spare pinion on town but was unsuccessful so Harry went back to Riversleigh. This morning I busied myself with the result that I got the loan of the Rocklands Dodge and soon now am starting west with Colonel and expect to meet Griffiths at about Rocky. Colonel wired him this morning. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Friday July 21<sup>st</sup><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Well am back home again after being across nearly to the O.T line ( </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:red">Overland Telegraph</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> ) <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">70 miles past Rocky where we met Griffiths at midday on Wednesday and who then took Colonel on. Had wonderful travelling all the way out and back with only a bit of carburettor trouble as I neared home again. We stayed at Avon on Monday night, Rocky on Tuesday night, the same on Wednesday night for me. The Colonel stood up to the traveling very well. Came back into town last night<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>and found Ivy very sick iin hospital although better than she was. Broke the hospital rules and stayed there last night util 10 pm. Saw her again this morning, afternoon and tonight and she is on the mend now. <span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Wednesday July 26<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Have been waiting for an opportunity to get down to Riversleigh with the spare parts and fix the car and now am going on Friday with J.Synnott. Have had a quiet few days in town with the afternoons and evenings spent at the hospital. Ivy will be out tomorrow however. An epidemic of ‘flu’ has claimed many local victims of both old and young, which made a marked difference at the attendance at S.S and service on Sunday. Have had no word from the Colonel but suppose he got through to Mandangi alright. He is due there tonight. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Thursday July 27<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Was very busy this morning writing out my annual report for the hospital meeting on Friday night. Ivy came out of hopital after lunch as well as other patients. Just on dark Rev Griffiths and his wife arrived from Mandangi where they handed over the Colonel to Longthorne. They are returning to Alice via the territory road, too rough to go back the way they came. Have fixed them up a bed in my front room and they will be staying here tomorrow. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Friday July 28<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Am waiting for Jim Synnott to call for me. He is later than he intended, after tea now. Helped riffiths with his car all the morning. Ivy came up for dinner. Mrs has been doing some washing. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Thursday August 3<sup>rd</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Back in town again with the old bus. The job was quite a big one but I finished on Tuesday night and came home on Wednesday. Willie Miller came in with me from Undilla. I will have to attend to the steering on the car however before I can take on another long trip. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Friday August 4<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Spent this morning writing and getting done the long delayed letter for home. Then this afternoon had to get the hall ready for my pictures at night. Not many out on account of the ‘flu’ still prevailing. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Saturday August 5<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Had more mail to attend to this morning and then went and did some work on the cricket pitch and got it ready for a game. Had quite a few out in the afternoon and all enjoyed it. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Sunday August 6<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Flu still has many in its grip so our attendance today not too good.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>A few of us went down to the bore this afternoon and left Billy Pedwell there for the holidays. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Monday August 7<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Quite an influx of men into the town today on account of the horses coming oput of the paddock. I had a quiet day at home with the pen. I detest having to sit inside and write too. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:155.95pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <!--EndFragment-->Judy Ann Kettlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03399879048727795000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4837344227506338403.post-49634186100119600362012-02-16T14:51:00.000-08:002012-02-16T14:53:46.483-08:00Love is in the air.<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:7.1pt;text-indent:-21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Bourketown June 21<sup>st</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Arrived here last night after a fairly good run from Lawn Hills where we stayed on Monday night. The road from Lawn Hills is not too bad now as it has recently been fire-ploughed. Had a puncture coming in but Prt from that had no further trouble. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Sunday at Riversleigh was a quiet day with S.S for the kiddies in the morning and some writing and a visit to the council camp in the afternoon and a little service at the house at night. Taking women folk and children along is not a good proposition as they cause too many delays. It was nearly 3 pm on Monday by the time I got Mrs Foster and the 3 kiddiues and Julie on board. We stopped only a few minutes at the Springs, Louie Ck, and the Frenchman’s an got to Lawn Hills at 5 pm. New people are here by the name of Munroes and Mrs Munroes sister, Miss Fletcher. They are very nice and want to make you feel at home but they are not really westernized yet. ( </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:red">meaning Western Qld!</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> ) They gave me a sugar bag full of lemons before I left. Only Mrs SCholes and the baby at home at Punjaub, Jack being away with bullocks. We had lunch here yesterday. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Just after I arrived here I met Mr Hosier and readily accepted his invitation to stay with him. Mrs Hosier is away with Gladys but Evelyn and Jim are home. A few of the locals alst night gave Mrs Stewart a surprise party on the occasion of her birthday at which party I also presented myself and spent a happy evening. It is very nice to be back amongst the Bourketon folk and only wish I could remain for a longer period. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">The radiator on the car is leaking very freely and will have to be patched up before I turn homewards. I visited around the town today and called at the school for R.I and arranged for a service which we held at night with quite a nice crowd out, after which the kiddies had a bit of a play about. Evelyn played the hymns and very niocely too. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Thursday June 22<sup>nd</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Weather came up very cloudy today and cold with some light rain. Spent most of the day at home as too cold to go out. Went across and saw the kiddies at the moissio house and very bright and happy they seemed. ( </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:red">Assume these were aboriginal children.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> ) After tea got a book and sat in front of the fire until got sleepy. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Friday June 20<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">The rain has gone but very windy today. Spent tge morning non the car, mending a puncture and endeavouring to fix the radiator. Made things a bit better than they were. After dinner drove the Randall, Stadhams and Foster families in Cecil’s lorry outn to Murrays and spent the afternoon there. Three of us went fishing after tea butisfactoryt too cold to stay long and caught no fish. Got several kiddies linked up with the S.S correspondence work. It is not a very satisfactory course but there is noone locally to take on S.S work. <span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Camoowal Wednesday June 25<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Arrived home last night about 8 o’clock, should have been in before dark but 20 miles out had a blow ougt which put us back a bit. We left Bourketown last Saturday morning and had a good run as far as Carringtons where we stayed the night. Stopped at all the places as we went along and at Brookdale had dinner and also got them all to join up with the S.S work and also the kiddies at Planet. Got the gramaphone out here and played the lot of records I had and finished up with a little song service. It was late before we got away on Sunday morning and only got as far as Gregory for dinner. Seamer is broken down here with a broken axle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Went over and stayed awhile at the station. Travlled along then and at Gallaghers camp picked up a chap with a very bad hand. Road terribly rough here where cattle have been on it in the wet. Near the Lily found the Hall party<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>broken down with a flat battery, could do nothing for them. Well after dark when we reached Riversleigh. Radiator again giving trouble and carburettor leaking badly. Monday morning was spent in soldering carburettor<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>and fixing radiator. Picked up Burke Cant here. Tregonniong with the bad hand, took a bit of time looking after him but his hand was less painful after being bathed and dressed. We reached Thorntonia and pulled up with the stock camp just at supper time. Did not go up to the house. Had supper and then all sat around the camp fire and had singing, gramaphone and accordion and stories. Council men camped here too. Had cocoa and toast for late supper. The boys had some cattle uyarded ready to brand so could not go on without spending a couple of hours in the yard, after which witnessed a couple of races between rival horses and ten had lunch at the house and came on to Undilla for smoko. Trued to shoot some turkeys coming in<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>from Undilla but had to blame the gun as neither Burke or I were successful. Had a crowd here last night as George and Elwin came along later and with my two passenegers who also stayed my sleeping accommodation was greatly taxed. Fed them all with sausages for breakfast this morning which seemed to satisfy them. Got my mail today and that kept me quiet for awhile. Put my patient in the hospital. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Friday June 30<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Picked up Mrs Reilly this morning and left for the Rankine. It seemed as if<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I was doomed not to get there as I had tyre trouble right from the start and only got<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>a few miles past Avon when I had use up all my spares of both tyres and tubes so came back to Avon. Could get nothing here so decided to return and when we met Norman going out Mrs Reilly went back with him and I came on home. Not sorry in a way as I was not very anxious to go out there but would have liked to have met the people all together. Had no trouble on the way home. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Saturday July 1, Sunday July 2……….( </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:red">Domestic duties and services</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">.)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Monday July 3<sup>rd</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">A busy day getting ready for the jumble stall and night organzed by the ladies in aid of M.I.M ( </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:red">Methodist Inland Mission</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">). A very successful night with quite a number of country folk in and result will be 20 pounds. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Tuesday July 4<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">The cleaning up day but had everything restored to normal by lunch time. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Tuesday July 5<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Took the car down to Wilsons today and took the radiator off, soldered up many leaks and also put extra leaves in the front spring. Put the radiator back on but found more leaks higher up. Had no time to do anything more today. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:red">( Before proceeding further with these diaries I need to note that there appeared to be no mention of my father meeting my mother in his travels. Or of her moving to Camooweal after her fathers death prior to my parents marrying. But I had been pondering the mention of Ivy ….I remember my mother telling stories of a much-loved aboriginal woman who worked on McArthur River Station as a house keeper. This name was occurring more frequently and the following diary entry confirms my suspicions that he was actually referring to my mother, Eileen, whose birthday is July 6<sup>th</sup>. A beautiful discovery! )<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Thursday July 6<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Ivy’s birthday. (</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:red">She would have been 19</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:red">My father was 31</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> )<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Was kept busy in getting ready for the surprise party at night. Had Ivy up for tea, after which went for a drive and on returning all the guests were here. It was a real surprise for her. Mrs Robby made a bonza cake and the moonlight night enabled everything to go off really well. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:red"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:red"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""><span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <!--EndFragment-->Judy Ann Kettlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03399879048727795000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4837344227506338403.post-46238259669207885852012-02-14T13:55:00.000-08:002012-02-14T13:58:49.523-08:00Ongoing car trouble...good fishing!<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Sunday May 21<sup>st</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Had a very nice number at S.S this morning, the best attendance for some time. Need another teacher or two for the kindergarten kiddies. Took a car load down to Mudgee selection after dinner and spent the afternoon with the Beaumont family. Came home and got ready for Church but in numbers not a very good service. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Monday May 22<sup>nd</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Spent practically all day on the car doing odd jobs and generally oiling and greasing up. Mr Foster is out of hospital now and staying with me.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Tuesday May 23<sup>rd</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">After breakfast loaded up the car and got everything ready to transport a sick man to Mt Isa. Picked him up at the hospital and left at 10.30 am. Called in at Yelvertoft and had lunch there. The sick man very hungry for eggs. Reached Mt Isa a few minutes after five. Looked up the boys and then went and had tea. Called and delivered a parcel to Isabell and then took my patient to the hospital. Came back to the ranch and shaved and changed after which visited the dentist and had a top plate installed. The boys a pulled me off with them to a party given by the Young Mens League to one of their members who has just returned from Adelaide with a bride. Would sooner have been in bed. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Wednesday May 24<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Had the usual busy time prior to leaving Mt Isa. Shopping for everybody and calling on different folk. Left at 12.30 pm taking a bagman along with me. Called in again at Yelvertoft and also pulled up for a while at Jim’s hut. Four miles out had a puncture.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Arrived here at 8 pm. Got cleaned up and felt a bit better. Had a late tea down with Ivy. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Thursday May 25<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Delivered all parcels etc this morning and got my mail. A parcel of pastry arrived from Maud for my birthday. Had smoko at Cronins. Started on na good clean up of the ranch then, which kept me going until tea time. Did some decorting at the hall at night.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Friday May 26<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Kept very busy all today getting ready for the Buffalo night in aid of the hospital. A fair crowd in town, including three car loads from Mt Isa. Financially the night was a great success. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Saturday May 27<sup>th</sup> :<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">A morning of cleaning up at the hall. Rain started at lunch time and continued all the afternoon and night. Too muddy to venture out at all. So stayed home and did some writing, so566rting out and tidying up. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Sunday May 28<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Weather continued showery all day. Roads terrible muddy. Only 9 at S.S. Spent a quiet afternoon at home. Had 2 callers. Three children at hall for service at night so after a talk we all went home.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Monday 29<sup>th</sup>, Tuesday 30<sup>th</sup>, Wednesday 31<sup>st</sup>………</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:red">Rain, mud, staying home, visit to Rocklands</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Thursday June 1<sup>st</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">After smoko came home ( </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:red">from Rocklands</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">). Mud and water made driving very awkward. Rain came on again this afternoon. Dull days not good for happy spirits. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Friday Junew 2<sup>nd</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">And still it rains. Getting tired of it. Going down to hotel for meals. Too lonely shut up here all the time. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Saturday June 3<sup>rd</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Seem,s as if the rain may have stopped. Awful roads yet with mud. Went to a coin evening in the CWA hall.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Sunday June 4<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Good roll up of kiddies at S.S this morning, roads drying up, spent a quiet afternoon at home. Ivy here for afternoon tea. A fair number at night service. Communion at the close. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Monday June 5<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">George McGregor stayed the night here last night. Came in for rations. Drove him to within a mile of camp before lunch. Road heavy and boggy. Spent the afternoon in CWA grounds with the kiddies. A holiday for them. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Tuesday June 6<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Most of today at Wilsons on the car.School for R.I. Visited the hospital. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Wednesday June 7<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">All today making a wardrobe. Finished it by tea time. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Thursday June 8<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Intended leaving town today but was unable to get everything fixed up so have decided now to wait over the weekend. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Friday, Saturday, Sunday……</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:red">quiet days, normal Sunday.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Monday June 12<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Left town for Bourketown today. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Tuesday night June 13<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Well, here I am at Gallipoli, and have just got cleaned up and changed. Have been all day working on the car as the result of yesterdays experiences. The roads were terribly cut up on account of the mail lorry and cars traveling in the wet. My troubles started last night 25 miles from here with a heavy knocking in the back wheel and I discovered that only one nut was holding the wheel on, the threads on all other studs being stripped and so letting the nuts go. It looked hopeless at first, especially as when after several attempts I could not get the hub off. Got other nuts from the spares however and packed them with fine wire, which to my joy held. It was nearly dark by now and this fact led to further trouble as in dodging one lot of bog, in the long grass I got into soft ground and nearly went out of sight. Could not get out even after numerous attempts and hard work with the shovel until I unloaded everything. It was quite dark by now but loaded up and dodged along slowly without further mishap and got here at 8.30 pm. I had passed Jack and Fred McCaw going into town. Jack with hiccoughs going in to see Dr and Fred leaving because he would not take a union ticket. The rest of the chaps were in bed but Owen got up and got me some supper which was very acceptable. Put my swag in Jack’s bed then and was soon asleep. Today I got the car over to the shed and with Bruce helping me at times, got the wheel and hub off and took out the studs and ran a smaller thread on each. Had to shape nuts to fit the wheel but made a better joib than Henry Ford could. While on the job, I took the switch out and cleaned it, also the carburettor, plugs and adjusted the timing and the car seems to be ‘goodo’ now. It would not pull yesterday but should now. Am waiting now for supper which should soon be on and wll be nice as they killed here this afternoon. Bruce Stanton is cook here now and knows his job. Wonderful weather and wonderful country out here, and it feels good to be alive and am very glad to be out of town for awhile. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:14.2pt;text-indent:-21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Riversleigh June 18<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:14.2pt;text-indent:-21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Much has happened since I last jotted down the happenings of the way. Much of my good work on the car at Gallipoli was not so good after all, as the threads did not hold out until I reached here on Wednesday night and I arrived with a very loose wheel knocking loudly. I left Gallipoli after smoko and the road to No 7 was very heavy, the car boiling in a few miles. She was missing badly on one cylinder too. Herbertvale folk were very nice and I stayed until late afternoon there. He kindly gave me a tin of petrol when I left. “The Springs” does not now seem the same as Billy Walker after 15 years has moved on. It was dark when I got here to Riversleigh but I got a good supper never the less. There is quite a crowd here too. Charlie Freckleton doing the books and Mr and Mrs Hall and family and Pat O’Connor. This lot were camped on the river and came in to cartetake while Fosters were away and now Mr Hall is doing up Mr Fosters car. I have met Pat before in Mt Isa. Halls come from Alice Springs and have met with our organization over there. The council road party are also here camped down by the yard. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:14.2pt;text-indent:-21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Thursday I got to work on the car again and think I have done a better job this time. The council lorry was in dock today too with a broken king pin. Before tea Sonny Darcy, the boys and self went to the falls fishing<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>but were not too successful. Did some more work on the car Friday morning and found the wheel still holding. Pat, the boys and self went fishing again, this time below the falls and got a fair haul, had fish for Saturdays breakfast. Saturday morning we all took part in getting a killer. I took the car out and brought the beef home at 30 miles an hour.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:7.1pt;text-indent:-21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Mrs Hall nearly came to grief when mounting her horse, who was a bit fresh and she was very awkward getting on, but fortunately she got off before she got on. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:7.1pt;text-indent:-21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Sonny and the boys and self had a big afternoon fishing yesterday and found a good place and brought home 63 fish. Bob caught a 9 lb saratoga and Pat landed a 4 lb bream. Have had toothache since leaving town and was tempted to let Mr Foster have a go at pulling it out. Seemed to get a chill in my back too as for two days it has been very weak and painful. A rubbing with Solomon Solution helped it. Got the kiddies together this morning and talked and read to them and gave them tickets, papers, pictures etc. Have had a read also and now waiting for lunch. It is trying hard to rain today but hope it will not succeed. Was disappointed yesterday when the boy came back from the Lily without my mail as the mailman had passed before he got there. Will have to wait now until I get to Bourketown. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:7.1pt;text-indent:-21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <!--EndFragment-->Judy Ann Kettlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03399879048727795000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4837344227506338403.post-72607720663385044272012-02-11T20:03:00.000-08:002012-02-11T20:04:40.578-08:00Mustering..a new skill?<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Wednesday April 12<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Got things straightened out at home again this morning. Had to visit the hospital to inspect the kaustine pit. A busy day in town today on a/c of many country folk being in. C.W.A had their first meeting for the year. Went to the school this afternoon for R.I. Went down the town and got my mail. Mrs Bonney arrived tihs afternoon on her way home to England. Had some tennis after tea with Todd. Had a lengthy hospital meeting at night. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Thursday Aparil 13<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">A busy day at home. Always have a heap of correspondence to attend to and only get a small portion done. Mrs Bonney went on her way today. Got things ready in the hall for Easter. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Friday April 14<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">“ Good Friday” A quiet morning at home. Helped this afternoon to get the tennis court ready for tomorrow’s match. Mt Isa players arrived before tea. Held a service in the hall at night: a big gathering. Mt Isa visitors helped swell the numbers.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Some special singing, solo and quartet. All stayed to communion at the close. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Saturday April 15<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">A big day of tennis in which Mt Isa team were victors. Not a very pleasant day, too much wind. All enjoyed themselves however. Visitors were entertained in the hall at night. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Sunday April 16<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Did not have a very large gathering at either S.S or Church today.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Yesterday must have tired everybody out. Had a good loaf myself this afternoon at home. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Monday April 17<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Mt Isa folk got away this morning. Some of us had tennis before they went. Geoff and self then played during the day. Had afternoon tea t the C.W.A Hall. To bed early. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Tuesday April 18<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">An ordinary Camooweal day. Quiet, very few about. A little eating, a little sleeping, a little walking, a little talking. Quartet pratice in the hall at night. School for R.I.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Wednesday April 19<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Mail day today so had a happt time amongst letters and papers gathering all the latest news. Had a conference to attend at night between hospital c’ee and C. W.A. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Thursday April 20<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Rolled my swag this morning and went into Mt Isa with Stan Fowler and party. Stan not too good at the wheel so was relieved when he put me in charge. Had a good run in arriving at tea time. Camped with the boys and went to Elliotts at night.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Friday April 21<sup>st</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">A busy day attending the dentist and other business for diiferent folk. Firty and dusty in this place. Developing a bad boil on the side of my nose, very painful, face swollen, eye nearly closed. Made things worse by trying to squeeze it. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Saturday April 22<sup>nd</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Got on to J logan’s lorry and came home as Stan detained in there. An awful drive. Face not improved. Home soon after dark. Had some supper at Booths. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Sunday April 23<sup>rd</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Went to Dr this morning and got the nose attended to. Have face plastered up now. Held S.S as <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">usual with fair attendance. An inch of rain this afternoon and night rendered impossible a service at night. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Monday April 24<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Down at the hall this morning making a Cenotaph for Anzac Day celebration tomorrow. Finished and cleaned up the hall after lunch. Had the final quartet practice tonight. Face still plastered up. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Tuesday April 25<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""><u>Anzac Day: </u>Commemmoration celebration went off nicely. Held a service in the hall at 11 am<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>and had the wreaths placed on the Cenotaph. Attended the C.W.A luncheon at 4 in the afternoon. A crowded hall at the public meeting at night. The ‘<u>star</u>’ attraction at night was the rendering of the quartet “ Comrades in Arms”.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">WEdnesday 26<sup>th</sup>, Thursday 27<sup>th</sup>, Friday 28<sup>th</sup>………….<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Saturday April 29<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Visiting around the town this morning and cleaning up at home. After lunch carted 3 loads of rubbish so as to empty half a tank and then brought it home to use it for a tank stand. Attended lodge at night. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Sunday April 30<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Got the plaster taken off my nose today, much to my relief. S.S and Church servikce both well attended. Had my usual quiet Sunday afternoon at home. Have Stan Fowler camping with me. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Monday May 1<sup>st</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">A very busy day. Annie’s wedding day. Everythng left tell tge last minute. Priest was coming out but now I am doing the job. Helped to get everything ready as well as keeping the bridegroom and best man up here from going bush. A very pretty wedding and a happy time spent in the hall afterwards. The party left at midnight then en route for Mt Isa. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Tuesday May 2<sup>nd</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">A few drops of rain fell this morning but no more followed. Kept going all the morning cleaning up after the wedding. After lunch had to run a chap 50 miles down to Barclay to meet a drover. Back home for tea. Went down then 30 miles to Richmond’s and turned in. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Wednesday May 3<sup>rd</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Up with the men this morning and into the yard where we branded 50 calves by smoko. Rode around the bullock padock after lunch and looked at the bullocks that will soon feed the hungry folk of Mt Isa. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Thursday May 4<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Mustered another corner today and drafted and then branded another 50 calves. Drover arrived just on supper time. Went over to Glenoble after tea. Eye very sore with sty in it.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Friday May 5<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Went out today to muster a few more bullocks and some fat cows for the butcher. Brought a mob home and then drafted out the ones he wanted. Brought the other mob down then and cut out 70 bullocks and 10 cows and handed them over. Got a killer then. Had tea and then packed up and came into Camooweal. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Saturday May 6<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Straightening things up a bit at home this morning and after dinner marked the tennis court and had some sets. Had a big party for Mr Quinn in the hall at night as a send off. Big crowd there. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Sunday May 7<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Had a nice number at S.S this morning when the S.S said farewell to Mr Quinn. Took the Beaumonts home and some others for the drive after dinner. Nice number at Church service at night. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Monday May 8<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Got ready to go to Mt Isa this morning but had to wait until nearly 12 noon for Mr Quinn saying farewells. Sig Oldham called up this morning giving me a big surprise. Have not seen him simce I left Queens ( </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:red">College Melb Uni.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> ) He is out in charge of the Buffalo Fly operations. Called in at Yelvertoft on the way in and reached Isa at 7.45 pm. Called at McPhails. Took Mavis to Elliotts after having had a clean up. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Tuesday May 9<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Intended coming home today but dentist kept me in until late in the evening so did not leave there until midnight. Pat Anderson came with me. Came out 30 miles and camped. Called at Yelvertofts before most of tgem up. Came on and reached home at 10.30 am on…<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Wednesday May 10<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933: <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Got cleaned up after lunch and tten went out and found the ‘Georgina Devil’ Bob Howell. Is very sick so brought him to hospital. Attended then the annual meeting of the C.W.A. Had a drawn out, weary hospital mtg at night. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Thursday May 11<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Went over this morning and helped some of the ladies clean up at both halls. Visited around the place in the afternoon. Had tea up with Mr and Mrs L.L Reilly.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Friday May 12<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">A busy day with one thig and another. Harry Foster came in today and went into hospital with a bad knee. Jim staying with me. Had to fix up an new change / charge </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:red">? </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">in the kaustine tank at the hospital. A dirty job. Billy and Glen called up after tea for final instructions. ( </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:red">wedding?</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> )<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Saturday May 13<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Fixed things up at the hall this morning for the wedding. Final touches this afternoon. A quiet wedding and breakfast. Was very nervous myself at the start but soon settled down to the job. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Sunday May 14<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">“ Mothers<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Day”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Missed Mr Quinn at S.S this morning but Mrs G Riley has stepped into the breach. Spent a quiet afternoon at home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>“Mothers’ had an afternoon tea in the C.W.A hall. A fair number at service at night. Cold night.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Monday May 15<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Cleaned up at home here and after lunch called for Mary and Mrs Robertson and went down to Undilla. Rough road. Shot 2 turkeys. Arrived there at sundown. Had a great talk after tea until nearly midnight. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Tuesday May 16<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Went out after breakfast<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>with Elwin and mustered horses. Left for home at 11 am. Cut 3 <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Ten feet blocks on the way and brought them in. Mary came back with us. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Wednesday May 17<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Spent most of the day until 3 pm<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>on the car down at Wilsons. Locating and remedying trouble with the lightimg system. Visited the hospital then and attended to some business for G Whiteley. Both mails got in today. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Thursday May 18<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Had a quiet time at home today, getting some writing done.A chap named Clarke called up this afternoon and asked me to take him out to Soudain to Jim Laffin for whom he is going to cook. Promised to take him tomorrow. Paid a visit to the hospital during the aftewrnoon. Did some shopping for some of the patients. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Friday May 19<sup>TH</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Picked up my man aftwr breakfast and left town at 10 am. Reached Avon where we had lunch. Set out then for Soudain but when reached No 17 Palmer Brushe sent us back by saying that Jim Laffin was out somewhere on the run with the Soudain musterers. Had a wonderful time then looking for them, mostly off any road and that rough that I wondered the car did not fall to pieces. Decided just before sundown would after all have to go to Soudain so set out and got there at 7.30 pm and found Jim had been there all the time. Tom gave us a late tea and then I had to fix the lights as a wire was broken. Rear spring shackle was broken too so had a very trying drive back to Avon reaching there at 11 pm. A light was in my room and bed all ready so was soon in it. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Saturday May 20<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<br />Was awakened before daylight with a cup of tea and a biscuit. Would sooner have been allowed to sleep on. Got up and was in for breakfast at 6.30 am. Had to fix the rear spring then, so went up to the blacksmiths shop and did the job. Had smoko<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>and then left and got to Camooweal at midday. Played tennis in the afternoon and had tea at Rileys. Listened in and got the Melbourne football results. Went to the hospital. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Saturday May 20<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<br />Was awakened before daylight with a cup of tea and a biscuit. Would sooner have been allowed to sleep on. Got up and was in for breakfast at 6.30 am. Had to fix the rear spring then, so went up to the blacksmiths shop and did the job. Had smoko<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>and then left and got to Camooweal at midday. Played tennis in the afternoon and had tea at Rileys. Listened in and got the Melbourne football results. Went to the hospital. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <!--EndFragment-->Judy Ann Kettlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03399879048727795000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4837344227506338403.post-22546103202282719252012-02-10T01:21:00.000-08:002012-02-10T01:23:47.777-08:00Tennis and free meals.<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Saturday March 18<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Spent this morning cleaning up the Hudson and then went<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>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. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Sunuday March 19<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">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 ( </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:red">Young</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> ) Men’s service. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Monday March 20<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>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. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Tuesday March 21<sup>st</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<br />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.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Wednesday March 22<sup>nd</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">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. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Thursday March 23<sup>rd</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Still pottering around the car, spending a lot of time on it but not getting far. Visited a camp down the river after lunch. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Saturday March 25<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">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. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Sunday March 26<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">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. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Monday March 27<sup>th</sup> 1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">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. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Tuesday March 28<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Mail got in today nearly on time. Quite a lot of excitement in town as a result. Don brought my tank today too<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>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. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Wednesday March 29<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">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. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Thursday March 30<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">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. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Friday March 31<sup>st</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">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 ‘<u>family</u>’ 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. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Saturday April 1<sup>st</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">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. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Sunday April 2<sup>nd</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">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. <span style="color:red">( Surname or nationality? )</span> Had a quiet afternoon at home. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Monday April 3<sup>rd</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Started in the home today on a general cleanup. Sorting out papers<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>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. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Tuesday April 4<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Finished the clean up this morning with another grand bonfire. Place looks very much better. My writing desk and pigeon holes only left<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>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. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Wednesday April 5<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">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. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Thursday April 6<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">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. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Friday April 7<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">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. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Saturday April 8<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">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. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Sunday April 9<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">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. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Monday April 10<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">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. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Tuesday April 11<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">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. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <!--EndFragment-->Judy Ann Kettlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03399879048727795000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4837344227506338403.post-4417590841792453382012-01-26T01:03:00.000-08:002012-01-26T01:05:22.265-08:00Life never boring.<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Wednesday March 1<sup>st</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Arose this morning while all ohers in Camooweal slumbered and slept. Rolled my swag and packed my port. Went across to Darcys and found them all up so took the car and went down to Beauchamps. Fixed a stretcher on the back and loaded the Mrs on to it. Victor came too fortunately. Came back to Darcys and had a cup of tea and then taking on Mr Darcy Boy set out for the Isa. Had to keep the lights on for a good while and just at daybreak had a puncture. Boiled the billy at the Buckley.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Palmer Bush passed us here with a load of men on going to Camooweal. Continued on and four miles out of Isa met the ambulance coming out for our passenger. We did not think we would be so near Mt Isa and so we did not alter things. Took Mrs Beauchamp straight to the hospital where after an examination she was admitted. Had some dinner then and went to McIntosh’s and gor cleaned up. Took Boy to the mines hospital where they X-Rayed him and then kept him there. Saw Mavis and she looks very well. After tea went across again and found Boy asleep so did not awaken him. Went to Elliotts then. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Thursday March 2<sup>nd</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Sonny and I did not let up all day. Shopping, visiting the hospital, ringing up Camooweal,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>getting jobs done on the car etc kept us very busy. I paid a visit to the dentist but did not get much done this time. Got Boy from the hospital this afternoon as they had recovered the needle. Saw Mavis again after tea and then went to Smiths. Hobbin arrived back from Cloncurry last night with the mission car from there. Saw practically nothing of Beauchamp today. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Friday March 3rd<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Thought to get an early start today but Beauchamp held us up, wanting to do this and go everywhere at the last minute so did not leave until 10.30 am. Had a good load on. Jack Mostert came back with us too. Had a good run. Boiled up at Horse Lagoon and again at Split Rock and had a swim here. Arrived Camooweal at 5.30 pm. Delivered all my passengers and loading and then home for tea. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Saturday<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>March 4<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Spent a quiet day. Wandered around to several places, saw different folk and put up a railing on my verandah stair. Had afternoon tea with the Younger Set at the C.W.A hall. Got things ready for the Sunday. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Sunday March 5<sup>TH</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:red">S.School, evening service.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Monday March 6<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Had a clean up at home today and then went down to Wilsons to the car. Did a few things to it and then ran it out. Went out to Laffins<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Camp. After tea went for a swim. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Tuesday March 7<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Spent all day at Wilsons on the car. Fixing the radiator and other jobs about it. Had to take the radiator right to pieces. Plyaed a game of tennis just before tea. Weather terribly hot. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Wednesday March 8<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Down at Wilsons again today on the car and have finished the radiator but want the hood stayed now. Attended to some hospital business in readiness for the meeting at night. Had a good meeting although rather a lengthy one. Appointed McKenzie as wardsman. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Thursday March 9<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Finished what I wanted done on the car down at Wilsons and so brought the car home today. Attended two meetings tonight, first one to make arrangements for Anzac Day Commemorations and afterwards the annual meeting of the tennis club. Both successful meetings. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Friday March 10<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Spent most of today at home doing some writing. Fixed things with Mrs Davidson and Sid. Had a drop of rain at tea time. Camooweal had its fifrst talkie program toniught when a traveling show engaged the hall. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Saturday March 11<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Helped Norman mark the tennis court this morning before breakfast. After lunch Ivy and I went out in the car to BullRing to try and charge up the battery. Ran into some nrain coming home. Was invited down to dine tonight with Mr and Mrs N.L Reilly and had a very enjoyable time. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Sunday March 12<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:red">S.S and night service. Very hot so swim in river. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:red"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Monday March 13<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Weather continiuiing terribly hot and this afternoon had a few points of rain in a storm. Wind very fierce for awhile. Dave and I busy all day on hospital work getting Dr’s residemnce cleaned up for new Dr and his bride. Went down along the river and saw a man with Berri-berri. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Tuesday March 14<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Spent some time at DR’s residence and down in the town. Rang up Avon for bore casing. Went to the school for R.I. Weather terribly muggy. No word of the mail. G.Burr got in tonight. Insects around the light in swarms. Seems as if will get rain soon. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Wednesday March 15<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">An important day for Camooweal as it brought along by plane the new DR whom we hope will bring with him an era of peace and goodwill and re-establish the hospital in favor with the community. Dave and I met them<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>and I was most of the afternoon with them assisting them to settle in their new home. Both Dr and his wife created a favorable impression. Got the Alroy car out after lunch and got it ready for the road. Grannie Beaumont and Grannie Laffin two of the pioneers of Camooweal were given a birthday party tonight by the C.W.A and a very enjoyable function it was. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Thursday March 16<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Today fortune did not smile on me. I got up at 4 am to get an early start for Mt Isa and picked up Lila ilson and left at 5.30. The Hudson gave trouble however and I returned after traveling 3<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>iles and got ‘Wiggles’ to look at the vacuum tank and it was 10.30 am before he fixed it. Left again at 10.30 and all was well. Went in to Yelvertoft and had a drink of tea. Put on 2 passengers from here. Road terrible slow from her, especially with the big car. Went in the last 9 miles to Isa on a new road and wandered around a bit amongst camps and homes before striking the main road. Dropped the passengers and then pulled up at MacIntosh’s rolled the swag out and slept. Was awakened when the family came home from the pictures. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Friday March 17<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Jim Daly awakened me this morning at 7.45 and told me they wanted me at the hospital at 8.30 to have my teeth extracted. Did my toilet and got there and had to wait for Daly then. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Dr put me to sleep at 11 am. Very sick for awhile too. Went out and drove home at 2 pm. Had a lie down for awhile and then went up the street. Rang Camooweal and ten went around and saw Mrs Cronin. After tea went across to the mines hospital and saw Mavis and Mrs Johnston. Came back with Stan and wandered around and then across to Elliotts. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:14.2pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-7.1pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt"><i><span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span><o:p></o:p></i></span></p> <!--EndFragment-->Judy Ann Kettlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03399879048727795000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4837344227506338403.post-50223989426813621222012-01-24T23:01:00.000-08:002012-01-24T23:03:40.880-08:00What can't he do?<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Tuesday Feb 14<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">We are having real wet season weather now and no mistake. Dull and showery all day and at 3.30 this afternoon a good storm on a few minutes gave us half and inch. I had just got th the school for R.I when the storm arrived and it was nearly impossible to make myself heard. It unsettled the children altogether and I am afraid not many heard what I was talking about. There was supposed to be a meeting tonight but noone turned up at the hall and lit up as I did not go down. Suppose they waited for me to light up. Aussies are no good as cricketers. Gave Jack a hand this morning to plumb the building he is working on. He is not doing too badly for an amateur. Heard today that Carrondotta had 9 inches of rain in a very short time. Mail train only reached Mt Isa today, two days late, but it cannot be got to the P.O as there is 4 feet of water over the Leichardt bridge. Goodness knows when we will get the mail here. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">There was more rain last night and it was still raining when I awoke and it continued nearly all morning. The river was well in flood and kept rising all day. The folk camped o the river all had to shift before night and some left it so late that they were surrounded and had to get help to remove their belongings. Mrs Lobbey sent up for me but when I got down there some of the men had shifted her. I had to wade waist deep through a gully to get to her camp and on the other side of the camp was the flooded river. Pattie is sick so I carried her back and left her in the hospital. Dr mad as usual. It was all I could do to get through the mud in places. Plane arrived this morning. Had sub-committee meeting at night. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Thursday Feb 16<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">What a glorious river we have this morning. More rain last night increased the flow and early this morning the river was higher than it has been for a great number of years. It certainly is a noble stream now, well out over its banks. There is 3 feet of water in Beauchamps house. They themselves are now camped back on the ridge. Alf could not take off until after breakfast this morning and then just cleared the ‘drome fence. Arthur O’Keefe called up this morning and want me some time next week to do some dove-tailing for him. Started on my last months a/c’s and Board report etc. but had to knock off off to get the dinner ready, which is a nuisance as it takes up too much time. Took the car down to Wilsons after lunch and left it there to be pulled down and down next week I will start on it to overhaul it. Called in for awhile at Reilly’s. Dr Stewart and wife and child from Cohuna ( </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:red">Victoria?</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> ) who arrived yesterday chartered the plane to take them to Avon today as it will be impossible to travel the road by car for some weeks. Avon<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>is 50 miles out and the plane was away only one hour. Had to go round then to Mosterts and Booths in connection with some cement and tennis. Had smoko at Booths. Got bathed and<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>cleaned and had tea and then went for a stroll along the water front. Came home and Ivy called in for some papers, so then went for another stroll. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Friday Feb 17<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">The river is keeping up rather remarkably although is of course not as high as a couple of days ago. Had an interrupted morning on account of different callers. Brain wanted me to go and help him mark the tennis court but this time I refused. I had to go down to Wilsons in connection with the car so told Brain that in passing the court I would show him where the pegs were and he could mark it himself. He did 3 parts of the marking too. Finished all my returns then and paid several a/c’s and had my mail posted by 5.30 pm. Attended after tea the special general meeting of hospital subscribers at which <u>5 </u>people were present which speaks for itself. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Saturday Feb 18<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Had a rather busy time this morning putting in a concrete hearth for G Riley. Broady the local tradesman had twice previously done the job in the last two months but it did not last. After lunch got cleaned and went around to Broady on hospital and council business which kept me a couple of hours. Had smoko at Watsons and then callede down at Cronins and across to Reillys. Had then to go back to Broady. Rather foot weary too. I miss the car. Do me good though I suppose. Had a nice sponge cake given to me before I came home. Alf not back yet, the plane has broken down at Brunette. Tennis club are holding a dance in the hall tonight. Mr Quinn is shifting to the hotel tonight under cover of darkness. Sid still here with me. ( An interesting story there? )<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Sunday Feb 19<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">The country as far as the eye can see looks wonderful now. Green grass everywhere, even in our main streets. Beautiful weather also adds to the loveliness of the picture. Had the largest number of children this morning at S.School for this year. Glen came along to help also. Quite an encouraging school this morning. Spent a very lazy afternoon at home reading and sleeping. Have strung a stretcher up underneath and it is nice and cool on it. Had my Sunday’s<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>dinner as usual at the hotel. Had a very nice service at night at which Mrs Reilly Jnr sang very nicely “ O Divine Redeemer”. She has a lovely voice. After service went across to Reillys and enjoyed icecream, soft drinks and cake. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Monday Feb 20<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<br />Was down the town most of the morning at Wilsons and then Synnotts getting a list of new parts wanted for the car and wiring and ringing Mt Isa for them. Called in at Cronin’s and had 11 0’clock tea. Had to drive in Synnotts car Mrs Smythe and Glen to hospital and afterwards got some more timber that was necessary for the new morgue. After lunch walked down to the river to see the folk there and heard all their troubles. Very amusing some of them are too. Walked back and had a lie off. Then got cleaned and went down the town. Did some shopping. Had my hair cut. Spent the evening at home. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Tuesday Feb 21<sup>st</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Spent the greater part of today in my castle. Had to go down and see what had been done on the car, which I did straight after breakfast. Did some drawing to act as an illustration for my talk to the children at school in the afternoon. After school went to the P.O and rang up Rocklands and got Joe Seelim. Tried to get his house in town here for Mrs Lobley but was unsuccessful. Went over later to Burrs to Georges 1<sup>st</sup> birthday party. Visited the hospital after tea and saw the patients. 2 admitted today with gathered ears. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">( </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:red">Chronic ear infection</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">) Annie not too good. The other chap, a stranger, seemed fairly well. Mrs Ah Wing has a daughter. Mr Ah Wing doesn’t want it. Why? Bill Suckling<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>a lot better. He nearly went out to it a while ago. Ivy came down for<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>awhile from the hospital. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Wednesday Feb 22<sup>nd</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Kept busy today in hospital business, mainly over Mrs Beauchamp. Dr is a very unsatisfactory individual to deal with and has no professional manner at all. Weather continuing very hot. The hospital patients were not feeling the best this morning. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Thursday Feb 23<sup>rd</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Another day of worry and anxiety for all and sundry with the centre of operations at the Parsonage. Beauchamp case increasing in tension. Mrs Logan had a premature baby which lived only 3 hours. Dr and hospital in trouble for this. Buried the baby this afternoon. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Friday Feb 24th<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">A quiet day. An appreciable change. Car still in dock, waiting on spare parts. Hard having to walk everywhere. Got my mail away today. Saw that the patients were alright in the hospital. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Saturday Feb 25<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Beauchamp case again rears its ugly head. President of the hospital to the fore. Trouble also with the Council and Hospital Secy which had to be looked into. The case of suspected infection on the river reported byt the DR and taken up by the Council has been dropped. Had a very nice gathering at lodge tonight. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Sunday Feb 26<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Beauchamp up again this morning before S.S. Another word to the Dr. Left it all then in his hands again. Later referred them to Mrs Reilly. A nice gathering at S.School. Had swim before tea to cool off and a fair number at service at night. Mrs L.L Reilly again sang sweetly. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Monday Feb 27<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Great interest being taken in Beauchamp case. Aerial Dr being consulted over the phone. No satisfaction anywhere. Hospital President going grey. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:red">End of another diary……..Tuesday Feb 28<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>missing. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:red"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <!--EndFragment-->Judy Ann Kettlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03399879048727795000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4837344227506338403.post-16552492512953831222012-01-23T02:05:00.000-08:002012-01-23T02:06:46.178-08:00Rain and test cricket.<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Thursday Feb 9<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">The weather is quickly warming up now and I suppose in a day or two will be as hot as ever. Had to attend to business in connection with the hospital and the A.I.M Dr which necessitated visits to several places. Had Cecil Stadhams up for dinner today. He has been 10 days on the road coming from Bourketown. Got some more writing done this afternoon and then had some cricket practice in the yard here. Late when we finished so went to the hotel for tea. Several of us went for a swim afterwards<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>and then I came home and read until I fell asleep. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Friday Feb 10<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Weather seems to be working up for more rain, very close and muggy today. Spent most of the day home writing, although every couple of hours dashed down to the P.O for latest test news. Woodfull and Richardson gave the boys a good start this time. Arrangements fin alized today for taking Fenton into Cloncurry on mail plane. A.I.M to defray all costs. Attended the monthly tennis committee meeting at night. Not much business to deal with. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Saturday Feb 11<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Had to get up too early this moening, the alarm going off at 5.30 am. The mail plane took Fenton away so I got up and helped them take him across from the hospital to the plane. He was very sick too and did not look as if he would reach Cloncurry. Nurse went with him. Had an early breakfast and tthen went and marked the tennis court. Norm and Rob both helped at different periods. Wanted some sand so went out to Kaiser Ck and got a bag full. Did my Saturday morning shopping then. Larry Robertson went on the mail today so called and saw him before he went. Had a light shower of rain just at lunch time. Went to the P.O and listened in to the test broadcast: Bradman and Ponsford duds. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:red">( Bradman made 71. England won by 8 wickets.) </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Spent the afternoon with the ear phones on. Static bad. Went down to Watsons for awhile after tea. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Sunday Feb 12<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Conditions were good all day for rain and at 9 pm just after Church was over rain fell in torrents and an inch was recorded in no time. Church at night nearly had to be abandoned on account of the swarm of insects that invaded the hall when the lights were put on. The hall was filled with them and the people were kept busy keeping them off and taking them out. We struggled through however and I shortened the service somewhat. Sunday School in the morning was well attended and I spent a quiet afternoon at home. Alister and his wife called in for awhile. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Monday Feb 13<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">130 points of rain were registered up to 9 o’clock this morning and as a result it is nearly impossible to go anywhere without getting well bogged. Had to go down to Pewdwells immediately after breakfast to del;iver a letter I was given yesterday. This meant over an hour over there talking. Came home and did some writing until lunch time. Had to go down after lunch and learn the latest cricket score. Sent a telegram to Mt Isa in connection with a tank and some cement. A big storm worked up in the afternoon which made me hurry to the hospital to dig a drain around the kaustine pit and so save it from being washed in. The storm went round however and we got only the edge of it. Went down again beforev tea ans got the latest scores. Very good too. Took cricket scores to Con after tea. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <!--EndFragment-->Judy Ann Kettlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03399879048727795000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4837344227506338403.post-18028746487706492642012-01-19T13:49:00.000-08:002012-01-19T13:53:19.786-08:00Patrol Padre job description?<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Wednesday Jan 25<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Up early and patched a tube for the spare and both cars left after breakfast. Terribly rough road. Stayed awhile at THorntonia. Had trouble with my front spring. Eventually reached Riversleigh at 5.30 p,. Ran into a big storm just at the homestead. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Thursday<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Jan 26<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Spent all day on the car, fixing the front spring and trying unsuccessfully to patch tubes. Tubes done./ Just before tea went down in Fosters car to the falls and had a swim. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Friday Jan 27<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Had some more work to do on the car so decided not to leave today. Went down to the junction after lunch and did some fishing and swimming. Caught 17 fish between 5 of us. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Saturday Jan 28<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Left Riversleigh after breakfast. Had Harry Robertson on board. Travelled slowly on a/c of rough road. Stayed awhile at THorntonia and then on to Undilla. Left there at 5.15 pm and had a great run inn to Camooweal, reaching home at 7.30 pm. Got cleaned and changed and went to lodge meeting. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Usual Sunday program.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Monday Jan 30<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">At home and around the town in the morning and after lunch took all the town out past Rocklands for a picnic. Had a great time, arriving home just at dark. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">( </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:red">Google search revealed Camooweal population in 1933 was 747! ? </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Tuesday Jan 31<sup>st</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Cleaning up at home and writing. After lunch went out to Rocklands. Went for a swim. Had tea and some wireless afterwards. Home at 11 pm.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Wednesday Feb 1<sup>st</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Busy at home and down the town. Got the airmail and left for Avon taking Mrs Synnott with us. Spent the morning out there. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Thursday Feb 2<sup>nd</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Had some tennis after breakfast and after ‘smoko’ left for Camooweal. Had a good run until six miles out where ran into rain from where we ploughed through mud and water all the way home. Plenty of rain continued all day. At night had a social in the CWA hall for Don. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Friday Feb 3<sup>rd</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">And still it rains; good steady rain. Had to go out before breakfast and assist a car load who were well bogged and who had spent the night out. Got them in alright. Mud everywhere. Went down the street after lunch and arranged for Don to go by plane Tomorrow. Don said his fond farewells. Had a quiet evening at home looking at snaps. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Saturday Feb 4<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">“ Mother’s Birthday”<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Another wet day, although rain eased somewhat. Up at 5.30 am and got Don up, after which I lit the fire and made a cup of tea which Don and I found very refreshing. Got the car to go after a bit of trouble and then drove to the ‘drome<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>and found we were first there. The pilot and other passengers soon<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>arrived however and we all assisted in pushing the plane out, when after warming the engine up, all got on board. A cross wind blowing strongly made the take off rather difficult but they got up without disaster and the plane was soon a speck in the distance. Got going on some correspondence after breakfast and had a talk with Mr Quinn on matters concerning the Church and Sunday School and household arrangements. Felt a bit lazy after lunch so had a read for awhile and then got cleaned up and walked through the mud to the hospital. Old chap Fenton very sick. Do not like the look of him at all. Andy was looking ‘goodo’ again. Also Mrs Warren and Matron brought the baby in for me to see. Went down to Reilly’s after tea and got some apples for Fenton and took them back to him and talked to them for awhile.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Met Glen down the street and she informed me in strict confidence of her pending engagement. Got into bed as soon as I came home and looked up the Sunday School lesson, in the midst of which I fell asleep. Woke up later, put the light out and turned over. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Sunday Feb 5<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Did not feel like getting up this morning so stayed in bed<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>until 9.15 am. had a bit of breakfast and was called to the hospital. Fenton very sick and Dr thought it advisable to get him away for X-Ray treatment, so wanted me to make arrangemnets for A.I.M (</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:red">Australian Inland Mission</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">) plane to come out. Went to P.O and got through to Cloncurry but found that on account of the direction of the wind the plane would not be able<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>land here, so could do nothing fufrther as ground too boggy to try and land off the run-a-way. The wet weather kept more tthan half the kiddies away from S.School<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>this morning but some braved the conditions and came along. Had my Sunday dinner as usual at tte hotel. Was seated comfortably at my desk here after dinner when Vic Beauchamp arrived with a tale of woe concerning his wife<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>who is I the hisotal and who the Dr says is quite well enough to be home. Vic says she is still very ill. Told him I would go and see into things so went and got Mrs Reilly as she is the visiting committee this month and we went up. Saw Dr and matron and Mrs Beauchamp with the result that although Mrs B…..is not as bad as she thinks she is, because she has no decent place<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>to go to she is to remain a few days longer in hospital. While there we made our official tour of inspection. Came home the and got things ready for the night service. Had<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>very nice service too, with the usual number there. Todd sang as a solo ‘Remember me O Mighty One’. Went across after church to Reilly’s and had supper and a yarn<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>before I came home and retired. The rain seems to have disappeared although it has been very cloudy all day. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Monday Feb 6<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">It has been cloudy all day and tried to rain once or twice but that was all. Went up to the hospital and saw Jack Mostert start on his job and also had a look at the timber. Found it quite alright for the job. Got my saw out and set it and sharpened it as the one Jack is using is not too good. Was called in to see old Bill Suckling and decided his place was the hospital so took him up; had to carry him to and from the car. Took some of my washing out after lunch and washed some here at home myself, and so saved a few shillings. With others of the hospital committee went to the hospital and inspected the work being done on the morgue and also the damage the rain had done to the kaustine pit. (</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:red"> Researching Google – Kaustine a makers name for furnaces so may be for heating or cremation? </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">) We put Eddie Hoska on to remove a lot of earth. Came home and finished my washing and hung things out and then got tea ready. Went down to get a mantle for the lamp but was unsuccessful so had to use the miller lamp. Came home and did some writing before retiring. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Tuesday Feb 7<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">The rain has gone and Camooweal awoke this morning to a beautiful fresh clean outlook on everything. As soon as breakfast was over I hopped into the ironing and soon had it finished, not being very mush to do. Went down the street then and up to the hospital in connection with the A.I.M plane and its possibility of landing here.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>If it comes will have to land over the river as the ‘drome is still unsafe. Rang up Cloncurry and advised them to this effect. In my opinion they do not want to come out and was further convinced of this when Dr received a telegram after lunch<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>saying the Dr in there did not deem the case urgent and the patient could wait to go in on the mail plane on Saturday. I wired back urgently that patient in serous condition and in need of immediate removal. No reply. Visited the patients at the hospital in the afternoon in my dual capacity as minister and visiting committee. Went for a stroll after tea during which I called at Burrs and finished up at Freckletons where I stayed listening to the wireless. Not much on worth while listening to but waited until we got the resume of the days cricket play. Queensland’s second innings display appalling.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">Wednesday Feb 8<sup>th</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>1933:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic"">The wind still blowing from the east is becoming much stronger so perhaps it will bring more rain before long.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Telegram from Don from Townsville this morning saying had bad train trip down and rain still falling in Townsville. No further word from A.I.M Cloncurry. The contractor is getting along alright with his job at the hospital as had a look at him this morning, also the man working on the kaustine pit. Did some more writing after lunch and then went down for my bath. Had to look around for cement as ‘Broady’ refuses to sell the contractor anything for his job. Am veru disappointed in ‘Broady’ as the result of the way he has acted. Got some cement from Mrs Pedwell. Got everything ready for the hospital meeting at night which in spite of all outside talk passed off very quietly. Broady said nothing. Dr Forbes was appointed as the new Dr. After the meeting had some icecream at Reillys and then home to bed. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:21.3pt;tab-stops:117.2pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman Italic""> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <!--EndFragment-->Judy Ann Kettlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03399879048727795000noreply@blogger.com0