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Monday 17th. [underlined](Continued)
about 7.30. Mr. Gee met us, & when we reached the
Bungalow, had tea ready for us, which was very
acceptable.
Tuesday 18th. [underlined] Walked abroad , with Loman, & fixed up
several business & other matters in Palmerston - P.O., Tailor, Blacksmith, Washerman & purchases in C. Town.
Met Eddie Little & Shierlaw & called on Bert Little. Returned
via the beach. Stones rather rough on the foot. Went
with Mr. Brown to Bleezer's in the evening & had games.
Wednesday 19th. [underlined] Getting in supplies & stores for next
trip. Messrs Brown & Gee leave in the "Venture" again on
Friday, for Melville Island. They will probably be
out for a month or 6 weeks. I also leave on Friday
but am glad to say not in the "Venture". She is
ready for sea now, having been scraped, painted etc. etc.
We were all to have gone to Worgan's for the evening. Messrs
Brown & Gee went, but I had to refrain from walking in boots.
Walked over to the Old Jetty, however, & hailing dinghy, went
aboard to say Goodbye to the Skipper Williamson, & others.
Used hot fomentation for foot as it is much too big.
Thursday 20th. [underlined] proved a tragic day. Before daylight I heard
some queer noises in the store-room & thought some of our
people were packing tucker box thus early, to ensure
everything being ready, as, from information I obtained,