A warm pleasant day. Doc went off to C to bring Mr F but while Doc was going one way, Mr F came the other, so the Doc came back as he went, alone on horseback. Finished carting the hay. A regular whirlwind came up to the house but did not last long or do any damage. Had another bathe in the river during the afternoon. Just as we finished, a large party from C came riding up, dismounted, had some tea and then rode away again. Mr P went up to the Lakes early in the morning.... read more

Another hot day. Busy all day carting hay. Spent the morning lying on the hay in company with Doc, H, D E and Allen in the barn. Afternoon had a bad headache – went for a swim in the lake river which made it worse, had to go and lie down till about 9 o'clock when it got better. Went then into the drawing room where there was some music going on. Mr P and Mr Foster went into Launceston early in the morning. Mr P returned about 12 at night. Mr F spent the night at C.... read more

A regular hot day. Had a picnic in a pretty place in the woods beyond the “Glen” - 24 of us there. 20 riding, 2 walking and Mrs P and Miss F driving with the provisions. Have to go up a steep narrow road to the Glen and a pretty sight it was to see the riders go up it by one, twos and threes. Had a merry time of it. When the Doc and I went to catch our horses, they jumped the fence and got away, but were afterwards caught. Came back and had some dancing. I had a slight headache and felt too tired to dance. Miss Hewitt stopped the night, she having a cold. Broke up about 2 o'clock.... read more

A regular sell – I had made up my mind the night before that I would not go to the lakes. The Doc however rose at 4, had breakfast and went out to get his horse when lo! Both horses and one saddle and bridle had gone. It seems that someone from C had sent over for them first thing in the morning for the sake of playing a queer practical joke upon us – we found out who did it too. After breakfast at which there was only Miss D, Doc and I, Mrs P having set out early to drive C Lever part of the way home, Doc and I walked over to C to take the post. Had croquet in the morning. In the afternoon, rode over to the Bluff to meet Mrs ... read more

Another hot day. Doc, Allen and I walked over to C leaving Miss Lucy prepared to go to a ball at Launceston. When we got to C we found them in a state of excitement there as some were going to the ball, others were going to drive only as far as Longford to get ready for a wedding tomorrow. A and J Gatensby going in a brake and four in hand and the two Miss O'C's going afterwards in a buggy. The Doc started about 12 with Mr O'C and Mr Parker, Rod and Mr Connel collecting cattle to get them ready to take up to the lakes tomorrow. About 5, the ladies and I started to meet them at the Bluff. Miss Deasey, Miss Shaw & Miss Charlesy driving, Mrs & Miss Hewitt and ... read more

Doc returned first thing in the morning while I was in bed, bringing letters for me from home and Mrs Pinniger which were sent over by Ted Coates, having been at Westbourne Terrace since Nov 27th. Mrs P inclosed a Letter of Introduction to a nephew of hers in Launceston which I don't think I shall use. Did not go to church, remained behind to write to Union Bank and began letter home. A lot of men turned up in the afternoon from C, one or two of them strangers. Pursued the strawberries (which are nearly over) a good bit of the day, which has been a queer one – now cold, now hot, now fine, now raining – as great a mixture as one could meet. Felt better.... read more

Did not get up till about 10. Felt very tired and seedy – lay down most of the morning. Doc went over to C and returned with a party, some riding. Got my long wished for letter from the Union Bank inclosing Letter of Credit for £100. Spent a quiet day and pleasant evening. Fine day but somewhat cold – had fire in the afternoon and evening.... read more

The C people were going to have a picnic today. The Doc and I rode over there about 11. The rest of them from here were coming for the dance in the evening. It started to be a hot day but got cooler in the afternoon and very cold in the evening. We started for the Newtons about 12, most of us driving. I going with Mrs Hewitt, Miss Shaw & Miss Charlesy (two Melbourne ladies whom I don't particularly care for), Mrs H and Deasey O'C going in one buggy, Miss O'C and Kate O'C in another. Mrs O'C, Miss Hewitt, Reggie H, Rod, Mr Gatensby, Mr Connel and Doc riding. Felt seedy from the fall the other day so did not enjoy myself much. Started back about 5. Had tea and then the dining ... read more

Drove over to the Cressy bazaar. Doc driving Miss Lucy and Miss D'E in the wagonette and I drove Mrs P and Charley Lever in the dog cart. Got to Cressy about 12 and opened the bazaar. It was slow work at first, so few people there. I undertook the washing up of the tea things etc., till we left which was bout 8 o'clock – the room began to fill about then. Went in for three raffles but won nothing. Threw tyes for a very pretty table but lost it in the second throw. Fine moonlight night driving back. When passing Pockthorpe, the J's place, found them out waiting for us. While we were driving up the lane to Park Nook and had just got to the house, the cart began to go oddly. Mrs ... read more

Doc went over to C to have a horse shod – did not feel inclined to go with him. He came back after dinner when E, Doc and I proposed riding over to C and join the ladies out riding. A fresh horse was got up for me which was supposed to be a very quiet one. I hardly got on him and walked him a few yards before he stopped. I touched him with my heel when he bucked, sent me and saddle flying. I came on my side and arm and had all the breath knocked out of me. The brute was caught and re-saddled and then E mounted him. He bucked fearfully, throwing E on his back. We caught him again and E was going to remount him when he broke loose and ... read more