Author Archives: Anni B.

Website Launch Date

Posted on October 16, 2010 by Anni B.

Hello, The website is on it’s way!  The launch date will be 11th November 2010.  The site will have the story of Robbie and his mates who went over to England on the Strathnaver; how we found out who wrote … Continue reading →

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Monday, 20th September 1937

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Anni B.

“Lovely day.  Filled in Customs Declaration.  Brisbane tomorrow.  Good old Australia”. Monday, 20th September 2010 “Good old Australia” – So these are the last words in Alice’s diary and so ends the voyage.  Why did she stop writing here and … Continue reading →

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Sunday, 19th September 1937

Posted on September 19, 2010 by Anni B.

“Day is nice.  Play golf all the morning.  In the afternoon I finish packing.  Bed early.”

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Saturday, 18th September 1937

Posted on September 18, 2010 by Anni B.

“My darling birthday.  23 today.  Oh that God had spared him to us.  We went away to forget.  What a farce.  There is no forgetting.  We miss him more as the days go by.  It’s much cooler today for which … Continue reading →

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Friday, 17th September 1937

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Anni B.

“Just a lazy day”. Friday, 17th September 2010 That’s the shortest entry in the diary so I’d better fill up a bit of space!  Being so far away from Adelaide now I feel as if I’ve left the story behind. … Continue reading →

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Thursday, 16th September 1937

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Anni B.

“Up at 6 a.m.  Captain Roberts is taking us to land on the volcano.  Very hot but most interesting morning.  Had to rush back as we sailed at 12 noon.  Back tired, hot and thirsty.  A really wonderful trip.  Have … Continue reading →

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Wednesday, 15th September 1937

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Anni B.

“Up early for Doctor.  Rabaul.  Had breakfast. Along side now.  Most interesting place.  Get taxi up to township.  Went to bank with Mrs. Kirinoscky. Walked to native markets and China Town.  All very interesting.  Walked back to boat through native … Continue reading →

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Tuesday, 14th September 1937

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Anni B.

“Weather good.  Sport in full swing.  Packed Camph wood box ready for customs and home.  Big job, terribly hot in cabin.  Had swim.  Played deckka on deck in opposition.  Had plenty of fun with tommy till midnight and really good … Continue reading →

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Monday, 13th September 1937

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Anni B.

“Raining hard all morning.  Had swim afternoon.  Chinese dinner at night.  Captain good fun.  Did not enjoy it as much as last.”

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Sunday, 12th September 1937

Posted on September 12, 2010 by Anni B.

“Weather still wet.  Played golf in afternoon.  Went up in bows in evening.  Lovely night and so to bed on deck.” Sunday, 12th September 2010 Here’s another story of serendipity that has followed this project and obviously continues to do … Continue reading →

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