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Title: Record Diary of a Walk Around Australia
Author: Aidan de Brune
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On 20 September 1921 Aidan de Brune, a pseudonym of Herbert
Charles Cull, set out from Sydney to walk around the perimeter
of Australia in twelve months. As he described it:—
"To leave Sydney on foot, to walk ten
thousand miles (more or less) around Australia, calling at all
the ports en route on the four coasts, and to return to
Sydney, was the task set me."
In the event, de Brune took two and a half years to
complete the walk. He was laid up in Burketown Hospital in the
Gulf Country of north western Queensland for about two months,
in February and March 1922, and at other times did not walk,
because of illness or because he chose to remain in a town and
give a lecture on his travels. He was away from Sydney for 897
days, of which he walked on 572 days.
In October 1923, de Brune was near Ceduna, along the Great
Australian Bight, on his way back to Sydney, with about 1500
miles to walk. A journalist, J. T. Beckett, who had met de
Brune in Darwin, during the walk, wrote in The Northern
Standard, Darwin:—
When you see him you want to get away
from him. When you speak to him you don't want him to go away
from you. He is a man and a gentleman up and down, and a
library of information. He is a sport among sportsmen and a
man of whom the Australian Journalists' Association should be
proud, for he has not spared himself to get copy. Aiden de
Brune has not finished his walk but should he never move
another yard further, he will have put up a record that few,
if any, will ever attempt to equal.
This ebook was made from Record Diary of a Walk Around
Australia, a typescript created from de Brune's travelling
diary, or manuscript diary. The diary consists of 4
notebooks.
Book 1 measures 2½in. x 4½inches (60mm. x 115mm.) and
contains about 100 ruled pages. It covers the period 20
September 1921 to 12 May 1922
Books 2, 3 and 4 each measure 3 in. x 7 in. (75mm x 180mm.)
and contain about 250 ruled pages.
Book 2 covers the period 13 May 1922 to 20 May 1923
Book 3 covers the period 21 May 1923 to 22 December
1923
Book 4 covers the period 23 December 1923 to end of the
walk (4 March 1924).
Entries for each day have been neatly written up and
contain details of the distance walked each day, together with
the cumulative distance walked to the end of the day. Often
there are entries made by people whom de Brune met at his
destination, or along the way, certifying that he was at the
place stated, on the stated day. Sometimes the people making
the certification added well-wishes and other comments.
Aidan de Brune converted his travelling diary, or
manuscript journal, into a typescript book titled Record
Diary of a Walk Around Australia, the basis of this ebook.
A copy of the book is held by the State Library of New South
Wales. The book consists of typed foolscap pages, bound in a
maroon cover, with gold lettering on the spine. A hand-written
note, on the title page of the book states:
"The original manuscript journal in four
small pocket books is in the MSS. room of the Mitchell
Library. Oct. 1924."
The next page of the book (unnumbered), contains the
heading for the commencing section of the walk (i.e. New South
Wales). It has a vertical hand-written, note down the left
side of the page, which states:
"Don. Aidan de Brune 25/10/24"
Following the title page and the unnumbered "section" page,
are 176 typed pages, together with 6 unnumbered pages,
indicating the start of each subsequent section of the walk:
Queensland, Northern Territory, Western Australia, South
Australia, Victoria, and New South Wales. In this ebook
details of the distances walked in each section are set out in
the Statistics chapter.
The typescript of the diary follows the order in which
entries were made in the manuscript diary. In this ebook, a
transcript of the typescript, a consistent format has been
used for each day, showing, where present, the date; day
number and diary day number; state or territory in which he
was walking; cumulative days walked; daily distance (miles);
cumulative distance; town/locality visited; note;
certification/Comment.
De Brune made an entry in his diary for every day he was on
his walk (897 days). He did not number the first day, on which
he started out in mid-afternoon, probably because he did not
get out of the Sydney Metropolitan area. Thereafter he
numbered every day and, after some time, began also recording
the number of days on which he actually walked
(568).
Sometimes he did not walk because of bad weather, because
he was ill, or because he wished to rest. Along the way he
sometimes made minor errors in the day number. Then, towards
the end of his walk, he obviously realised that that his day
numbers did not tally with the actual number of days (897),
although he had an entry for every day, showing the
date. So he renumbered the final days. In this ebook, the day
number first shown is the sequential day, starting from
1 and ending at 897. The Diary day Number is then shown
afterwards, in square brackets.
PLACE NAMES
We cannot be certain that the places de Brune passed
through will still be present on our modern maps, so it is
sometimes not possible to plot the exact course which de Brune
took. However, most of the places mentioned in the diary still
exist today and by plotting some of the major towns through
which he passed we are able to get a good idea of the track
which he followed. In the outback, it is more difficult to
plot his course. He often followed stock routes, which had
bores with windmills attached, to obtain water for stock and
humans; or railway lines which had bores with windmills to
provide water for the steam locomotives. He also walked
through the outback cattle stations, many of which, do not now
exist, at least under the names by which de Brune identified
them.
PUNCTUATION AND SPELLING
In the typescript version of the diary, de Brune was
inconsistent in his capitalisation, his use of quotation marks
and his spelling of place names, which he may have heard, but
had not seen written down. The modern spelling of place names
has been adopted in this ebook as well as a consistent
approach to capitalisation and the use of quotes.
On nine occasions in the text, de Brune uses the word
zump. It seems that this was an incorrect spelling of
sump, defined by the Macquarie Dictionary as
either "a pit, well, or the like in which water or other
liquid is collected," or "a muddy pool or bog." Zump has
been silently corrected to sump in the text.
DISTANCES
De Brune was as accurate as he could be with distances. In
many cases he had to use his best guess to calculate the
distance travlled in a day. No doubt he was careful to check
his distances with the overall distance between points, which
he found on sign posts, along railways lines and telegraph
lines, or on maps.
Whatever the distance he travelled, his was an epic walk.
Let us not be churlish in allowing him to describe it as a
walk of "ten thousand miles."
De Brune's Route — Sydney to Sydney
— Anticlockwise.
Note: Walked out of Sydney and about 1½ miles
from Burwood went on with Jimmy Brand of the Clyde
Engineering Co. Thence to Rhodes and took track* over
Parramatta River to Meadowbank. Thence to Eastwood and
Epping where failed to cross railway and got bushed. Camped out.
[de Brune did not count this as day 1. Ed.]
[* track=railway track on bridge spanning Parramatta River]
Certification/Comment: Aidan de Brune's trek
around Australia in twelve months. This is to certify that
bearer left the office of the Daily Mail Sydney at
3.45 p.m. on Tuesday 20 September 1921, (Signed) Jno. J. Gay
(J.P.), Manager, Daily Mail.
21 September 1921
Day 2 [1]
State or Territory: NSW-North
Cumulative Days Walked: 1
Daily Distance (miles): 25
Cumulative Distance (miles): 37
Town/Locality Visited: Hornsby, Asquith, Mount
Colah, Kuring-gai, Berowra, Cowan
Note: The three roads. On to Hornsby. Arrived
Hornsby 10.10 a.m. Left Hornsby 11 a.m. to Asquith and Mt.
Colah (669 ft. above sea level.) About a mile past station
and 100 yards off left side of road a black disc on stones
marking highest point of Mt. Colah. Thence to Kuring-gai
(702 ft. above sea level—a rise of 33 ft. in a mile.)
Thence to Berowra, 27 miles, and rested, then on to Cowan to
edge of hill overlooking Hawkesbury River, and camped. (Note
views along hills and from Mt. Colah and summit marks.)
Town/Locality Visited: Hawkesbury River,
Wondabyne, Woy Woy, Tascott, Point Clare, Gosford, Lisarow,
Ourimbah, Wyong
Note: At Dawn descended by bad track to
Hawkesbury River and walked across on
railway—beautiful views. Wondabyne half-way over. Then
through tunnel about mile long to Woy Woy, 45 miles. About
two miles past, the monument to JACOBO GUTTER, MXCX? Then
via Tascott, 4 miles, and Pt. Clare, 5 miles, to Gosford.
Arrived Gosford 2 p.m. (3 miles outside Gosford the sign
post moved to a new road, not necessary.) Thence to Lisarow
(great orange show from here to Gosford). Thence to Ourimbah
and camped out about 2 miles from Wyong.
Certification/Comment: Arrived Gosford, 2 p.m. E.
J. Phillips, c/o Gosford Times.
23 September 1921
Day 4 [3]
State or Territory: NSW-North
Cumulative Days Walked: 3
Daily Distance (miles): 33
Cumulative Distance (miles): 94
Town/Locality Visited: Catherine Hill Bay, Middle
Camp, Main Camp, Swansea, Belmont
Note: Started before dawn. To Wyong, 2 miles.
About 3 miles past Wyong called at farm for drink and
well-entertained—English people. Then to Catherine
Hill Bay, Middle Camp and Main Camp to Swansea.—where
had only meal of day. Thence to Belmont and Camped.
Certification/Comment: Arrived Swansea, Lake
Macquarie, 5.45 p.m. 23/9/21. (Signed) E. Masters,
Swansea.
Note: On at daybreak to Charlestown, 5 miles. To
Adamstown, 9 miles—steam trams—to Hamilton and
Newcastle. Left at 11 a.m. and on 9 miles towards West
Maitland and camped.
Certification/Comment: Arrived Newcastle, 10
a.m., Saturday 24/9/21. Newcastle Herald per E. J.
Thompson
25 September 1921
Day 6 [5]
State or Territory: NSW-North
Cumulative Days Walked: 5
Daily Distance (miles): 27
Cumulative Distance (miles): 140
Town/Locality Visited: West Maitland, Lochinvar,
Greta, Branxton
Note: On at dawn to Maitland, 6 miles, through
West Maitland. Thence through Lochinvar and Greta to
Branxton. Then on 4 miles and camped.
26 September 1921
Day 7 [6]
State or Territory: NSW-North
Cumulative Days Walked: 6
Daily Distance (miles): 31
Cumulative Distance (miles): 171
Town/Locality Visited: Whittingham, Singleton,
Rixs Creek, Glennies Creek, Ravensworth, Antiene
Note: On at dawn and 5 miles on, signpost "Watch
the bridge." Why? On to Whittingham , 9 miles, thence to
Singleton, 12 miles. (Mrs McGregor and 4 children.) Thence
to Rixs Creek, 4 miles. To Glennies Creek, 8 miles. To
Ravensworth, 12 miles. To Antiene, 18 miles, and 2 miles on
to camp.
Certification/Comment: Arrived Singleton 10.05
a.m. leaving few minutes later. (Signed) J. S. North C/o
Argus.
Note: On foot at daybreak. To Wingen, 2 miles,
then met five hobos. "Singing Bill." About 5 miles from
Murrurundi is steep hill. Over crest is monument to Peter
Clark who was killed by Wilson, the bushranger, while trying
to arrest him. Magnificent views over hills, to-day and
yesterday. Thence to Murrurundi, 13 miles. Thence to
Ardglen, 6 miles, and 4 miles on and camped.
Certification/Comment: Arrived Murrurundi 28/9/21
2.30 p.m. (Signed) S. Wright, post office. Wishing good
luck.
29 September 1921
Day 10 [9]
State or Territory: NSW-North
Cumulative Days Walked: 9
Daily Distance (miles): 17
Cumulative Distance (miles): 248
Town/Locality Visited: Willow Tree
Note: On at dawn to Willow Tree, (Girls in motor
camping out), 4 miles. Thence within 4 miles of Wallabadah,
and camped at Chris Foster's, owing to creek flooding.
30 September 1921
Day 11 [10]
State or Territory: NSW-North
Cumulative Days Walked: 9
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 248
Note: At Chris Foster's
01 October 1921
Day 12 [11]
State or Territory: NSW-North
Cumulative Days Walked: 9
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 248
Note: At Chris Foster's
02 October 1921
Day 13 [12]
State or Territory: NSW-North
Cumulative Days Walked: 9
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 248
Note: At Chris Foster's
03 October 1921
Day 14 [13]
State or Territory: NSW-North
Cumulative Days Walked: 9
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 248
Note: At Chris Foster's
04 October 1921
Day 15 [14]
State or Territory: NSW-North
Cumulative Days Walked: 10
Daily Distance (miles): 26
Cumulative Distance (miles): 274
Town/Locality Visited: Wallabadah,
Goonoogoonoo
Note: Started after breakfast for Wallabadah, 4½
miles. Entering Tarnarong Shire, 28 miles, begins flat
country. Through to model village of Goonoogoonoo and on to
274-mile mark and camped.
Certification/Comment: L. Barnett, post office,
Wallabadah. 4/10/21.
Note: Started at sunrise. To Tamworth, 12 miles.
Remember Mr J. Holburn, met on road with wool wagon. To
Newingham, 3miles. To Tintinhull, 2 miles. Noted here bees
kept extensively. Passed two travellers going south 10 miles
north of Tamworth. To Moonbee, 8½ miles, and then to
302-mile mark. On to 327-mile mark and camped.
Certification/Comment: Arrived Tamworth, 10.10
a.m. 5/10/21, The Northern Daily Leader, (Signed) A.
Joseph, Managing Director.
06 October 1921
Day 17 [16]
State or Territory: NSW-North
Cumulative Days Walked: 12
Daily Distance (miles): 25
Cumulative Distance (miles): 327
Town/Locality Visited: Bendemeer
Note: Started at sunrise. To Bendemeer, 10 miles.
(In first 300 miles only saw one road-mender at work.) At
42-mile and 43-mile marks two road-menders at work. At
31-mile mark, met a traveller going south.
Certification/Comment: Arrived Bendemeer 10.40 am
6/10/21. (Signed) G. B. Hewitt, postmaster.
07 October 1921
Day 18 [17]
State or Territory: NSW-North
Cumulative Days Walked: 13
Daily Distance (miles): 25
Cumulative Distance (miles): 352
Note: Started at sunrise and walked to within
five miles of Armidale. At one place met cockie who said men
on the road no good.
08 October 1921
Day 19 [18]
State or Territory: NSW-North
Cumulative Days Walked: 14
Daily Distance (miles): 5
Cumulative Distance (miles): 357
Town/Locality Visited: Armidale
Note: Started late and walked to Armidale. Called
on Mr E. G. Burgess.
09 October 1921
Day 20 [19]
State or Territory: NSW-North
Cumulative Days Walked: 14
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 357
Note: Stayed at Mr E. G. Burgess
10 October 1921
Day 21 [20]
State or Territory: NSW-North
Cumulative Days Walked: 14
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 357
Note: Stayed at Mr E. G. Burgess
11 October 1921
Day 22 [21]
State or Territory: NSW-North
Cumulative Days Walked: 15
Daily Distance (miles): 17
Cumulative Distance (miles): 374
Town/Locality Visited: Black Mountain
Note: Left Mr Burgess at 7.30 a.m. and in to town
of Armidale. Left shortly after, for Glen Innes. Took east
road by mistake and had to return. Dinner at farmer's. Left
Armidale about 1 p.m. Saw first black—a gin with 2
children about 1 mile out of Armidale. On to Black
Mountain.
Certification/Comment: Arrived Armidale 10.15
a.m. 11/10/21, (Signed) J. McKenzie, Part Proprietor,
Armidale Express. Arrived at "Sunnyside" at 9 p.m.
Black Mountain. (Signed) W. J. McLean 11/10/21.
12 October 1921
Day 23 [22]
State or Territory: NSW-North
Cumulative Days Walked: 16
Daily Distance (miles): 30
Cumulative Distance (miles): 404
Town/Locality Visited: Guyra, Llangothlin
Note: Left before sunrise for Guyra, 7 miles. A
mile from Guyra passed traveller—old man, deaf as
post. Just outside Guyra met a man who asked "Have you a
6d." "Why?" "I'd like a drink." On to Llangothlin. Road bad
after Guyra. To 15-mile mark.
Certification/Comment: Arrived at Guyra 12/10/21.
(Signed) Frank J. Mann, Argus Office, Guyra. Arrived
at Llangothlin 12/10/21 12 noon. (Signed) L. Birtle, Store,
Llangothlin.
Note: Started at sunrise. On to Glencoe. Two
miles out of Glencoe met traveller and at 10½ miles met
traveller with swag on wheel-barrow. To Stonehenge, 7 miles.
Last mile of road to Stonehenge station awful. To Glen
Innes, 7 miles. Then on to 25-mile mark.
Town/Locality Visited: Bolivia Pass, Bolivia,
Bluff Rock, Bungulla, Tenterfield
Note: Started at sunrise. To top of Bolivia pass
(3250 ft.). Down to Bolivia, 6miles. Held up by storm for 2
hours. Scenes on hills as of vast forest fires (clouds).
Passed traveller at Bolivia, another 2 miles out, and yet
another at 4 miles, all going south. Fine bridge across
river 10½ miles south of Tenterfield. To Bluff Rock 5 miles.
To Bungulla, 3 miles (3150 ft.). To Tenterfield. On 3 miles.
Terrific storm in night. Wonderful lightning.
Certification/Comment: Tenterfield, 5 p.m.
14/10/21, (Signed) E. G. Waddell, The Star.
Note: [Entered Queensland. Ed.] Started late. To
Sunnyside, 6miles. (Hobos on road.) To Wallangarra and
Queensland border, 5 miles. On to Bald Mountain, 3 miles. To
Wyberba, 4 miles. To Lyra, 2 miles. To Ballandean, 3 miles.
To Glen Alpin, 7 miles. To Beverley, 2 miles, where camped.
Fine day. Today met again Mickie White, a young sailor.
Certification/Comment: Arrived Wallangarra 11
a.m. 15/10/21, (Signed) E. Taylor, for S.M.
Wallangarra.
16 October 1921
Day 27 [26]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 20
Daily Distance (miles): 45
Cumulative Distance (miles): 556
Town/Locality Visited: Stanthorpe, Applethorpe,
The Summit, Thulimbah, Cottonvale, Dalveen, Warwick
Note: Started late to Stanthorpe, 4 miles. To
Applethorpe, 4 miles. To The Summit, 4 miles (3030 ft.).
Houses on stilts. The road hobo. The mining hobo. To
Thulimbah, 1 mile. To Cottonvale, 3 miles. To Dalveen, 2
miles. To Warwick, across country through night.
Note: In Warwick, the only town with baths, so
far as I know (Harriers' Swimming Baths). Left 1 p.m. to
Millhill, 2 miles. To Rosehill, 3 miles. (Adventure of
Rover.) To Toolburra, 3 miles. To Deuchar, 4 miles.
Certification/Comment:Warwick Daily News,
per W. Irwin, 17/10/21.
18 October 1921
Day 29 [28]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 22
Daily Distance (miles): 8
Cumulative Distance (miles): 576
Town/Locality Visited: Hendon, Ellinthorp
Note: Up at dawn. On to Hendon, 3 miles. Dull
day. To Ellenthorpe, 2 miles. Day brightens. Young Irish,
Michael White, leaves me again. To Mr Jensen's farm, 3
miles.
19 October 1921
Day 30 [29]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 22
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 576
Note: [Ed. Stayed with Andrew Jensen]
Certification/Comment: Arrived mid-day 18/10/21,
left early on 20/10/21—wish him luck. (Signed) Andrew
Jensen, Elphinstone, Qld.
Note: Left after breakfast for Elphinstone, 3
miles. To Clifton, 3 miles. To Nobby, 3 miles. To
Greenmount, 5 miles. About 1 mile out of Greenmount a "God's
Acre" nestling in hills. Road leaves railway eastwards. A
mile further, first proper finger-post seen in
Queensland—showing to Allora and Warwick and
Greenmount and Toowoomba. On to Finnie. To Drayton.
End of month—611 miles being 89 miles short on
schedule.
Certification/Comment: Good luck—Arrived at
Clifton at 9.15 a.m. on 20/10/21. Left for Brisbane same
day. (Signed) A. Byrnes, Clifton Courier.
21 October 1921
Day 32 [31]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 24
Daily Distance (miles): 47
Cumulative Distance (miles): 658
Town/Locality Visited: Harristown, Toowoomba,
Withcott, Helidon, Grantham, Gatton, College
Note: Started at daybreak for Harristown, 1 mile.
To Toowoomba, 2 miles. Left Toowoomba 11 a.m. for Helidon.
To Withcott. To Helidon, 30 miles. To Grantham, 5 miles. To
Gatton, 6 miles. To College, 3 miles.
Certification/Comment: W. H. Groom and Sons Ltd.
21/10/21 Toowoomba Chronicle. Best wishes for a
successful trip and safe return. (Signed) W. Heeney.
22 October 1921
Day 33 [32]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 25
Daily Distance (miles): 20
Cumulative Distance (miles): 678
Town/Locality Visited: Forest Hill, Laidley,
Granchester, Calvert, Lanefield
Note: Started at sunrise. To Forest Hill, 3
miles. To Laidley, 3 miles. On to Granchester, 8 miles. Big
storm on ranges. To Calvert, 3 miles. To Lanefield, 3
miles.
Certification/Comment: Arrived Laidley 11.30 a.m.
22/10/21. Good luck attend you. (Signed) A. J. Raymond,
Laidley Herald.
Note: Started late for Rosewood, 2 miles. To
Thagoona, 3 miles. To Wallon, 2 miles. To Karribin, 3 miles.
To Ipswich, 3 miles. then to 12-mile mark.
24 October 1921
Day 35 [34]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 27
Daily Distance (miles): 29
Cumulative Distance (miles): 732
Town/Locality Visited: Oxley, Brisbane, Kearon,
Chernside, Downfall Creek, Ball Hills, Petrie
Note: Started at sunrise. To Oxley, 2 miles.
Rested—not too well. About 8 miles south of Brisbane,
sign post where three roads meet, turned round. To Brisbane,
10 miles. Left at 3 p.m. To Kearon. To Chernside. To
Downfall Creek. To Ball Hills. To Petrie.
Certification/Comment: Brisbane 24/10/21. Mr de
Brune called at the office of the Daily Mail,
Brisbane, Queensland, today. (Signed) Harry C. Perry.
Note: Left at dawn. To Morayfield, 12 miles. The
swagger hobo. To Cobulture, 2 miles. To Elimbar, 6 miles. To
Beerburrum, 3 miles. To Glasshouse Mountains, 4 miles.
Note: Left at sunrise. To Berrwah, 3 miles. To
Landsborough, 4 miles. Took wrong road and bushed about 8
miles. To Mooloolah, 3 miles. To Eudlo, 3 miles. Note, walk
across hills to Coboolture timber country.
Note: Left at sunrise. To Palmwoods, 3 miles. To
Woombye, 2 miles. To Nambour, 3 miles. To Yandina, 4 miles.
To Budger, 2 miles. To North Arm, 2 miles. to Eumundi, 3
miles. To Cooroy, 5 miles.
Certification/Comment: Arrived at Nambour 11 a.m.
27/10/21 (Signed) A. J. Donnelly, post office
Reported at Chronicle Office, Nambour 11.15 a.m.
27/10/21. (Signed) Alex W. Thynne, Editor.
Note: Started at sunrise. To Pomona, Tural,
evidently abandoned. To Cooron, 4 miles. To Monkland, 14
miles. To Nashville, 1 mile. To Gympie, 1 mile. Gympie has a
monument to James Nash, who discovered the Gympie
goldfields.
Note: Started late. To Paterson, 4 miles. To
Gundiah, 4 miles. To Bongmallon, 3 miles. To Netherby, 2
miles. To Tiaro—a funny little town set on a
hill—5 miles. Then on 7 miles.
Note: Started at dawn. To Maryborough, 14 miles.
To Aldershot, 2 miles. To Colton, 3 miles. To Torbanlea, 6
miles. To Burrum, 1 mile. Note: Maryborough fine town. Met 3
travellers between Colton and Torbanlea.
Note: To Howard, 2 miles. Out of Burrum, combined
road and footbridge—the first I've seen. Above
Maryborough, fine rivers. To Isis Junction, 11 miles. Note
view of Isis River from bridge. To Goodwood, 5 miles.
Note: To Woodapine, 1 mile. To Gotlow, 10 miles,
not even a siding. To Elliott, 2 miles. To Bundaberg, 7
miles.
Certification/Comment: Reported at Bundaberg
Mail office, 2-11-1921. (Signed) Sidney H.
Barton.
03 November 1921
Day 45 [44]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 37
Daily Distance (miles): 22
Cumulative Distance (miles): 957
Town/Locality Visited: Baloongie, Meadowvale,
Moorland, Avondale, Yandaran, Littabella, Mullet Creek
Note: On to Baloongie, 2 miles. To Meadowvale, 8
miles. To Moorland, 8 miles. The crossing of the bridge. To
Avondale, 1 mile. To Yandaran, 4 miles. To Littabella, 3
miles. To Mullet Creek, 3 miles.
04 November 1921
Day 46 [45]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 38
Daily Distance (miles): 30
Cumulative Distance (miles): 987
Town/Locality Visited: Watalgan, Rosedale,
Murrays Creek, Lowmead, Korenan
Note: To Watalgan, 2 miles. To Rosedale, 7 miles.
To Murray's Creek, 5 miles. To Lowmead, 9 miles. To Korenan,
7 miles.
Certification/Comment: John Shearer, Rosedale 1
p.m. 4/11/21.
Note: To Toolooa, 3 miles. To Gladstone, 7 miles.
The Impersonation. To Boyne Valley Junction, 5 miles. To Mt.
Miller, 1 mile. To Pyealy, 1 mile. To Yarwua, 4 miles.
Certification/Comment:Observer Office
7/11/21. Arrived here. (Signed) C. W. MacMillan,
editor.
Note: To Raglan, 2 miles. To Toonda, 7 miles. To
Marmor, 1 mile. To 373-mile mark, 3 miles. To Bajool, 2
miles. To Ardur, 6 miles.
10 November 1921
Day 52 [51]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 44
Daily Distance (miles): 15
Cumulative Distance (miles): 1111
Town/Locality Visited: Midgee, Gavail, To Port
Curtis Junction, Rockhampton
Note: To Midgee, 6 miles. To Gavail, 2 miles. To
Port Curtis Junction, 6 miles. To Rockhampton, 1 mile.
Certification/Comment:Morning Bulletin,
Rockhampton, 10/11/21. (Signed) W. T. Toomass.
11 November 1921
Day 53 [52]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 45
Daily Distance (miles): 26
Cumulative Distance (miles): 1137
Town/Locality Visited: Parkhurst, Etna Creek, The
Caves
Note: Left Rockhampton at 10.30 a.m. Bad feet.
Note—Old Frenchman at North Rockhampton. To Parkhurst,
7 miles. To Etna Creek, 7 miles. To The Caves, 2 miles.
Note—the drunken man at Etna Creek and the singer at
the Caves.
12 November 1921
Day 54 [53]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 46
Daily Distance (miles): 10
Cumulative Distance (miles): 1147
Town/Locality Visited: Yamba
Note: To 16-mile mark, 1 mile. To Yamba, 7 miles,
and on 2 miles.
13 November 1921
Day 55 [54]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 47
Daily Distance (miles): 20
Cumulative Distance (miles): 1167
Town/Locality Visited: Canoona
Note: To Canoona, 7 miles. Walked until sundown
but could not get exact mileage—estimated 13
miles.
Certification/Comment: Junction Hotel Canoona
(Signed) B. T. Furlong.
14 November 1921
Day 56 [55]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 48
Daily Distance (miles): 18
Cumulative Distance (miles): 1185
Town/Locality Visited: Marlborough
Note: On to Marlborough.
Certification/Comment: Thomas Smith, "Avondale,"
Princhester.
Note: To Karremal, 3 miles. To Koumala, 3 miles.
To Loloma, 2 miles. To Yukan, 4 miles. To Sarina, 7 miles,
and on 5 miles.
Certification/Comment: Reported at Koumala
19/11/21. (Signed) M. Sinclair.
20 November 1921
Day 62 [61]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 54
Daily Distance (miles): 18
Cumulative Distance (miles): 1323
Town/Locality Visited: Bakers Creek, Sandy Creek
suspension bridge, Coles Hall
Note: On to Baker's Creek, 11 miles, passing at
10 miles the Sandy Creek suspension bridge with Cole's Hall
close by. The Frenchman at Baker's Creek bridge. To Mackay,
7 miles.
21 November 1921
Day 63 [62]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 54
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 1323
Town/Locality Visited: Mackay, Glenella,
Milleve
Note: In Mackay.
From now, only road miles from large towns to large
towns can be given. Railway ends.
Certification/Comment: Reported at Daily
Mercury office at 12.50 21/11/21. (Signed) V.
O'Gorman
22 November 1921
Day 64 [63]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 55
Daily Distance (miles): 24
Cumulative Distance (miles): 1347
Town/Locality Visited: Farleigh, Coningsby, The
Leap, Hampden
Note: Hampden postmaster says 24 miles from
Mackay. Memorial trees to fallen soldiers in school grounds
at Hampden.
To Farleigh. To Coningsby. The Leap (The gin's leap from
mountain). To Hampden.
Note: Commenced to rain soon after midnight. Slow
progress. The miner's cottage. Rained on and off all day.
Tried to reach St. Helen's Station, but failed. About half
way to Proserpine.
24 November 1921
Day 66 [65]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 57
Daily Distance (miles): Not Recorded.
Cumulative Distance (miles): 1347
Town/Locality Visited: St Helens Station,
Bloomsbury Station
Note: Started at dawn. On to midday and at camp
saw two young men (Mr Lasceles). Then on and met traveller.
On to Mr Dougherty's and stayed night.
Certification/Comment: Reported at Bloomsbury
Station. (Signed) T. Dougherty. Wish you luck.
25 November 1921
Day 67 [66]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 58
Daily Distance (miles): Not Recorded.
Cumulative Distance (miles): 1347
Note: Left about 10. Three travellers at second
creek, all young. On and camped between Thompson's Creek and
Mr Lascelles' Station.
Note: A mile to Lascelles. Then on to Proserpine.
Arrived after midday. Then on along railway. Note—2
cane cutters. To Proserpine from Hampden 94 miles plus 52
miles detour—lost way.
Extra 52 miles were due to taking road through stations.
The mileage through Hampden is by the railway survey,
incomplete and different route.
[There is confusion here. The total at end of day 63 was
1347 miles. No distance recorded until end of day 67, when
it was 1417 miles. Hampden to Proserpine is 60 miles per
"Google" map, so he wasn't far out in his recording.
Ed.]
27 November 1921
Day 69 [68]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 60
Daily Distance (miles): Not Recorded.
Cumulative Distance (miles): 1417
Town/Locality Visited: Longford Creek,
Mookarra
Note: On the line to Bowen from about 1 mile
below Redhill, 8 miles. To Longford Creek, 12 miles. To
Mookarra, 9 miles. On towards Bowen.
Certification/Comment: Passed Mookarra 7.20 a.m.
28/11/21. (Signed) J. S. Lansdowne.
28 November 1921
Day 70 [69]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 61
Daily Distance (miles): 41
Cumulative Distance (miles): 1458
Town/Locality Visited: Bowen
Note: To Bowen.
Certification/Comment: Reported at
Independent Office, Bowen at 5.30 p.m. (Signed)
Ronald Darren, For W. H. Darren, 28/11/21.
29 November 1921
Day 71 [70]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 62
Daily Distance (miles): 18
Cumulative Distance (miles): 1476
Town/Locality Visited: Don, Delta, Nerinda, Euri,
Wathana, Salisbury Cattle Station
Note: Left Bowen, 11.30. On to Salisbury Cattle
Station (about 18 miles). To Don To Delta To Nerinda To
Euri. Passed traveller at Euri. To Wathana.
Note: On to Hodel (Great park lands). To Poonbah.
To Giru. To Minehan. To Piralko. To Cromarty. To Cleveden.
(Just raced storm—potty one. Oh, the mosquitoes.)
05 December 1921
Day 77 [76]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 68
Daily Distance (miles): 49
Cumulative Distance (miles): 1577
Town/Locality Visited: Alligator Creek, Nome,
Smyths Siding, Partington Siding, Stewarts Creek,
Cluden, Oonoonba, Quealban, Townsville
Note: On to Alligator Creek. To Nome. To Smyth's
Siding. To Partington's Siding. To Stewarts Creek. To
Cluden. To Oonoonba. To Quealban. To Townsville.
Note: Partington Siding a town, prison and
brickworks.
Note: Approach to Queensland towns.
The dog.
Certification/Comment: Reported at
Bulletin office, Townsville, on 5/12/21. (Signed) J.
Hendle.
Note: On to Macnabs—found was on Halifax
road—wrong—crossed river on tramlines and along
tram to Ripplecreek.
Italian cutters' camp. Italian colony here.
Brisbane Inspector's report re plague and rats.
View form top of hills—the
valley—well-watered country.
To Cardwell.
12 December 1921
Day 84 [83]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 75
Daily Distance (miles): Not Recorded.
Cumulative Distance (miles): 1701
Note: In Cardwell. Memorial to Walter Jervone
Scott, one of the pioneers of the stations called Valley of
the Lagoons, died 1890. Memorial to 2 soldiers.
Very ill all day.
13 December 1921
Day 85 [84]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 76
Daily Distance (miles): Not Recorded.
Cumulative Distance (miles): 1701
Town/Locality Visited: Murray Bridge
Note: Left Cardwell 10 a.m. To Murray Bridge, 20
miles. Old Swede drunk. Four travellers. 33 from
Brisbane.
14 December 1921
Day 86 [85]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 77
Daily Distance (miles): Not Recorded.
Cumulative Distance (miles): 1701
Town/Locality Visited: Tam O'Shanter
Note: Crossed Tully River and followed telegraph
road across hills. Tam O'Shanter—wonderful views.
Camped at Maria Creek.
15 December 1921
Day 87 [86]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 78
Daily Distance (miles): Not Recorded.
Cumulative Distance (miles): 1701
Town/Locality Visited: Maria Creek,
Marurilyan
Note: To Maria Creek Soldier Settlement, and on
to Marurilyan. Five travellers making 38.
16 December 1921
Day 88 [87]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 79
Daily Distance (miles): 70
Cumulative Distance (miles): 1771
Town/Locality Visited: Innesfail, Daradgee
Note: To Innesfail.
On to ferry—then on to Daradgee. Two travellers
making total 40.
Certification/Comment: Reported at
Advocate, Innesfail. (Signed) J. A. McPhee,
Manager.
Note: To Garradunga. To Eubenangee. To Waugh's
Pocket. To Moolaba. To Mirriwiral. To Mopa. To Babinda. To
Palmas. To Frenchmans Creek (after recording mileage of 21
miles.)
18 December 1921
Day 90 [89]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 81
Daily Distance (miles): Not Recorded.
Cumulative Distance (miles): 1792
Town/Locality Visited: Bellenden Ker, Harveys
Creek, Cunia, Deerel, Figtree Creek, McDonnel Creek, Fishery
Creek, Mt. Sophia, Meerawa, Quingilli, Bohana
Note: To Bellenden Ker. To Harvey's Creek. To
Cunia. To Deerel. To Figtree Creek. (1 traveller last
night—41)
Running creeks frequent. To McDonnel Creek. To Fishery
Creek. To Mt. Sophia. To Meerawa. To Quingilli. To
Bohana.
19 December 1921
Day 91 [90]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 82
Daily Distance (miles): 36
Cumulative Distance (miles): 1828
Town/Locality Visited: Aloomba, Banna, Pyramid,
Gordonvale, Meringa, Kemma, Yates, Edmonton, Warwon, White
Rock, Woree
Note: To Aloomba. To Banna. To Pyramid. To
Gordonvale. To Meringa. To Kemma. To Yates. To Edmonton. To
Warwon. To White Rock. To Woree.
20 December 1921
Day 92 [91]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 83
Daily Distance (miles): Not Recorded.
Cumulative Distance (miles): 1828
Town/Locality Visited: Cairns, Edgehill
Note: In Cairns. On to Edgehill. Rain all
day.
Record for month, 507 miles.
Certification/Comment: Reported at Cairns
Post. J. C. Close, Manager
21 December 1921
Day 93 [92]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 84
Daily Distance (miles): 2
Cumulative Distance (miles): 1830
Town/Locality Visited: Stratford, Freshwater,
Redlynch, Jungara, Stoney Creek, Barron Falls, Kuranda,
Fairyland, Myola, Mantaka, Kowrowa
Note: On to Stratford. Rain hard all day. To
Freshwater. To Redlynch. (Over the pad). To Jungara. (13
tunnels in 5 miles). On to Barron Falls. (2 tunnels, one
long). To Kuranda. To Fairyland. To Myola. To Mantaka. To
Kowrowa.
22 December 1921
Day 94 [93]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 85
Daily Distance (miles): Not Recorded.
Cumulative Distance (miles): 1830
Town/Locality Visited: Stoney Creek
Note: Dull morning. Not seen sun for 2 days. Sun
out about 10 a.m. On to Stoney Creek.
Certification/Comment: On 16/2/22. "Arma virumque
cano." (Signed) John W. Tarlington M.O.A. [Medical Officer
Assistant? Ed.] Burketwon Hospital.
17 February 1922
Day 151 [150]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 125
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2518
Note: In Burketown Hospital
Certification/Comment: On 17/2/22. Myrtle Moore,
Matron, Hospital, Burketown.
18 February 1922
Day 152 [151]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 125
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2518
Note: In Burketown Hospital
19 February 1922
Day 153 [152]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 125
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2518
Note: In Burketown Hospital
20 February 1922
Day 154 [153]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 125
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2518
Note: In Burketown Hospital
21 February 1922
Day 155 [154]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 125
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2518
Note: In Burketown Hospital
22 February 1922
Day 156 [155]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 125
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2518
Note: In Burketown Hospital
23 February 1922
Day 157 [156]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 125
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2518
Note: In Burketown Hospital
24 February 1922
Day 158 [157]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 125
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2518
Note: [Still ill. Did not count distance.
Ed.]
Certification/Comment: Left Burketown 2.30 p.m.
To the Lakes (Mrs Davidson) 4 miles.
25 February 1922
Day 159 [158]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 125
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2518
Note: On 6 miles and taken ill. Returned to Mrs
Davidson. [Still ill. Did not count distance. Ed.]
26 February 1922
Day 160 [159]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 125
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2518
Note: Returned to Burketwn Hospital. [De Brune
noted in the diary that he had walked 125 days of the 159
days away from Sydney, including the time in Burketown
Hospital. Ed]
27 February 1922
Day 161 [160]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 125
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2518
Note: In Burketown Hospital
28 February 1922
Day 162 [161]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 125
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2518
Note: In Burketown Hospital
01 March 1922
Day 163 [162]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 125
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2518
Note: In Burketown Hospital
02 March 1922
Day 164 [163]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 125
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2518
Note: In Burketown Hospital
03 March 1922
Day 165 [164]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 125
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2518
Note: In Burketown Hospital
04 March 1922
Day 166 [165]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 125
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2518
Note: In Burketown Hospital
05 March 1922
Day 167 [166]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 125
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2518
Note: In Burketown Hospital
06 March 1922
Day 168 [167]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 125
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2518
Note: In Burketown Hospital
07 March 1922
Day 169 [168]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 125
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2518
Note: In Burketown Hospital
08 March 1922
Day 170 [169]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 125
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2518
Note: In Burketown Hospital
09 March 1922
Day 171 [170]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 125
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2518
Note: In Burketown Hospital
10 March 1922
Day 172 [171]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 125
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2518
Note: In Burketown Hospital
11 March 1922
Day 173 [172]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 125
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2518
Note: In Burketown Hospital
12 March 1922
Day 174 [173]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 125
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2518
Note: In Burketown Hospital
13 March 1922
Day 175 [174]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 125
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2518
Note: In Burketown Hospital
14 March 1922
Day 176 [175]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 125
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2518
Note: In Burketown Hospital
15 March 1922
Day 177 [176]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 125
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2518
Note: In Burketown Hospital
16 March 1922
Day 178 [177]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 125
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2518
Note: In Burketown Hospital
17 March 1922
Day 179 [178]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 125
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2518
Note: In Burketown Hospital
18 March 1922
Day 180 [179]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 125
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2518
Note: In Burketown Hospital
19 March 1922
Day 181 [180]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 125
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2518
Note: In Burketown Hospital
20 March 1922
Day 182 [181]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 125
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2518
Note: In Burketown Hospital
21 March 1922
Day 183 [182]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 125
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2518
Note: In Burketown Hospital
22 March 1922
Day 184 [183]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 125
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2518
Town/Locality Visited: Albert River, Punjaub
Swamp
Note: Left hospital at 9 a.m. and Burketown at
9:30 a.m. Took lower road, 2 miles out of town, saving some
miles. Met a Mr King carting down to Camooweal way. About 11
went to Albert River and camped until about 4 p.m. Very hot.
I am very soft and heat beats me. Feet poor. About sunset
caught up to Booth and had cup of tea. Then, on to the pool
(1 mile) and by Punjaub swamp, to the Hut, arriving there
about midnight. Camped on Verandah.
23 March 1922
Day 185 [184]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 126
Daily Distance (miles): Not Recorded.
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2518
Note: Found Shackleton [was] away from hut. (A
traveller there, old man, very shaky.) Ate nothing yesterday
and a slice of bread for this breakfast. Then, on to the
ruins at Brookdale Hotel and onto the Punjaub Road. About
11, heat overwhelming and went across paddock to water.
About 8 miles out. Then on through night to try to reach
Punjaub. Mosquitoes very bad last night and today. Arrived
at rabbit-proof gate about midnight and camped.
24 March 1922
Day 186 [185]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 127
Daily Distance (miles): Not Recorded.
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2518
Town/Locality Visited: Punjaub Station
Note: Crossed 12-mile creek and on to Punjaub
fence and over swamp. Heat, flies and mosquitoes very bad.
Touch of fever and feet very painful.
25 March 1922
Day 187 [186]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 128
Daily Distance (miles): Not Recorded.
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2518
Note: Very hot morning. Flies very bad. Feet very
poor. Arrived Punjaub Station about noon.
Certification/Comment: Arrived at Punjaub at one
o'clock 25th March 1922. (Signed) G. C. Cant.
26 March 1922
Day 188 [187]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 128
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2518
Note: Rested at Punjaub.
27 March 1922
Day 189 [188]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 128
Daily Distance (miles): 45
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2563
Note: [AdB missed counting a walking day.
Ed.]
28 March 1922
Day 190 [189]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 129
Daily Distance (miles): Not Recorded.
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2563
Note: Left Punjaub early. Road very bad. Took
60-mile road as believed better watered. Road very cut up.
Black Soil. Walk at night in bush (experiment). Found water
in morning to westward. Very hot, no wind, mosquitos and
flies bad.
[Recorded this day correctly as Tuesday 28/3/22. Also
incorrectly gave next day same date. Ed.]
29 March 1922
Day 191 [190/191]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 130/131
Daily Distance (miles): Not Recorded.
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2563
Town/Locality Visited: Lawn Hill Creek
Note: Road improved after first ten miles from
Punjaub and fair pad along. Found Lawn Hill Creek, a nice
running stream. Country fairly well wooded but little black
soil. Saw no one. Plenty water. Creek close by and swamps.
Mosquitos terrific at camp and flies bad. Very hot. Feet
improving. Later: Mosquitos bad. Feet much better. Country
better wooded and water abundant. Very hot day. Did a fair
distance. Saw no one. Very little stock.
[Recorded day incorrectly as Wednesday 28/3/22 and again
as Thursday 28/3/22. Day of week corrected at day 243, but
he has inadvertently added a day to his total days.
Ed.]
30 March 1922
Day 192 [192]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 132
Daily Distance (miles): Not Recorded.
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2563
Note: Cooler morning. Road not so good. Much bush
and good red soil. Hills on each side of distance. Camped
midday by double pools. Very hot. On to boundary rider's
hut, 18 miles from Lawn Hill Station.
31 March 1922
Day 193 [193]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 133
Daily Distance (miles): 60
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2623
Town/Locality Visited: Lawn Hill Station
Note: Left early. Low hills on each side. Fair
going. Not so warm. Red and black soil mixed. Plenty water.
Bush bigger and trees larger. Lawn Hill Station.
Certification/Comment: Arrived Lawn Hill Station.
(Signed) W. Stewart, manager. 31/3/22.
01 April 1922
Day 194 [194]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 133
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2623
Note: Laid up at Lawn Hill station
02 April 1922
Day 195 [195]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 133
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2623
Note: Laid up at Lawn Hill station
03 April 1922
Day 196 [196]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 133
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2623
Note: Laid up at Lawn Hill station
04 April 1922
Day 197 [197]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 133
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2623
Note: Laid up at Lawn Hill station
05 April 1922
Day 198 [198]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 133
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2623
Note: Laid up at Lawn Hill station
06 April 1922
Day 199 [199]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 133
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2623
Note: Laid up at Lawn Hill station
07 April 1922
Day 200 [200]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 133
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2623
Note: Laid up at Lawn Hill station
08 April 1922
Day 201 [201]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 133
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2623
Note: Laid up at Lawn Hill station
09 April 1922
Day 202 [202]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 133
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2623
Note: Laid up at Lawn Hill station
10 April 1922
Day 203 [203]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 133
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2623
Note: Laid up at Lawn Hill station
11 April 1922
Day 204 [204]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 133
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2623
Note: Laid up at Lawn Hill station
12 April 1922
Day 205 [205]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 133
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2623
Note: Laid up at Lawn Hill station
13 April 1922
Day 206 [206]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 133
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2623
Note: Laid up at Lawn Hill station
14 April 1922
Day 207 [207]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 133
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2623
Note: Laid up at Lawn Hill station
15 April 1922
Day 208 [208]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 133
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2623
Note: Laid up at Lawn Hill station
16 April 1922
Day 209 [209]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 133
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2623
Note: Laid up at Lawn Hill station
17 April 1922
Day 210 [210]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 133
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2623
Note: Laid up at Lawn Hill station
18 April 1922
Day 211 [211]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 133
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2623
Note: Laid up at Lawn Hill station
19 April 1922
Day 212 [212]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 133
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2623
Note: Laid up at Lawn Hill station
20 April 1922
Day 213 [213]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 133
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2623
Note: Laid up at Lawn Hill station
21 April 1922
Day 214 [214]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 133
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2623
Note: Laid up at Lawn Hill station
22 April 1922
Day 215 [215]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 133
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2623
Note: Laid up at Lawn Hill station
23 April 1922
Day 216 [216]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 133
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2623
Note: Laid up at Lawn Hill station
24 April 1922
Day 217 [217]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 133
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2623
Note: Laid up at Lawn Hill station
25 April 1922
Day 218 [218]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 133
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2623
Note: Laid up at Lawn Hill station
26 April 1922
Day 219 [219]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 133
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2623
Note: Laid up at Lawn Hill station
27 April 1922
Day 220 [220]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 133
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2623
Note: Laid up at Lawn Hill station
28 April 1922
Day 221 [221]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 133
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2623
Note: Laid up at Lawn Hill station
29 April 1922
Day 222 [222]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 133
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2623
Note: Laid up at Lawn Hill station
30 April 1922
Day 223 [223]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 133
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2623
Note: Laid up at Lawn Hill station
01 May 1922
Day 224 [224]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 133
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2623
Note: Laid up at Lawn Hill station
02 May 1922
Day 225 [225]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 133
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2623
Note: Laid up at Lawn Hill station
03 May 1922
Day 226 [226]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 133
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2623
Note: Laid up at Lawn Hill station
04 May 1922
Day 227 [227]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 133
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2623
Note: Laid up at Lawn Hill station
05 May 1922
Day 228 [228]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 133
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2623
Note: Laid up at Lawn Hill station
06 May 1922
Day 229 [229]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 133
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2623
Note: Laid up at Lawn Hill station
07 May 1922
Day 230 [230]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 133
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2623
Note:[Have been] laid up at Lawn Hill Station
with series of abscesses on feet.
Two pages are missing from the diary here, being records
of period while laid up at Lawn Hill Station, and covering
the 28 miles from Lawn Hill Station to Lilydale Springs
boundary riders hut. [This is de Brune's note. Ed.]
08 May 1922
Day 231 [231]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 134
Daily Distance (miles): Not Recorded.
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2623
Note: On the road to Lilydale Springs.
09 May 1922
Day 232 [232]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 135
Daily Distance (miles): Not Recorded.
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2623
Note: On the road to Lilydale Springs.
10 May 1922
Day 233 [233]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 136
Daily Distance (miles): Not Recorded.
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2623
Note: On the road to Lilydale Springs.
11 May 1922
Day 234 [234]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 137
Daily Distance (miles): Not Recorded.
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2623
Note: On the road to Lilydale Springs.
12 May 1922
Day 235 [235]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 138
Daily Distance (miles): Not Recorded.
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2623
Town/Locality Visited: Lilydale Springs
Note: To Lilydale Springs.
Certification/Comment: Aidan de Brune, 12/5/22,
arrived at Lilydale Springs quarter to 8 o'clock from Lawn
Hill Station. (Signed) H. W. Gibb, overseer; William Walker,
boundary rider.
13 May 1922
Day 236 [236]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 139
Daily Distance (miles): Not Recorded.
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2623
Note: On towards Herbertvale Station
(Note—Mr Gibbs and the "Sydney Mail.") To New
Well—about 13 miles.
Certification/Comment: R. Low, 14/5/22, Police
Officer, Gregory Downs.
14 May 1922
Day 237 [237]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 140
Daily Distance (miles): Not Recorded.
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2623
Note: On towards Herbertvale Station. To old well
and camped—about 6 miles.
15 May 1922
Day 238 [238]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 141
Daily Distance (miles): Not Recorded.
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2623
Note: On to the bore—about 19 miles. The
rest of this entry is obliterated by wet.
16 May 1922
Day 239 [239]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 142
Daily Distance (miles): Not Recorded.
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2623
Note: Camped at Crow Hole—8 miles from
Herbertvale Station. From Old Well to bore is about 15
miles, and thence on to Crow Hole is 7 miles.)
17 May 1922
Day 240 [240]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 143
Daily Distance (miles): 77
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2700
Town/Locality Visited: Herbertvale Station
Note: On to Herbertvale Station arriving about 2
p.m.
Certification/Comment: Arrived Herbertvale,
17/5/22 at 2 p.m. (Signed) A. McMillan, manager.
18 May 1922
Day 241 [241]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 143
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2700
Note: Rested at Herbertvale Station
19 May 1922
Day 242 [242]
State or Territory: QLD
Cumulative Days Walked: 144
Daily Distance (miles): 10
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2710
Note: Started for Gallipoli Station and went to
pumping station at rabbit-proof fence, 10 miles.
Note: [Entered Northern Territory. In diary,
shows both 19/5 and 20/5 as Saturday and skips
Friday—day of week now correct again. See day 190.
Ed.]
On to Gallipoli Station. Arrived about 3.30 p.m..
Certification/Comment: Arrived at Gallipoli at
3.30, May 20th. (Signed) W. Walker.
21 May 1922
Day 244 [244]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 146
Daily Distance (miles): 14
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2735
Note: Left Gallipoli for bore 21. Arrived at
bore.
Certification/Comment: Arrived at No. 21 bore,
Alexandria, 22/5/22. (Signed) T. Hollingsworth.
22 May 1922
Day 245 [245]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 147
Daily Distance (miles): 14
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2749
Note: On to bore 20, the carter carrying
swag.
23 May 1922
Day 246 [246]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 148
Daily Distance (miles): 12
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2761
Town/Locality Visited: Lulu Waters
Note: On to Lulu Waters and then to gidyea
bush—2 miles on.
24 May 1922
Day 247 [247]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 149
Daily Distance (miles): 15
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2776
Town/Locality Visited: Golden Waters, Dead Mans
Hole, Belyabba Crossing (on Buchanan River, or Creek)
Note: On to Golden Waters, 3 miles. Thence to
Dead Man's Hole, 5 miles. Thence to Belyabba Crossing, 7
miles. All places on Buchanan River (or Creek).
Met Mr Holt in motor car 3 miles east of Dead Man's
Hole. Met Mr Cannington at Belyabba.
25 May 1922
Day 248 [248]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 150
Daily Distance (miles): 19
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2795
Note: On to Bore No. 3, 4 miles. Then to Bore No.
4, 15 miles.
26 May 1922
Day 249 [249]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 151
Daily Distance (miles): 6
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2801
Town/Locality Visited: Alexandria Station
Note: On to Alexandria Station, arriving about
10.30 a.m.
Certification/Comment: G. S. Lambert.
27 May 1922
Day 250 [250]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 151
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2801
Note: Rested at Alexandria Station.
(Note: Half breed question.)
28 May 1922
Day 251 [251]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 152
Daily Distance (miles): 21
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2822
Town/Locality Visited: Connells Lagoon
Note: Left Alexandria Station for Brunette Downs
Station. Went to Connell's Lagoon.
29 May 1922
Day 252 [252]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 153
Daily Distance (miles): 12
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2834
Note: On to Cryo's Nest bore.
30 May 1922
Day 253 [253]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 154
Daily Distance (miles): 17
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2851
Note: On to Armchair Bore.
31 May 1922
Day 254 [254]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 155
Daily Distance (miles): 15
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2866
Town/Locality Visited: Brunette Downs
Station
Note: On to Brunette Downs Station, 15
miles.
Certification/Comment: Arrived at Brunette Downs
on 31/5/22. (Signed) E. Lowe, manager.
01 June 1922
Day 255 [255]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 155
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2866
Note: Rested at Brunette Downs Station.
02 June 1922
Day 256 [256]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 156
Daily Distance (miles): 18
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2884
Note: Went to Corella Bore.
Certification/Comment: Left Brunette Downs 9 a.m.
2/6/22. (Signed) D. C. Gassett.
03 June 1922
Day 257 [257]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 157
Daily Distance (miles): 12
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2896
Note: On 12 miles to bore No. 6.
04 June 1922
Day 258 [258]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 158
Daily Distance (miles): 20
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2916
Note: On to Bore No. ? and about 9 miles on.
05 June 1922
Day 259 [259]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 159
Daily Distance (miles): 14
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2930
Town/Locality Visited: Anthony Lagoon
Note: On to Anthony Lagoon, arriving about
3.
Certification/Comment: T. Walker, Anthony
Lagoon.
06 June 1922
Day 260 [260]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 159
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2930
Note: Rested at Anthony Lagoon
07 June 1922
Day 261 [261]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 160
Daily Distance (miles): 18
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2948
Note: Left Anthony Lagoon for Bore No. 1.
08 June 1922
Day 262 [262]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 161
Daily Distance (miles): 21
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2969
Town/Locality Visited: Cobbs Creek, Goose Creek,
Turkey Creek
Note: On to Bore No. 2, passing Cobbs Creek,
Goose Creek and Turkey Creek.
Certification/Comment: Arrived at No. 2 Bore at
sundown looking tired and well worthy of a good rest.
(Signed) Syd. Peacock.
09 June 1922
Day 263 [263]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 161
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2969
Note: Rested at Peacock's Camp
10 June 1922
Day 264 [264]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 161
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2969
Note: Rested at Peacock's Camp
11 June 1922
Day 265 [265]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 162
Daily Distance (miles): 15
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2984
Town/Locality Visited: Eva Downs Station
Note: Left No. 2 bore for No. 3 bore. To Eva
Downs and camped.
Certification/Comment: Lucy J. Peacock.
12 June 1922
Day 266 [266]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 163
Daily Distance (miles): 15
Cumulative Distance (miles): 2999
Town/Locality Visited: Broad Creek
Note: To Broad Creek and to No. 3 Bore. 10 miles
plus 5 miles.
13 June 1922
Day 267 [267]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 164
Daily Distance (miles): 16
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3015
Town/Locality Visited: Cattle Creek
Note: To Cattle Creek (No. 4 Bore) 16 miles.
14 June 1922
Day 268 [268]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 165
Daily Distance (miles): 23
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3038
Town/Locality Visited: Bundarra Creek, Gravel
Creek
Note: To Bundarra Creek 15 miles. To Gravel Creek
(No. 5 Bore) 8 miles.
15 June 1922
Day 269 [269]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 166
Daily Distance (miles): 20
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3058
Town/Locality Visited: Monmurra Waters
Note: To Monmurra Waters, 3 miles. To No. 6 Bore,
17 miles.
Certification/Comment: Met A. de B. at No. 6
Bore. (Signed) F. W. Muggleton, Pine Creek, Darwin.
16 June 1922
Day 270 [270]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 167
Daily Distance (miles): 23
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3081
Town/Locality Visited: Tangi Idgi Waters
Note: On to Tangi Idgi Waters, 14 miles. To No. 7
Bore, 9 miles.
There is some mistake over the mileage. Took 20 hours to
walk. Estimate 14-15 miles to Tangi Idgi and 8-9 miles on to
bore.
17 June 1922
Day 271 [271]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 168
Daily Distance (miles): 20
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3101
Note: On to Bore No. 8.
Certification/Comment: Adrian de Brune arrived
No. 8 Bore 7 p.m. 17/6/22. (Signed) P. H. Peacock.
18 June 1922
Day 272 [272]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 168
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3101
Note: Rested at Camp.
19 June 1922
Day 273 [273]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 168
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3101
Note: Rested at Camp.
20 June 1922
Day 274 [274]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 169
Daily Distance (miles): 18
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3119
Town/Locality Visited: Newcastle Waters
Note: On to Newcastle Waters.
Certification/Comment: Met at Newcastle Waters
21/6/22. (Signed) J. C. Lovegrove.
Met A. le Brune at Newcastle Waters Station 21/6/22
(Signed) ?. ?. Burkett(?), manager.
21 June 1922
Day 275 [275]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 169
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3119
Note: Laid up 15 days at Newcastle Waters Station
with bad feet and lumbago.
Remember "Gretchen."
Certification/Comment: S. Y. Churchill Smith,
Newcastle Waters, N.T.
22 June 1922
Day 276 [276]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 169
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3119
Note: Laid up 15 days at Newcastle Waters Station
with bad feet and lumbago.
23 June 1922
Day 277 [277]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 169
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3119
Note: Laid up 15 days at Newcastle Waters Station
with bad feet and lumbago.
24 June 1922
Day 278 [278]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 169
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3119
Note: Laid up 15 days at Newcastle Waters Station
with bad feet and lumbago.
25 June 1922
Day 279 [279]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 169
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3119
Note: Laid up 15 days at Newcastle Waters Station
with bad feet and lumbago.
26 June 1922
Day 280 [280]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 169
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3119
Note: Laid up 15 days at Newcastle Waters Station
with bad feet and lumbago.
27 June 1922
Day 281 [281]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 169
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3119
Note: Laid up 15 days at Newcastle Waters Station
with bad feet and lumbago.
28 June 1922
Day 282 [282]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 169
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3119
Note: Laid up 15 days at Newcastle Waters Station
with bad feet and lumbago.
29 June 1922
Day 283 [283]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 169
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3119
Note: Laid up 15 days at Newcastle Waters Station
with bad feet and lumbago.
30 June 1922
Day 284 [284]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 169
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3119
Note: Laid up 15 days at Newcastle Waters Station
with bad feet and lumbago.
01 July 1922
Day 285 [285]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 169
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3119
Note: Laid up 15 days at Newcastle Waters Station
with bad feet and lumbago.
02 July 1922
Day 286 [286]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 169
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3119
Note: Laid up 15 days at Newcastle Waters Station
with bad feet and lumbago.
03 July 1922
Day 287 [287]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 169
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3119
Note: Laid up 15 days at Newcastle Waters Station
with bad feet and lumbago.
04 July 1922
Day 288 [288]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 169
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3119
Note: Laid up 15 days at Newcastle Waters Station
with bad feet and lumbago.
05 July 1922
Day 289 [289]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 169
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3119
Note: Laid up 15 days at Newcastle Waters Station
with bad feet and lumbago.
06 July 1922
Day 290 [290]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 170
Daily Distance (miles): 13
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3132
Note: Left Newcastle Waters for Daly Waters, 87
miles.
Went 8 miles to water. Then to edge of plain, 5
miles.
07 July 1922
Day 291 [291]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 171
Daily Distance (miles): 21
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3153
Town/Locality Visited: Frews Ponds
Note: On across plain, 15 miles. (Note:
incomplete windmill.) Then to Frews Ponds, 6 miles.
08 July 1922
Day 292 [292]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 172
Daily Distance (miles): 18
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3171
Note: On to Mill Bore No. 6.
Met Director of Works, N.T. 6 miles north of Frew's
Ponds and he gave me the following mileage which will be
adopted as official:
Frew Ponds to No 6 (Milner), 18 miles. To No 5
(McGowry), 18 miles. To Daly waters, 13 miles. To No 4
(Rodericks), 12 miles. To No. 3 (Ironstone), 18 miles. To
No. 2, 18 miles. To No. 1, 18 miles. To Warlock Ponds, 27
miles. To Bitter Springs, 14 miles. (Bitter Springs to
Mataranka, off road, 3 miles.) To Marranboy, 40 miles. To
Katherine, 38 miles. Total, 234 miles.
Came down Jump-up and across 3 miles. Black soil
plain.
Camped about 200 yards south of bore, not seeing it in
dark.
Certification/Comment: Percy J. Mooney 8 July
1922.
09 July 1922
Day 293 [293]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 173
Daily Distance (miles): 18
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3189
Note: On to Bore No. 5. Came on telegraph line
about ¼ mile past bore. Parallel with line only about 5
miles, and then line went east. Down another part of
Jump-up.
10 July 1922
Day 294 [294]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 174
Daily Distance (miles): 12
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3201
Town/Locality Visited: Daly Waters
Note: On to Daly Waters Telegraph Station. Mill
at No. 5 not working. Met Administrator and party (five),
about 4 miles from Mill No. 5. Did not stop. Telegraph line
again came in about 2 miles on and ran along road to within
3½ miles of Daly Waters. Then, after turning off at
waterhole, came to line. Then to Daly Waters Telegraph
Station.
Certification/Comment: T. C. Urquhart,
Administrator, N.T.
Mr de Brune arrived at Daly Waters Telegraph Station
10/7/22. (Signed) W. Holtz.
11 July 1922
Day 295 [295]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 174
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3201
Note: [Assume AdB not on road, as "day walked"
not shown. Ed.]
12 July 1922
Day 296 [296]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 174
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3201
Note: [Assume AdB not on road, as "day walked"
not shown. Ed.]
13 July 1922
Day 297 [297]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 174
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3201
Note: [Assume AdB not on road, as "day walked"
not shown. Ed.]
14 July 1922
Day 298 [298]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 175
Daily Distance (miles): 14
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3215
Note: [At Daly waters. Ed.] On to Bore No. 4.
Mill broken and water in pool very thick. Three out of seven
mills on this route broken or useless. On to Bore No.
4.
15 July 1922
Day 299 [299]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 176
Daily Distance (miles): 19
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3234
Note: On to Giles Pool, 14 miles. then on to
Ironstone No. 3 bore. This bore right. Met donkey team, 8
miles north of No. 4.
16 July 1922
Day 300 [300]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 177
Daily Distance (miles): 20
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3254
Note: On to Ross Pool, 14 miles. then to No. 2
bore, 6 miles. First 5 miles down hill. All roads very
sandy.
17 July 1922
Day 301 [301]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 178
Daily Distance (miles): 20
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3274
Note: On to 60m water, 7 miles. To Bore No. 1, 12
miles. At water hole saw grave of John Pearson, no age. Very
sandy. Alongside of river.
18 July 1922
Day 302 [302]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 179
Daily Distance (miles): 27
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3301
Town/Locality Visited: Warlock Ponds
Note: On 5 miles, to water. Then to Warlock
Ponds, 22 miles. At Warlock Ponds met 2 donkey teams and
also man with packs.
Certification/Comment: I met Mr A. de Brune on
overland telegraph line and we had lunch together at post
No. 2020, about 20 miles from Warlock Ponds. (Signed) H.
Gill, mail contractor, Katherine.
19 July 1922
Day 303 [303]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 180
Daily Distance (miles): 18
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3319
Town/Locality Visited: Bitter Springs, Mataranka
Station
Note: On 5 miles, to gate. Then to Bitter
Springs, 9 miles. Then to Mataranka Station, 4 miles.
Warlock Ponds close to old Elsie Downs Station.
Certification/Comment: Arrived Mataranka,
19/1/22. (Signed) A. Morrice, manager.
20 July 1922
Day 304 [304]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 181
Daily Distance (miles): Not Recorded.
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3319
Note: On to Bitter Springs 4 miles.
(The three abos—Kimberley Jack), at 4 miles,
(Abraham's) billabong, and on to the billabong at 10
miles.
21 July 1922
Day 305 [305]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 182
Daily Distance (miles): 22
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3341
Note: On towards Maranboy and camped with Mr
Bloom's teams.
(Note Absentee landlords. Lease conditions not complied
with.)
Crystal Water today. Giant anthills.
22 July 1922
Day 306 [306]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 183
Daily Distance (miles): 26
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3367
Note: On towards Maranboy. Running stream on
right. Arrival at Mr Roobssoff's camp, about 8 p.m. at
night.
23 July 1922
Day 307 [307]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 183
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3367
Town/Locality Visited: Maranboy
Note: Stayed at Marranboy
Certification/Comment: Arrived at Maranboy
23/7/22. (Signed) H. S. Giles M.C. [Mounted Constable.
Ed.]
Called at A.I.M. 23/7/22. (Signed) L. W. Dunlop, matron;
J. Gray, sister.
24 July 1922
Day 308 [308]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 184
Daily Distance (miles): 12
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3379
Town/Locality Visited: Roper River Crossing
Note: On to Roper River Crossing and to 8 miles,
water.
Passed, 2 miles from Maranboy, Mr Ranald, who sends
greetings to Mr Matt Wilson at the Depot.
25 July 1922
Day 309 [309]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 185
Daily Distance (miles): 20
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3399
Town/Locality Visited: Katherine
Note: On to 8 miles, water and to Bullock
Head.
Certification/Comment: Camped Bullock Head with
me. (Signed) D. Sergeant, Maranboy-Katherine mailman.
26 July 1922
Day 310 [310]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 186
Daily Distance (miles): 12
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3411
Note: On to Katherine.
Certification/Comment: Arrival at Katherine
Telegraph Station. (Signed) Bruce Forrest, postmaster.
J. A. P. Hunt, Sportsman's Arms Hotel, Katherine.
27 July 1922
Day 311 [311]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 187
Daily Distance (miles): 12
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3423
Note: On to railhead, 4 miles. Then on to railway
cottages 8 miles.
Certification/Comment: Met at railhead, 27/7/22.
(Signed) T. K. Hemming, M.C. [Mounted Constable. Ed.]; Colin
N. Cox; J. Luz, butcher.
28 July 1922
Day 312 [312]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 188
Daily Distance (miles): 15
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3438
Town/Locality Visited: Edith River Camp
Note: On to 23 miles along railway road. Very
rough and many creeks crossing road, all dry. On to Edith
River 17-mile camp.
Certification/Comment: At Edith River Camp.
(Signed) T. Juffe, C. J. Howland, G. Wooldridge.
29 July 1922
Day 313 [313]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 189
Daily Distance (miles): 16
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3454
Town/Locality Visited: Horseshoe Siding, Ferguson
River, Cullen Siding
Note: On to 160-mile camp, passing Horseshoe
Siding at 170-mile mark and Ferguson River at 166-mile
mark.
The deviation of railway at Ferguson
River—concrete piles in river and embankments.
On to Cullen Siding and camped.
Why not native names for sidings, as in other parts of
Australia?
30 July 1922
Day 314 [314]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 190
Daily Distance (miles): 14
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3468
Town/Locality Visited: Pine Creek
Note: On to Pine Creek. Started late.
Certification/Comment: Arrived at Pine Creek,
30/7/22. E. C. Nicholls, office in charge, police
station.
31 July 1922
Day 315 [315]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 191
Daily Distance (miles): 11
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3479
Town/Locality Visited: Union, Lady Alice
Camp
Note: [Days 315 and 316 both showed as 191.
Corrected on day 318]
On to Union, 7½m. Then to Lady Alice Camp, 3½m.
01 August 1922
Day 316 [316]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 192
Daily Distance (miles): 11
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3490
Town/Locality Visited: Burrundie
Note: On to Burrundie, 11 miles.
Certification/Comment: Arrived at Burrundie, 3
p.m., (Signed) B. Austin.
02 August 1922
Day 317 [317]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 193
Daily Distance (miles): 20
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3510
Town/Locality Visited: Lady Grace, Brocks
Creek
Note: Yesterday, road through hills was stony and
bad.
On to Lady Grace (113-mile mark), and then to 112-mile
mark camp. Then on to Brock's Creek, passing train.
Certification/Comment: Arrived at Zapopan,
Brock's Creek. (Signed) Tom Styles.
03 August 1922
Day 318 [318]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 194
Daily Distance (miles): 16
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3526
Note: At Brock's Creek. On to 100-mile camp. Then
to 88-mile camp.
Certification/Comment: Called at Federation
Hotel. 3/8/22. Good Luck. (Signed) Mrs H. Haines.
Brock's Creek Police Station, 3/8/22. This was presented
here today, for my signature, by a man purporting to be (and
whom I believe to be) Aidan de Brune, passing through
towards Darwin. R. Wood, Mounted Constable.
I have this day interviewed a man who gave his name as
Aidan de Brune, who is passing through here per boot
and going towards Darwin. H. P. Cameron, Mounted Constable,
Daly River.
04 August 1922
Day 319 [319]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 195
Daily Distance (miles): 11
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3537
Town/Locality Visited: Adelaide River
Note: On to Adelaide River, 11 miles.
Certification/Comment: Arrived Adelaide River 3
p.m. (Signed) T. S Campbell.
05 August 1922
Day 320 [320]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 196
Daily Distance (miles): 19
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3556
Town/Locality Visited: Stapleton Siding, Rum
Jungle
Note: On to Stapleton Siding, 7 miles. On to Rum
Jungle.
Certification/Comment: Arrived Stapleton about
midday. (Signed) R. D. Dugdale.
Arrived Rum Jungle 7 p.m. (Signed) T. Flynn.
06 August 1922
Day 321 [321]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 197
Daily Distance (miles): 22
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3578
Certification/Comment: Arrived at 46-mile mark,
12.30. (Signed) Alf Molen.
07 August 1922
Day 322 [322]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 198
Daily Distance (miles): 12
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3590
Certification/Comment: Met at Darwin River.
(Signed) George Conway.
08 August 1922
Day 323 [323]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 199
Daily Distance (miles): 12
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3602
Note: On to 22-mile mark, 12 miles.
Quality land at side of line. Chinese and
natives—opium.
09 August 1922
Day 324 [324]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 200
Daily Distance (miles): 19
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3621
Note: On to 2½-mile mark.
Certification/Comment: Arrived at 2½-mile
loco-shops. (Signed) W. Murray, J. Bullman.
10 August 1922
Day 325 [325]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 201
Daily Distance (miles): 3
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3624
Town/Locality Visited: Darwin
Note: At Darwin.
Certification/Comment: Reported at N.T.
Times Office, Darwin at 8.45 a.m. (Signed) J. A.
Porter, editor.
Pleased to meet such a "sport." (Signed) Allan L. Evans,
Deputy Commissioner Taxation, Darwin.
H. G. Nelson, Agent, Darwin.
A. M. Wilson, Accountant.
The Territory Agency for H. McGuire.
E. M. Christie, Government Secretary, Darwin.
A. W. Adams, Mayor, Darwin.
Best wishes for the journey. (Signed) Percy Kelsey.
J H. Millican, Officer in Charge, N. T. Railway.
D. McKinnon, Managing Editor, Northern Standard,
Darwin.
11 August 1922
Day 326 [326]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 201
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3624
Note: Rested at Darwin
12 August 1922
Day 327 [327]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 201
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3624
Note: Rested at Darwin
13 August 1922
Day 328 [328]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 201
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3624
Note: Rested at Darwin
14 August 1922
Day 329 [329]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 201
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3624
Note: Rested at Darwin
15 August 1922
Day 330 [330]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 201
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3624
Note: Rested at Darwin
16 August 1922
Day 331 [331]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 201
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3624
Note: Rested at Darwin
17 August 1922
Day 332 [332]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 201
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3624
Note: Rested at Darwin
18 August 1922
Day 333 [333]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 201
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3624
Note: Rested at Darwin
19 August 1922
Day 334 [334]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 202
Daily Distance (miles): 10
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3634
Note: Left Darwin for Wyndham. To 10-mile.
Certification/Comment: G. Searle, Victoria Hotel,
Darwin.
Hugh Gilroy, 6-mile Hotel, Wyndham. Mother waiting for a
letter from you. H. Robinson, 2½-mile, near Darwin.
20 August 1922
Day 335 [335]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 203
Daily Distance (miles): 12
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3646
Note: On to 22-mile mark, passing siding at 10
miles. New boots rubbed heels badly, arrived late.
21 August 1922
Day 336 [336]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 204
Daily Distance (miles): 12
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3658
Certification/Comment: C. M. Flynn 34-mile.
22 August 1922
Day 337 [337]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 205
Daily Distance (miles): 12
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3670
Note: On to 46-mile.
Certification/Comment: A. Molin.
23 August 1922
Day 338 [338]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 206
Daily Distance (miles): 12
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3682
Town/Locality Visited: Rum Jungle
Note: On to Rum Jungle, 12 miles.
24 August 1922
Day 339 [339]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 207
Daily Distance (miles): 19
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3701
Town/Locality Visited: Stapleton, Adelaide
River
Note: On to Stapleton, 12 miles. Then to Adelaide
River, 7 miles.
Certification/Comment: T. S. Campbell; M.
Campbell; J. Stone, A.R.
25 August 1922
Day 340 [340]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 208
Daily Distance (miles): 11
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3712
Note: On to 88-mile camp, 11 miles.
Certification/Comment: T. Reade; A. E.
Smitheram.
26 August 1922
Day 341 [341]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 209
Daily Distance (miles): 16
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3728
Town/Locality Visited: Howie
Note: On to Brock's Creek—via Howie, 12
miles—16 miles.
27 August 1922
Day 342 [342]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 209
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3728
Note: At Brock's Creek.
28 August 1922
Day 343 [343]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 210
Daily Distance (miles): 20
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3748
Town/Locality Visited: Burrundie
Note: Left Brock's Creek for Burundie, via
112-mile camp and Lady Grace, 113-mile.
Certification/Comment: Frances Haynes; Henry
Haynes, Brock's Creek; B. Austin, Burundie.
29 August 1922
Day 344 [344]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 211
Daily Distance (miles): 22
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3770
Town/Locality Visited: Lady Alice Camp, Union,
Pine Creek
Note: [Day number same as next record. Ed.] On to
Lady Alice Camp, 11 miles. Then to Union, 3½ miles. Then to
Pine Creek, 7½m.
30 August 1922
Day 345 [344]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 211
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3770
Note: [Day number same as previous record. Ed.]
At Pine Creek.
Certification/Comment: Christina Gordon, Pine
Creek Hotel.
May Brown, Hotel Victoria, Darwin.
31 August 1922
Day 346 [345]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 212
Daily Distance (miles): 14
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3784
Town/Locality Visited: Cullen
Note: On to Cullen, 14 miles.
01 September 1922
Day 347 [346]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 213
Daily Distance (miles): 16
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3800
Town/Locality Visited: Edith River
Note: To Edith River.
02 September 1922
Day 348 [347]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 214
Daily Distance (miles): 24
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3824
Town/Locality Visited: Emungalan
Note: On to cottage at 191-mile, then on to
Emungalan.
Certification/Comment: Arrived Emungalan (Signed)
H. Webb.
03 September 1922
Day 349 [348]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 214
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3824
Note: At Emungalan
Certification/Comment: J. W. Bernhard, Emungalan.
3/9/22.
Kitty Bernhard.
A. Cockburn Campbell and (Lady) M. Cockburn
Campbell.
L. R. Dunn.
L. Kingsmaill.
B. E. Hunt.
M. S. Davis.
Thos. Hunt.
E. J. Marshall.
T O M (sic)(Campbell)
W. J. Croft.
W. H. Bray.
04 September 1922
Day 350 [349]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 215
Daily Distance (miles): 14
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3838
Town/Locality Visited: Mandolloo, Katherine
Note: To Mandolloo, 11 miles. On to Katherine, 3
miles.
05 September 1922
Day 351 [350]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 216
Daily Distance (miles): 23
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3861
Town/Locality Visited: King River Crossing
Note: On to King River Crossing, 23 miles.
Beautiful country. Plenty of creeks.
06 September 1922
Day 352 [351]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 217
Daily Distance (miles): 26
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3887
Town/Locality Visited: Limestone Creek, Scotts
Creek
Note: On to Limestone Creek, 14 miles. To Scotts
Creek, 12 miles. Better water after Limestone Creek.
07 September 1922
Day 353 [352]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 218
Daily Distance (miles): 20
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3907
Town/Locality Visited: Native Cat, Mathieson
River, Camp-Oven Creek, Rock Hole
Note: On to Native Cat, 8 miles. Then to
Mathieson River—no water—6 miles. Then to
Camp-Oven Creek—water 2 miles up. Then to Rock Hole, 4
miles.
08 September 1922
Day 354 [353]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 219
Daily Distance (miles): 14
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3921
Town/Locality Visited: Bulls Creek, Willeroo
Station
Note: On to Bull's Creek, 8 miles. Then to
Willeroo Station.
Certification/Comment: Arrived at Willeroo
7/9/22, 3 p.m. (Signed) P. G. Kelly, Manager.
Good luck, best wishes from Willeroo Station. (Signed)
C. S. Massie; Robt. Dunn, bookkeeper; (Mrs) L. Dunn.
09 September 1922
Day 355 [354]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 219
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3921
Note: At Willeroo
10 September 1922
Day 356 [355]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 220
Daily Distance (miles): 21
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3942
Town/Locality Visited: Baldy Springs, Paddy
Springs
Note: On to Delemere Station via Baldy Springs, 6
miles. To Paddy Springs, 15 miles. Water 2 miles past Baldy
Springs.
Certification/Comment: L. H. Brumby, Paddy
Springs 10/9/22.
11 September 1922
Day 357 [356]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 221
Daily Distance (miles): 15
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3957
Town/Locality Visited: Freds Creek
Note: On to Fred's Creek, 11 miles. To Delemere
Station, 4 miles. (Swag carried on Mr Brumby's donkey team
wagon.)
Certification/Comment: Certification: E. Connell,
Delemere.
12 September 1922
Day 358 [357]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 221
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3957
Town/Locality Visited: Delemere Station
Note: At Delemere Station
13 September 1922
Day 359 [358]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 222
Daily Distance (miles): 27
Cumulative Distance (miles): 3984
Town/Locality Visited: Ruby Springs, George
Creek
Note: On to Ruby Springs, 6 miles. Then to George
Creek and Yards, 12 miles. Along George River for 9 miles.
Water good throughout. Remember George Valley.
14 September 1922
Day 360 [359]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 223
Daily Distance (miles): 26
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4010
Town/Locality Visited: Revolver Springs, Battle
Creek, Water Bag Creek
Note: On to Revolver Springs, 9 miles. Through
beautiful valleys. Then to Battle Creek 6 miles. On to Yard,
2 miles. Then to Water Bag Creek (no water), 4 miles. Then
on to about 3 miles from Victoria River.
15 September 1922
Day 361 [360]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 224
Daily Distance (miles): 19
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4029
Town/Locality Visited: Victoria River, Victoria
River Station
Note: On to Victoria River, 3 miles. Then to
8-mile Yard. Then to Station, 8 miles.
Certification/Comment: Arrived at Victoria River
Downs, 15/9/22, at 7.45 p.m. (Signed) Thomas Graham,
manager; C. Lincoln; G. H. Hunter; B. S. Stanford; Victoria
River Station.
16 September 1922
Day 362 [361]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 224
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4029
Note: At Victoria River Station.
17 September 1922
Day 363 [362]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 224
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4029
Note: At Victoria River Station.
18 September 1922
Day 364 [363]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 225
Daily Distance (miles): 22
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4051
Town/Locality Visited: Crawford Creek
Note: Left after dinner. On to Crawford Creek, 12
miles, and then 10 miles (about) at night.
19 September 1922
Day 365 [364]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 226
Daily Distance (miles): 26
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4077
Town/Locality Visited: Surprise Creek, Sundown
Hill, Jasper Gorge, Slatey Hole
Note: On to Surprise Creek, 5 miles. Then to
Sundown Hill, 5 miles. To Bottle Tree Water Hole, 3 miles.
Through Jasper Gorge, 6 miles. To T. K. To Slatey Hole, 2
miles, and on 5 miles.
20 September 1922
Day 366 [365]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 227
Daily Distance (miles): 19
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4096
Town/Locality Visited: Skull Creek, Dingo
Spring
Note: One year today since leaving Sydney.
To Bob's Grave, 3 miles. To Skull Creek, 4 miles. To
Potato Tin Water Hole, 4 miles. To Dingo Spring, 5 miles. To
11-mile Water Hole, 3 miles.
Note, range [of mountains] all along route. Between
Skull Creek and Potato Tin Water Hole, line of slaty rock
hills on left, about a mile long.
Certification/Comment: Carl Lindenoff, 11-mile
Depot. Regards to Cooney and Archibald, also Jim Cunningham
at Hall's Creek.
21 September 1922
Day 367 [366]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 228
Daily Distance (miles): 13
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4109
Town/Locality Visited: Timber Creek
Note: To 5-mile Yard, 5 miles. To Police Camp, 5
miles. To Depot, 3 miles.
Certification/Comment: Phil F. Muldoon, Police
Station, Timber Creek—Kind regards to Mr and Mrs
Darcy, Keep Station.
Bearer passed Timber Creek Police Station, Victoria
River, N.T. 21/9/22.
These little things are great to little man.—J. T.
Turner, M.C. [Mounted Constable. Ed.], O.I.C.
Good luck to you in your arduous journey. M. B.
Wilson.
22 September 1922
Day 368 [367]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 229
Daily Distance (miles): 10
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4119
Town/Locality Visited: Horse Creek
Note: On to Horse Creek, 5 miles. Took wrong
track and went bush all day. Whirlwind in hills. Water. Then
on to Sandy Creek, 12 miles. Then on 6 miles. (within 6
miles. of Sandy Creek.)
Certification/Comment: T. H. Farrell, Horse
Creek.
23 September 1922
Day 369 [368]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 230
Daily Distance (miles): 22
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4141
Town/Locality Visited: Sandy Creek, Alea Creek,
Auvergne Lagoon
Note: On to Sandy Creek, 6 miles. On to Bottle
Tree and Lagoons (all off road). Then to Alea Creek, 3
miles. Then to Auvergne Lagoon (2m off road) and then on 5
miles.
24 September 1922
Day 370 [369]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 231
Daily Distance (miles): 3
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4144
Town/Locality Visited: Auvergne Station
Note: On to Auvergne Station, 3 miles. Land here
not too good. Ti-trees and thorn-trees. Very sandy, and poor
water.
Certification/Comment: Arrived Auvergne Station
7.30 a.m. (Signed) H. S. Dwyer.
25 September 1922
Day 371 [370]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 231
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4144
Note: At Auvergne
26 September 1922
Day 372 [371]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 232
Daily Distance (miles): 18
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4162
Town/Locality Visited: The Keep, Dicks Creek,
Snakes Creek
Note: On to The Keep. To Dicks Creek, 8 miles. To
Snakes Creek, 10 miles.
27 September 1922
Day 373 [372]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 233
Daily Distance (miles): 21
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4183
Town/Locality Visited: Baines River
Note: To Baines River, 9 miles. To unnamed creek,
12 miles. Track very bad to Baines, all broken black soil.
Only mud at Dicks Creek, and water on road past Snakes
Creek. No water from there to creek on left of road, about a
mile before Baines. Then at Baines River.
28 September 1922
Day 374 [373]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 234
Daily Distance (miles): 27
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4210
Town/Locality Visited: Stoney Point Creek, Keep
Station
Note: To Stoney Point Creek, 12 miles. On towards
Keep Station arriving about midnight. Storm brewing and rain
about an hour before dawn.
29 September 1922
Day 375 [374]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 234
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4210
Note: At Keep Station
Certification/Comment: C. Darcy.
30 September 1922
Day 376 [375]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 234
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4210
Note: At Keep Station
01 October 1922
Day 377 [376]
State or Territory: NT
Cumulative Days Walked: 235
Daily Distance (miles): 29
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4239
Town/Locality Visited: Moriarty Creek, Newry
Station
Note: On towards Wyndham. To Moriarty Creek, 5
miles. To Old Newry Station, 14 and on about 10 miles.
Certification/Comment: Betty Kelly, Newry
Station. Ward Colliss. J. Wilkins.
Note: [Entered Western Australia.] On to Argyll
Station, 8 miles.
Certification/Comment: Arrived Argyll 9 a.m.
(Signed) G. W. G. Candy.
R. A. Dies.
A. E. Rademy (Mrs), Argyll.
John Rademy, Lissadell Station, manager.
A. Durack (Mrs), Argyll Stn.
A. Durack (Miss) Ambrosine (6 yrs.)
Ambrose Durack.
H. Reid, Auvergne Stn.
03 October 1922
Day 379 [378]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 236
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4247
Note: [At Argyll Station. Ed.]
04 October 1922
Day 380 [379]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 237
Daily Distance (miles): 10
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4257
Town/Locality Visited: Ord River
Note: On towards Ivanhoe. Reached Ord River and
then got bushed trying to follow faint camel track. Late at
night saw drovers' fire and made to it. Remember Rocky Hill.
Did about 10 miles. of journey.
05 October 1922
Day 381 [380]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 238
Daily Distance (miles): 14
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4271
Town/Locality Visited: Granite Creek
Note: Towards Ivanhoe on drovers' road. Through
gap to water hole, 2 miles. Then to waterhole, 5 miles, and
on to Granite Creek where camped with Scott and Robertson,
drovers—14 miles.
06 October 1922
Day 382 [381]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 239
Daily Distance (miles): 26
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4297
Town/Locality Visited: Ivanhoe Station
Note: On to Ord River crossing, 3 miles, and to
second crossing, 3 miles. On to Ivanhoe, 14 miles.
Certification/Comment: W. J. S. Jones, manager,
Ivanhoe Station, Kiab.
Hubert F. Kessell, Oakes-Durack Oil Co.
07 October 1922
Day 383 [382]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 239
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4297
Note: Rested at Ivanhoe Station
08 October 1922
Day 384 [383]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 240
Daily Distance (miles): 25
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4322
Town/Locality Visited: The Bend
Note: On to Wyndham, via The Bend, 20 miles, and
on at night about 5 miles.
09 October 1922
Day 385 [384]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 241
Daily Distance (miles): 29
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4351
Town/Locality Visited: Goose Hill, Wyndham
Note: On to Goose Hill, 7 miles. To Wireless
Station, 8 miles. [At Wyndham. Ed.]
Certification/Comment: A. Brown. (Goose
Hill.)
Aidan de Brune arrived at Wireless Telegraph Station,
Wyndham. Good luck. (Signed) A. C. Anderson, O.I.C., E. G.
Roberts, G. F. Cook.
Got the shock of my life when Aidan de Brune, about 6
p.m., informed me he had just strolled in from Sydney.
(Signed) ?. Riddell(?), 9-mile.
First time of signing as under, E.? M. D.
Best of health and luck. (Signed) Evelyn M.
Daymond.
W. A. Daymond. 9/10/22.
Jim Burgoin, 9-mile, Wyndham. 9/10/22.
Aidan de Brune arrived 6.30 a.m. today looking very well
after his long journey from Sydney. He has my very best
wishes. (Signed) W. A. Smith, post-office, Wyndham.
10/10/22.
Arthur R. Adams, D.M.O., Wyndham, Govt. Hospital.
Aidan de Brune Arrived Wyndham, 6.30 a.m. 10/10/23.
'Across the desert on thought's bright winds, My bird of
inland a message brings.' Best wishes, M. Agnes Rihll,
Wyndham Hotel.
Norman V. Kearsley, Wyndham, W.A. 10/10/22.
10 October 1922
Day 386 [385]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 241
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4351
Note: At Wyndham
Certification/Comment: Phyllis Osborne
Thomas Tucknell.
Wyndham, 10/10/22. Wishing Aidan de Brune a successful
return to Sydney. (Signed) A. H. Pearce.
Good luck and best wishes to Aidan de Brune. (Signed)
George W. Turner, Wyndham, W.A.
Wyndham, 10/10/22. Good luck and may God be with you on
your lonely walk. (Signed) Mrs Nina Pearce.
Mr Aidan de Brune has taken on a job that requires some
"guts." He has my best wishes for a safe journey. (Signed)
F. Fowle, manager, Wyndham Meat Works. 10 a.m.
11/10/22.
11 October 1922
Day 387 [386]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 242
Daily Distance (miles): 6
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4357
Note: Left Wyndham, 3 p.m. To Six-Mile Hotel, 6
miles.
Certification/Comment: Best of Luck, Mr Aidan de
Brune, from E. T. Begley, Six-Mile Hotel, Wyndham. Remember
"Durack's Folly."
12 October 1922
Day 388 [387]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 243
Daily Distance (miles): 17
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4374
Town/Locality Visited: Muggs Lagoon
Note: To Nine-Mile, 4 miles. To Radio Station, 4
miles. To Muggs Lagoon, 9 miles.
Certification/Comment: To J. Simpson, Eyre.
Spending a few days at Nine-Mile after the big event. Heaps
of good wishes from the wife and self to Mrs P., Billie,
wife and self—Albert, 12/10/22.
To Billie Pearce, Eyre.—Kind regards to all of
you. Father out about Goose Hill. J. Cameron.
13 October 1922
Day 389 [388]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 244
Daily Distance (miles): 24
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4398
Town/Locality Visited: Spring Creek, Cheese Tin
Creek
Note: Muggs Lagoon to Spring Creek, 10 miles.
Very rough track through hills, and sandy. To Cheese Tin
Creek, 6 miles, and on 8 miles.
Certification/Comment: Muggs Lagoon, J. Evans, H.
D. Wells.
14 October 1922
Day 390 [389]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 245
Daily Distance (miles): 10
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4408
Town/Locality Visited: Sandy Creek, Dillons
Springs
Note: To Sandy Creek, 1 mile. To Dillons Springs,
3 miles, and on 6 miles.
15 October 1922
Day 391 [390]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 246
Daily Distance (miles): 6
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4414
Town/Locality Visited: Dry Lagoon
Note: On to Mr Brennan's at Dry Lagoon, 6 miles.
Broke down on road, owing to heat.
Certification/Comment: Aidan de Brune arrived
here on the 15th about 8 a.m. Continued his journey on the
morning of the 17th. Wishing you the best of luck on your
journey. E. R. Brennan, Dunham Station, 17/10/22.
16 October 1922
Day 392 [391]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 246
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4414
Town/Locality Visited: Dunham Station
Note: At Dunham Station
17 October 1922
Day 393 [392]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 247
Daily Distance (miles): 20
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4434
Town/Locality Visited: Dunham River, Upper Dunham
River Crossing, McPhee Creek, Junction Station
Note: On to Dunham River, 3 miles, and then to
Upper Dunham River Crossing, 5 miles. To McPhee Creek, 5
miles, and to Junction Station, 7 miles.
Certification/Comment: Aidan de Brune arrived
Junction Station 17/10/22. Archie Martin, Hilda M. Martin,
Junction Station.
18 October 1922
Day 394 [393]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 247
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4434
Note: At Junction Station with dysentery
19 October 1922
Day 395 [394]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 247
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4434
Note: At Junction Station with dysentery
20 October 1922
Day 396 [395]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 247
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4434
Note: At Junction Station with dysentery
21 October 1922
Day 397 [396]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 247
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4434
Note: At Junction Station with dysentery
22 October 1922
Day 398 [397]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 247
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4434
Note: At Junction Station with dysentery
23 October 1922
Day 399 [398]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 248
Daily Distance (miles): 19
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4453
Note: On to gap in hills, 6 miles. Then to lily
pool, 2 miles. Then to yard, 6 miles. Storm midday and late
afternoon. Then on 5 miles.
24 October 1922
Day 400 [399]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 249
Daily Distance (miles): 22
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4475
Town/Locality Visited: Bow River
Note: Some rain in night. On to Bow River, 9
miles. On to water hole at gate, 4 miles. Then on towards
Butler's Bow, about 9 miles.
25 October 1922
Day 401 [400]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 250
Daily Distance (miles): 19
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4494
Town/Locality Visited: Butlers Bow, Turkey
Creek
Note: On to Butlers Bow, 5 miles. To Turkey
Creek, 14 miles.
Certification/Comment: Turkey Creek, W.A.
25/10/22, p.m. Best wishes J. R. Cunningham.
26 October 1922
Day 402 [401]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 251
Daily Distance (miles): 13
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4507
Town/Locality Visited: Cartridge Station
Note: On to Cartridge Station, 13 miles. Storm
last night, 122 points.
Certification/Comment: Best of Luck. T. Smith,
manager.
27 October 1922
Day 403 [402]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 251
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4507
Note: At Cartridge Station
28 October 1922
Day 404 [403]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 251
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4507
Note: At Cartridge Station
29 October 1922
Day 405 [404]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 251
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4507
Note: At Cartridge Station
30 October 1922
Day 406 [405]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 252
Daily Distance (miles): 26
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4533
Town/Locality Visited: Frogs Hole, Fletchers Old
Station, Six-Mile Crossing, Ord River
Note: On to Alice Down via Frogs Hole, 10 miles.
To Fletchers Old Station, 4 miles. To Six-Mile Crossing, 6
miles. To Ord River, 6 miles.
31 October 1922
Day 407 [406]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 253
Daily Distance (miles): 22
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4555
Town/Locality Visited: Dougals Well, Wolfs Creek,
Reedy Creek, Alice Downs Station
Note: To Dougals Well, 2 miles. To Wolfs Creek, 3
miles. To Killing Pen, 3 miles. To Reedy Creek, 2 miles. To
14-mile well, 7 miles. To Alice Downs Station, 5 miles.
Certification/Comment: Aidan de Brune arrived at
Alice Downs Station on 31/10/22, continued on his journey
1/11/22. Good luck. W. P. Sclanders, manager.
01 November 1922
Day 408 [407]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 254
Daily Distance (miles): 24
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4579
Town/Locality Visited: Grants Creek, Panton
River, Prospect Creek
Note: On towards Hall's Creek. To Grant's Creek,
5 miles. Panton River, 5 miles. Prospect Creek, 10 miles,
and on 4 miles, to camp.
02 November 1922
Day 409 [408]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 255
Daily Distance (miles): 19
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4598
Town/Locality Visited: Duffers Well, Sheep Camp
Well, Halls Creek
Note: To Duffers Well, 4 miles. To Sheep Camp
Well, 8 miles. To Halls Creek, 7 miles.
(Note: - To ring up Miss E. C. Livingstone, of Curratus,
Mt. Gambier, S.A., re letter from Mr H. S. Kessell.)
Certification/Comment: Aida de Brune arrived at
Hall's Creek 6 p.m. 2/11/22. Carries my best wishes. J. F.
Flinders, Officer in Charge Police, Hall's Creek.
Fred J. Pridaux, postmaster, Resident Magistrate, Hall's
Creek, 3/11/22.
Hall's Creek Hospital, J. Hepburn, E. Gill, sisters.
Send greeting to sister at Port Hedland.
03 November 1922
Day 410 [409]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 256
Daily Distance (miles): 22
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4620
Town/Locality Visited: Nine-Mile Well, Rock Hole,
Koogall Station
Note: To Nine-Mile Well, 9 miles. To Rock Hole, 9
miles. To Mr McCombe's Station, 4 miles.
04 November 1922
Day 411 [410]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 256
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4620
Note: At Koogall Station
Certification/Comment: With good wishes. C. D.
McCombe, Koogall, via Hall's Creek, W.A., 4/11/22.
05 November 1922
Day 412 [411]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 257
Daily Distance (miles): 20
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4640
Town/Locality Visited: Lamboo Station
Note: To Lamboo Station, 20 miles. Water at 4
miles, 9 miles, 12 miles. Arrived at Lamboo Station about
midnight 5th and camped at gate. Get Prospectors Guide for
H. L. Benison, Lamboo, Hall's Creek.
06 November 1922
Day 413 [412]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 257
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4640
Note: At Lamboo Station
Certification/Comment: H. L. Benison, Lambo,
Halls Creek.
07 November 1922
Day 414 [413]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 257
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4640
Note: At Lamboo Station
Certification/Comment: Lamboo Station, Kimberley,
W.A. 7/11/22. Mr A. de Brune is certainly earning the
knowledge of Australia which he seeks and which is
universally wanting. Fred C. Booty, J.P.
08 November 1922
Day 415 [414]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 258
Daily Distance (miles): 36
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4676
Note: To Margaret River, 5 miles. To Second
Crossing Margaret River, 5 miles. To 18-mile yard, 8 miles.
To Margaret River Station, 18 miles.
Certification/Comment: Margaret River, 9/11/22.
His feet have touched the meadows/And left the spinifex
grow/You'll have to get a move on/If to Sydney you have to
go. J. Egan, manager, Margaret River Station.
09 November 1922
Day 416 [415]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 258
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4676
Town/Locality Visited: Margaret River
Station
Note: At Margaret River Station
Certification/Comment: Mr A. de Brune arrived
here 6 a.m. today. Wishing him the best of luck on his
lonely track. Jack Egan, Margaret Station.
Enjoying the pleasure of Mr A. de Brune's company at the
Margaret River Station, East Kimberley. Wish him good luck
upon his arduous trip. Chas. Arthur. 9/11/22.
At Margaret River Station. 11/11/22. Mr A. de Brune is
wished the best of luck on his weary trip. S. Rea, P.C.
7235, Nor-West Mounted Police, Fitzroy Crossing.
10 November 1922
Day 417 [416]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 258
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4676
Note: At Margaret River Station.
(There is a mistake in the numbering of days here, 4
days being missed.)
[De Brune actually duplicated the day numbers of 4 days.
His numbering is continued for 4 days, with alpha suffix
added by me. Ed.]
11 November 1922
Day 418 [416a]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 259
Daily Distance (miles): 16
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4692
Town/Locality Visited: Louisa Downs Station
Note: To Louisa Downs Station.
[Day number 416 duplicated. Ed.]
Certification/Comment: Louisa Downs Station,
12/11/22. Mr A. de Brune arrived 6 a.m. today. I wish him a
safe trip on his long walk. W. Cox, owner, Louisa
Downs.
Met Aidan de Brune here today. He has my best wishes for
the 5,000 miles in front of him. H. P. Buckley, Assist.
Geo., Locke Oil Party, Sydney.
Met Mr A. de Brune on his long weary walk. Wish him best
of luck. A. Roberts, motor driver, Derby.
I met Mr de Brune and don't envy him his trip, and also
advise him to pocket a "gat," but I wish him the best of
luck and "bon" trip. John Tomlinson, motor driver, Moola
Bulla Station.
Louisa Downs, 12/11/22. Very pleasant to have met Aidan
de Brune, and wish him the best of luck. Tre Bon Monsieur.
J. Stevenson.
12 November 1922
Day 419 [416b]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 259
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4692
Note: At Louisa Downs Station.
[Day number 416 duplicated. Ed.]
13 November 1922
Day 420 [416c]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 260
Daily Distance (miles): 9
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4701
Note: On towards Fitzroy. To 9-mile Yard and then
had heat stroke and had to go back.
[Counted walking day 260 twice. Ed.]
[Day number 416 duplicated. Ed.]
14 November 1922
Day 421 [416d]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 260
Daily Distance (miles): 22
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4723
Town/Locality Visited: Pond Springs
Note: On to 9-Mile Yard, 9 miles. To Pond
Springs, 13 miles.
[Day number 416 duplicated. Ed.]
Walked, but did not count as walking day. Ed.]
15 November 1922
Day 422 [416e]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 261
Daily Distance (miles): 14
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4737
Note: To creek, billabong, 4 miles. To wire yard,
4 miles. To Morgan's Grave, 6 miles.
[Day number 416 duplicated. Ed.]
16 November 1922
Day 423 [417]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 262
Daily Distance (miles): 16
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4753
Town/Locality Visited: Louisa River, Black
Hills
Note: To Pothole, Louisa River, 9 miles. To Black
Hills, 7 miles.
17 November 1922
Day 424 [418]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 263
Daily Distance (miles): 10
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4763
Note: To pothole in creek, 10 miles, but could
not find it. Plenty of water in Margaret River.
18 November 1922
Day 425 [419]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 264
Daily Distance (miles): 13
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4776
Town/Locality Visited: Fossil Downs Station
Note: To Station Gates, 10 miles. Road very
sandy. Felt very ill and cannot stand sun. To Fossil Downs
Station, 3 miles.
Note: Left for [Fitzroy] Crossing and went 20
miles.
27 November 1922
Day 434 [428]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 266
Daily Distance (miles): 9
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4803
Town/Locality Visited: Fitzroy Crossing
Note: To [Fitzroy] Crossing 5 miles, and on 4
miles.
Certification/Comment: A. B. Gardiner,
proprietor, Fitzroy Inn. Met A. de Brune 28/11/22.
A. J. Dean, postmaster, Fitzroy Crossing, W.A.
28/11/22.
28 November 1922
Day 435 [429]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 266
Daily Distance (miles): Not Recorded.
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4803
Note: [Day number skipped in diary. Ed.]
29 November 1922
Day 436 [430]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 267
Daily Distance (miles): 21
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4824
Town/Locality Visited: Jubilee Downs Station
Note: On to Jubilee Downs Station, 21 miles.
Certification/Comment: Happened to meet Mr A. de
Brune along the Fitzroy Road, near Jubilee Station, when on
patrol. Wish him best of luck on his lonely trip. C.
Moynihan, P.C. 1227, Fitzroy Crossing, Kimberley Mounted
Police.
A. de Brune arrived Jubilee Downs, Fitzroy River,
29/11/22, left 30/11/22. A. W. Rogers, manager.
E. DeLaney.
30 November 1922
Day 437 [431]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 267
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4824
Note: At Jubilee Downs.
01 December 1922
Day 438 [432]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 267
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4824
Town/Locality Visited: Troy Lagoon, Snake
Creek
Note: At Jubilee Downs
02 December 1922
Day 439 [433]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 268
Daily Distance (miles): 6
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4830
Town/Locality Visited: Quanbun Station
Note: To Quanbun Station, 6 miles.
Certification/Comment: Mr A. de Brune arrived
Quanbun Station today, 2/12/22. Leaving tomorrow. Best
wishes from all on station go with him. Malachy Ashton,
manager; C. J. Parsons. Quanoun Station.
03 December 1922
Day 440 [434]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 269
Daily Distance (miles): 24
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4854
Town/Locality Visited: Halfway Lagoon
Note: (Towards Nookonbar Station, 30 miles.) To
Halfway Lagoon, 14 miles, and on about 10 miles.
04 December 1922
Day 441 [435]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 270
Daily Distance (miles): 6
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4860
Town/Locality Visited: Nookombar Station
Note: To Nookombar Station, 6 miles.
Certification/Comment: Mr de Brune arrived this
morning, 4/12/22. F. R. Williams.
Wishing you the best of luck. F. W. Hurst, Nookombah
Station, 5/12/22.
05 December 1922
Day 442 [436]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 270
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4860
Note: At Nookombah Station
06 December 1922
Day 443 [437]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 271
Daily Distance (miles): 25
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4885
Note: On Towards Upper Liveringa. Passed gates at
1 mile, 4 miles (water) and 8 miles (water ¾ mile before
gate), and on 4 miles. Met mailman at 20 miles.
07 December 1922
Day 444 [438]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 272
Daily Distance (miles): 27
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4912
Note: On to gate, 3 miles. (water 1 mile past
gate.) Then to gate, 6 miles. To Boab yard, 1 mile. To Troy
Lagoon and gate, 3 miles. To gate, 1 mile. To gate, 8 miles.
To Snake Creek, 5 miles.
08 December 1922
Day 445 [439]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 273
Daily Distance (miles): 18
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4930
Town/Locality Visited: Upper Liveringa
Note: To gate 2 miles (water), 8 miles gate, 3
miles gate, 5m to Station.
Certification/Comment: Kimberley Pastoral Company
Limited, Upper Liveringa, J. R. Fitzsimmons.
09 December 1922
Day 446 [440]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 274
Daily Distance (miles): 22
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4952
Town/Locality Visited: Mt. Anderson Station
Note: On to Mt. Anderson Station, past
racecourse, 22 miles.
Certification/Comment: J. J. Logue 10/12/22.
G. C. Rose, jnr. Have one at Adams for me.
10 December 1922
Day 447 [441]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 274
Daily Distance (miles): 14
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4966
Town/Locality Visited: Lower Liveringa
Note: On to Lower Liveringa.
[Cumulative days walked, 274, same as previous day.
Ed.]
Certification/Comment: George Millard, Lower
Liveringa. 10/12/22.
11 December 1922
Day 448 [442]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 275
Daily Distance (miles): 22
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4988
Town/Locality Visited: Willum
Note: On to Broken Wagon, 12 miles (water). To
gate, 4 miles. To water on left, 2 miles. To Willum, 4
miles.
12 December 1922
Day 449 [443]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 276
Daily Distance (miles): 6
Cumulative Distance (miles): 4994
Town/Locality Visited: Yeeda Station
Note: To Yeeda Station, 6 miles.
Certification/Comment: Frank English, manager,
Yeeda Station. 12/12/22. Wishing Aidan de Brune best of
luck.
Good luck to Aidan de Brune. P. Ryan, Boundary Rider,
Yeeda Station.
13 December 1922
Day 450 [444]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 277
Daily Distance (miles): 26
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5020
Note: On towards Derby, via well at 12 miles, and
then by racecourse 8 miles, to Derby. Completes line of
north trip. From Cairns, 3200 miles. Southward line from now
on.
Certification/Comment: Good Luck. P. A. Hannah,
wharfman, Derby. 13/12/22.
Ethel Thomson, Derby. 13/12/22. Wishing him a Merry Xmas
and Happy New Year.
Edith Andrew, wishing him the best of luck during his
trip. 13/12/22, Derby.
W. Douglas, Sgt. of Police, Derby. 14/12/22.
A. Erskine, postal official, Derby. 14/12/22.
Best wishes. A. J Thomas, postmaster. 13/12/22.
Wishing Mr Aidan de Brune the best of luck and the best
of health. Eileen P. McGrath. Derby, 14/12/22.
15/12/22. He's off again. With best wishes from all.
Frederick J. McGrath, Club Hotel, Derby.
W. H. Adcock. 15/12/22. With best wishes for a healthy
trip.
E. L. Croty. Wishing you the best of luck.
14 December 1922
Day 451 [445]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 277
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5020
Town/Locality Visited: Derby
Note: At Derby.
15 December 1922
Day 452 [446]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 278
Daily Distance (miles): 28
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5048
Town/Locality Visited: Nobbys Well
Note: On towards Yeeda Station. To racecourse, 6
miles. To Nobby's Well, 10 miles. To Station 12 miles.
[De Brune detoured from his line to visit Derby, on the
coast, and was now retracing his steps, to once again pick
up the road to Broome. Ed.]
16 December 1922
Day 453 [447]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 278
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5048
Note: At Yeeda Station.
17 December 1922
Day 454 [448]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 278
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5048
Note: At Yeeda Station.
18 December 1922
Day 455 [449]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 279
Daily Distance (miles): 25
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5073
Town/Locality Visited: Fitzroy River, Logue
River, Logue Waters
Note: On towards Broome. To Fitzroy River, 5
miles. To Logue River, 12 miles. To Logue Waters 4 miles,
and on 4 miles.
19 December 1922
Day 456 [450]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 280
Daily Distance (miles): 22
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5095
Town/Locality Visited: Neilabublian Well
Note: On to Neilabublian Well, 9 miles, and on
towards Yalleroo Well, 13 miles. Very Sandy.
20 December 1922
Day 457 [451]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 281
Daily Distance (miles): 26
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5121
Town/Locality Visited: Yalleroo Well, Deep Well,
Yalleroo
Note: On to Yalleroo Well, 5 miles. On to Deep
Well, 17 miles. Extra into Yalleroo, 4 miles.
21 December 1922
Day 458 [452]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 282
Daily Distance (miles): 14
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5135
Town/Locality Visited: Roebuck Plains
Station
Note: On to Roebuck Plains Station, 14
miles.
Certification/Comment: Aidan de Brune arrived
Roebuck Plains Station 6 p.m. 21/12/22. Wish him the
compliments of the season. M. J. Evans, manager.
22 December 1922
Day 459 [453]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 282
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5135
Note: At Roebuck Plains Station
23 December 1922
Day 460 [454]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 283
Daily Distance (miles): 20
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5155
Town/Locality Visited: Cockles Well, Broome
Note: On to Broome via Cockles Well.
Certification/Comment: A. R. Chapple. Wishing
Aidan de Brune every good luck on his lonely trip.
J. J. Ryan Sgt. of Police, Broome. 23/12/22.
I had such pleasure in meeting this day Aidan de Brune
on his way round the island, per boot. P. J. Smith,
Star Hotel, Broome. 24/12/22.
Wishing every success to the Amateur Tramp. J. H.
Deutchman, Pearler, Broome. (Phyllis—Fillus)
G. W. Clark, Broome, 24/12/22.
Mr de Brune reported at the Nor-West Echo office,
Broome, at 6 p.m., 23/12/22. We wish him a continuance of
success. W. H. Barker, editor-proprietor.
24 December 1922
Day 461 [455]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 283
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5155
Note: At Broome
25 December 1922
Day 462 [456]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 283
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5155
Note: Second Christmas from Sydney.
At Star Hotel, Broome.
26 December 1922
Day 463 [457]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 284
Daily Distance (miles): 12
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5167
Note: On to Cockles Well, 12 miles.
Certification/Comment: Theresa Burgoin.
25/12/22. Lizzie Bagg. I am very interested in Mr de
Brune, having been overland myself from Derby to Perth.
Wishing him every success. 25/12/22.
Wishing continued success to Mr Aidan de Brune on his
extremely arduous undertaking. J. C. Hall, Star Hotel,
Broome. 25/12/22.
Wishing success to a "Lone Hand" on his long trek. Duke
Morgan, Broome. 26/12/22.
I dreamed last night to heaven I did go/Where did you
come from they wanted to know/And when I said "Broome," Oh
didn't they stare/Walk right in. You're the first one from
there. J. Hillard, Broome.
Wishing every success to a plucky sport, on a dangerous
and trying journey. F. Beaumont.
W. H. Graves.
At the request of several Broome residents Mr Aidan de
Brune delivered an address to a gathering assembled at the
Star Hotel, on the evening of the 25th December, giving his
experience of the journey, on foot, from Sydney to Broome.
The address was very interesting and much appreciated and Mr
de Brune was given best wishes for the safe and successful
completion of his undertaking, and 3 cheers for what he had
already done. George Moss, Chairman of Meeting.
A well-wisher of Mr A. de Brune. J. Nilssan.
Bravery has its reward. R. Hornsby, Broome.
26/12/22.
Good luck. (Miss) A. King, Broome.
Many people see nothing in anything which does not lead
to personal aggrandisement. But it is to such men as Mr
Aidan de Brune that we owe the present position and power of
the British Empire. Without men of the spirit of adventure
where would our Empire have been today? The worst part of
his travels, I believe, has been accomplished, and my wish
is that he will successfully win through, to the
gratification, at least of...H. D. Forbes 26/12/22.
27 December 1922
Day 464 [458]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 285
Daily Distance (miles): 24
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5191
Note: On to 26-mile well, 16 miles. Heavy rain
last night. Across marshes!!! To gate, 4 miles, and to
Station, 4 miles.
Certification/Comment: Dont forge the
aniseed.....! Alice Park, Thangoo Station, Broome
J. Edgar.
Wishing Mr de Brune success. A. J. Kaine, Thangoo
Station.28/12/22.
Best wishes to Mr de Brune. C. A. Park. 28/12/22.
28 December 1922
Day 465 [459]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 285
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5191
Town/Locality Visited: Thangoo Station
Note: At Thangoo Station
29 December 1922
Day 466 [460]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 286
Daily Distance (miles): 26
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5217
Town/Locality Visited: Jacks Well, Goldwinners
Well, Deep Well
Note: On to Lagrange via Jack's Well, 5 miles.
Goldwinner's Well, 7 miles. Deep Well, 14 miles.
30 December 1922
Day 467 [461]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 287
Daily Distance (miles): 24
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5241
Town/Locality Visited: Nybrica Well
Note: On to Lagrange. To Nybrica Well, 14 miles,
and on 10 miles.
31 December 1922
Day 468 [462]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 288
Daily Distance (miles): 3
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5244
Town/Locality Visited: Lagrange
Note: To Lagrange Telegraph Station, 3
miles.
Certification/Comment: Arrived Lagrange,
31/12/22, C. Annear, postmaster.
With best wishes, and a prosperous new year to Mr de
Brune. J. Spurling, Inspector of Stock.
01 January 1923
Day 469 [463]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 289
Daily Distance (miles): 12
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5256
Town/Locality Visited: Frazer Downs Station
Note: To Frazer Downs Station, 12 miles.
(110 miles, Lagrange to Wallal. 150 miles, Wallal to
Port Hedland.)
Certification/Comment: Mr de Brune arrived Frazer
Downs Station 1/1/23, Best Wishes, G. Oslington.
W. Owen lineman, Wallal.
J. Flack. Best wishes to Mr de Brune.
02 January 1923
Day 470 [464]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 290
Daily Distance (miles): 28
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5284
Note: On to Anna Plains Out-Station, 28 miles, via
Red Hut, 10 miles, Southern Cross Mill, 6 miles, Gate 6
miles, and to Station 5 miles.
Certification/Comment: Calangadie out-camp of
Anna Plains. W. Spicer 3/1/23
03 January 1923
Day 471 [465]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 291
Daily Distance (miles): 10
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5294
Town/Locality Visited: Anna Plains Station
Note: To Anna Plains Station, 10 miles.
Certification/Comment: Anna Plains, Macansh
Estate Ltd., F. S. Mullen, manager. 4/1/23. Good luck.
04 January 1923
Day 472 [466]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 291
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5294
Note: At Anna Plains making waterbag
05 January 1923
Day 473 [467]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 292
Daily Distance (miles): 23
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5317
Town/Locality Visited: Nooteen Well (One Tree
Well), Moojan Well
Note: To Nooteen Well (One Tree Well), 14. To
Moojan Well, 9 miles.
06 January 1923
Day 474 [468]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 293
Daily Distance (miles): 25
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5342
Town/Locality Visited: Nambeet Well, Marlambool
Well
Note: On to Nambeet Well, 10 miles. To Marlambool
Well, 12 miles. To Woroo Well, 7 miles, and camped four
miles before.
07 January 1923
Day 475 [469]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 294
Daily Distance (miles): 20
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5362
Town/Locality Visited: Woroo Well, Wallal
Note: On to Woroo Well, 4 miles. To Wallal, 16
miles.
Certification/Comment: F. C. Salamond, Inspector
of Pastoral Leases for Lands and Survey Dept., Wallal
8/1/23. Good luck and good weather.
Wallal Downs Station, A. C. Davidson, manager, 8/1/23.
May good luck continue until end of your long and arduous
journey.
Mr de Brune arrived here 7/1/23 after his long walk from
Sydney, looking well and in good spirits. Wishing him good
luck for the rest of the journey. E. Hannett, postmaster,
Wallal.
08 January 1923
Day 476 [470]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 294
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5362
Note: At Wallal.
09 January 1923
Day 477 [471]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 295
Daily Distance (miles): 3
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5365
Town/Locality Visited: Wallal Downs Station
Note: On to Wallal Downs Station, 3 miles.
10 January 1923
Day 478 [472]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 295
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5365
Note: At Wallal Downs Station.
11 January 1923
Day 479 [473]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 295
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5365
Note: At Wallal Downs Station.
12 January 1923
Day 480 [474]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 296
Daily Distance (miles): 20
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5385
Town/Locality Visited: Yunadong Well, Burgen
Well
Note: To Yunadong Well, 8 miles. To Burgen Well,
12 miles.
13 January 1923
Day 481 [475]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 297
Daily Distance (miles): 21
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5406
Town/Locality Visited: Warnagul Well
Note: To Warnagul Well, 12 miles, and on wrong
road, 9 miles.
14 January 1923
Day 482 [476]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 298
Daily Distance (miles): 18
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5424
Town/Locality Visited: Pardoo Station
Note: Down the fence to the new well. On to Fence
Mill Out-camp, 9 miles. To rabbit-proof fence, 9 miles.
Certification/Comment: Arrived Cleanpane Well,
14/1/23. Looking well and in good spirits. Louis
Roselli.
Met in Earlimia Paddock and O.K., Hans Pedersen.
Met at Metyou, E. J. Sainsbury.
15 January 1923
Day 483 [476]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 299
Daily Distance (miles): 15
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5439
Note: On to Pardoo Station, 15 miles
[Repeated day number 476. Ed.]
Certification/Comment: Mr de Brune arrived Pardoo
Homestead 15/1/23. Left 16th on his way back to Sunrise
after getting over the Madman's path. Best wishes. Leo L.
Miller, manager, Pardoo. 17/1/23.
16 January 1923
Day 484 [477]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 299
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5439
Note: At Pardoo Station
17 January 1923
Day 485 [478]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 300
Daily Distance (miles): 18
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5457
Town/Locality Visited: Condon
Note: On to Condon, 18 miles.
Certification/Comment: Condon, 17/1/23. Mr de
Brune arrived here 4 p.m. today looking well and fit after
his long journey. We wish him good luck and may every
success attend his plucky undertaking—M. S. Craggs,
postmaster, Condon, W.A.
18 January 1923
Day 486 [479]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 300
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5457
Note: At Condon
19 January 1923
Day 487 [480]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 300
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5457
Note: At Condon
20 January 1923
Day 488 [481]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 300
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5457
Note: At Condon
21 January 1923
Day 489 [482]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 300
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5457
Note: At Condon
22 January 1923
Day 490 [483]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 301
Daily Distance (miles): 18
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5475
Town/Locality Visited: De Grey Station
Note: On to De Grey Station, 18 miles.
Certification/Comment: Mr de Brune, looking well
and apparently enjoying his "stroll," arrived here about
4.45 p.m. today. W. M. McPhee, manager; J. Corbett,
bookkeeper.
23 January 1923
Day 491 [484]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 301
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5475
Note: At De Grey
Certification/Comment: Mr de Brune has some very
weary padding between here and Port Hedland. He has been
advised to spell today, which he is doing.—J. C.
24 January 1923
Day 492 [485]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 302
Daily Distance (miles): 19
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5494
Note: On towards Strelley Station—26 miles,
via 12-mile well. Camped 19 mile gates.
Certification/Comment: Leaving De Grey 7.30 a.m.
24/1/23, J. C.
Mr de Brune arrived at ?-mile camp 10.30 looking fresh.
Good luck to him. M. J. Mannion, Port Hedland.
Mr A. de Brune walking strong and fitly./ He passed the
heat of day./ He wouldn't camp with us/ But kept right on
his way. Ray Marshall, Port Hedland.
Mr A. de Brune is still on his way. Hoping he keeps
going, with best of luck. Hy Banks, De Grey Station.
25 January 1923
Day 493 [486]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 303
Daily Distance (miles): 20
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5514
Town/Locality Visited: Strelley station
Note: On to Strelley Station, 8 miles.
Arrived at Strelley station at 10.30. Went to homestead.
Manager came out and asked how I dare come on verandah. When
I gave my name he said he had heard of me and told me he
would come out later. He came out after a while but did not
come to me. Presently Chinese cook came to me with some
tucker wrapped in paper.
To Pundano, 12 miles.
Certification/Comment: Mr A. de Brune arrived
last night. Pleased to meet so interesting and entertaining
a gentleman. He is going strong on his great walking
stunt—Henry E. Bell.
26 January 1923
Day 494 [487]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 304
Daily Distance (miles): 20
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5534
Town/Locality Visited: Poodina, Pippingarra
Siding, Port Hedland
Note: Poodina to Pippingarra Siding, 8 miles. To
Port Hedland, 12 miles.
Certification/Comment: Mr A. de Brune arrived
Esplanade Hotel, Port Hedland, at 7 p.m. 26/1/23—(Mrs)
May Mannion.
27 January 1923
Day 495 [488]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 304
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5534
Note: At Port Hedland
Certification/Comment: Pleased to meet
Australia's Amateur Walker and wishing him (Aidan de Brune)
best of health and good luck. (Miss) Rae Byrne, Port
Hedland.
Pleased to meet Mr A. de Brune on his walk round
Australia, and may good luck continue with him until the
end. (Miss) Mollie Briden, Port Hedland.
To wish Mr Aidan de Brune (the Amateur Tramp) every
success in his walk around Australia. May he be successful
in enlightening others, through his experience. Thomas G.
Heydon. editor, Pilbarra News, Port Hedland.
Police Station, Port Hedland, 27/1/23. 10 a.m. Mr de
Brune called here on his way to Fremantle, overland from
Sydney. He is in good health and going strong. M. Farrell,
P.C. 979, Port Hedland.
J. Daddow, postmaster, Port Hedland, 27/1/23.
Australian Inland Mission, Nursing Home, port Hedland.
Very pleased to meet Mr A. de Brune, who has walked from
Sydney to here. May he continue to have health and strength
till he again reaches Sydney. K. Donald, sister.
An unexpected pleasure meeting Mr de Brune and to hear
him recount his many interesting experiences during his
famous walking tour, thus far on his journey round
Australia. M. Cameron, sister, A.I.M. Hospital.
Mr A. de Brune has gathered information about Northern
Australia which should be of great value to the people of
Australia. J. Jacoby, 27/1/23. Port Hedland.
To Mr Aidan de Brune. Here's to the world we come into
naked and bare/We go through it in sorrow and care,/We go
out of it, God knows where,/But if we're all right here,
we're all right there. D. A. Birrell.
The Daily Mail Pedestrian has this evening
delivered an interesting account of his travels per
boot from Sydney. D. Sutherland, Port Hedland,
27/1/23.
Pleased to have met and heard Mr Aidan de Brune on his
travels through to Port Hedland from Sydney. May his health
still carry him through. Best wishes to the end.—B.
Bishop.
28 January 1923
Day 496 [489]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 304
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5534
Note: At Port Hedland
29 January 1923
Day 497 [490]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 305
Daily Distance (miles): 20
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5554
Town/Locality Visited: Boodarrie Station
Note: Left Port Hedland for Roebourne. To end of
Causeway, 7 miles. To 12-mile Mill, 5 miles. To Boodarrie
Station, 8 miles.
Certification/Comment: Mr A. de Brune arrived
Boodarrie 4 o'clock afternoon of 29/1/1923, walking like a
two year old. Good luck to him and the work he has
undertaken. G. T. O. McPherson.
30 January 1923
Day 498 [491]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 306
Daily Distance (miles): 24
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5578
Town/Locality Visited: Yeule River
Note: On to Watermill 2 miles. To 6-mile, 3
miles. To Boundary Gate, 4 miles. To Half-Way Mill, 5 miles.
To Yeule River, 7 miles, and on 3 miles.
31 January 1923
Day 499 [492]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 307
Daily Distance (miles): 6
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5584
Town/Locality Visited: Mundabullangalla
Station
Note: On to Homestead, 6 miles.
Certification/Comment: Mundabullangalla Station.
Mr A. de Brune arrived 9.45 a.m. on his long trip round
Australia. We wish him every success in his arduous
undertaking. Jas. L. Stevens. Mundi 31/1/23.
01 February 1923
Day 500 [493]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 308
Daily Distance (miles): 23
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5607
Note: To Boundary Gate. Missed road and went down
fence to well-diggers camp, 15 miles. Then to telegraph
line, 6 miles. Then 2 miles on. Water at wells all
along.
02 February 1923
Day 501 [494]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 309
Daily Distance (miles): 21
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5628
Town/Locality Visited: Balla Balla Station
Note: On to Balla Balla Station, 9 miles. On to
Railway Crossing, 1 mile. To windmill (dry), 2 miles. To
Boundary Gates, 9 miles.
Certification/Comment: Mr Aidan de Brune passed
here today for Roebourne, on his trip round Australia. I
wish him good luck. Geo. R. Ray, Balla Balla, Feb 2,
1923.
03 February 1923
Day 502 [495]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 310
Daily Distance (miles): 5
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5633
Town/Locality Visited: Sherlock Station
Note: On to Sherlock Station, 5 miles.
Dobson of Australia. Ray and his shirt-tails. The Black
Strike.
Certification/Comment: Mr A. de Brune arrived
here—Sherlock Station—for Roebourne, on his way
round Australia. I wish him good luck. R. A. Hall, Sherlock,
10.30 a.m. 3/2/23.
Very pleased to meet Mr de Brune. Good luck to the
plucky overlander and a safe return to Sydney.—(Mrs)
K. Dunn, Sherlock Station, Feb 3rd, 1923.
04 February 1923
Day 503 [496]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 311
Daily Distance (miles): 22
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5655
Town/Locality Visited: Sherlock River, Little
Sherlock River, Warranby Station, George River
Note: To Sherlock River, 4 miles. To Little
Sherlock River, 6 miles. To Boundary Gate, 3 miles. To
Warranby Station, 9 miles, Across George River.
Certification/Comment: Mr A. de Brune left
Sherlock Station on the morning of 4/2/23 carrying the best
wishes of all. E. O'Brien, overseer.
Mr A. de Brune arrived here 4/2/23 left 5/2/23 per
boot. H. Meares, Pyramid Station.
05 February 1923
Day 504 [497]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 312
Daily Distance (miles): 23
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5678
Town/Locality Visited: East Harding River,
Roebourne
Note: On to East Harding River, 12 miles. To
Roebourne on Western Harding River, 11 miles.
Certification/Comment: Mr A. de Brune arrived at
Roebourne Police Station at 6 p.m. on 5/2/23. W. McGuiness,
Sergeant.
Wishing you the best of luck, Ivy Porter, (Mrs)
Roebourne, 5/2/23.
The staff of the Union Bank, Roebourne, heartily welcome
Mr A. de Brune on his Australian Tour. We trust he will
disclose the numerous privileges attained by residing in
Roebourne!!! We wish him every success. E. Mills,
5/2/23.
Mr A. de Brune arrived at Roebourne in a vehicle
commonly known as per boot, probably the nearest
approach to travelling by Ford car—I being the proud
owner of one. He seemed to be suffering from gear box
trouble, which was immediately attended to in order that he
might proceed on his tireless journey. I wish him every
success—Frank Porter, Jubilee Hotel, Roebourne,
5/2/23.
Every wish for a successful tour and a safe return to
Sydney. O. E. Healey, 5/2/23.
George Fisher. Met Mr A. de Brune, Roebourne,
4/2/23.
Roebourne, 6/2/23. Mr A. de Brune called in, looking
well after his long walk.—H. G. Creagh, postmaster,
6/2/23.
Life is mostly froth and bubble/Two things stand
alone/Kindness in another's trouble/Courage in your
own.
Le Brune has the courage of 100 men to take on a lone
hand through country infested with blacks, dry tracks, and
the seven plagues of Egypt combined.
Best of wishes to A. de Brune who has the heart of a
lion and the pluck of the good old Bull Dog breed, to carry
on. He has my sympathy, humping Matilda, under present
climatic conditions. He is a good ad. for the White
Australia Policy. He is also a walking encyclopedia on
Australia and things Australian. One reward he should have,
should be a snug billet at Australia House, Strand. Billy
Hughes please note this.—Alfred E. Neaves. Roebourne,
6/2/23.
I wish you astonishing luck. I. Mandrell, M.O.,
R.M.
On behalf of the residents of Roebourne, I welcome Mr de
Brune to this district. He is giving a lecture this evening
on his travels, which will be most interesting to the
residents. He arrived looking very fit after his long walk,
and we wish him a safe journey and happy ending to a very
long trip. Tom Stove, Chairman, Roebourne Roads Board,
5/2/23.
Wishing Mr de Brune a good trip and a safe return to
Sydney. (Miss) Lily Porter, Roebourne.
Kate Bateman. Bon Voyage.
I have found Mr Aidan de Brune very interesting in the
account of his varied experiences and many adventures on his
long walking tour and I wish him every success and a safe
return to his headquarters in Sydney. A. L. Bickerton.
06 February 1923
Day 505 [498]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 312
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5678
Note: In Roebourne.
07 February 1923
Day 506 [499]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 312
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5678
Note: In Roebourne.
08 February 1923
Day 507 [500]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 313
Daily Distance (miles): 18
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5696
Town/Locality Visited: Commonage Well
Note: On to Commonage Well, 1 mile. To Government
Well, 7 miles. To River, 7 miles. To Gate, 3 miles.
09 February 1923
Day 508 [501]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 314
Daily Distance (miles): 21
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5717
Town/Locality Visited: Shallow Wells, Karratha
Station
Note: To Shallow Wells, 2 miles. To Government
Well, 4 miles. To creek, 8 miles. To Karratha Station, 7
miles.
Certification/Comment: E. Withnell, Shallow
Wells.
Mr Aidan de Brune arrived here at Karatha about 4 p.m.
9/2/23 per shank's pony and looking none the worse for his
long and arduous trip around Australia. Good luck to the
plucky old veteran and for his safe return to Sydney. Willam
Withnell, Karratha Station, via Roebourne.
10 February 1923
Day 509 [502]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 315
Daily Distance (miles): 25
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5742
Note: On towards Fortescue Telegraph Station. To
creek, 4 miles. To mill at Gate, 3 miles. To creek, 4 miles.
To Government Well, 2 miles. To mill, 5 miles. To Government
Well, 7 miles.
11 February 1923
Day 510 [503]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 316
Daily Distance (miles): 18
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5760
Town/Locality Visited: Fortescue Telegraph
Station
Note: Showed travelling day (317) but remained at
Fortescue Telegraph Station
Certification/Comment: Mr de Brune arrived
Forteque P.O. 8 a.m. 12/2/23, going strong. Good luck to
him. J. J. Taylor.
J. Brown, lineman, Fortescue. Best wishes for a safe
return to Sydney.
My heartfelt wishes for Mr de Brune's success and
prosperity through the remainder of his trip. E. E. Brown,
Balmoral Station.
Mr de Brune, after one day's "pink-eye" (holiday) made a
bee line for Onslow (120 miles) per "shinner" (foot).
"Minnawarra" (by-and-by) he "catchem" Sydney, but "struth"
what a long way to walk. Reg. Blinks "galloping bedstead"
(Ford) more better. Good bye, good luck.—J. J. Taylor,
postmaster, Fortescue. 13/2/23.
13 February 1923
Day 512 [505]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 318
Daily Distance (miles): 12
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5772
Town/Locality Visited: Mardie Station
Note: On to Mardie Station, 12 miles.
Certification/Comment: Mardie Station, 14/2/23.
Mr de Brune arrived here looking well and declares he has
not had any engine troubles since leaving Sydney. The
machine is claimed to be the latest model—built on
streamline body, never known to nose dive or side slip,
guaranteed reliable. I wish him the best of luck and a safe
return. H. Tozer.
14 February 1923
Day 513 [506]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 319
Daily Distance (miles): 17
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5789
Town/Locality Visited: Yaraloola
Note: On to Yaraloola. To Mill on creek, 6 miles.
To Government Well, 7 miles. To Mill, 4 miles.
15 February 1923
Day 514 [507]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 320
Daily Distance (miles): 15
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5804
Note: To Boundary Gate, 2 miles. To Mill Well, 10
miles. To Homestead, 3 miles.
Certification/Comment: Mr A. de Brune arrived
here 2 p.m. 15/2/23. Best wishes for a safe trip. Keith P.
Patterson.
16 February 1923
Day 515 [507]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 320
Daily Distance (miles): 27
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5831
Town/Locality Visited: Peedamulla Creek,
Peedamulla Station
Note: To Mill Gate, 5 miles. To Creek, 4 miles.
To Peedamulla Creek, 13 miles. To Peedamulla Station, 5
miles.
[Total days and walking days recorded same as previous
entry—507 and 320. Ed.]
[Distances to] shearing shed, 8 miles, well 4 miles,
Cane River 4 miles, fence 4 miles, telegraph line 7 miles,
catchment shed 5 miles, Onslow 18 miles. Total 50
miles.
Certification/Comment: Peedamulla Station,
18/2/23. Mr de Brune arrived here 7 p.m. on 16/2/23. He
rested yesterday and was very interesting in the recounting
of his experiences. He resumes his journey this morning and
has the best wishes of all for a good trip and successful
completion of his big journey. Edmund A. Burt. Louis B.
Brandi.
17 February 1923
Day 516 [508]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 320
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5831
Note: At Peedmulla Station
18 February 1923
Day 517 [509]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 321
Daily Distance (miles): 23
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5854
Note: To fence per above table (day 507), and
thence 3 miles on.
19 February 1923
Day 518 [510]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 322
Daily Distance (miles): 27
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5881
Town/Locality Visited: Onslow
Note: To Onslow per above table (day 507), 27
miles.
Certification/Comment: Ashburton Hotel, Onslow,
19/2/23. Mr de Brune arrived here at 7.30 p.m. per Irish
tandem. Looks well and fit having covered 27 miles today,
making a total to date of 5881 miles. Mr de Brune is most
interesting to converse with, as his knowledge of other
countries is so large and varied and his unique knowledge of
continent, acquired first hand, is most valuable. We wish
him a successful finish to his tour, and hope his reward
will be in line with his effort. Frederick J Lapthorn.
20.2.23. Onslow. Norman Brearley. Airways Ltd.
Mr A. de Brune called at Police Station, Onslow on
20/2/23. He reported feeling fit and well on his walk around
Australia. I wish him good luck. M. F. Pilkington, Const.
1033.
Mr A. de Brune called at Onslow post office 20/2/23.
Temperature 110.2 [degrees fahrenheit. Ed.]. Wrote his
telegram outside the office. Thought he was in Hades. We
admire his courage and fortitude in facing the arduous task
of walking around Australia, and wish him every success.
Jas. J. Coles, postmaster. [Did de Brune or the postmaster
think that de Brune was in Hades?]
Best wishes for a successful trip, old chap. J.
Beecroft.
Onslow, 19/2/23. Mr A. de Brune called on me at Onslow
on the above date, looking as brown and well as a real
bushman. We wish him every success in his arduous task, and
a real bumper day when he reaches his office in Sydney.
Onslow Clark.
Arthur E. Stenning, R. M. Onslow. 20/2/23.
20 February 1923
Day 519 [511]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 322
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5881
Note: Speaking at Onslow Hall.
21 February 1923
Day 520 [512]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 322
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5881
Note: At Onslow.
22 February 1923
Day 521 [513]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 323
Daily Distance (miles): 22
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5903
Town/Locality Visited: Minderoo Station
Note: On to 5-mile gate, 5 miles. To gate, 10
miles. To Minderoo Station, 7 miles.
Certification/Comment: Minderoo Station, 22/2/23.
Mr A. de Brune arrived here tonight. He looks well and says
the heat here is the most oppressive since he left Sydney,
and the flies are giving him hell. I wish him every success
in his great undertaking. F. E. McDougall.
Met Mr A. de Brune at Minderoo, 22/2/23. Most damnably
hot weather. Wish him a successful end to his tour. R. L.
Richardson and Gertrude Richardson (Mrs), Mt. Minnie,
Onslow, Nor'-West W.A.
23 February 1923
Day 522 [514]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 323
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5903
Note: Rested at Minderoo Station.
24 February 1923
Day 523 [515]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 324
Daily Distance (miles): 27
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5930
Town/Locality Visited: Ashburton River Crossing,
Koordarrie Station
Note: On to Koordarrie Station, via Ashburton
River Crossing, 1 mile. To gate and well, 9 miles. To salt
mill, 6 miles. To dam, 3 miles.
25 February 1923
Day 524 [516]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 325
Daily Distance (miles): 25
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5955
Town/Locality Visited: Horse Works Mill
Note: Went on 6 miles on out road and then took
track which bent eastwards, and after full day's walk landed
at Horse Works Mill—well away from my route. About 25
miles.
Certification/Comment: 25/2/23. Mr de Brune
arrived at our camp at Horse Works at sundown, having lost
his way. He is on a trip round Australia per boot. Mr
de Brune is perfectly sane and normal on every other subject
and I feel quite sure his trip will effect a perfect cure.
Good luck and a happy ending to his trip. C. R. Smith, Globe
Hill, near Onslow.
Thos. C. Thompson, Yanrey, 26/2/23.
The best of luck to Mr de Brune. James B. Hazlitt,
Yanrey, 26/2/23.
The Lone Boundary Rider of the sixteen-mile wishes the
best of luck and happiness to one of the whitest of
Australians, Mr A. de Brune, during the remaining last few
months of his trip. G. Keeling.
26 February 1923
Day 525 [517]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 325
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5955
Note: Rested at [Smith and Byers. Ed.] Camp.
Certification/Comment: Ashburton, W.A. 26/2/23.
Mr de Brune arrived here late yesterday. Seems good sort and
willing to take good with bad. I wish him a good time when
he arrives back in dear old Sydney town. E. E. Byers.
27 February 1923
Day 526 [518]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 326
Daily Distance (miles): 19
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5974
Town/Locality Visited: Ryans Well, Conks
Well
Note: Left Smith and Byers Camp. To gate, 6
miles. To Ryan's Well, 5 miles. To Conk's Well, 2. To gate,
5 miles, and on 1 mile.
28 February 1923
Day 527 [519]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 327
Daily Distance (miles): 8
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5982
Town/Locality Visited: Yanrey River, Yanrey
Station
Note: To 2-mile Mill, 5 miles. To Yanrey
Homestead across Yanrey River, 3 miles.
Certification/Comment: Mr A. de Brune arrived
here 28/2/23. The best of good luck to Mr de Brune. H.
Parsley, Yanrey Station.
01 March 1923
Day 528 [520]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 327
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5982
Note: At Yanrey Station.
Certification/Comment: We had much pleasure in
meeting Mr A. de Brune at Yanrey Staion, on 28/2/23, on his
long and somewhat tiresome tramp around Australia. We say
'hats off' to Mr de Brune, For he cares not for the bubbles
of fortune's fickle tide/Who like Bendigo,/Can battle as he
tramps around Australia,/And takes hardships in his stride.
Good luck to him.—Drovers Kilmurray and Matbury.
02 March 1923
Day 529 [521]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 327
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5982
Note: At Yanrey Station.
03 March 1923
Day 530 [522]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 327
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5982
Note: At Yanrey Station.
04 March 1923
Day 531 [523]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 327
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5982
Note: At Yanrey Station.
05 March 1923
Day 532 [524]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 328
Daily Distance (miles): 13
Cumulative Distance (miles): 5995
Note: On towards Winning Pool, leaving Yanrey at
4.30 p.m. Wet night. Camped on 13-mile hill.
06 March 1923
Day 533 [525]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 329
Daily Distance (miles): 19
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6014
Note: To 34-mile catchment tank, 2 miles. On to
22-mile tank [34 - 22 = 12] and then on 5 miles.
At 31-mile telegraph post made the 6000 miles of
journey.
07 March 1923
Day 534 [526]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 330
Daily Distance (miles): 5
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6019
Note: On to 12-mile tank, 5 miles, and camped.
Day too hot to walk.
08 March 1923
Day 535 [527]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 331
Daily Distance (miles): 12
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6031
Town/Locality Visited: Winning Pool
Note: On to Winning Pool, 12 miles.
09 March 1923
Day 536 [528]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 331
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6031
Note: Laid up at Winning Pool with bad feet.
10 March 1923
Day 537 [529]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 331
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6031
Note: Laid up at Winning Pool with bad feet.
11 March 1923
Day 538 [530]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 331
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6031
Note: Laid up at Winning Pool with bad feet.
12 March 1923
Day 539 [531]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 331
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6031
Note: Laid up at Winning Pool with bad feet.
13 March 1923
Day 540 [532]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 331
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6031
Note: Laid up at Winning Pool with bad feet.
14 March 1923
Day 541 [533]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 331
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6031
Note: Laid up at Winning Pool with bad feet.
Certification/Comment: Winning Pool, 12/3/23. Mr
A. de Brune passed through here on his long walk. Wishing
him the best of luck. Tom F. Hunter.
14/3/23. Though your tramp be long and lonely,/And you
think of days at school,/Don't let yourself grow lone and
weary/Just think of Winning Pool. Best of luck and good
fortune, T. R. Anderson, postmaster, Winning Pool.
15/3/23. Wishing Mr A. de Brune the best of luck. H.
Shorter, Winning Pool.
Good luck to Mr A. de Brune on his long tramp through
Australia. (Mrs) A. D. Shorter. 15/3/23.
15 March 1923
Day 542 [534]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 332
Daily Distance (miles): 16
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6047
Note: On towards Carnarvon. To gate, 5 miles. To
catchment tank, 11 miles.
16 March 1923
Day 543 [535]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 333
Daily Distance (miles): 17
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6064
Town/Locality Visited: Mia Mia River
Note: To gate , 3 miles. To Mia Mia River, 4
miles. To gate, 8 miles. To catchment tank, 2 miles.
17 March 1923
Day 544 [536]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 334
Daily Distance (miles): 15
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6079
Town/Locality Visited: Linden River
Note: To Linden River, 1 mile. To gate, 1 mile.
To gate, 8 miles. To catchment shed, 5 miles.
18 March 1923
Day 545 [537]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 335
Daily Distance (miles): 18
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6097
Town/Locality Visited: Minilya Station
Note: Last night camped just south of the line of
Tropic of Capricorn. From Rockhampton, where I entered
tropics, to here is 4968 miles and I have been 486 days in
tropics.
To gate, 1 mile. To gate, 5 miles. To gate, 4 miles. To
[Minilya] station.
Certification/Comment: Minilya Station 18/3/23.
Aidan de Brune arrived here today looking splendid and
making good headway south. We all wish him the best of good
luck. J. F. McLeod.
Minilya Station 18/3/23. Wishing Mr Le Brune a safe
return to Sydney. I very much hope he will issue a record of
his journey in book form which will be a second "We of the
Never-Never." (Mrs) B. LeFroy.
19 March 1923
Day 546 [538]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 335
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6097
Note: At Minilya Station.
20 March 1923
Day 547 [539]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 335
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6097
Note: At Minilya Station.
21 March 1923
Day 548 [540]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 336
Daily Distance (miles): 15
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6112
Note: On along telegraph line towards Carnarvon.
Crossed swamps about a mile long making about 15 miles for
day.
Certification/Comment: Wishing you the best of
luck and progress on the remaining stages of your journey
and hoping to some day read your books on the open spaces of
the Nor'-West and Territory. J. Hartley.
22 March 1923
Day 549 [541]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 337
Daily Distance (miles): 9
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6121
Note: On to catchment shed, 9 miles. Rain blowing
up.
23 March 1923
Day 550 [542]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 337
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6121
Note: Rained heavy all night. Stayed at catchment
shed all day. Rained until following morning.
24 March 1923
Day 551 [543]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 338
Daily Distance (miles): 20
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6141
Note: Showery morning, much wind. Took to road.
Very rough and lots of water. At 44-mile went on [telegraph]
line again. Large clay pans.
25 March 1923
Day 552 [544]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 339
Daily Distance (miles): 14
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6155
Town/Locality Visited: Yankie Tank, Griersons
Tank, Shaws Tank, Cardobia Creek
Note: The first day out should have passed Yankie
Tank—if kept to road. Yesterday, Grierson's (46) and
Shaw's (40). To gate, 2 miles. To gate, 2 miles. To
catchment shed, 5 miles. To gate, 1 mile. To Cardobia Creek,
5 miles. (Creek in flood.)
Certification/Comment: Mr A. de Brune arrived at
my camp at Cardobia Creek and camped there while in flood.
T. Kempton.
26 March 1923
Day 553 [545]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 339
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6155
Note: At Cardobia Creek.
27 March 1923
Day 554 [546]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 339
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6155
Note: At Cardobia Creek.
28 March 1923
Day 555 [547]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 340
Daily Distance (miles): 4
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6159
Town/Locality Visited: Boolathanna Station
Note: On to Boolathanna Station, 4 miles.
Remember the big swamp, 1 mile from Cardobia Creek.
Certification/Comment: Arrived at Boolathanna on
28/3/23. C. J. Butcher.
29 March 1923
Day 556 [548]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 341
Daily Distance (miles): 20
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6179
Town/Locality Visited: Carnarvon
Note: On to Carnarvon, 20 miles.
Certification/Comment: Met Mr de Brune between
Boolathanna and Carnarvon—J. F. Pearson, mail
contractor. Rowland Stevenson, passenger. P. R. Perrin,
passenger. P. J. McNamara, passenger.
Arrived Carnarvon at Northern Times Office, 6
p.m. 29/3/23. G. F. Egan.
30 March 1923
Day 557 [549]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 341
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6179
Note: Detained at Carnarvon with barcoo rot on
feet.
Certification/Comment: Just had the pleasure of
meeting Mr de Brune. Good Friday morning. 30/3/23. A. C.
Angelo J.P., Mayor of Carnarvon.
Cogratulate Mr de Brune on his pluck in this arduous
enterprise. Wish him a good trip for the rest of his
journey, and may we meet again in dear old
Sydney-town—John Waugh, Presbyterian Church,
Carnarvon. (under the Australian Inland Mission,
30/3/23)
Some are taught on Bibles to rely/Some on Koran's word
will live and die,/Among the dieties ranks 'Delf,'/Aidan de
Brune relies on self." (Mrs) Isabella Louden, 30/3/23.
Carnarvon, 30/3/23. With pleasure I have noticed the
arrival of Aidan de Brune in Carnrvon, and I think him very
interesting. May he have a good trip to Geraldton where I am
sure he will be warmly welcomed by all. With very best of
wishes from Rubye Mae Powell, Carnarvon.
31 March 1923
Day 558 [550]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 341
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6179
Note: Detained at Carnarvon with barcoo rot on
feet.
Certification/Comment: On 31/3/23 I had the
pleasure of a personal interview with Mr Adrian de Brune, at
Carnarvon. I am pleased to say he appeared to enjoy the best
of good helth, judging by his bright appearance. M. Lean,
Sgt, Carnarvon.
Wisning Mr de Brune good health and a safe return home.
C. Annear, postmaster, Carnarvon, 31/3/23.
Porth Hotel, Carnarvon. Met Mr de Brune and had a very
interesting talk with him about his travels around Aussie.
The best of luck. D. Macqueen, E. Thomas.
01 April 1923
Day 559 [551]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 341
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6179
Note: Detained at Carnarvon with barcoo rot on
feet.
Certification/Comment: 1/4/23. Have met Mr de
Brune at Carnarvon. He has met some pests here. Wishing him
success—Cecil McAlister, late of Wagga Wagga.
Carnarvon. Hoping that his feet keep good, on life's
road. J. R. Rilston.
1/4/23. Best of health on your journey. M. E. Wilson.
Carnarvon.
1/4/23. How many pairs of boots have you worn out?
(Miss) M. Laidler.
I hope you won't lose your boots going across Eucla
desert. (Miss) M. Cooper, Carnarvon.
02 April 1923
Day 560 [552]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 341
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6179
Note: Detained at Carnarvon with barcoo rot on
feet.
Certification/Comment: Louden's Picture Palace,
Carnarvon. 2/4/23. Mr Aidan de Brune has given a lecture on
his travelogue to a well-attended meeting in my Picture
Palace. I wish him all good luck. ? Louden.
Carnarvon. 2/4/23. Mr de Brune has this morning done me
the honour of calling. Looks very well. I am quite sure he
will complete his walking tour. With best wishes from A.
Wooley.
Carnarvon. 2/4/23. Mr de Brune. I wish him the best of
health and a safe return to Sydney.
Wishing Mr de Brune a successful and prosperous trip
across the trans-Australian line. R. A. Wilson.
Mr de Brune whilst in Carnarvon on 2/4/23 had the
pleasure of attending a Clay Pigeon match and he states this
is a novelty for all North West people. There was a good
crowd of sports and all thoroughly enjoyed themselves. I
think Mr de Brune is the best sport we have seen for many a
day and his experiences are very interesting. E. Gibbon,
Port Hotel.
To wish Mr A. de Brune every success on his tour round
the continent. W. Wright, Northern Times.
Australian born, Australian bred/Long in the legs and
thick in the head./Terribly funny, awfully rude,/Beastly
familiar, confoundedly shrewd. J. F. Hughes.
To volio il monol in tiero, volio loi l'ibertoi
pensiero, moriro schiavo. E. C. Reck.
Miss Poole, Carnarvon, W.A.
Good luck and best wishes to Charles Francis Aidan de
Brune. Miss R Poole, Carnarvon. 3/4/23.
Wishing him complete success in his venture. E. G.
Holder.
Wishing you good luck. N. Glass.
03 April 1923
Day 561 [553]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 341
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6179
Note: Detained at Carnarvon with barcoo rot on
feet.
04 April 1923
Day 562 [554]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 341
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6179
Note: Detained at Carnarvon with barcoo rot on
feet.
05 April 1923
Day 563 [555]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 341
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6179
Note: Detained at Carnarvon with barcoo rot on
feet.
06 April 1923
Day 564 [556]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 341
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6179
Note: Detained at Carnarvon with barcoo rot on
feet.
Certification/Comment: Was much interested in Mr
de Brune's account of some of his adventures and wide
knowledge of the world. Much admire his pluck and wish him
success in the remainder of his journey. G. W. Ker, M.A.
Oxon., The Rectory, Carnarvon, 6/4/23.
07 April 1923
Day 565 [557]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 341
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6179
Note: Detained at Carnarvon with barcoo rot on
feet.
Certification/Comment: 7/4/23. God speed your
feet. S. P. Rilestone, Boarding House, Carnarvon.
08 April 1923
Day 566 [558]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 341
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6179
Note: Detained at Carnarvon with barcoo rot on
feet.
09 April 1923
Day 567 [559]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 341
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6179
Note: Detained at Carnarvon with barcoo rot on
feet.
10 April 1923
Day 568 [560]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 341
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6179
Note: Detained at Carnarvon with barcoo rot on
feet.
Certification/Comment: 10/4/23. Had the pleasure
of meeting Mr A. de Brune and wish him best of luck. J.
Carlin. Carnarvon.
Wishing Mr A. de Brune the best of good luck and health
on his venture. J. R. Borland.
11 April 1923
Day 569 [561]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 341
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6179
Note: Detained at Carnarvon with barcoo rot on
feet.
12 April 1923
Day 570 [562]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 341
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6179
Note: Detained at Carnarvon with barcoo rot on
feet.
13 April 1923
Day 571 [563]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 341
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6179
Note: Detained at Carnarvon with barcoo rot on
feet.
14 April 1923
Day 572 [564]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 341
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6179
Note: Detained at Carnarvon with barcoo rot on
feet.
Certification/Comment: 14/4/23. Had the pleasure
of meeting Mr Aidan de Brune and wish him the best of health
and progress in the continuation of his long and weary
travel to Sydney. Jim Atkinson, Carnarvon.
May good luck and safety continue with Mr de Brune to
the end of his long tramp and good health ever after. J. H.
Hickinbotham, Carnarvon.
15 April 1923
Day 573 [565]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 342
Daily Distance (miles): 19
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6198
Note: On towards Hamelin Pool, along telegraph
line. To gate, 3 miles. To gate, 3 miles. To gate, 5 miles.
To gate, 3 miles, and on 5 miles.
16 April 1923
Day 574 [566]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 343
Daily Distance (miles): 8
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6206
Town/Locality Visited: Boodalla Station
Note: Oh, those mosquitos. To gate, 1 mile. To
Boodalla Station, 7 miles.
Certification/Comment: We, the undersigned, of
Boodalla Station thank Mr de Brune, Australia's champion
pedestrian, for his entertaining visit, 18/4/23. We wish him
good health and a safe journey. R. W. Stirling, overseer. D.
Richards, stockman. W. T. Tittams, stockman. E. Lynch.
17 April 1923
Day 575 [567]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 343
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6206
Note: Detained at Boodalia Station with bad
feet.
18 April 1923
Day 576 [568]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 343
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6206
Note: Detained at Boodalia Station with bad
feet.
19 April 1923
Day 577 [569]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 343
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6206
Note: Detained at Boodalia Station with bad
feet.
20 April 1923
Day 578 [570]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 343
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6206
Note: Detained at Boodalia Station with bad
feet.
21 April 1923
Day 579 [571]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 343
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6206
Note: Detained at Boodalia Station with bad
feet.
22 April 1923
Day 580 [572]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 343
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6206
Note: Detained at Boodalia Station with bad
feet.
Certification/Comment: T Williams, R. Bird, P. J.
Phillips, H. Wilkinson, Patrick O'Mearn, R. W. Scott.
23 April 1923
Day 581 [573]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 343
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6206
Note: Detained at Boodalia Station with bad
feet.
24 April 1923
Day 582 [574]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 343
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6206
Note: Detained at Boodalia Station with bad
feet.
25 April 1923
Day 583 [575]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 344
Daily Distance (miles): 20
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6226
Town/Locality Visited: Wooramel Station
Note: On to Wooramel Station. To gate, 1 mile. To
gate, 4 miles. To tank (catchment), 2 miles. To gate, 3
miles. To catchment shed, 4 miles. To gate, 1 mile. To gate,
4 miles. To bore drain ½m. To broken catchment shed,
½m.
26 April 1923
Day 584 [576]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 345
Daily Distance (miles): 9
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6235
Note: Rain all night and in morning. Started
midday. To gate, 3 miles. To gate, 1 mile. To bore drain, 1
mile. To gate, 2 miles. To catchment shed, 2 miles. Rain
again.
27 April 1923
Day 585 [577]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 346
Daily Distance (miles): 20
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6255
Town/Locality Visited: Wooramel River
Note: Fine morning. To rabbit-proof fence gate, 4
miles. To catchment tank, 2 miles. To yards and bore drain,
6 miles. To gate, 1 mile. To bore drain, 2 miles. To
Wooramel River, 5 miles.
28 April 1923
Day 586 [578]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 347
Daily Distance (miles): 9
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6264
Note: Missed station in dark last night. Making
for Hamelin Pool. To gate, 5 miles. To shearing shed, 4
miles.
Certification/Comment: Mr de Brune arrived here
(Shearing Shed, Wooramel Station) today, 28/4/23. Wishing
him good luck on his trip. John Dare.
29 April 1923
Day 587 [579]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 348
Daily Distance (miles): 18
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6282
Note: To gate, 1 mile. To gate, 5 miles. To gate,
3 miles. To catchment shed, 3 miles. (gate just before tank
broken and no tap). To catchment shed and gate, 6 miles,
bore drain ½m. to west.
30 April 1923
Day 588 [580]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 349
Daily Distance (miles): 20
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6302
Note: To gate, 11 miles. To gate, 4 miles. To
gate, 2 miles. On road to Hamelin Pool, 3 miles.
01 May 1923
Day 589 [581]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 350
Daily Distance (miles): 2
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6304
Town/Locality Visited: Hamelin Pool
Note: To Hamelin Pool, 2 miles.
Certification/Comment: 1/5/23, Hamelin Pool. Mr
de Brune arrived here today bound for Northampton. Wish him
best of luck on his long trip to Sydney. W. H. Dawes.
Mr de Brune arrived at Hamelin Pool Telegraph Office
1/5/23. A. E. Knights, postmaster.
02 May 1923
Day 590 [582]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 350
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6304
Note: At Hamelin Pool.
Certification/Comment: Hamelin Pool, 2/5/23. Mr
de Brune camped here last night and we had an interesting
conversation re his travels. I wish him success and good
health through the remainder of his journey. E. Milnes,
senior lineman.
Hamelin Station, 3/5/23. Wishing Mr de Brune every
success on his journey. (Mrs) H. M. A. Dawe.
03 May 1923
Day 591 [583]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 350
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6304
Note: At Hamelin Pool. Water bag broke. Had to
make new one.
04 May 1923
Day 592 [584]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 351
Daily Distance (miles): 15
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6319
Note: On towards Murchison River. To gate, 6
miles. To gate, 6 miles. To catchment shed, 3 miles. (700
gallons.)
05 May 1923
Day 593 [585]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 352
Daily Distance (miles): 11
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6330
Note: To catchment shed, 11 miles. (about 350
gallons).
06 May 1923
Day 594 [586]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 353
Daily Distance (miles): 20
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6350
Note: To catchment shed, 20 miles. (about 200
gallons)
Abandoned buggy about 11 miles before shed. Dead horse
at 26 miles shed.
07 May 1923
Day 595 [587]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 354
Daily Distance (miles): 17
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6367
Note: Not seen a person since leaving Hamelin
Pool. To catchment shed, 17 miles. Awful track.
08 May 1923
Day 596 [588]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 355
Daily Distance (miles): 16
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6383
Town/Locality Visited: Murchison River
Note: Seen no one for 4 days, nor a gate.
Absolutely wild country. No stock on it. To gate, 9 miles.
To spring, 3 miles. To river, 2 miles, and on 2 miles.
09 May 1923
Day 597 [589]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 356
Daily Distance (miles): 11
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6394
Town/Locality Visited: Murchison House
Station
Note: To Murchison House Station, 11 miles.
Certification/Comment: Murchison House Station,
9/5/23. Mr Aidan de Brune arrived here today. Wish him best
of luck.—E. Drage.
Best of luck on his long trail.—The Murchison
Station Co. per Ken M. Maley.
10 May 1923
Day 598 [590]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 356
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6394
Note: Went back six miles to find swag lost on
rocks.
11 May 1923
Day 599 [591]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 356
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6394
Note: Rested at Murchison House. One of the
oldest stations in W.A.
12 May 1923
Day 600 [592]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 357
Daily Distance (miles): 18
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6412
Note: On towards Northampton. To gate, 2 miles.
To catchment shed (non-telegraphic), 2 miles. To dam and
yards, 6 miles. To flying ground and catchment shed, 1 mile,
and on 7 miles.
13 May 1923
Day 601 [593]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 358
Daily Distance (miles): 13
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6425
Town/Locality Visited: Mount View Farm
Note: On to wire gate, 3 miles. To gate, 4 miles.
To Mount View Farm, 6 miles.
Certification/Comment: Mitchell Bros, Mt.
View.
S. Mitchell.
F. Mitchell. Good luck.
E. A. Legg. Good Luck.
Thos. H. Butler.
14 May 1923
Day 602 [594]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 359
Daily Distance (miles): 16
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6441
Town/Locality Visited: Ajana
Note: To Ajana, 3 miles. To Ajana post office and
back, 3 miles, and on 7 miles.
Certification/Comment: De Brune arrived Ajana,
14/5/23. Caretaker, Ajana Station, W. Grose.
Arrived Ajana post office, reported waters between
Murchison House and Hamelin Pool. E. G. Ruffin,
postmaster.
Arrived Binnu post office 14/5/23, fresh and well. Best
wishes. W.P. O'Connor and (Mrs) H. C. O'Connor.
Note: On to Binnu Siding, 1 mile. To Hutt Siding,
5 miles. To Ogilvie Siding, 4 miles. To Weld Siding, 4
miles. To Baddera siding, 5 miles, and on 1 mile.
Certification/Comment: Arrived Hill View Farm,
Baddera, 15/5/23. Good luck. Annie E. Chisholm.
16 May 1923
Day 604 [596]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 361
Daily Distance (miles): 6
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6467
Town/Locality Visited: Northampton
Note: On to Northampton, 6 miles.
Certification/Comment: This is to certify that Mr
Aidan de Brune arrived at Northampton, Wednesday, 16th inst.
at 10.30 a.m. Thos. Scott, Geraldton Express
representative.
16/5/23. Glad to have met Mr de Brune on the trip round
Australia. Good luck. (Rev.) Gerald Stubbs, Northamton.
Pleased to meet Mr de Brune and wish him the best of
luck. William N. Hasleby, Northampton. 16/5/23.
Very pleased to make Mr de Brune's acquaintance, J. D.
Stone, postmaster, Northampton. 16/5/23.
Mr de Brune reported at Northampton Police Station, W.A.
on 16/5/23 in good health and spirits. T. Hunter, Officer in
Charge of Police.
Mr de Brune arrived here 7 p.m. last evening. We have
been very pleased to meet so brave and interesting a person
and pray God may bring him safely to his journey's end. J.
and L. Williams, Bromfield. 17/5/23.
17 May 1923
Day 605 [597]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 361
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6467
Note: Spoke at Mr Williams' residence at Isseka.
[Abscess on heel. See day 598. Ed.]
Certification/Comment: Bellvue Gardens, 17/5/23.
Met Mr de Brune passing through on his trip round Australia.
J. E. Morris and C. J. Nairne.
At Isseka Mr de Brune gave a very nice lecture to
several residents at my home. 17/5/23. J. W. M. Williams,
Brookfield.
18 May 1923
Day 606 [598]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 361
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6467
Note: Laid up yesterday and today with abscess on
heel.
Note: On to Isseka Siding, 1 mile. To McGuire
Siding, 2 miles. To Oakbella siding, 4 miles. To Howatharra
Siding, 3 miles. To Oakajee Siding, 3 miles.
[Overstated mileage by 6 miles due to "carry forward"
error. Ed.]
Certification/Comment: Queechy, Oakajee, 19/5/23.
Mr A. de Brune arrived here 6 o'clock this evening. We were
pleased to see him and to hear his very interesting account
of his travels. We wish him the best of luck. McClusky Bros
(three), per Frank McClusky.
20 May 1923
Day 608 [600]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 362
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6486
Note: Foot bad again. Rested all day at Messrs
McCluskey.
21 May 1923
Day 609 [601]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 363
Daily Distance (miles): 15
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6501
Town/Locality Visited: White Peak, Wokarina,
Glenfield, Waggrakine, Chapman, Bluff Point, Geraldton
Note: On to White Peak, 5 miles. To Wokarina, 2
miles. To Glenfield, 1 mile. To Waggrakine, 3 miles. To
Chapman, 1 mile. To Bluff Point, 1 mile. To Geraldton, 2
miles.
Certification/Comment: Mr de Brune arrived at the
Geraldton Express office, Geraldton, W.A. at 2.45
p.m. on 21/5/23. J. M. Drew, proprietor, Geraldton
Express.
Mr de Brune called at the Geraldton Guardian
office at 3.30 p.m. 21/5/23. E. Constantine,
proprietor.
I wish him luck for the safe completion of his plucky
journey. G. E. Farrington, editor, Geraldton
Guardian. 21/5/23.
22 May 1923
Day 610 [602]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 363
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6501
Note: At Geraldton.
Certification/Comment: Mr de Brune called at my
office 10 a.m. 22/5/23. I wish him all good luck on his
journey. Geo. A. Kempton, Mayor.
I have had the pleasure of meeting and conversing with
Mr de Brune who has just arrived at Geraldton on his tour
around Australia. Louis J. Simpson, Inspector of Police.
23 May 1923
Day 611 [603]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 363
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6501
Note: At Geraldton.
Certification/Comment: Mr de Brune called at my
office at 2 p.m. today 23/5/23. I wish him the very best of
good luck on his journey to Sydney, N.S.W. Voc. Johnson,
A.W.U. Office, Geraldton.
P. Stone, Geraldton, 23/5/23. Success to the traveller
and the New State movement.
Mr A. de Brune lecturing Queen's Hall, Geraldton,
23/5/23. A.G. Wheat, Soldiers Pictures.
Best of luck on your trip back to Sydney. (Mrs) M.
Sinclair.
Mr de Brune left Geraldton on 24/5/23 after two days'
stay in town during which he wrote several articles (which
were published in the local press) and delivered an
interesting address to a well-attended meeting. E.
Constantine, Guardian, 24/5/23.
Mr de Brune called on me today 24/5/23. Being a native
of my own country, Canada, I found him very interesting with
his experiences through Australia. I wish him the best of
luck and good health through the remainder of his
walk—as a Canuck. Yours faithfully, Bernard P. Monery,
London, Ontario, Canada.
Dongara 25/3/23. A safe return, Margaret Boxhall,
Dongarra Hotel, Dongarra.
May you, circumambulating our land, return as a
boomerang, to your base, fit and determined to make
Australia its character—White. J. K. Sinclair,
postmaster, Geraldton. 24/5/23
T. W. Barwick, Inspector, Geraldton. 24/5/23.
24 May 1923
Day 612 [604]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 364
Daily Distance (miles): 10
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6511
Town/Locality Visited: Bluff Point, Utakarra,
Geraldton Racecourse, Meru, Narngulu
Note: Left Gerladton for Moora. To Bluff Point, 2
miles. To Utakarra, 2 miles. To Geraldton Racecourse, 2
miles. To Meru, 1 mile. To Narngulu, 1m and on 2 miles.
Certification/Comment: Federal House, Geraldton,
W.A. Wishing A. de Brune Godspeed on his journey from here
to Sydney, after having spent two days' quiet rest with us.
Joseph. F. Walters. 24/5/23.
Good luck to the Sydney Pressman on his plucky walk.
Some walk. E. H. Hall, Municipal Councillor, Geraldton,
W.A.
Hillview, Narngulu, 25/3/23. Best of good fortune and
good stout legs for the rest of your most interesting
journey. R. H. Cowan.
Note: On towards Minganew. To Yardarino, 6 miles.
To Irwin, 7 miles. To Strawberry, 11 miles. To Lockyer, 7
miles, and on 1 mile.
28 May 1923
Day 616 [608]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 368
Daily Distance (miles): 4
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6582
Town/Locality Visited: Minganew
Note: On to Minganew, 4 miles. Spoke to school
children in morning and lectured in evening.
Certification/Comment: Mr de Brune visited
Mingenew State School today, 28/5/23. He addressed the
children. Len Harrison, Headmaster. (Miss) M. Bagley,
Assistant.
P. J. Simms, postmaster, Mingenew, 28/5/23.
W. T. Bridge, Mingenew, 25/5/23.
Mr de Brune arrived at Commercial Hotel, Mingenew at
8.45 a.m., 25/5/23.
E. W. Field, Storekeeper, Mingenew. Chairman of Mingenew
Road Board.
Met Mr de Brune at Geraldton. Was much interested in his
address, given in Queens Hall at that town. Met him again at
Mingenew, 3 days later, having done a record walk from Port
Denison (Dongarra) to Mingenew. He appears to be full of vim
and vigour and is looking forward to what he terms an
interesting and pleasant Walk Around Australia. Charles
Conway (Chas. Conway Drug Co.) Geraldton, W.A.
Mr de Brune, wishing you a pleasant and successful
journey. Good Luck. M. J. Cavanagh, Relieving Officer,
P.&T. Department, Mingenew, 28/5/23.
29 May 1923
Day 617 [609]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 369
Daily Distance (miles): 23
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6605
Town/Locality Visited: Yandanooka, Arrino
Note: On to Yandanooka, 13 miles. To Arrino, 10
miles.
Certification/Comment: Passed Yandanooka mid-day.
C. W. Smith.
Mr de Brune arrived Arrino at 6.30 p.m. on 29/5/23 on
his trip around Australia. We all wish him a safe return to
Sydney, and the best of luck. E. H Lindhorne, station
master.
Have had the pleasure of meeting Mr de Brune on his long
journey from Sydney. He looks well after his long journey
and I wish him the best of luck to his journey's end. J. H.
Daley, Arrino, W.A.
30 May 1923
Day 618 [610]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 370
Daily Distance (miles): 22
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6627
Town/Locality Visited: Three Springs, Prowaka
Siding
Note: To Three Springs, 13 miles. To Prowaka
Siding, 9 miles.
Certification/Comment: Mr de Brune arrived here 1
p.m. 30/5/23. N. McKenzie, Commercial Hotel, Three
Springs.
Frank W. Pierce, Three Springs.
J. Russell, Three Springs.
Mr de Brune called at Three Springs Railway Station 2.45
p.m. Good luck to him. J. Starling, station master.
Mr A. de Brune arrived Three Springs post office 2.50
p.m. Best of luck to him and safe return from his long
journey. C. Luscombe, postmaster, Three Springs,
30/5/23.
Mr A. de Brune arrived here, Greanaig, Carnamah, 30/5/23
at 7 p.m. John Lang.
Wishing you the best of luck on your long and arduous
trip. (Mrs) Jean L. Sharpe, Greenaig, Carnamah,
31/5/23.
Note: To Carnamah, 6 miles. To Winchester Siding,
7. To 9 miles on, within about a mile of Coorow.
Certification/Comment: A. J. Mortimer, station
master, Carnamah.
01 June 1923
Day 620 [612]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 372
Daily Distance (miles): 21
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6670
Town/Locality Visited: Coorow, Marchagee,
Gunyidi
Note: To Coorow, 1 mile. To Marchagee, 12 miles.
To Gunyidi, 8 miles.
Certification/Comment: Mr de Brune arrived here
Thursday evening 31/5/23. Botha Bros., Coorow.
A. J. Thomas, station master.
L. Bingham, Coorow post office.
02 June 1923
Day 621 [613]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 373
Daily Distance (miles): 16
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6686
Town/Locality Visited: Watheroo, Namban
Note: On to Watheroo, 10 miles. To Namban, 6
miles.
Certification/Comment: M. Brennan, postmistress,
Watheroo, 2/6/23.
2/6/23, Namban. Mr de Brune arrived here at 6 o'clock
this evening looking fit for a good many more
miles—not too bad, considering. All wish you good luck
on the rest of your journey. T. E. Butler and family, H.
Calder, T. J. Jackson.
03 June 1923
Day 622 [614]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 374
Daily Distance (miles): 13
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6699
Town/Locality Visited: Coomberdale, Delaroo
Note: To Coomberdale, 6 miles. To Delaroo, 7
miles.
Certification/Comment: Mr de Brune arrived at
Delaroo 7 p.m. 3/6/23. V. L. Parker, W. F. Comris.
04 June 1923
Day 623 [615]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 375
Daily Distance (miles): 6
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6705
Town/Locality Visited: Moora
Note: To Moora, 6 miles.
Certification/Comment: 4/6/23. Mr de Brune
arrived in Moora about 9 o'clock today and received his
first welcome at the Moora Herald Office. We welcome
him to Moora and wish him a safe return to Sydney after his
arduous trip on foot. E. L. Green, editor.
I first met Mr de Brune at Moora at 11 a.m. today. He
appeared to me to be in good condition and informed me he is
on a Walk Around Australia. D. F. Donahue, Constable in
Charge, Moora, W.A., 4/6/23.
Jno. Jacques, station master, Moora, Midland Railway
Co., 4/6/23.
Moora Rifle Club, No. 9, West. Aust. This is to certify
that Mr de Brune called on us during a Picnic Shoot on
Monday, 4/6/23. C. C. Linch. V-capt., F. H. Brand, sec., J.
D. Thom, W. Saleeba, H. Kay, M. L. Micbell, Arthur E. Dewar,
W. W. Nickasson, R. D. Nickasson, J. Darr, E. C. Siggins, W.
H. Humphreys.
Midland Advertiser, 4/6/23, Moora, M. R. W. L
Michell, editor. Aidan de Brune arrived here 6700 miles from
Sydney, hail and hearty, and received best wishes of this
town for a successful finish. We send with him our best
wishes to the Sydney Daily Mail.
The bearer looks fit after his long stroll and it is a
pleasure to talk to him. R. Munro, Moora, 4/6/23.
May good health and success go with you for the
remainder of your task. J. A. Sinclair, Moora.
Wm. Newman, Moora. 5/6/23.
Moora Club, 5/6/23. Aidan de Brune arrived at Moora Club
on 4/6/23 and we spent a very interesting night with stories
of North-West. Chief Steward, Moora Club. Good luck to
Sydney Harbour.
05 June 1923
Day 624 [616]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 375
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6705
Note: At Moora.
Certification/Comment: W. H. Martin, roadmaster,
Moora, W.A.
H. Johnston, late Laverton Mercury, Mt. Magnet
goldfields, W.A.
06 June 1923
Day 625 [617]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 376
Daily Distance (miles): 15
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6720
Town/Locality Visited: Walebing
Note: To Walebing, 15 miles.
Certification/Comment: T. Crowley, postmaster.
Received packet of letters from Moora.
Walebing, 6/6/23. To wish you success and good health
for the remainder of your long journey to Sydney. (Lady)
Madeline E. S. Lefroy.
Mr Aidan de Brune reached my home on his great walk
round Australia at six o'clock this evening and we have
spent an interesting time with him. My best wishes go with
him. (Sir) H. B. Lefroy, Walebing. 6/6/23.
07 June 1923
Day 626 [618]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 377
Daily Distance (miles): 18
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6738
Town/Locality Visited: New Norcia
Note: To New Norcia, 21 miles. but delayed by
constant rains and only went 18 miles. from Walebing.
Certification/Comment: Old Victoria Plains Hotel,
Waddington, 92 miles from Perth. Wishing you every success
and good health in completing your long and trying task. A.
C. Norwood.
Waterloo, 7/6/23. Had the pleasure of meeting Mr de
Brune today on his long walk around Australia. He looks fit
and well after his trying task and I wish him the best of
health and luck on the remainder of his journey. P. J.
Murphy, Waterloo.
Summer Hill, 7/6/23. To our surprise, today we had the
pleasure of meeting Mr de Brune on his long weary walk
around Australia. We wish him good luck and may God be with
him until he returns to the end of his journey. (Mrs) J.
Halligan, Summer Hill.
08 June 1923
Day 627 [619]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 378
Daily Distance (miles): 9
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6747
Note: Very bad rains and hail, all day, delayed
walking. Went all over New Norcia Monastery and then on
about 2 miles.
Certification/Comment: New Norcia, W.A., 7/6/23.
While waiting for a hot cup of tea at New Norcia, Mr A. de
Brune walked in. He told us of his undertaking and he is to
be congratulated and admired, if successful. The weather
here is awful. I find it bad enough getting about in my
motor car. I wish you every success and a safe journey. B.
L. Sergrant, Mt. Lawley, Perth.
Mr de Brune called at New Norcia on his long walking
journey round Australia. May God crown his efforts with a
full success. A. Catalan, O.S.B.* Abbot, Abbey of New
Norcia, 8/6/23. [* Order of St. Benedictine. Ed.]
V. Ubach, O.S.B., Procurator of this Abbey.
Mr de Brune arrived here today accompanied by a shower
of hail. That he may accomplish a task which only a man of
stout heart would attempt, is the fervent wish of Mrs
Lanigan and myself. Joseph P. Lanigan, R.M.
Had the pleasure of meeting Mr Aidan de Brune here today
and he looked well and hearty, considering his long walk
through difficult country, his description of which was very
entertaining. Wishing Mr de Brune good health and strength
to fulfil the great effort. R. P. Lanigan, J.P. New Norcia,
8/6/23.
09 June 1923
Day 628 [620]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 379
Daily Distance (miles): 21
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6768
Town/Locality Visited: Mogumber, Wannamal
Note: On to Mogumber, 13 miles. To Wannamal, 8
miles.
Certification/Comment: Mr de Brune arrived here
11 a.m. looking well. Had the pleasure of entertaining him
for a while. May God speed him in his journey. Best wishes,
J. Butler, Mt. Marie, Mogumber, 9/6/23.
Dad and I had the esteemed pleasure of speaking with Mr
de Brune for a few minutes. We both wish him God speed on
his journey. Theresa Butler, Mt. Marie, Mogumber.
C. Wheelock, Mt. Marie, Mogumba. 9/6/23.
A. T. Stokes, station master and postmaster, Mogumba,
9/6/23. Had the pleasure of meeting and speaking with Mr de
Brune at 2.30 p.m. today at my office. I wish him every
success and God speed on his return.
9/6/23. Had the pleasure of Mr de Brune to tea and he
looks a good winner. Wishing him every luck on his trip. J.
Flitcroft, Wannamal.
I met Mr de Brune at Wannamal on Saturday 9/6/23 and
wish him good luck on the remainder of his journey. J. E.
Pratley, Wannamal.
I had the pleasure of hearing Mr de Brune talk at
Wannamal on Saturday night, 9/6/23. Wishing him luck on his
journey. J. Breen, Wannamal.
I had the pleasure of speaking to Mr de Brune on 9/6/23.
G. Flitcroft, Wannamal.
10 June 1923
Day 629 [621]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 380
Daily Distance (miles): 19
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6787
Town/Locality Visited: Mooliabeenee, Moondah
Farm
Note: To Mooliabeenee, 13 miles. To Gingin, but
camped at Moondah Farm, ? miles short.
Certification/Comment: Arrived at Mooliabeenee
10/6/23. F. Marshall, postmaster.
Moondah Farm, Gingin, 10/6/23. I had the pleasure of
having Mr de Brune with me on the above date and wish him a
safe journey on the rest of his tour. V. J. Rennie, Alec R.
G. G. F. Carroll.
11 June 1923
Day 630 [622]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 381
Daily Distance (miles): 19
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6806
Town/Locality Visited: Gingin
Note: To Gingin, ?m.
Certification/Comment: Mr de Brune arrived
Gingin, W.A. on 11/6/23. We wish him every success. E.
Hammersley, postmaster.
Had the pleasure of Mr de Brune's company today,
11/6/23, and wish him a safe journey on. S. Reynolds
(Mrs).
Mr de Brune arrived Muchea, 5.25 p.m. 11/6/23. Best
wishes for safe journey home. W.P. Reynolds, station
master.
James Kulmore, storekeeper, Muchea.
Mr de Brune left Muchea at 8.45 a.m. 12/6/23. Best
wishes and good luck. W. P. Reynolds, S.M.
12 June 1923
Day 631 [623]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 382
Daily Distance (miles): 20
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6826
Town/Locality Visited: Bullsbrook, Upper Swan,
Herne Hill
Note: To Bullsbrook, 6 miles. To Bullsbrook
Hotel, 2 miles. To Herne Hill, via Upper Swan (8 miles), 12
miles.
Certification/Comment: Mr de Brune arrived here
11 a.m. 12/6/23. W. J. Copeman, postmaster.
Met Mr de Brune at Bullsbrook. (Mrs) Florence E.
Johnson, Bullsbrook Hotel. 12/6/23.
Arrived Bullsbrook Hotel midday. Very pleased to meet Mr
de Brune. (Mrs) E. E. Wood. 12/6/23.
Mr de Brune arrived here for lunch, 12/6/23, midday.
Best wishes and good luck. E. J. Wood.
An interesting hour spent with Aidan de Brune, who
arrived here at 6 p.m. 12/6/23. (Mrs) Ethel M. Andrew, H. D.
Andrew.
Note: to Midland Junction, 5 miles. To Perth, via
Redcliffe and Belmont, 12 miles. To Subiaco, 3 miles.
Certification/Comment: Mr de Brune called at
Swan Express office on 13/6/23 at 8.35 a.m. Jas. W.
Dawson.
Jno. Gerrans, postmaster, Midland Junction.
Guildford, 13/6/23. A good traveller and I wish him
every success. M. J. Rawson.
Guildford, 13/6/23. Mr de Brune called here this day.
Padbury's Stores Ltd, per A. Barton.
Mr de Brune presented himself at the Sunday Times
Office, Stirling Street, Perth, W.A. 13/6/23. J. P. Fry,
sub-editor.
Mr de Brune called at the Westralian Worker
office 13/6/23. He talked of his experiences in the
Territory and the Nor'-West, to my great advantage. I
congratulate Australia on having renewed, in him, the
splendid exploring qualities of the earliest of its
investigators, and I do hope the people of the South will
heed his counsel. John Curtin, editor.
We were delighted to welcome our old friend Aidan de
Brune on his arrival in Perth today, on his long exciting
and adventurous walk around Australia. We wish him the best
of luck for the rest of his journey and hope it will not be
long before we meet him again. Bon Voyage, old chap.
13/6/23. C. J. R. Le Mesurier, (Mrs) R. Le Mesurier.
13/6/23. Mr de Brune called at my office today. I am
satisfied he has already accomplished a wonderful feat. I
know the difficulties of the W.A. bush tracks. I wish him
luck. H. Willington, Gen. Sec. A.L.P., Trades Hall,
Perth.
Note: To Fremantle via Nedlands and Claremont and
Cottesloe, 10 miles. To Cottesloe, 4 miles.
Certification/Comment: For the W.A. Newspaper Co.
Ltd., B. Riensset, Branch Manager, Fremantle. 1 p.m.
14/6/23
For the proprietors of the Daily News Ltd. John
Marshall, Fremantle, 2 p.m. 14/6/23. Wishing you the
best.
The Advertiser, p.p. Douglas Paul. Best of
luck.
E Mouncey, Telegraph Dept., Fremantle W.A., 14/6/23.
Health and luck.
T. J. Booth, Police Constable, Fremantle. Richmond
Hotel, 14/6/23.
This day has linked up pleasant memories and recalls
happy hours at the piano with my old teacher and friend, Mr
de Brune. May God speed him on the remainder of his "tramp"
around Australia. With hope to see him back again in the
West in the New Year. (Miss) Beatrice Frieee, Cottesloe,
W.A., 14/6/23.
Wishing you every success and good fortune during the
remainder of your tramp around Australia. (Mrs) K. Frieee,
14/6/23. A. E. Frieee, S. Thomas, Arch. E. Frieee, jnr.
My admiration for Mr de Brune, who is carrying out the
wonderful achievement of walking around Australia. May
success attend him during the remainder of his journey.
George Ross, 14/6/23.
15 June 1923
Day 634 [626]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 385
Daily Distance (miles): 8
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6868
Town/Locality Visited: Perth
Note: To Perth, 8 miles.
Certification/Comment: R. P. Stirling, day
editor, West Australian, Perth.
H. Hearty, The Daily News, Perth.
A. R. Flint, Secretary, W.A. Trotting Association,
Perth.
Success to you. J. Burke, post office, Perth.
16/6/23.
Note: On to Midland Junction via Mt. Lawley,
Maylands, Bayswater, Guildford, 12 miles. On to Greenmount,
2 miles.
Certification/Comment: To Professor Henderson,
Adelaide University. Mr de Brune, the man who is walking
around Australia, called here on 16/6/23—in fact is
just having afternoon tea on the verandah—and will
call on you. From Mr and Mrs George Tarrant.
17 June 1923
Day 636 [628]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 387
Daily Distance (miles): 29
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6911
Town/Locality Visited: Mundaring, Sawyers
Valley
Note: To Mundaring, 7 miles. To Sawyers Valley, 2
miles, and on 20 miles.
Certification/Comment: After Mr de Brune leaves
Sawyers Valley he will have about 3000 miles to go, and I
wish him the best of luck and hope to see him again and hear
more of his travels. (Miss) Vera Irene Castle.
18 June 1923
Day 637 [629]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 388
Daily Distance (miles): 18
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6929
Town/Locality Visited: York
Note: On to York, 18 miles.
Certification/Comment: I had the pleasure of
talking to Mr de Brune, Sunday morning, and my best wishes
go with him on his long walk. Also wish him the best of
luck. (Miss) E. M. Carson, Hillside, Sawyers Valley.
17/6/23.
Impromptu interview with the subject of the diary en
route to York. Kiera (Kiora?)! 17/6/23. A. Quelter,
Perth, W.A.
18/6/23. Pleased to meet Mr de Brune at Cut Hill, York,
W.A. Wish him the best of luck and health on his long
journey. E. J. Aubrey.
On 17/6/23 I had the pleasure of meeting Mr de Brune at
Sawyers Valley. His talk was very interesting. I wish him
the best of luck. R. Pearce, Sawyers Valley.
17/6/23. Have inspected pack and diary and would rather
ride. A. Massey.
Having met this gentleman I wish him the best of luck on
his long journey. E. J. Williams.
Eastern Districts Chronicle Office, 18/6/23, 3.20
p.m. E. E. Inkpen, Editor.
18/6/23, 4.45 p.m. Wishing Mr A. de Brune a very
successful termination to the completion of his long walk.
R. Way, postmaster, York. 18/6/23.
I hope you will complete your journey in good health. W.
S. Smith, Bayswater.
May you complete your undertaking with the best of
health. C. N. Howett, Bayswater, W.A.
A. H. Mercer, Mayor of York. 18/6/23, 4 p.m.
Wishing you the best of luck and good health on your
journey. (Mrs) Olive Crowder, Imperial Hotel, York.
18/6/23.
With best wishes. Hoping you have a successful journey
is the sincere wish of your friend, W. F. Crowder, Imperial
Hotel, York. 18/6/23
With best wishes for a successful journey. D. E. Fowler,
Beverley, 18/6/23.
Note: On to Qualen, 4 miles. To Gwambygine, 3
miles. To Gilgering, 3 miles, and on 3 miles.
Certification/Comment: Avondale Park, Beverley,
19/6/23. Mr de Brune called this evening and I had a very
interesting talk with him. Also wish him every success of
his journey. R. F. Chester.
Note: To Dale Bridge, 1 mile. To Edwards
Crossing, 4 miles. To Beverley, 3 miles.
Certification/Comment: For the Beverley News
Agency, The Beverley Times. Alf. T. Thomas,
proprietor. Wishing you continued success on your journey
and the realisation of your hopes of reaching Sydney by
Xmas. Arrived Beverley 11.30 a.m. 19/6/23.
G. E. Jones, Methodist Church. Hearty
congratulations.
Beverley Road board, R. Snellgrove, Secretary. Mr de
Brune called this day. Looks well and hearty. Hope his wish
to partake Christmas dinner in Sydney will be realised.
20/6/23. Met Mr de Brune with pleasure. Congratulate him
on his hardness and determination. Wish him good health and
good weather to complete journey. Reginald S. Williams,
Beverley.
As one with a name that must appeal to you, I trust your
effort will result in a complete victory. E. S. Walker.
A good horse never stumbles, a good walker never
tumbles. R. W. Jewson, Beverley.
Wishing Mr de Brune the best of luck. S. Cohen,
postmaster, Beverley. 20/6/23.
State School Beverley. 200 pupils and teachers wish you
good luck and best of health, and hope that your hopes will
be realised. E. W. Schonell, Head Teacher.
Beverley, 20/6/23. Wishing Mr de Brune health and a safe
trip. R. A. Smith, Clerk of Courts. 20/6/23.
A. L. Oliver, Beverley Times. The best of good
luck.
21 June 1923
Day 640 [632]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 391
Daily Distance (miles): 8
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6958
Town/Locality Visited: Mt. Kokoby
Note: On to Mt. Kokoby, 8 miles.
Certification/Comment: Sydney H. Reedy, Mt.
Kokoby, 21/6/23. Good luck.
(Miss Mafeking R. Crofts, Hotel Mt. Kokoby. The best of
good luck.
Lewes S. Kell, Boyagarra Estate, Mt. Kokoby. 21/6/23.
Good luck.
J. Trussel Shaw, Union Bank, Perth. Good health and good
luck.
(Miss) Leta Crofts, Mt. Kokoby. 21/6/23.
Mr de Brune called at Brookton post office, 1.45 p.m.,
22/6/23.
Good luck and determination will pull through. May best
of health go with him. A. J. Tresidder, postmaster.
22 June 1923
Day 641 [633]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 392
Daily Distance (miles): 13
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6971
Town/Locality Visited: Brookton
Note: To Brookton, 13 miles.
Certification/Comment: J. Leonard Cumming,
Brookton, wishes Mr de Brune all good luck and a successful
ending to his big adventure.
(Mrs) E. Cumming. Best of good luck to Mr de Brune.
Bedford Hotel, Brookton, 22/6/23.
H. York, Forest Street, Cottesloe. 22/6/23.
H. G. Baker, Canning Road, East Fremantle.
23 June 1923
Day 642 [634]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 393
Daily Distance (miles): 12
Cumulative Distance (miles): 6983
Town/Locality Visited: Pingelly
Note: On to Pingelly, 12 miles.
Certification/Comment: L. Tate, postmaster,
Pingelly.
I have just had the pleasure, as a journalist, of
meeting Mr de Brune, walking correspondent to the Sydney
Daily Mail, who is now engaged in his walk around
Australia—from Sydney to Sydney. Jas. H. Greive,
Reader, Pingelly. 23/6/23.
Note: To Karping Siding, 6 miles. To
Papanyinning, 5 miles. To Yomaning, 6 miles. To Cuballing, 6
miles.
Certification/Comment: G. Patullo, Garden Valley,
Papanyinning. 24/6/23.
I have pleasure in congratulating Mr de Brune on his
success up to date and hope he is successful in completing
his walk around Australia. A. F. McFarlane, postmaster.
25/6/23.
25 June 1923
Day 644 [636]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 395
Daily Distance (miles): 15
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7021
Town/Locality Visited: Narrogin
Note: To Narrogin, 9 miles, and on 6 miles.
Certification/Comment: Mr de Brune stayed at my
hotel last night on his journey round Australia. I wish him
a pleasant trip. (Mrs) L. C. Roberts, Cuballing Hotel.
25/6/23.
Mr de Brune called at my office on 25/6/23, looking fit
and well. E. S. Hall, Narrogin Observer.
F. Rownton, postmaster. 25/6/23, Narrogin, W.A.
Narrogin, 25/6/23. Mr de Brune called at Narrogin today,
looking well and fit. J. J. James, mayor.
Narrogin, 25/6/23. To Mr de Brune, wishing the best of
luck during your trip to Sydney. A. B. Bunning, Hordern
Hotel, Narrogin.
Wishing the overlander every success. F. Gruenert,
Narrogin, W.A. 25/6/23.
Wishing you the best of luck and may your meals be more
regular than during the past few months. R. F. Lachman,
Narrogin, W.A.
Heaps of luck and ultimate success. F. M. Lachman.
25/6/23.
As representative of the Sydney Dail Mail I wish
Mr de Brune a safe and successful termination of his long
journey, and feel sure that a relation of his experiences
will be read with great interest by West Australians. W. T.
Hughes, editor, Great Southern Leader, Narrogin, W.A.
25/6/23.
Annie Hoffman (Mrs), Trecarnie, Narrogin. Mr de Brune
stayed at our home 26/6/23. We quite enjoyed his company and
wish him every success in his journey. Having lived in
Sydney for some time, I was very pleased to meet with Mr de
Brune.
26 June 1923
Day 645 [637]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 396
Daily Distance (miles): 14
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7035
Town/Locality Visited: Highbury, Nuralin Pool,
Piesse
Note: To Highbury, 4 miles. To Nuralin Pool, 8
miles. To Piesse, 2 miles.
Certification/Comment: Arrived Highbury,
Wednesday, 11 a.m. Z. A. Lee.
Mr A. de Brune called at Hillside, Nuralin Pool, on the
afternoon of 26/6/23. on his walk round Australia. Although
the weather is very wet Mr de Brune seems to be in the best
of spirits, and going strong and well. With best wishes for
the successful completion of his journey. S. F. de
Lany.
Piesse, 26/6/23. On his walk round Australia Mr de Brune
arrived at our home this evening. We persuaded him to stay
the night and were delighted to hear a short lecture on his
impressions gained during his long journey. We trust those
in authority will put to good use the knowledge gained at
first hand of our great north land by Mr de
Brune—Norman S. Harvey, Rose M. Harvey.
Thomas Quinlan has met you at Barton, via Wagin, with
Jerry O'Connor. Tuesday 26th June 1923.
Rogers, Esperance Railway.
Evelyn M. Tombs, who met Mr de Brune at Piesse, 26th
June 1923. He has my best wishes for a successful finish to
his journey.
27 June 1923
Day 646 [638]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 397
Daily Distance (miles): 14
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7049
Town/Locality Visited: Wagin
Note: On to Wagin, 10 miles, and on 4 miles.
Certification/Comment: Wagin, 2.45 p.m.,
27/6/1923. Mr de Brune arrived looking fresh as paint
notwithstanding the storms and floods. I hope that his pluck
will meet with the best possible award—success. H. C.
Tombs, postmaster, Wagin.
This is to certify that Mr de Brune called at my office
today—C.C. Keyser, Town Clerk, Wagin, 27/6/1923.
Parkeyerring, near Wagin, W.A. Mr de Brune is here
tonight. To the endeavour, success. R. Hobson.
28 June 1923
Day 647 [639]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 398
Daily Distance (miles): 21
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7070
Town/Locality Visited: Lime Creek, Boyerine,
Woodanilling, Woojeebing
Note: On to Lime Creek, 4 miles. To Boyerine, 6
miles. To Woodanilling, 5 miles. To Woojeebing, 6
miles.
Certification/Comment: Mr de Brune arrived
looking fit and well. Great credit is due to him for the
pluck and spirit shown by him on his tour through Australia.
Stanley V. Norval, postmaster, 5.50 p.m., 28/6/1923.
29 June 1923
Day 648 [640]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 399
Daily Distance (miles): 19
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7089
Town/Locality Visited: Katanning
Note: To Katanning, 7 miles, and on 5 miles.
Certification/Comment: This certifies that Mr de
Brune called at this office on his walk round Australia.
Great Southern Herald, C. Symonds, Katanning,
29/6/1923.
J. Houyer, postmaster, Katanning, 20/6/1923.
R. Allison, Bank of New South Wales, 29/6/1923.
Mr de Brune called at this office today, Friday,
29/6/1923 on his walking tour around Australia. Katanning
District Roads Board, H. F. Buckley, Secretary.
Note: To Murdong, 1 mile. To Broomehill, 6 miles.
To Peringillup, 8 miles. To Tambellup, 7 miles.
Certification/Comment: Mr de Brune called at the
post office, Broomehill, W.A. 10.15am, 30/6/1923—E.
Bailey, postmaster.
I met Mr de Brune at Tambellup, being away from home and
staying in a railway sleeping van. He was pleased to have a
warm at our fire. I wish him every success in his walk
around Australia. Very pleased to have had a talk with him.
A. Ashton, Katanning.
30th June, 1923. Isolated at Tambellup, owing to railway
line being washed away, about 7 p.m. the bearer Mr de Brune
announced his arrival. His diaries and conversation were
very interesting, indeed. I wish him every success on his
long walk. S. Scarborough, 30th/6/1923.
Met Mr de Brune and he don't like Billy Hughes. L
Hanna.
Mr de Brune leaving Tambellup on his long arduous
journey, Sunday morning, 1/7/23. F. W. Chandler, Constable,
Tambellup, 30/6/23.
Note: To Tingerup, 8 miles. To Pootenup, 7 miles.
To Cranbrook, 7 miles.
Certification/Comment: Mr de Brune arrived here
12 noon, 1/7/23. R. J. Terry, Lakebanks, Pootenup.
Arrived at Cranbrook at 4.30 on Sunday, 1/7/23. R. H.
Dunn, Cranbrook.
Had the pleasure of listening to Mr de Brune's
interesting conversation this evening, 1/7/23, and wish him
the best of luck. Louise Mackenzie, Cranbrook.
Having had the pleasure of meeting Mr de Brune I wish
him the best of luck, as I am sure he is very interesting
and has had a very rough and wet journey through the
south-west districts—Yours, John Rudolf Red Hardesson,
Cranbrook.
Having met Mr de Brune in Wyndham, 11/10/22 and I again
meet him in Cranbrook, 1/7/23, and wish him luck on his long
journey. T. L. Williamson, Cranbrook.
02 July 1923
Day 651 [642]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 402
Daily Distance (miles): 6
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7139
Town/Locality Visited: Tenterden
Note: To Tenterden, 6 miles. [Repeated day no.
642. Ed.]
Certification/Comment: Tenterden School wishes Mr
de Brune every success in his efforts to get Australians to
know Australia. Albert C. Carrick, 3/7/23. Connie Wornum, W.
Irving, A. Wornum, T. A. Toovey, O. Colmes, R. T. Davis, G.
Wornum, Billie Carrick, A. Mildwaters, G. Mengler, R.
Mengler, E. Herbert, J. Spratt, E. D. Hatt, D. Herbert, Ada
Carrick, Edward Davis.
School House, Tenterden. "Mr de Brune arrived here
2/7/23 looking very well. Spent the evening telling us of
his various experiences. Would like to visit the Nor'-West
after hearing his description. (Mrs) R. E. Carrick.
03 July 1923
Day 652 [643]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 403
Daily Distance (miles): 13
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7152
Town/Locality Visited: Lake Matilda,
Kendenup
Note: To Lake Matilda, 5 miles. To Kendenup, 5
miles, and on 3 miles.
Certification/Comment: Called at Kendenup at 5.20
p.m., 3/7/23. W. B. Ridge.
Kalgan River, Carbarup, 3/7/23. Had a surprise visit
from Mr de Brune. Darkness and rain had overtaken him. Very
interested in account of his travels. P. J. Webb, E. H.
Webb.
Note: To Carbarup, 2 miles. To Mt. Barker, 7
miles. To Narrikup, 11 miles.
Certification/Comment: This is to verify that Mr
de Brune called at the Mt. Barker, W.A. post office 12.5
p.m. on 4/7/23. F. Hawkin, Mt. Barker, W.A.
Plantagenet Road Board, Mt. Barker, 4/7/23. Called this
day. E. W., Secretary.
Narrikup, 4/7/23. We had quite a surprise in seeing Mr
de Brune and we wish him all the best of luck in his career.
(Mrs) G. S. Elliott.
Narrikup, 4/7/23. Mr de Brune's experiences have been
very interesting and I sincerely hope the water will be low
and his spirits high for the remainder of his trip. (Miss)
G. W. Rushton.
Note: On to Redmond, 8 miles. To Marbellup, 8
miles. To Elleker, 2 miles.
Certification/Comment: Elleker, 5/7/23. We have
had the pleasure of having a good evening with Mr de Brune
and find him very interesting. We wish him every success in
his long journey, but he can have it for mine. Harry Smith,
(Mrs) Annie Smith, J. M. Brighton, T. A. Brighton, (Miss)
Gertie Smith, (Miss) Irene Smith.
Endorsed. Ernest Robins, post office, Albany,
6/7/23.
W. E. Stockdale, Town Clerk, Albany W.A., 6/7/23.
E. Batston, Mayor, Albany, W.A., 7/7/23.
L. Polak, Constable No. 1184, Albany, 7/7/23.
P. Lambert, Albany, 7/7/23.
Albany, 9/7/23. Aidan de Brune, a blazer of the track in
working class hopes in Australia. That the future will be
kind to him and his is the very earnest wish of W. Mather,
State Representative, Waterside Workers Federation of
Australia and R. A. Pike, President, Albany Lumpers
Union.
Albany, 8/7/23. Mr de Brune has a wonderful story to
relate of his journeying around Australia's coastline. A
keen observer and fluent speaker, his articles and lectures
should do much to dispel the erroneous impressions possessed
by many residents of the East regarding this State. Reginald
Greenwood, Advertiser Office.
God speed you on the trip home. R. G. Mills, Albany,
13/7/23.
07 July 1923
Day 656 [647]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 406
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7200
Note: At Albany
08 July 1923
Day 657 [648]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 406
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7200
Note: At Albany
09 July 1923
Day 658 [649]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 406
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7200
Note: At Albany
10 July 1923
Day 659 [650]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 406
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7200
Note: At Albany
11 July 1923
Day 660 [651]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 406
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7200
Note: At Albany
12 July 1923
Day 661 [652]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 406
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7200
Note: At Albany
13 July 1923
Day 662 [653]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 406
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7200
Note: At Albany
14 July 1923
Day 663 [654]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 407
Daily Distance (miles): 9
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7209
Town/Locality Visited: Kalgan Bridge
Note: On to Kalgan Bridge, 9 miles.
Certification/Comment: (Miss) T. F. Harman,
Candyup State School, Lower Kalgan.
I take off my hat to him. Alan D. Smith, Kalgan,
15/7/23.
I am pleased he has arrived here safely, and I wish him
the best of luck for the remainder of his journey. R. A.
Ventris, Kalgan, 15/7/23.
Mr Aidan de Brune, arrived at my house on Saturday
14/7/23, and I have had the pleasure of reading his diaries
and have thereby renewed many old acquaintances and
associations of my travels from Wyndham to Albany. I
consider his feat in accomplishing what he has so far done
is nothing short of marvellous, knowing the State as I do. I
wish him God Speed and a safe journey for the remaining
portion of his wonderful tour, and hope some day to renew my
acquaintance with him. Ben J. Smith, Lower Kalgan,
15/7/23.
May you have the success your pluck so richly deserves.
(Mrs) Agnes Smith, Glen Kalgan, 15/7/23.
15 July 1923
Day 664 [655]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 407
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7209
Town/Locality Visited: Lower Kalgan
Note: Rested at Smith's at Lower Kalgan owing to
bad cold.
16 July 1923
Day 665 [656]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 408
Daily Distance (miles): 20
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7229
Note: On towards Warriup and made about 20
miles.
17 July 1923
Day 666 [657]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 409
Daily Distance (miles): 16
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7245
Town/Locality Visited: Warriup Station
Note: To Warriup Station, 16 miles.
Certification/Comment: Mr de Brune arrived here
Tuesday 17/7/23. We all wish him a safe return to Sydney.
(Mrs) H. E. Hassell.
Had a very pleasant evening with Mr de Brune. I wish him
a safe return home. J. Dawkins.
18 July 1923
Day 667 [658]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 410
Daily Distance (miles): 22
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7267
Town/Locality Visited: Cordiup Station, Marra,
Cape Riche Station
Note: To Cordiup Station, 6 miles, and then on to
Marra, 2 miles. To Cape Riche Station, 14 miles.
Certification/Comment: Cape Riche, 19/7/23. Mr de
Brune arrived here 16/7/23 en route to Esperance.
John Moir, Cape Riche.
19 July 1923
Day 668 [659]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 411
Daily Distance (miles): 16
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7283
Town/Locality Visited: Marra Station, Palinup
River (Salt River)
Note: On to Marra Station, 16 miles. Across Salt
River (Palinup River).
Certification/Comment: All at Marra wish Mr de
Brune the best of luck and thank him for a most enjoyable
evening's entertainment at our home on 19/7/23. Gladys Moir,
Gordon Moir.
20 July 1923
Day 669 [660]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 412
Daily Distance (miles): 25
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7308
Note: On towards Bremer Bay. To catchment shed, 8
miles, and on road about 17 miles.
21 July 1923
Day 670 [661]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 413
Daily Distance (miles): 15
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7323
Town/Locality Visited: Bremer Bay Telegraph
Station
Note: On to Bremer Bay Telegraph Station, 15
miles.
Certification/Comment: George Wellstead and I
spent a most interesting time with A. de Brune, "the Amateur
Tramp," who arrived here 21/7/23. We sincerely hope Good
Health and luck will accompany him on his long walk back to
dear old Sydney. J. A. See, postmaster.
22 July 1923
Day 671 [662]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 414
Daily Distance (miles): 13
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7336
Town/Locality Visited: Bremer River, Quailup
Station
Note: On towards Hopetoun. To Bremer River and
across bar, 3 miles. To Qualup Station at foot of Barron
Range, 10 miles.
Certification/Comment: Qualup Station, 22/7/23.
Mr de Brune arrived here at 4 o'clock today. God spare him
health on his weary journey. I wish him the best of luck. G.
F. Powell, Manager, Qualup Station, W.A.
Mr de Brune arrived here today. I wish him every luck on
his long and tedious journey. Arthur Retell, Qualup Station,
W.A.
Mr de Brune arrived here today, thought he was a tramp.
May he tramp his way back to Sydney safely. Hannah Powell,
Qualup Station.
23 July 1923
Day 672 [663]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 415
Daily Distance (miles): 22
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7358
Note: On towards Hopetoun. To telegraph line, 3
miles. To rabbit-proof fence, 5 miles. To Point Anne
catchment shed, 4 miles. Across Fitzgerald River to
"Coppermine," 10 miles.
24 July 1923
Day 673 [664]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 416
Daily Distance (miles): 33
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7391
Town/Locality Visited: Drummond Spring,
Hammersley River, Riverlea Station
Note: On towards Hopetoun. To Drummond Spring. To
Hammersley River. To Riverlea Station.
Certification/Comment: Had a very interesting
hour with Mr de Brune. I wish him the very best of luck in
concluding his long trip. F. A. Lowman, Bremer
Bay—950-pole east of Bremer Bay, 24/7/23.
Mr de Brune reached Hopetoun 5 p.m. 25/7/23 en
route Sydney. I take this opportunity of wishing him the
best of luck on the final stage of his long journey around
Australia. W. E. Parry, postmaster, Hopetoun.
Mr de Brune addressed an audience at Hopetoun, whom he
delighted with stories of the experiences during his
travels, and a hearty vote of thanks was accorded him and he
was wished good luck, good health and a safe termination to
his long, tiresome journey. Phillip E. Teague, chairman,
Hopetoun. 25/7/23.
I have just had the pleasure of hearing Mr de Brune
address a meeting at Hopetoun and cannot find words to
express my appreciation of the clear and intellectual
discourse and can only hope the resultant issue will meet
with the success that he deserves and that it will be the
means of awaking the people of Australia to the great
possibilities of this great Commonwealth. H. Donovan.
25/7/23.
Hopetoun, 25/7/23. Mr de Brune, I am pleased to have met
and conversed with you and was delighted with the highly
interesting and instructive narrative of portion of your
travel. I am glad to know that you have safely accomplished
the greater part of your long tmamp and trust that Dame
Fortune may be your conductress on the balance of your
stroll, and that you may arrive at your terminal point in
the best of health and spirits. Good luck! God be with you.
(Mrs) E. V. Hiller.
Metropolitan Hotel, Hopetoun, W.A., 25/7/23. Spent a
pleasant few hours listening to Mr de Brune's experiences.
He seems to have passed some anxious times. We hope the
latter part of his journey home to Sydney will be more
pleasant, and will look forward to news of his arrival. He
is staying at present with us, enjoying a rest. A.
Hiller.
Hopetoun, 25/7/23. Wishing Mr de Brune every success on
his homeward journey. (Miss) C. Halbert.
To wish Mr A. de Brune a very good wish on his journey
to Sydney. Written by one who has been in the the Kimberleys
for a short period. Long life and happiness. (Mrs) Myrtle
Knox.
Delighted to have had the pleasure of hearing Mr A. de
Brune lecture on his journey per foot around Australia, and
trust he will successfully reach his home in Sydney. (Miss)
H. B. Veal, 27/723, Hopetoun, Western Aust.
Hopetoun, 26/7/23. Mr de Brune—Dear sir, I
herewith compliment you on the courage, endurance and
success which has attended to your enterprise in your walk
around Australia, and wish you every success to the terminal
point. Thomas Veal.
26 July 1923
Day 675 [666]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 418
Daily Distance (miles): 9
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7418
Town/Locality Visited: Jerdacuttup River, Spring
Dale Farm
Note: On to Esperance. To Riverview Farm,
Jerdacuttup River, 8 miles. To Spring Dale Farm, 1
mile.
Certification/Comment: I have much pleasure in
being favoured with a visit from a man who has the courage
to undertake such a task as Mr de Brune has undertaken and I
trust that God may grant him health and strength to complete
his journey to Sydney. A. S. Daniels.
Mr de Brune—I was very pleased to have met you and
hope to watch your travels to the end of your walk, and hope
you keep good health and strength to carry you to your
journey's end. (Mrs) M. W. Daniels.
Spring Dale, Hopetoun. 27/7/23. To Mr Aidan de Brune. We
are pleased that you have called to see us and wish you
every success in doing the remainder of your trip. Good
luck. J. W. and R. Leiper.
27 July 1923
Day 676 [667]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 419
Daily Distance (miles): 25
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7443
Note: On towards Esperance. To telegraph line, 5
miles. To 199-pole catchment shed, 5 miles. To rabbit-proof
fence, 13 miles. To fence-rider's hut, 2 miles.
28 July 1923
Day 677 [668]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 420
Daily Distance (miles): 45
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7488
Town/Locality Visited: Bald Rock, Oldfield River,
Manjanup, Fanny Cove
Note: On towards Esperance. To telegraph line, 2
miles. To Bald Rock, 12 miles. To Oldfield River, 4 miles.
To Manjanup, 5 miles. To 1241-pole (Fanny cove) and five
miles on—and lost road—22 miles.
29 July 1923
Day 678 [669]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 421
Daily Distance (miles): 24
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7512
Note: On towards Esperance. Going up River Young
at Fanny Cove to find ford, 4 miles. To telegraph line, 5
miles, and on 15 miles.
30 July 1923
Day 679 [670]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 422
Daily Distance (miles): 12
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7524
Note: On towards Esperance. To Mr Stewart's
Station, 12 miles.
Certification/Comment: Dalyup, 31/7/23. We were
pleased to meet Mr de Brune and were very much interested in
him, and wish him good luck for the remainder of his
journey. W. H. Stewart.
31 July 1923
Day 680 [671]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 422
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7524
Note: Delayed at Mr Stewart's by heavy
rains.
01 August 1923
Day 681 [672]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 422
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7524
Note: Delayed at Mr Stewart's by heavy
rains.
02 August 1923
Day 682 [673]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 423
Daily Distance (miles): 19
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7543
Note: On Towards Esperance. To. Mr Daw's Farm, 19
miles.
Certification/Comment: Moujebank, 2/8/23. When
driving home, about six miles out of town (Esperance) we met
Mr de Brune, with his swag up and walking very lame. We
didn't know whom he was and took him for a sundowner at
first. But he told us his name and we gladly escorted him
back to our house for the night and spent a very pleasant
evening in his company. The stories of his experiences,
etc., his papers and diary were both wonderful and
interesting. With best wishes and good luck for the
remainder of his journey. Florence Daw, Fred C. Daw.
03 August 1923
Day 683 [674]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 424
Daily Distance (miles): 7
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7550
Town/Locality Visited: Esperance
Note: To Esperance, 7 miles.
Certification/Comment: Arrived at Esperance 12.50
p.m. 3/8/23. W. S. Johnson, postmaster, Esperance.
Was very pleased to meet Mr de Brune today and am
pleased to find him looking so well after his very long
walk. Looks wiry enough to pull through and this means much
after the past exceeding bad weather—and it speaks for
his well-being. Good luck and success. E. J. McCarthy,
Chairman, Esperance Roads Board, 3/8/23.
Esperance, 3/8/23. I have the honour to testify that Mr
A. de Brune called on me and had an interesting talk. I was
much interested in his mission, and he was in his turn
interested in me as a resident of Esperance for 29 years.
With best wishes to him, Yours, Thos. R. Orr.
04 August 1923
Day 684 [675]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 424
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7550
Note: Detained at Esperance with sprained
ankle.
Certification/Comment: Best of good luck on your
long and arduous trip. J. K. Lyall, 4/8/23, Esperance
Bay.
4/8/23. Bon voyage, Best wishes. Issac George,
R.M., Esperance, W.A.
4/8/23. A worthy task. Hope you succeed. W. A. Chambers,
Esperance.
Esperance. I had the pleasure of meeting Mr de Brune
today and was deeply interested in his account of his unique
experiences. He is looking remarkably fit after his long
tramp. I trust he may complete his long journey without
mishap and thus establish a record for walking. John Leader,
3/8/23.
Esperance, 3/8/23. I wish Mr de Brune good health during
the remaining portion of his journey, and that he may live
long to enjoy his remembrances. Esperance District Road
Board, W. G. McLean, Secretary.
Wishing you good fortune. Helen M. M. McCarthy,
Esperance.
Having had the pleasure of meeting Mr de Brune and
hearing his experiences I hope his journey back to Sydney is
a successful one. Emily Hancock, Esperance Hotel.
Esperance Hotel. Having had the pleasure of looking over
the proofs of Mr A. de Brune's long journey, I shall be very
pleased to see the account of the successful termination of
his long and arduous task and wish him the best of good
luck. George Rowell.
Esperance, 8/7/23. Having had the pleasure of meeting Mr
de Brune during his stay in Esperance I have been much
interested in his accounts of his experiences on his
journey. He looks remarkably well and happy and I trust he
might complete his journey without mishap. Wishing him every
success. (Miss) Winnie Beckwith.
Esperance, 8/7/23. My admiration for Mr de Brune, who
has undertaken the great task of walking around Australia.
Wishing him good luck and good health during the remainder
of his journey. (Miss) Alice Beckwith.
Esperance. 4/8/23. Had the pleasure of meeting Mr de
Brune and listening to a most interesting description of his
journey from Sydney to Esperance and wish his every success
on his return journey. We had the pleasure of hearing some
of his beautiful music, his own composition, and hope to
have him among us again. E. Beckwith, Esperance.
Esperance, 4/8/23. Having had the honour of Mr de
Brune's company at my home today I wish him every success on
his return journey." (Mrs) E.C. Beckwith.
05 August 1923
Day 685 [676]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 424
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7550
Note: Detained at Esperance with sprained
ankle.
06 August 1923
Day 686 [677]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 424
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7550
Note: Detained at Esperance with sprained
ankle.
07 August 1923
Day 687 [678]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 424
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7550
Note: Detained at Esperance with sprained
ankle.
08 August 1923
Day 688 [679]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 424
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7550
Note: Detained at Esperance with sprained
ankle.
09 August 1923
Day 689 [680]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 424
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7550
Note: Detained at Esperance with sprained
ankle.
10 August 1923
Day 690 [681]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 424
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7550
Note: Detained at Esperance with sprained
ankle.
11 August 1923
Day 691 [682]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 424
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7550
Note: Detained at Esperance with sprained
ankle.
12 August 1923
Day 692 [683]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 424
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7550
Note: Detained at Esperance with sprained
ankle.
Certification/Comment: Esperance. 12/8/23. I have
read Mr de Brune's journal and being acquainted with many of
the isolated places in the Kimberleys that he has visited, I
can only admire the pluck and endurance of the man who has
travelled through them on foot. I wish him every success on
the rest of his journey around Australia. John Ryan, O.I.C.
Police, Esperance, W.A.
May health and happiness be yours through life. Cecil
Hancock, York Hotel, Kalgoorlie.
Just a remembrance of the hectic days spent in
Esperance. A. C. Johnston, rep. Goode Durrant & Co.,
Ltd., Perth and Kalgoorlie.
13 August 1923
Day 693 [684]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 424
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7550
Note: Detained at Esperance with sprained
ankle.
14 August 1923
Day 694 [685]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 424
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7550
Note: Detained at Esperance with sprained
ankle.
15 August 1923
Day 695 [686]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 424
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7550
Note: Detained at Esperance with sprained
ankle.
16 August 1923
Day 696 [687]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 425
Daily Distance (miles): 15
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7565
Note: To Mr Hannett's, 15 miles.
Certification/Comment: Stockyard Creek, 16/8/23.
I have read Aidan de Brune's diary and think the same very
interesting. I hope Good keeps his strength up until he
completes his long walk from Sydney to Sydney. With best of
luck. (Mrs) May Hannett.
16/8/23. A second meeting with Aidan de Brune. First I
met him at Wallal in the north-west of W.A. Now I have met
him again near Esperance, at Stockyard Creek, a distance of
2200 miles from Wallal, and still going strong—Like
Johnnie Walker. Was pleased to meet him again and wish him
good luck. His journey's back is broken and hope he pulls
through safely. E. Hannett.
17 August 1923
Day 697 [688]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 425
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7565
Town/Locality Visited: Stockyard Creek
Note: Rested ankle at Mr Hannett's. [At Stockyard
Creek. Ed.]
18 August 1923
Day 698 [689]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 426
Daily Distance (miles): 14
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7579
Town/Locality Visited: Boyatup
Note: On to Mr Dunn's, 14 miles. [Boyatup.
Ed.]
19 August 1923
Day 699 [690]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 427
Daily Distance (miles): 29
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7608
Town/Locality Visited: Quagup Soak
Note: To Quagup Soak, 23 miles, and on 6
miles.
20 August 1923
Day 700 [691]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 428
Daily Distance (miles): 16
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7624
Town/Locality Visited: Lynburn Station
Note: On to Thomas River Station, 16 miles.
21 August 1923
Day 701 [692]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 428
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7624
Note: Rested ankle at Thomas River Station.
[Lynburn Station. Ed.]
22 August 1923
Day 702 [693]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 428
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7624
Note: Rested ankle at Thomas River Station.
[Lynburn Station. Ed.]
Certification/Comment: 22/8/23. Having had the
pleasure of Mr de Brune's company for two days, he has stood
the test of my batching. I wish him the very best of luck
and may he always sleep on bags minus fleas." W. N.
Matthews, Lynburn Station, Esperance. ["batching" = living
as a bachelor. Ed.]
23 August 1923
Day 703 [694]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 429
Daily Distance (miles): 32
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7656
Town/Locality Visited: Cape Paisley
Note: On to Cape Paisley. To telegraph line, 8
miles. To camp, 7 miles. To turn-off road, 7 miles. To hut,
10 miles.
24 August 1923
Day 704 [695]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 429
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7656
Note: Detained at hut by bad foot.
25 August 1923
Day 705 [696]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 430
Daily Distance (miles): 21
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7677
Town/Locality Visited: Point Malcolm
Note: On to telegraph line, 6 miles. To Point
Malcolm, 15 miles.
26 August 1923
Day 706 [697]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 431
Daily Distance (miles): 12
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7689
Town/Locality Visited: Israelite Bay
Note: To Israelite Bay, 12 miles.
Certification/Comment: Israelite Bay, 26/8/23. Mr
de Brune arrived mid-day looking as fit as a fiddle and
smiling. Having already tramped close on 8000 miles and
still another 2000 to go. We wish him the very best of
health and good fortune on the last stages of his long and
wonderful tramp, and may he arrive in Sydney before Xmas
1923. W. Looney, postmaster, Israelite Bay.
Israelite Bay, 29/8/23. Wishing you a safe trip and very
happy Xmas. (Mrs) V. Looney. Israelite Bay, 29/8/23. I have
had the pleasure of meeting Mr de Brune and of also reading
his diary which contains names of friends in other parts. I
wish him the best of good luck for the remainder of his long
walk. (Mrs) S. Brown.
Israelite Bay, 19/8/23. Having had the pleasure of
meeting Mr de Brune and speaking to him of other parts of
the country than this with which he is acquainted I feel
sure that his hard and wonderful task shall never be fully
appreciated, other than by those who know the class of
country he has travelled through and have had to depend on
their own resources. Wishing him every success. W. T.
Brown.
Pleased to have met Mr de Brune. J. Tait, Israelite
Bay.
27 August 1923
Day 707 [698]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 431
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7689
Note: At Israelite Bay.
28 August 1923
Day 708 [699]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 431
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7689
Note: At Israelite Bay.
29 August 1923
Day 709 [700]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 432
Daily Distance (miles): 18
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7707
Note: On towards Eyre. To 18-mile tank, 18
miles.
30 August 1923
Day 710 [701]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 433
Daily Distance (miles): 18
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7725
Town/Locality Visited: Wattle Camp
Note: On to Wattle Camp, 18 miles.
31 August 1923
Day 711 [702]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 434
Daily Distance (miles): 26
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7751
Note: On to catchment shed at pole 939, 11 miles.
To catchment shed at pole 1243, 15 miles.
01 September 1923
Day 712 [703]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 435
Daily Distance (miles): 26
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7777
Town/Locality Visited: Point Culver
Note: To Point Culver, 10 miles. To catchment
shed at pole 1793, 16 miles.
02 September 1923
Day 713 [704]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 436
Daily Distance (miles): 7
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7784
Town/Locality Visited: Flying Gang Camp
Note: To Flying Gang Camp, 7 miles.
Certification/Comment: No. 1 Telegraph Line Party
Camp, 88 miles east of Israelite Bay, 2/9/23. Mr Aidan de
Brune arrived in camp at noon Looking well and going very
strong. I wish him the very best of health and good luck on
his long walk. N. R. Weir, Actg. S/L. No. 1 Party.
I have today had the pleasure of Mr de Brune's company
and find him very interesting and educational with his great
experience on his great walk and wish him good luck and the
best of health and a safe journey back to good old Sydney.
Lloyd Morey, Line Party, 2/9/23.
03 September 1923
Day 714 [705]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 437
Daily Distance (miles): 15
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7799
Town/Locality Visited: Toolina Camp
Note: On to Toolina Camp, 15 miles.
04 September 1923
Day 715 [706]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 438
Daily Distance (miles): 21
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7820
Note: To catchment shed at pole 2643, 21
miles.
05 September 1923
Day 716 [707]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 439
Daily Distance (miles): 22
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7842
Note: To catchment shed at pole 3084, 22
miles.
06 September 1923
Day 717 [708]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 440
Daily Distance (miles): 33
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7875
Note: To catchment shed at pole 3810, 11 miles.
To catchment shed at pole 3756, 22 miles.
07 September 1923
Day 718 [709]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 441
Daily Distance (miles): 24
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7899
Town/Locality Visited: Eyre
Note: To Eyre, 24 miles.
Certification/Comment: Eyre, South Coast, W.A.,
9/9/23. Mr A. de Brune arrived here from Israelite Bay on
the evening of the 7th, looking very well, after what must
have been one of his worst stages. He has carried a message
to me from Wyndham, a distance of nearly 4000 miles. I wish
him very good luck during the remainder of his journey to
Sydney. J. Simpson, postmaster, Eyre. W.A.
Eyre, 9/9/23. Had the pleasure of Mr de Brune's company
for the evening and found him very interesting on his
travels, on his long walk around Australia. He is looking
well and hearty after his 7900 miles tramp. Also had a
little talk on his experiences in other countries. I wish
him everything that's good. I hope to hear of his safe
arrival in Sydney. B. G. Hutchings.
Eyre, 9/9/23. Wishing Mr de Brune every success on his
long journey on foot around Australia. Mrs C. M.
Hutchings.
Mr de Brune may be a famous "Sydney Mail" pedestrian,
but it strikes me he's a lady's man too. He loves his cups
of tea. We have thoroughly enjoyed his stay with us. I thank
him for bringing a message from Wyndham for Billie Pearce.
Eyre, 10/9/23.
P.M.G. Line Party. Mr Aidan de Brune arrived at our
camp. I wish him the best of luck on his long walk around
Australia. This great walk, along with his valuable
experience, together with his own education, should prove of
great use to Australia, and he should be a very desirable
person to meet on his arrival at Sydney. H. Garner, lineman,
P.M.G. Dept.
The best of luck to Mr A. de Brune. (Mrs) E. M. Pearce,
Eyre, 10/9/23.
Mr de Brune's heart must be as big as Australia to
undertake such a task. Good luck to you from (Mrs) A. M.
Simpson, Eyre, 10/9/23.
08 September 1923
Day 719 [710]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 441
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7899
Note: Rested at Eyre. Eucla and cargo on
beach.
09 September 1923
Day 720 [711]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 441
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7899
Note: Rested at Eyre. Eucla and cargo on
beach.
10 September 1923
Day 721 [712]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 442
Daily Distance (miles): 16
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7915
Note: On towards Eucla. To catchment shed at pole
3080, 9 miles, and on 7 miles.
11 September 1923
Day 722 [713]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 443
Daily Distance (miles): 10
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7925
Note: To catchment shed at pole 2740, 10
miles.
12 September 1923
Day 723 [714]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 444
Daily Distance (miles): 27
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7952
Town/Locality Visited: Moldura Station
Note: To old Clifton homestead, 20 miles. To
Moldura homestead (no one there), 7 miles.
13 September 1923
Day 724 [715]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 444
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7952
Note: Camped at Moldura Station for the day.
Certification/Comment: Met Mr de Brune on his
walk round Australia at Moldura Station where I was camped
and spent a very instructive and interesting time listening
to his recital of his journey. Wishing him all luck on the
last lap of his journey. W. H. Vincent.
14 September 1923
Day 725 [716]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 445
Daily Distance (miles): 30
Cumulative Distance (miles): 7982
Note: To telegraph line at catchment shed at
112-mile, 3 miles. To hut and well under cliff, 15 miles,
and on 12 miles, and camped.
15 September 1923
Day 726 [717]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 446
Daily Distance (miles): 23
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8005
Town/Locality Visited: Mundrabilla Station
Note: To catchment shed at 82-mile, 3 miles. To
Mundrabilla Station, 20 miles.
Certification/Comment: I had the pleasure of A.
de Brune's company tonight, 15/9/23. He tells the most
interesting stories of his travels. J. Booth.
16 September 1923
Day 727 [718]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 446
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8005
Note: Rested at Mundrabilla.
17 September 1923
Day 728 [719]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 447
Daily Distance (miles): 21
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8026
Note: To woolshed, 6 miles. To abandoned
homestead, 4 miles. To gate, 4 miles. To sump, 7 miles.
Twelve miles east of station, motor record breakers passed
me—going strong.
18 September 1923
Day 729 [720]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 448
Daily Distance (miles): 19
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8045
Note: On to telegraph line, 17 miles. To
catchment tank on road, 1 mile. To line catchment shed, 1
mile.
19 September 1923
Day 730 [721]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 449
Daily Distance (miles): 24
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8069
Town/Locality Visited: Eucla
Note: On to Eucla, 24 miles.
Certification/Comment: Telegraph Repeating
Station, Eucla, W.A. 19/9/23. Mr de Brune arrived
here—his last place of call in W.A—at 5 p.m.,
bringing with him a most welcome shower of rain. We wish him
all good luck. R. Counsel, O.I.C., (Miss) Nancy Counsel,
Alan Counsel.
Eucla 21/9/23. Wishing Mr de Brune the best of luck on
his overland trip. H. E. Tonkin.
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr de Brune. Wishing him
every success and a hearty welcome when he gets back to
Sydney. (Mrs) A. M. Flanagan.
Eucla, 21/9/23. Good luck to Aidan de Brune, the man who
blazed the track around Australia. W. H. C. Shaw.
20 September 1923
Day 731 [722]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 449
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8069
Note: Rested at Eucla.
21 September 1923
Day 732 [723]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 449
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8069
Note: Rested at Eucla.
22 September 1923
Day 733 [724]
State or Territory: WA
Cumulative Days Walked: 450
Daily Distance (miles): 17
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8086
Town/Locality Visited: Wilsons Bluff
Note: Left Eucla, 3 p.m. To top of Wilsons Bluff,
4 miles. To Boundaary (W.A.-S.A.) 5 miles., making a total
mileage in Western Australia of 3849. To catchment sump (in
S.A.), 8 miles.
To dam, 13 miles. To sump, 1 mile. To sump, 15
miles.
24 September 1923
Day 735 [726]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 452
Daily Distance (miles): 21
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8136
Note: Rain and gale of wind all day. Thought I
was in a dry area!! To dam, 17 miles. To catchment
shed, 4 miles.
25 September 1923
Day 736 [727]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 453
Daily Distance (miles): 21
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8157
Note: To sump, 7 miles. To catchment shed, 14
miles.
26 September 1923
Day 737 [728]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 453
Daily Distance (miles): 22
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8179
Note: [Walked day number repeated (453).
Ed.]
To 6 miles, where met Mr Flannigan (lineman). To sump
and gate, 6 miles. To fence, 8 miles. To catchment shed, 2
miles.
Certification/Comment: Wishing you the best of
luck—J. H. Flannigan.
Arrived at my camp on the 26/9/23.—A. Pideth.
27 September 1923
Day 738 [729]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 454
Daily Distance (miles): 15
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8194
Town/Locality Visited: Nullarbour Station
Note: To gate, ½m. To dam, 2 miles. To gate, 6
miles. To Nullarbour Station, 6½.
Certification/Comment: May you see your ideals
come to pass—Roy Brooks.
28 September 1923
Day 739 [730]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 455
Daily Distance (miles): 6
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8200
Town/Locality Visited: White Well Station
Note: On to White Well Station, 6 miles.
29 September 1923
Day 740 [731]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 456
Daily Distance (miles): 36
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8236
Note: To gate, 3 miles. To hut and windmill, 3
miles. To gate, 2 miles. To corner paddock, 2 miles. To edge
Nullarbour Plain, 5 miles. To catchment shed, 5 miles. (gate
½m. beyond) To pump, 10 miles. To catchment shed, 6
miles.
Certification/Comment: Mr de Brune stayed at
White Well last night, and starts on his journey again
today. We wish him the best of luck and good health. T.
Butler, J. Lambert, Ellen Lambert, R. Borey.
30 September 1923
Day 741 [732]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 457
Daily Distance (miles): 19
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8255
Note: To gate, 12 miles. To hut and windmill, 7
miles.
01 October 1923
Day 742 [733]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 458
Daily Distance (miles): 21
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8276
Town/Locality Visited: Colona Station
Note: To sump, 3 miles. To catchment shed, 3
miles. To gate, 1 mile. To gate, 4 miles. To Colona Station,
10 miles.
Certification/Comment: Colona, 1/10/23. Mr de
Brune arrived here on the long trail and stayed for the
night. Very interesting and not the average tramp. Lots of
good luck. F. Evans.
02 October 1923
Day 743 [734]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 459
Daily Distance (miles): 20
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8296
Note: On to fence, no gate, 3 miles. To hut in
paddock on right, 3 miles. To fence, 3 miles. To gate, 1
mile, and on 10 miles.
Certification/Comment: Mr de Brune arrived here
on his long journey. Going on 3/10/23. Brought with him calm
weather after a month of storms and rain. With best wishes.
From now on good luck.—N. H. Wheadon.
03 October 1923
Day 744 [735]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 460
Daily Distance (miles): 26
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8322
Town/Locality Visited: Fowlers Bay,
Glenboree
Note: To Fowlers Bay, 16 miles. To Glenboree,
10.
Certification/Comment: Mr de Brune arrived at
Fowler's Bay on 3/10/23. J. A. Davies, postmaster.
Fowler's Bay, 3/10/23. I have had very much pleasure in
meeting Aidan de Brune who is walking around Australia. Mr
de Brune informs me that I am the 1st Police Officer he has
met since his arrival from Western Australia (quite an
honour, residing at Fowler's Bay.) Wishing Mr de Brune every
success. A. H. Sprigg, mounted constable, Fowler's Bay.
Mr de Brune, a kindred spirit. To him luck. Victor C.
Williams, W. H. Betts Ltd, Fowler's Bay.
Mr de Brune arrived here today. We all find him very
interesting and wish him every success on the rest of his
journey to Sydney. E. W. Dolling, F. K. Dolling, (Miss) E.
A. Dolling, J. W. Dolling, (Mrs) C. F. Dolling.
04 October 1923
Day 745 [736]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 461
Daily Distance (miles): 22
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8344
Town/Locality Visited: Bookabie, Belamount
Note: To Bookabie, 11 miles, and on 11 miles. to
Belamount.
Certification/Comment: Have had much pleasure in
meeting Mr de Brune and wish him good luck and health in the
rest of his journey to Sydney. (Mrs) J. Miller, snr.
Stayed night at Belamount Farm. W. Farrelly,
Penong.
05 October 1923
Day 746 [737]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 462
Daily Distance (miles): 11
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8355
Town/Locality Visited: Penong
Note: On to Penong, 11 miles. Met a motor party
who took my photo.
Certification/Comment: Penong, 5/10/23. Have had
great pleasure in meeting Mr de Brune. We find him
interesting and wish his every success on his long and
courageous walk around Australia and trust he arrives safely
at his destination. G. L. Simmons; (Mrs) L. J. Simmons; C.
V. Pearson, J.P. postmaster, Penong; C. C. Murray; G. P.
Maher; C. P. Moore.
Penong 5/10/23. I have had very great pleasure in
meeting Mr de Brune and wish him good luck on the rest of
his journey. (Mrs) F. Murray, Colin Murray, (Miss) Alfreda
May, (Miss) Joyce Ellis.
Aidan de Brune arrived here Friday 5/10/23 on his long
journey, delivered a most interesting lecture on "what
Australia should be." Wish him best of all good wishes to
Sydney and after. Cyril C. Murray.
06 October 1923
Day 747 [738]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 463
Daily Distance (miles): 18
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8373
Town/Locality Visited: Charra
Note: On towards Ceduna (Murat Bay). To Charra,
18 miles.
Certification/Comment: Charra, 6/10/23. Mr Aidan
de Brune arrived at my farm from Penong tonight looking fit
and well and in good spirit. I had an interesting chat with
him on his great experience, which should be helpful to many
people seeking such information as Mr de Brune can give. My
best wishes go with him, and may the feat which he has
nearly accomplished be crowned with success, and his great
enterprise be the means of paving the way for future people
to advance and settle our great continent. Wishing good luck
and good health to the end. Edgar T. Mewett.
07 October 1923
Day 748 [739]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 464
Daily Distance (miles): 20
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8393
Town/Locality Visited: Denial Bay
Note: On to Mr Hoffrichter's Farm (Denial Bay),
20 miles.
Certification/Comment: Denial Bay,
7/10/23—Mr de Brune arrived here this evening. We had
a very interesting chat. I wish him every success on his
long journey. E. A. Hoffrichter, Denial Bay.
08 October 1923
Day 749 [740]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 465
Daily Distance (miles): 10
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8403
Town/Locality Visited: Goode
Note: On to Mr Skinner's Farm at Goode. Very bad
all day with attack of dysentery. Took the wrong road when
leaving Mr Hoffrichter's and found myself further from Murat
Bay than when I started. 10 miles.
09 October 1923
Day 750 [741]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 466
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8403
Note: [Counted walking day for day 741, but 0
miles walked. Ed.]
Laid up with bad attack of dysentery at Mr
Skinner's.
Certification/Comment: Goode, 9/10/23. Mr de
Brune arrived here last night. We had a very interesting
chat. I wish him good luck on his long trip and the best of
health. A.J. Skinner, Goode.
10 October 1923
Day 751 [742]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 466
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8403
Note: Laid up with bad attack of dysentery at Mr
Skinner's.
11 October 1923
Day 752 [743]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 466
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8403
Note: Laid up with bad attack of dysentery at Mr
Skinner's.
12 October 1923
Day 753 [744]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 467
Daily Distance (miles): 14
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8417
Town/Locality Visited: Murat Bay, Ceduna
Note: On to Murat Bay (Ceduna), 14 miles.
Certification/Comment: Mr de Brune called on me
at 4. p.m. 12/10/23. J. R. Ryan, postmaster, Ceduna, South
Australia.
Mr A. de Brune called on me at 4.30 p.m. this date. A.
M. Pike, police officer, Local Court, Ceduna.
13 October 1923
Day 754 [745]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 467
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8417
Note: Lectured at Hall, Murat Bay.
Certification/Comment: Wishing Mr de Brune all
good luck and a safe arrival at his destination, and that at
that point all the objects of his long walk will have been
achieved. M. Hamden per M. W., Murat Bay Hotel.
15/10/23.
14 October 1923
Day 755 [746]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 468
Daily Distance (miles): 21
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8438
Town/Locality Visited: Waranda Well
Note: On towards Wirrulla. To Waranda Well, 21
miles.
Certification/Comment: Waranda Well. Mr de Brune
arrived here last night. We had a very interesting evening
about this gentleman's long trip. We wish him the best of
health and good luck. J. W. Hute and family.
15 October 1923
Day 756 [747]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 469
Daily Distance (miles): 19
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8457
Town/Locality Visited: Chinbringina
Note: On towards Wirrulla. To Chinbringina, 19
miles.
Certification/Comment: Mudamuckea, 15/10/23. Met
Mr de Brune here and had lunch together. We wish him the
very best of good luck on his long and lonely journey. H. H.
Slater, P. J. Woolman, W. James.
Chinbringina, 16/10/23. Mr de Brune stayed with us last
night. He is a great traveller and standing his trip very
good, and I wish him the best of luck. Yours faithfully,
Bruce Potter.
16 October 1923
Day 757 [748]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 470
Daily Distance (miles): 17
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8474
Town/Locality Visited: Petina
Note: To Petina, 17 miles.
Certification/Comment: Monseavu House, Petina via
Sreaky Bay, S.A. 17/10/23. I had the pleasure of having the
company of Mr Aidan de Brune with me last night. I had a
most interesting talk with him about the wilds of Australia.
I hope and trust that this gentleman is successful in
completing his journey and I wish him every success, and I
hope when he arrives in Sydney he will send me a post card
giving date of his arrival. G. P. Roberts.
Monseavu House, Petina, 16/10/23. Mr de Brune arrived
here about sundown per (Cruick) shank's power. He gave Mr
Roberts and self a most instructive and musical evening. May
he reach his journey's end on time and in health. A. M.
Mellor, of Glenelg, S.A.
Monseavu House, Petina, 17/10/23. Mr de Brune, I am very
pleased to have met and conversed with you on your trip
round Australia, and I wish you every success in the
remainder of your trip. B. Thorpe.
17 October 1923
Day 758 [749]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 471
Daily Distance (miles): 10
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8484
Town/Locality Visited: Wirrulla
Note: To Wirrulla, 10 miles.
Certification/Comment: Mr de Brune arrived here
1.50 at Wirrulla. G. B. E. Skinner, postmistress.
Mr de Brune spent the night 17/10/23 here. We wish him
health and good luck on his long journey. (Mrs) L. A.
Burke.
18 October 1923
Day 759 [750]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 472
Daily Distance (miles): 16
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8500
Note: On towards Yardea. To sump at 16-mile, 16
miles.
19 October 1923
Day 760 [751]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 473
Daily Distance (miles): 25
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8525
Note: On towards Yardea. To sump at 950 pole, 8
miles. To catchment shed, 9 miles, and to sump at turn off,
8 miles.
20 October 1923
Day 761 [752]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 474
Daily Distance (miles): 22
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8547
Note: On towards Yardea. To gate, 6 miles. To
dam, 2 miles. To old homestead, 14 miles.
At 6 miles I was at foot of Gawler Range and 4 miles on
entered pass through range.
21 October 1923
Day 762 [753]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 475
Daily Distance (miles): 12
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8559
Town/Locality Visited: Yardea
Note: Found out-camp in morning. On to Yardea, 12
miles.
22 October 1923
Day 763 [754]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 475
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8559
Note: Rested at Yardea.
Certification/Comment: Mr de Brune walked into
Yardea yesterday, 21/10/23. A very plucky undertaking and he
should adopt as his motto 'veni, vidi, vici!' E. H. Bird,
Bookkeeper and postmaster, Yardea.
23 October 1923
Day 764 [755]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 476
Daily Distance (miles): 18
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8577
Town/Locality Visited: Thurga Station
Note: On to Thurga Station, 18 miles.
24 October 1923
Day 765 [756]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 476
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8577
Note: Delayed at Thurlga Station by rain.
Certification/Comment: 24/10/23, Thurlga Station.
Mr de Brune stayed here last night. He is quite well. J. P.
Turley, Manager, Thurlga Station.
Mr de Brune arrived here looking well. J. Heath, Thurlga
Station via Port Augusta, 24/10/23.
25 October 1923
Day 766 [757]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 477
Daily Distance (miles): 20
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8597
Town/Locality Visited: Mt. Ive Station
Note: On to Mt. Ive Station, but lost track,
taking wrong track at 5 miles out of station (Thurlga) and
went northwards to outcamp at Mt. Ive Tank, 20 miles.
Certification/Comment: 26/10/23. Mr de Brune
camped here last night. Had a good chat about his trip. I
wish him luck. D. Allan, Mt. Ive Tank.
26 October 1923
Day 767 [758]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 478
Daily Distance (miles): 22
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8619
Town/Locality Visited: Kolinda Station
Note: On to Kolinda Station, 22 miles.
Certification/Comment: Have met and conversed
with Mr de Brune, an interesting personality. Besides being
very fond of music, and enjoyable to listen to, his talents
in other matters should go far to encourage things
Australian. Good luck to him. A. J. C. Brodie,
28/10/23.
Good luck and a safe and speedy journey back to Sydney.
(Mrs) S. Brodie, 28/10/23.
27 October 1923
Day 768 [759]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 478
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8619
Note: Rested at Kolinda Station.
28 October 1923
Day 769 [760]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 479
Daily Distance (miles): 15
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8634
Town/Locality Visited: Nonning Station
Note: On to Nonning Station, 15 miles.
Certification/Comment: 29/10/23. Mr de Brune
stayed with us here at Nonning last night. He is well, and
going strong, like Johnny Walker, and we wish him good luck
for the rest of his long journey. J. D. McTaggart.
29 October 1923
Day 770 [761]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 480
Daily Distance (miles): 15
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8649
Town/Locality Visited: Siam Station
Note: To Siam Station, 15 miles.
Certification/Comment: Have had the pleasure of
Mr de Brune's company at Siam this evening and wish him
every success and the very best of health on the remainder
of his long tramp. John J. Brennan, Siam Station,
29/10/23.
Good luck to Mr Aidan de Brune and a safe return to
Sydney. (Mrs) Beith Brennan, Siam Station.
30 October 1923
Day 771 [762]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 481
Daily Distance (miles): 16
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8665
Town/Locality Visited: Carunna Station
Note: On to 12-mile hut, Carunna Station, 16
miles.
Certification/Comment: 12-mile Hut, Carrunna.
Have had the pleasure of Mr de Brune's company with us
tonight and I wish him success and a safe return to Sydney.
A. Clarke, 12-mile hut, 30/10/23.
Carrunna Station. Mr de Brune stayed with us last night
and he is in good form, and we wish him good luck and a safe
return to Sydney. M. Sheridin, C. King, 30/10/23.
31 October 1923
Day 772 [763]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 482
Daily Distance (miles): 14
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8679
Town/Locality Visited: Iron Knob
Note: On to Iron Knob, 14 miles.
Certification/Comment: Mr de Brune arrived here
about mid-day bringing his total mileage to 8679 miles. I am
looking forward with pleasure to an interesting hour or so
with him this evening. He has gathered a wonderful store of
information in his long tramp in storm and sunshine, and is
only too pleased to give us the benefit of his experience.
His journey is nearly ended and I trust the remainder will
be accomplished under the best of conditions. P. J. Brett,
postmaster, 31/10/23.
Iron Knob Hotel, 1/11/23. Had much pleasure in meeting
Mr A. de Brune. Wishing him every success on his game
undertaking. J. O. Anderson.
01 November 1923
Day 773 [764]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 483
Daily Distance (miles): 20
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8699
Town/Locality Visited: Pandurra Station
Note: On to Pandurra Station, 20 miles.
Certification/Comment: Mr de Brune arrived here
at Pandurra Station at half-past five, looking well. We wish
him the best of luck and a safe return to Sydney. (Mrs)
Maisie O'Loughlin, Pandurra Station, 1/11/23.
02 November 1923
Day 774 [765]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 484
Daily Distance (miles): 26
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8725
Town/Locality Visited: Knob Tank Station, Port
Augusta
Note: On to Knob Tank Station, 18 miles. To Port
Augusta, 8 miles.
03 November 1923
Day 775 [766]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 484
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8725
Note: At Port Augusta.
Certification/Comment: Mr de Brune called at
Geddes & Co. timber yard today with letter for Mr Young
from Carnarvon, W.A. Norm Oswald, Port Augusta.
Mr de Brune arrived at Port Augusta 2/11/23. J. Hoar,
postmaster.
Mr de Brune was in Port Augusta on Saturday, 2/11/23. J.
S. James, Sergeant of Police.
Mr Aidan de Brune arrived in Port Augusta, Friday night
8 p.m., 2/11/23. J. Roberts, Mayor, Port Augusta.
R. H. Davidson, Methodist Minister, Port Augusta,
3/11/23.
Mr A. de Brune arrived here on 2/11/23. P. J. Young,
Craiglea, Port Augusta; Spen. Jones, Catninga; A. Brook,
Mundollio; W. John N. Short, Commonwealth Railway, Port
Augusta.
N. C. Lemon, Hotel Flinders, Port Augusta, 3/11/23.
Mr Aidan de Brune arrived at Port Augusta at 8 o'clock
on the night of 2/11/23. To date we have published in The
Transcontinental two of his articles describing his
travels. On Sunday evening he delivered an interesting
lecture in the Town Hall. Nearly three years ago we made Mr
de Brune's acquaintance when he was walking across
Australia—Kalgoorlie to Sydney. May he complete his
task in the best of health. Maurice H. Hill, part
proprietor, The Transcontinental, Port Augusta,
3/11/23.
04 November 1923
Day 776 [767]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 484
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8725
Note: Lectured at Port Augusta Town
Hall—the Mayor, Mr J. Roberts, in the Chair—a
fair audience.
05 November 1923
Day 777 [768]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 484
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8725
Note: Rested at Port Augusta.
Certification/Comment: Riordan's Central Coffee
Palace, Port Augusta. I have much pleasure in meeting Mr A.
de Brune. He looks well and healthy and I wish him every
success to complete his long walk around Australia. 5/11/23,
William L. Riordan.
06 November 1923
Day 778 [769]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 485
Daily Distance (miles): 25
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8750
Town/Locality Visited: Stirling, Wilmington
Note: On to Stirling, 5 miles. On to Wilmington,
20 miles.
Certification/Comment: I have much pleasure in
meeting Mr Aidan de Brune at Stirling North and wish him
every success in his brave undertaking. L. C. Harris,
postmistress, 6/11/23, 10.30am.
Wilmington Hotel, Wilmington, 6/11/23. Melbourne Cup
Day. Mr de Brune arrived at this Hotel about 7 p.m. after a
tramp of about 25 miles from Port Augusta, looking tired and
weary but as hard as nails. I wish him the best of luck in
his plucky undertaking and am sure he will reach Sydney in
the best of condition. W. F. Osborne, Wilmington, 190 miles
from Adelaide.
G. A. G. Read, postmaster, Wilmington, South Australia,
7/11/23.
Wilmington 7/11/23. I have much pleasure in meeting Mr
de Brune here this morning. He looks as though he had gone
through some hardships and as though he could stand a good
deal more. Wishing him success and good health. Cyril M.
Tuckwell.
A. Clemens, Store Assistant, Wilmington, South Australia
7/11/23.
Saw Mr de Brune at Wilmington this date, - ?. ?. ?ooper,
M.C. 7/11/23. [Mounted Constable. Ed.]
07 November 1923
Day 779 [770]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 486
Daily Distance (miles): 15
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8765
Town/Locality Visited: Melrose
Note: To Melrose, 15 miles.
Certification/Comment: Mr de Brune arrived at
Melrose 6 p.m., 7/11/23. A. H. Jennings, postmaster,
Melrose, 8/11/23.
Mr de Brune was at Melrose, 8/11/23. W. T. Virgo,
Officer in Charge, Police.
Fred E. Chick, Head Teacher, Melrose School,
8/11/23.
Mr de Brune stayed at our house, Mt. Remarkable Hotel,
Melrose. Clarence Fuller, per Edith Fuller, 9/11/23.
08 November 1923
Day 780 [771]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 486
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8765
Note: Rested at Melrose. Lectured at
Institute.
09 November 1923
Day 781 [772]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 487
Daily Distance (miles): 17
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8782
Town/Locality Visited: Murray Town,
Wirrabara
Note: On to Murray Town, 9 miles. To Wirrabara, 8
miles.
Certification/Comment: 9/11/23, Murray Town.
Capt. J. Riters of steamer Westborough, met Mr de
Brune.
Robert L. Forgan of Port Pirie also can vouch. 9/11/23,
Murray Town, S.A.
I have pleasure in meeting Mr de Brune here on above
date. Cec. Nelson, Port Pirie.
Murray Town Hotel, 9/11/23. Mr de Brune arrived here at
12.40 like Johnny Walker still going strong. A.
Arthurson.
E. J. Lewis, postmaster, Murraytown.
Called at Mr Piper's orchard at Wongyarra. Mrs E. H.
Piper, August Lafmann.
Met Mr de Brune at Melrose, S.A. on 8/11/23 and again on
the 9/11/23 on the road to Wirrabarra (walking) but
unfortunately Mr de Brune would not accept my invitation to
ride in car, hence I wish Mr de Brune a safe return to his
destination—Sydney. E. L. Fry, Manager, Messrs Bennett
& Sonter Ltd., Stock and Station Firm, Melrose.
9/11/23.
9/11/23/ Wirrabarra, S.A. Whilst motoring north this
afternoon and exchanging the usual courtesy to a pedestrian,
making south, I remarked to my friend Mr Passow, "That's the
Joker walking round Australia." I had occasion to find out
later that there is many a true word spoken in jest when I
met Mr A. de Brune at the Hotel, that evening, and passed
with him a most pleasant time. J. F. Beckett.
J. E. Hanmill, postmaster, Wirrabara, S.A.
10/11/23.
W. M. Hogg, Manager, Bank of Australia, Wirrabarra.
10 November 1923
Day 782 [773]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 487
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8782
Note: Lectured at Institute and rested day at
Wirrabara.
Certification/Comment: Reported at Police Station
Wirrabarra, S.A. on 10/11/23. A. W. Warings, No. 8166,
Officer in Charge.
Have always had an ambition to emulate the feat of Mr de
Brune and consequently derive much pleasure at meeting him
on his journey. Reg. B. Puddicombe, Wirrabara, S.A.
10/11/23.
A. T. Wiener, Manager, Eng. Scot. and Aust. Bank Ltd.
Wishing Mr de Brune the best of luck.
Wirrabara Hotel, S.A. 11/11/23. Mr de Brune is one of
our big white men, who is undergoing many hardships in his
great foot-tour, to see first hand the many wonders of our
great, but restrained Australia. It behoves us to assist in
every possible way to open up the great Northern Territory
which should be the flower garden of success and prosperity
to Australia. (Mrs) J. F. Beckett.
I am proud to have met Mr de Brune and his lecture was
an eye-opener to the possibilities of Australia. I wish his
every success. (Miss) E. C. Beckett, Wirrabara,
11/11/23.
Wirrabara, 10/11/23. Wishing Mr de Brune the best of
luck. (Mrs) E. M. Cummins, Hotel, Wirrabara.
11/11/23. I feel honoured by Mr de Brune calling on me
and I wish him every success. J. Bowman, Stone Hut,
S.A.
11 November 1923
Day 783 [774]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 488
Daily Distance (miles): 11
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8793
Town/Locality Visited: Stone Hut, Storm Hut,
Laura
Note: To Mr Bowman's Farm at Stone Hut, 4 miles.
To Storm Hut, 2 miles. To Laura, 5 miles.
Certification/Comment:Laura Standard, Crystal
Brook Courier Office 11/11/23. Aidan de Brune, Sydney
Daily Mail Pedestrian, arrived at Laura Sunday
11/11/23, 11 a.m. on his walking tour from Sydney to Sydney.
He called at the office and we had an interview in the
editor's den. His trip is one which reveals luck and
initiative and perseverance. Wishing him the best of luck.
R. J. Rose, J.P., Editor and Proprietor.
Mr de Brune arrived post office, Laura, S.A. 9.30 a.m.
12/11/23. C. L. Leveridge, postmaster, Laura.
This is to certify that Aidan de Brune reported to me at
Laura, this date. L. V. R. von der Borch, Officer in Charge
Police, Laura 12/11/23.
Commercial Hotel, Laura 11/11/23. Mr Aidan de Brune
arrived at my hotel about 4 o'clock on Sunday afternoon. Our
regret is that he is not staying in the town to give some of
his overlanding experiences. He leaves here with the best
wishes of all who have met him. Good Luck. Jim Foster.
Laura, 12/11/23. It affords me pleasure to state that Mr
Aidan de Brune called upon us this morning. I wish him every
success in his enterprise and trust the people of Australia
will learn some of their own wonderful country through his
researches. F. L. Bundey, Mayor, Laura, South
Australia.
12 November 1923
Day 784 [775]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 489
Daily Distance (miles): 7
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8800
Town/Locality Visited: Gladstone
Note: To Gladstone, 7 miles.
Certification/Comment: Gladstone. It affords me
very great pleasure to meet Mr A. de Brune on his overland
tour and he takes with him my best wishes for a pleasant
journey and safe return home. Fred Rock, "Gala Pictures,"
Gladstone.
Commercial Hotel, Laura. It affords me great pleasure in
making the acquaintance of Mr A. de Brune on his way through
Laura—part of his walking around Australia expedition,
and wishing him success when completing his hazardous task.
C. Felstead, ex-mayor.
Areas Express Office, Gladstone, S.A. Mr de Brune
called at this office at 4.20 p.m. 12/11/23. Good luck to
him. W. Hancock.
Post office, Gladstone, S.A. Mr de Brune called this
office at 5.50 p.m. on 12/11/23. Best wishes for success. D.
J. Hillery, Actg. postmaster.
Commercial Hotel, Gladstone, S.A. Mr de Brune built
castles in the air when he left Sydney. Now he is putting a
foundation under them. Vivian B. Simens, travelling
postmaster.
13 November 1923
Day 785 [776]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 489
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8800
Note: Lectured at school, 11am and 2 p.m.
Lectured at Memorial Hall in evening.
Certification/Comment: Primary School, Gladstone,
13/11/23. Aidan de Brune called at this school on his long
journey on foot from Sydney to Sydney, and addressed the
children in most interesting and descriptive language on his
experiences. This lecture was better than all the text books
on this subject. Good luck to him and a safe return to his
home. A. J. P. Kummick, Head Teacher.
Good luck to him. M. Norman 13/11/23.
God speed and safe return. Edith G. Cox, 13/11/23.
Commercial Hotel, Gladstone, 13/11/23. Arrived at my
hotel on a hot dusty day, viz. 12/11/23, was one Aidan de
Brune. He addressed our school children and lectured to the
townspeople with edifying results. Sincere wishes for a safe
journey home. Harry Richards. His walk being from Sydney
around Australia and back to Sydney.
Gladstone, 12/11/23. Have spent a most enjoyable evening
and am going home with different thoughts of conditions of
isolated spots in Australia, visited by Mr de Brune. I wish
him success and God speed on his journey. Alfred E.
Warren.
Gladstone, 14/11/23. We had much pleasure in Mr de
Brune's company, and glad to have him with us. Hoping he
will finish his long walk in the best of good health. (Mrs)
S. Richards.
Gladstone 14/11/23. It affords me great pleasure to have
made the acquaintance of Mr de Brune on his overland tour.
Mr de Brune, whilst at Gladstone, gave a very interesting
address on his travels, of what he had seen and the
wonderful resources of the Northern Territory. He takes with
him my best wishes for a pleasant journey and safe return
home. C. E. Wilson, Police Officer.
Gladstone, 14/11/23. I had the pleasure last night of
hearing Mr de Brune lecture and was, with others, deeply
interested. He has a wonderful story to tell and is able, by
voice and pen, to reproduce the impressions gained on his
long, lonely walk. I hope that his pluck and powers of
endurance will take him safely through to the completions of
his journey, and that the knowledge he has to impart will
result, as it should do, in great and lasting benefit to the
Commonwealth. W. Hancock, Areas Express.
Georgetown, 14/11/23. I had the pleasure this morning of
meeting Mr A. de Brune the Sydney Daily Mail
pedestrian, who is walking round Australia. I had a very
interesting conversation with him and am quite satisfied
that Australians generally do not know the conditions
prevailing outback. Wishing Mr de Brune every success, yours
faithfully, J. J. Angby.
Police Station, Georgetown, 14/11/23. I had the pleasure
this date of having a conversation with Mr Aidan de Brune
and am satisfied from my own personal knowledge of the
Territory, travelled by our friend, that his experiences
when reduced to book form and distributed among the rising
generation, will be of the utmost educational value to
Australia as a whole. W. H. Kitchen, police officer.
14 November 1923
Day 786 [777]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 490
Daily Distance (miles): 7
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8807
Town/Locality Visited: Georgetown
Note: To Georgetown, 7 miles.
Certification/Comment: Georgetown, 14/11/23. I
was very pleased to meet our friend, Mr A. de Brune and wish
him every success and long life to lecture on his walk
through Australia. H. S. Stacey, C.T.A., Adelaide.
Georgetown, 14/11/23. I have read with great pleasure
and interest the account of your travels in the press and
admire your courage and initiative and trust that your
valuable experience will be duly recorded as a work of
reference for future generations as well as the present. G.
P. Seddon, Manager, Bank of Australia.
Best of luck. C. L. Noonan, Georgetown, S.A.
14/11/23.
Safe journey and good luck. F. Alton, acting postmaster,
Georgetown.
Good luck, safe return. Bill Noble, postal assistant,
Georgetown.
Georgetown, 14/11/23. I had the pleasure of conversing
with Mr de Brune and am only sorry that he had no
opportunity to address the children. Jack T. Brasil, public
school.
Being interested in country in Central Australia, near
N.T. border, greatly appreciated Mr de Brune's lecture, and
heartily endorse the sentiments expressed by him. Very much
enjoyed his explanation of trip. W. C. Barrett, district
clerk, 14/11/23.
Georgetown. This evening Mr de Brune delivered a very
interesting lecture, relating his various experiences which,
with many others, I enjoyed greatly, and am more satisfied
than ever that the Great North has a wonderful future. I
look forward to reading his articles. G. Nancarrow,
14/11/23.
Today met Mr Aidan de Brune, pleased to welcome him, and
may his effort of walking around Australia be crowned with
success. D. M. Davoren, proprietor, Georgetown Hotel,
14/11/23, Georgetown.
15 November 1923
Day 787 [778]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 491
Daily Distance (miles): 17
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8824
Town/Locality Visited: Gulnare, Yacka
Note: To Gulnare, 9 miles. To Yacka, 8
miles.
Certification/Comment: Mr Aidan de Brune was at
the Gulnare Hotel for lunch today. C. Clarke, Gulnare
14/11/23.
Mr Aidan de Brune visited Yacka, 15/11/23. Lectured at
Institute. H. A. Harrison, postmaster.
Having had the pleasure of meeting and listening to Mr
de Brune's lecture on his walk around Australia, I feel
deeply interested in the possibilities of our great island
continent, and my great hope is that some
statesman—not politician—may take notice of Mr
de Brune's remarks relating to our great north, and then set
to work to evolve a sound policy to develop the northern
territory, so that it may be the supporting and not the
depending part of Australia. Wishing Mr de Brune success and
health during the rest of his walk around Australia,
sincerely yours. A. Oliver Badman.
Mr de Brune rested at Yacka for one night. I wish him
the best of luck on his journey. Francis L. Nykiel,
Broughton Hotel, Yacka.
Mr Aidan de Brune left Yacka, S.A. on 16/11/23. Wishing
him every success and good luck on his trip. Henry A.
Harrison.
16 November 1923
Day 788 [779]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 492
Daily Distance (miles): 12
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8836
Town/Locality Visited: Brinkworth
Note: To Brinkworth, 12 miles.
Certification/Comment: Mr de Brune. Very pleased
to meet him and think he is more fond of walking than I am,
although [I am] fond of coursing, and wish him the best of
luck. P. W. Ryan, postmaster, Brinkworth, 16/11/23.
Mr de Brune arrived at Brinkworth and I was very pleased
to meet him and I wish him every success in his adventure.
R. B. Griffin, m[ounted] constable, police station,
Brinkworth. 16/11/23.
Mr de Brune reached this town on 16/11/23. In the
evening he delivered a most interesting lecture. He spoke
for two hours and a hearty vote of thanks was accorded him
by acclamation at the finish. S. S. Sergeant, chairman,
26/11/23.
Brinkworth, 17/11/23. I had the pleasure of meeting Mr
de Brune last night and I think he is one of the
best—game as Ned Kelly—and should be thoroughly
supported by all boot makers. Good luck. Tim Whitehorn,
Junction Hotel, Brinkworth.
17 November 1923
Day 789 [780]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 493
Daily Distance (miles): 27
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8863
Town/Locality Visited: Blythe, Kybunga,
Hoyleton
Note: To Blythe, 12 miles. To Kybunga, 7 miles.
To Hoyleton, 8.
Certification/Comment: Mr de Brune called on me
at the post office, Blyth, S.A. He is looking well and still
"going strong." I wish him luck in completing his long walk.
A. Dodd, postmaster.
Mr de Brune called on me at the post office store at
Kybunga. He is looking fit and well and I hope that he
finishes his journey as well as he is now. H. Edward, B.
Best; postmaster and storekeeper.
Police station, Blyth, 17/11/23. I again have great
pleasure in meeting Mr de Brune at Blyth, S.A., and again
wish him every success and trust he completes his journey in
the best of good health, after the trying weather between
Brinkworth and Blyth. Good luck. R. B. Griffin, m[ounted]
constable, officer in charge.
Hoyleton Institute, S.A., 17/11/23. I hereby certify
that Mr Aidan de Brune lectured on his travel around
Australia after having travelled on a journey of 27 miles
from Brinkworth. Wishing him every success on behalf of
Hoyleton residents. H. P. Chapman, J.P., secretary,
Institute.
Hoyleton, 17/11/23. I feel highly delighted in having
the pleasure of meeting Mr A. de Brune tonight and wishing
him the best of luck over the remaining portion of his
journey. D. N. Graham, Hoyleton.
17/11/23. I am greatly delighted since attending Mr de
Brune's lecture tonight in Hoyleton Institute and wish
greatly to obtain a booklet after his return, at any
reasonable cost, and hereby wish the gentleman every success
on the latter portion of his journey. Also long years of
health and happiness after completing his arduous task.
Signed, A. P. Graham.
17/11/23. I heard Mr de Brune's address and was very
well pleased with it. I hope Mr de Brune finishes in good
health and I hope he will enlighten the government to what
the Territory is good for. I wish him every success. Good
luck. Colin C. Inglis.
Mr de Brune spoke here last night, which proved most
interesting, as regards his travels around Australia, and I
wish him luck. H. H. Ward; A. F. G. Burton, postmaster.
18 November 1923
Day 790 [781]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 494
Daily Distance (miles): 14
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8877
Town/Locality Visited: Halbury, Balaklava
Note: To Halbury, 6 miles. To Balaklava, 8
miles.
19 November 1923
Day 791 [782]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 494
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8877
Note: Rested at Balaklava.
Certification/Comment: W. H. Gurr, postmaster,
19/11/23.
Mr A. de Brune called at the local court house at
Balaklava at 10 a.m. 19/11/23. Going strong. J. W. B.
Dailey, clerk.
Primary school, Balaklava, 19/11/23. Mr de Brune arrived
here today. He visited this school and addressed the
children, giving them a very interesting geography lesson on
Australia. Good luck for the remainder of his trip. C. H. C.
Pearson, head teacher.
Balaklava, 19/11/23. Here is to the man that is gamer
than Ned Kelly. May he finish his trip with a good heart and
a full belly. Good luck to Mr de Brune. W. J. McLeod, Yakka,
S.A.
Balaklava, 19/11/23. Had much pleasure in meeting Mr de
Brune in Hoyleton and Balaklava. He is most interesting. I
consider him a worthy opponent to Mr Barwell on the question
of the development of the Northern Territory, inasmuch as
his knowledge is primary, compared to the secondary
knowledge of Mr Barwell. Sam Westover.
Balaklava, Institute, 19/11/23. Mr de Brune, who arrived
here last night, lectured in the Institute this evening. A
good attendance was present and were most attentive. His
lecture was most interesting and anyone who may have the
opportunity of hearing him should not fail to do so. His
description and remarks on the Northern Territory are most
educational. On behalf of the committee I wish him a safe
journey for the remainder of his trip. C. Langster,
president.
Balaklava, 20/11/23. Met Mr de Brune in the institute at
Balaklava, giving a lecture on his trip and I wish him the
best of luck and good health on the rest of his journey. R.
H. Weith, representative for Parsons and Robertson.
Note: To Mr Hall's Farm at Dalkey, 9 miles. To
Grace Plains, 9 miles. To Mallala, 5 miles.
Certification/Comment: Dalkey. Had the pleasure
of having Mr de Brune to luncheon. I think he is very
interesting and wish him the best of luck. Ida Hall.
20/11/23.
21 November 1923
Day 793 [784]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 496
Daily Distance (miles): 12
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8912
Town/Locality Visited: Two Wells
Note: To Two Wells, 12 miles.
Certification/Comment: Called at post office,
Mallala, 11 a.m., 21/11/23. Going strong. P. J. Murphy,
postmaster.
Called at Mallala police station, 21/11/23. H. A.
Milliwick, mounted constable.
Had the pleasure of meeting Mr de Brune in our hotel,
Mallala. I think he is very interesting. I wish him the best
of luck, and good health on the rest of his journey. R.
Shaw, 21/11/23.
Aidan de Brune arrived at post office, Two Wells 5.30
p.m. on 21/11/23. H. Baker, postmistress.
Two Wells, 21/11/23. We had the pleasure of hearing Mr
de Brune speak of his travels and think him very interesting
and wish him a safe journey back to Sydney. Lionel Murrell,
Ronald Murrell.
like Johnny Walker, still going strong. A. J. Cowan, Two
Wells.
Slower than our railways but more certain of reaching
there. R. T. Murrell.
I will take a chance. If the railways will get me there,
they will do me. F. Quigley, S.A.R, Two Wells.
Reported going to Adelaide, 22/11/23. G. W. J. Symes,
M.C. [Mounted Constable. Ed.], Officer in charge, Two Wells
Police.
22 November 1923
Day 794 [785]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 497
Daily Distance (miles): 20
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8932
Town/Locality Visited: Virginia, Gepps Cross
Note: To Virginia, 6 miles. To Gepps Cross, 14
miles.
Certification/Comment: Met on the road near
Virginia, 22/11/23. A. W. Robinson, M.P. Chairman, Railway
Standing Committee.
Mr de Brune called here at noon today, 22/11/23. I wish
him all sorts of good luck. I hope Flannagan will give him a
tip on arrival at the Imperial. P. R. Kinnans.
Gepps Cross Hotel, Gepps Cross, 5.15 p.m. Just had a
call from an unexpected visitor—Mr A. de Brune who has
arrived today from Two Wells—19½ miles. We have the
pleasure of having his company for one evening. He has
related many interesting stories of his trip and may he
finish his journey in the best of health and strength. When
his boots wear out from walking, he will be on two feet
again. With the best of luck. (Miss) Dorothy Kuhlmann,
22/11/23.
23 November 1923
Day 795 [786]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 498
Daily Distance (miles): 6
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8938
Town/Locality Visited: Adelaide
Note: On to Adelaide, 6 miles.
Certification/Comment: Gepps Cross Hotel. Having
the pleasure of meeting Mr de Brune on both his trips we
wish him every success and luck to his journey's end.
Distance travelled 8932 miles. Very pleased to meet same
gentleman again. A. C. Kuhlmann, Gepps Cross, 23/11/23.
Mr A. de Brune arrived at the Imperial Hotel, Adelaide,
23/11/23 at 12 noon. He carried a letter to me from Allan
Evans, Deputy Commissioner of Taxation, from Port Darwin,
Northern Territory. In undertaking to walk around Australia
he has proved himself to be the possessor of great courage
and endurance. We will give him a real Adelaide welcome and
a royal send-off. Wishing him the best of luck on his
journey. J. Flannagan, Imperial Hotel, Adelaide,
23/11/23.
Wishing you a safe ans comfortable journey. ?. Touth,
News, Adelaide.
That rather rare person—an Australian who knows
Australia. Wish him the best of luck and many more years in
his beloved bush country. Dudley E. Eales, The
Register, Adelaide. 23/11/23.
I wish you every success in your arduous undertaking. C.
T. Tomkins, The Advertiser, Adelaide. 23/11/23.
?. Holland. Met Mr A. de Brune in Geraldton and also had
the pleasure of meeting him again in Adelaide on 24/11/23,
(Cheero).
I met Mr Aidan de Brune in the Register office,
Adelaide, soon after his arrival on 23/11/23. As I had
missed this noted pedestrian when he passed through Adelaide
three years previously, I was particularly keen on
interviewing him. I found Mr de Brune a most interesting and
entertaining gentleman who knows Aussie better than the best
[rest?] of Aust. Syd Barber, journalist.
24 November 1923
Day 796 [787]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 498
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8938
Note: At Adelaide.
25 November 1923
Day 797 [788]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 498
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8938
Note: At Adelaide.
Certification/Comment: I enjoyed Mr de Brune's
visit to our house and wish him God speed. M. A. Mellor,
25/11/23. Glenelg.
Mr de Brune, I was pleased to have met you and wish you
bon voyage. Amy McIntosh, Strathalbyn, S.A.
I am proud to have met Mr de Brune this day 25/11/23.
Andrew J. Mellam(?).
Mr de Brune, I enjoyed your company very much. Wish you
best of luck. F. A. Woods, 45 Adelaide Rd, Glenelg,
S.A.
Thanking you for the enjoyable discourse and hoping your
good health will continue until your journey's end. M. A.
Fores, Muley, S.A.
26 November 1923
Day 798 [789]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 498
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8938
Note: At Adelaide.
Certification/Comment: Had a very interesting
chat with Mr A. de Brune, who brought a letter of
introduction from Mr E. J. MaCarthy, manager of Esperance
Land Company, Mr de Brune having carried the letter on foot
from Esperance—1588 miles. J. M. Genders,
secretary.
I have had a short chat with Mr Aidan de Brune
concerning his travels in Australia and native country
(Canada), also respecting his visit to Esperance from where
he has carried a letter to me from Mr E. J. McCarthy,
manager of the company there. I wish him a pleasant journey
to Sydney, where I understand this tour will end. C. J.
Hargreaves, chairman, Esperance Land Co.
J. P. Basedow, M.D., Kent town, S.A.
Herald Office, Adelaide S.A., 26/1/23. Comrade de
Brune called at the Herald office today. Looks fit.
It's a pleasure to meet him. If he adheres to his present
occupation, he need never be unemployed. The work is healthy
and the result, if published, should be both interesting and
educational. Australians know very little about their own
country, and this Canadian should teach us something. H.
Kneebone.
It was a pleasure to me to listen to Mr de Brune's
experiences of his long walk round Australia, especially
through that practically unexplored portion of the far
north. Only one thoroughly acquainted with the Australian
bush life and its customs could endure the great trials and
hardships encountered on such a journey. I hope the
knowledge gained on his long walk will result in bringing
about better conditions for those living in that far outback
region. Dudley E. Kelsay, hon. sec. N.T. Association.
27 November 1923
Day 799 [790]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 498
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8938
Note: At Adelaide.
Certification/Comment: From F. P. Ward,
Secretary, S.A. Branch, Australian Labor Party. Pleased to
receive a visit from Aidan de Brune who is engaged in a walk
around the coastline of Australia. Personally, I regard
walking as a pleasure. Would sooner walk than ride in a
motor car. Can understand, however, that in such a walk
there would be many hardships. Very different to having
meals at home. Hope to read the account of Mr de Brune's
walk. Should be very interesting. Fred Ward.
I was very pleased to have the opportunity of hearing
something of your very wonderful trip. Raymond L. Lean,
Commissioner of Police, Adelaide. 27/11/23.
S.A. Gas Company, Adelaide. Enjoyed views very much,
best wishes and good luck. (Miss) E. H. Hawley, (Miss) H. H.
Nicholls, (Miss) P. G. Hicks, Thos Hunter, A. V. Andersen,
(Miss) J. Clark, (Miss) J. E. Goodenough, G. S Forest, N.
Butler, J. H. Sandland, W. MacLennan.
E. W. Parish, the Register, Adelaide.
John Gunn, Leader Opposition, Adelaide.
James Jelley, Leader Opposition, Legislative Council,
Adelaide, 27/11/23.
W. C. Quinton, Parliamentary Library, Parliament House,
Adelaide.
28 November 1923
Day 800 [791]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 498
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8938
Note: At Adelaide. Lectured at Public Library
Lecture Room in evening under presidency of Dr H. Basedow,
M.A. M.D. B.Sc. F.G.S. (President Northern Territorians'
Association.)
Certification/Comment: Jas Ashton, R.S.A., R.D.S.
London.
J. W. Kisson, Deputy P.M.G.
Alfred Seary, Clerk of Parliament, Adelaide.
It gave me much pleasure to preside at your interesting
lecture tonight, and I trust we may have the pleasure of
hearing you again. H. Basedow, 28/11/23.
Good luck. Tim Clough, Imperial Hotel, Adelaide.
Farewell, Mr de Brune. So pleased to have met you.
Gertrude Moore, 28/11/23.
My best wishes go with you. A. McGillick, Imperial
Hotel, Adelaide.
Having had the pleasure of meeting Mr A. de Brune, I
wish him every success. P. C. Gillespie, secretary, Imperial
Hotel, Adelaide. 29/11/23.
I was very pleased to meet Mr A. de Brune, being
interested in his adventures. I wish him every success in
his long trip. Eric Connelly, Imperial Hotel, Adelaide.
Adieu, my friend. D.V. we will meet again.
Gertrude Moore, Adelaide.[D.V. Deo Volente = God willing.
Ed.]
29 November 1923
Day 801 [792]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 499
Daily Distance (miles): 13
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8951
Town/Locality Visited: Stirling
Note: On to Stirling, 13 miles.
Certification/Comment: Seen at Stirling West, 4
p.m. 29/11/23. T. Warren, postmaster.
Stirling Hotel, near Mt. Lofty. I am pleased to have met
the great walker. He must be most interesting with his
knowledge of humans and nature. (Mrs) L. C. Dobb.
Wishing you every success. J. T. Weidergofer.
The great walker called at Stirling West police station
at 9.30 a.m. on 30/11/23. Wishing him every success. G. H.
Robinson, M.C. [Mounted Constable. Ed.]
30 November 1923
Day 802 [793]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 500
Daily Distance (miles): 12
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8963
Town/Locality Visited: Ambleside
Note: On to Ambleside, 12 miles.
Certification/Comment: R. K. Hawksworth.
A. R. Everitt, postmistress, Ambleside.
30/11/23. I have the pleasure to announce that I took
the chair at Mr. Aidan de Brune's lecture at Ambleside. J.
Bevis.
Introduced to Mr de Brune, 30/11/23. W. A. Read.
D. O. Bingsley.
T. H. McDonald
A. Beviss.
Mr Aidan de Brune stayed at the Adelaide Hotel 29/11/23.
I wish him every luck in the daring enterprise and I only
hope he reaches Sydney safe and sound. Joseph C. Linehan,
Ambleside Hotel, Ambleside, S.A.
1/12/23. Ambleside, South Australia. The bearer of this
most interesting diary, Mr Aidan de Brune, arrived here
yesterday after a very long and tiresome journey, not
showing the least signs of fatigue. The writer, having also
visited very many parts in the far north-west of Western
Australia, found that the traveller was most interesting. I
also attended his lecture to a very full house. Wishing him
all the success he deserves to get, on his unexpired
journey. J. R. Lineham, Ambleside Hotel.
01 December 1923
Day 803 [794]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 501
Daily Distance (miles): 7
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8970
Town/Locality Visited: Littlehampton, Nairne
Note: To Littlehampton, 4 miles. To Nairne, 3
miles.
Certification/Comment: Good Luck. W. G. Mills,
postmaster.
Bon voyage et sauf retour mon cher Monsieur de
Brune, B. de Gacher, postmaster, Nairne, S.A.
A fine lecture expressed in forceful, vivid and most
graphic language in the Nairne institute. R. Waden,
chairman.
Mr Aidan de Brune spoke at Nairne 1/12/23 at 8 p.m.
William F. Knight, J.P.
Mr de Brune stayed at the District Hotel 1/12/23. The
best of luck on your trip to Sydney. (Mrs) N. M. Scott,
Nairne.
02 December 1923
Day 804 [795]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 502
Daily Distance (miles): 12
Cumulative Distance (miles): 8982
Town/Locality Visited: Kanmantoo, Callington
Note: To Kanmantoo, 9 miles. To Callington, 3
miles.
Certification/Comment: Called at post office,
Callington, 2/12/23 and lectured in evening. S. H. Koschade,
postmaster.
Callington Hotel 2/12/23. Mr Aidan de Brune stayed here
Sunday evening. Good company. Wish him safe return to
Sydney. W. Robertson.
Very pleased to hear Mr de Brune lecture. F.
Lehmann.
Note: To Monarto South, 6 miles. To Murray
Bridge, 9 miles.
Certification/Comment: Called at Monato South
post office 3/12/23. A. Frobes (Forbes?), postmaster.
Called at Murray Bridge P.O. 3/11/23. J. P. Bamfield,
postmaster.
Murray Bridge. Called at Murray Bridge Police Station
3/12/23. George H. Thompson, sgt.
04 December 1923
Day 806 [797]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 504
Daily Distance (miles): 6
Cumulative Distance (miles): 9003
Town/Locality Visited: Monteith
Note: To Monteith, 6 miles.
Certification/Comment: J. Homberg, president,
Institute.
G. R. Handley, manager, Murray Advocate, Murray
Bridge. 4/12/23.
Jas. Porteous, President Murray Bridge sub-branch,
R.S.A. 4/12/23.
Mr. de Brune stayed overnight at Murray Bridge Hotel,
left on 4/12/23. G. D. Leahy, per C. W. J. Hayes.
Monteith, 4/12/23. Mr de Brune lectured at the above
place from 8.40 to 10.20 p.m. This lecture was much
appreciated by about 80 residents out of a population of
approximately 250 and they showed their enthusiasm at the
close. L. J. Naylor, chairman. 4/12/23.
A. D. Gunn, postmaster, Monteith. 5/12/23.
Have much pleasure in thanking Mr de Brune for his
educational lecture. F. A. Naylor, Monteith. 5/12/23.
It's coming yet for a' that/When man to man the world
all o'er/Shall brothers be for a' that. M. J. Threadgold,
Monteith.
May you have the very best of luck until you reach
Sydney. Very pleased to meet you. R. G. Threadgold,
Monteith.
05 December 1923
Day 807 [798]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 505
Daily Distance (miles): 9
Cumulative Distance (miles): 9012
Town/Locality Visited: Tailem Bend
Note: To Tailem Bend
Certification/Comment: W. L. Ekers, Tailem Bend,
postmaster. 5/12/23
Mr de Brune attended at school today and gave a very
interesting account of his travels round Australia. He is a
very firm believer in the possibilities of our land. D. A.
Melbourne, head teacher.
06 December 1923
Day 808 [799]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 505
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 9012
Note: Rested at Tailem Bend awaiting telegram
from Daily Mail.
Certification/Comment: Tailem Bend, 6/12/23. Mr
de Brune called at Tailem Bend police station on the above
date. E. H. Lawrence, mounted constable.
Tailem Bend, 5/12/23. Mr de Brune called here on his way
to Sydney and gave a long and interesting lecture on his
travels round the coastline of Australia. All agree that,
from an educational and scientific point of view, Mr de
Brune has been eminently successful. We wish him bon
voyage and may he reach his destination with the same
happy spirit in which he arrived here. S. Raymond Felton,
secretary, Tailem Bend Institute.
07 December 1923
Day 809 [800]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 505
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 9012
Note: Rested at Tailem Bend awaiting telegram
from Daily Mail.
Certification/Comment: Mr de Brune arrived Tailem
Bend on 5/12/23 on his walk round Australia and lectured in
the evening, and all who attended were much interested at
the weary traveller's lecture of his travels of over 9,000
miles. He is a most interesting man himself and I wish him
the best of health and luck in his yet 1000 miles to
complete his long journey. M. R. Aldwell.
08 December 1923
Day 810 [801]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 506
Daily Distance (miles): 22
Cumulative Distance (miles): 9034
Town/Locality Visited: Cooke Plains,
Coomandook
Note: On to Cooke Plains, 11 miles. To
Coomandook, 11 miles.
Certification/Comment: M. E. Darwin,
postmaster.
Mr de Brune arrived at Coomandook this evening and
delivered a very interesting address to a large audience in
the local hall. We all join in wishing him best of luck in
his long tramp. Frank E. Ballard, railway station,
8/12/23.
Mr de Brune arrived here this evening, weather very hot.
He delivered a lecture on his experiences which was
particularly interesting. Norman McArdle, postmaster,
Coomandook. 7/12/23.
09 December 1923
Day 811 [802]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 507
Daily Distance (miles): 19
Cumulative Distance (miles): 9053
Town/Locality Visited: Yumali, Ki Ki,
Coonalpyn
Note: On to Yumali, 4 miles. To Ki Ki, 5 miles.
To Coonalpyn, 10 miles.
Certification/Comment: Mr Aidan de Brune arrived
at Coonalpyn this evening after a hard day's walk from
Coomandook, and was very wet, having to walk most of his
journey in a steady soaking rain. John B. Rynne.
Ernest H. Potts, chairman, 9/12/23.
10 December 1923
Day 812 [803]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 508
Daily Distance (miles): 18
Cumulative Distance (miles): 9071
Town/Locality Visited: Culburra, Tintinara
Note: To Culburra, 11 miles. To Tintinara, 7
miles.
Certification/Comment: Tintinara 10/12/23. Mr
Aidan de Brune arrived here today and we listened to an
interesting discussion. He has opened my eyes as to the
fertility of various parts of Australia (particularly the
N.T.) which I had hitherto regarded as "wild waste land." H.
L. Townsend.
Mr Aidan de Brune arrived here today and I feel it quite
an honour to meet him. Also finding him very interesting to
speak to. I wish him the best of good luck and health to his
journey's end. Glen F. Day.
Mr Aidan de Brune arrived safely today looking well and
fit. I found him very interesting and he made us feel that
we could sit all night and listen to him. I wish him the
best of luck. Arthur W. Harris.
Mr de Brune arrived at Tintinara last night. Called at
office this morning, seemingly fit and well. We all wish him
good luck on his journey. H. Williams, postmistress,
Tintinara. 11/12/23.
11 December 1923
Day 813 [804]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 509
Daily Distance (miles): 23
Cumulative Distance (miles): 9094
Town/Locality Visited: Kumorna, Coombe, Banealla,
Keith
Note: To Kumorna, 6 miles. To Coombe, 5 miles. To
Banealla, 8 miles. To Keith, 4 miles. Arrived about 10
o'clock.
12 December 1923
Day 814 [805]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 509
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 9094
Note: At Keith.
Certification/Comment: I have met Mr Aidan de
Brune this morning and find him well and fit after his long
tramp. We regret exceedingly that, owing to an outbreak of
sickness in the town, it seems impractical to carry out the
proposed meeting this evening. All the people in the town
unite in wishing Mr de Brune God speed on his journey. W.
Garrett, cong. Minister, Keith.
I cordially endorse the good wishes expressed above. Mr
de Brune is a most interesting visitor. J. MacIntyre,
postmaster, Keith.
I am endorsing the remarks of the other gentlemen and
wish Mr Aidan de Brune every success on his long journey. W.
B. Dermody, police constable, Keith.
Mr de Brune arrived here looking fit and well after his
long walk around Aussie. May he have all good luck and
arrive at his destination in the pink of health. O. H.
Provis, Keith, S.A. 11/12/23.
13 December 1923
Day 815 [806]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 510
Daily Distance (miles): 16
Cumulative Distance (miles): 9110
Town/Locality Visited: Brimbago, Warrego
Note: To Brimbago, 8 miles. To Warrego, 8
miles.
Certification/Comment: Mr de Brune stayed with us
yesterday. Very pleased to have met him. I wish him every
success and a safe return. Alice Provis, Keith.
13/12/23.
14 December 1923
Day 816 [807]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 511
Daily Distance (miles): 13
Cumulative Distance (miles): 9123
Town/Locality Visited: Cannawigara,
Bordertown
Note: To Cannawigara, 6 miles. To Bordertown, 7
miles.
Certification/Comment: Hearty good wishes from
the Tatira (the good country) to Mr Aidan de Brune. Donald
Campbell, Border Chronicle, Bordertown.
14/12/23.
Mr de Brune visited me yesterday and I very pleased to
have met him. I wish him the best of luck on his travels. H.
V. Armstrong, Bordertown. 14/12/23.
I have had the pleasure of presiding at a lecture by Mr
de Brune on his trip around Australia, per boot.
Information first-hand, given out tonight, must convince his
audience of the capabilities and possibilities of the
Northern Territory, for the peopling of the N.T. by
whites—and the necessity of the North-South line,
direct. I wish he may get through his trip safely and
successfully. Albert E. W. Virgo, Bordertown. 14/12/23.
Mr de Brune stayed at my hotel, Bordertown on 14/12/23.
I herewith wish him health to complete his journey. Bert
Gillmore, proprietor.
Pleased to see Mr de Brune in our town on his walking
tour around Australia. The information he will gather from
his travel will eventually become an historic book and in
future generations will adorn every bookshelf from Sydney
round Australia. I wish him every success and trust he will
reach his haven in safety, when I am sure he will be
received with great pride. W. Wallace, postmaster.
15/12/23.
15 December 1923
Day 817 [808]
State or Territory: SA
Cumulative Days Walked: 512
Daily Distance (miles): 9
Cumulative Distance (miles): 9132
Town/Locality Visited: Worseley
Note: To Worseley, 9 miles.
Certification/Comment: J. E. Gleed, mounted
constable, No. 168, Worseley, South Australia.
Today, 15/12/23, Mr de Brune called at the Worseley post
office, S.A. Tonight he will lecture on his travels around
Australia, which I'm sure will be quite interesting to all,
and I hope he continues his journey successfully. R. A.
Cummings, postmaster.
I have had the pleasure of being chairman at Mr de
Brune's meeting here, in the hall at Worseley, on his tour
around Australia on foot, and can say that he is very
interesting. L. N. Wait, secretary to Institute.
15/12/23.
The flood was down in the Carpentaria swamp,/Three feet
over the mud,/and de Brune camped on the bushy bank,/and
swore at the rising flood. L. N. Wait, Worseley, S.A.
16 December 1923
Day 818 [809]
State or Territory: VIC
Cumulative Days Walked: 513
Daily Distance (miles): 5
Cumulative Distance (miles): 9137
Town/Locality Visited: Servicetown
Note: To Servicetown, 5 miles.
Certification/Comment: Called at post office
16/12/23. L. Birrell, postmistress.
I have had the pleasure of acting as chairman at Mr
Aidan de Brune's meeting at Servicetown, on his tour round
Australia, and must say his lecture is very interesting.
Peter H. Farrow, J.P.
I thoroughly enjoyed Mr Aidan de Brune's lecture. It was
of the greatest interest. H. M. Timlins, J. M. Haycock.
Certification/Comment: No. 35 Gang, Vic. Railway.
Had the pleasure in the company of Mr de Brune on 17/12/23
and we were greatly interested in the account which he gave
us of his travels around Australia. We wish him good health
and luck for the rest of his journey. Servicetown. A
Bardnar, J. Norton, E. Templeton, J. Quick, R.
Cunningham.
Called at Lillimur post office, K. E. Coutts,
postmistress, 17/12/23. W. J Stevenson, general merchant,
Lillimur.
Miss Joan Daley, Trades Hall, Carlton. I suppose you
will be rather surprised to know I thought of you on this
occasion. Our friend will serve to introduce you to our
cousin. H. Scott, Albion Hotel, Lillimur.
I wish you health, I wish you wealth,/ I wish you gold
galore./ I wish you heaven when you die,/ What could I wish
you more? From a friend, John McGree, Lillimur.
Jack Arthur, Lillimur; Margaret Corcoran, Bon
Voyage. 16/12/23.
Lillimur, 17/12/23. I have met today Mr de Brune who is
walking round Australia. As a man he is perfect, and I would
only wish to meet him on his arrival, after his tour, to
compliment him on the way he has come before the people at
large, and a perfect stranger. To my idea he is a wonderful
man and I wish him every success and happiness in life. H.
Scott.
Lillimur, 17/12/23. I am very pleased to have met Mr de
Brune this evening. I find him a very interesting man to
listen to, and a very able speaker—not a dull moment.
James Coutts.
18 December 1923
Day 820 [811]
State or Territory: VIC
Cumulative Days Walked: 515
Daily Distance (miles): 6
Cumulative Distance (miles): 9152
Town/Locality Visited: Kaniva
Note: To Kaniva, 6 miles.
Certification/Comment: The undersigned has met Mr
de Brune at Lillimur today on his journey round Australia.
J. G. Tully, 18/12/23.
Called at post office, Kaniva. C. S. Smith
19/12/23.
Mr Aidan de Brune paid a visit to this office
(Times) this morning 19/12/23. W. H. Curry,
Kaniva.
I have today, 19/12/23, had the great pleasure of
meeting Mr Aidan de Brune who is walking round Australia. Mr
de Brune informed me that this is the first police station
visited on the Victorian side which, from my own knowledge,
is correct. Wishing him every success. H. Mason, mounted
constable, No. 6146.
Kanava, 19/11/23. I have had pleasure in meeting Mr de
Brune who is walking round Australia. Unfortunately, we
could not arrange a meeting, for him to lecture, but from my
knowledge of him, I am sure we lost a treat. I hope his
journey will be successful and wish him the best of luck on
his trip. J. Scott Millhouse, Kaniva.
19 December 1923
Day 821 [812]
State or Territory: VIC
Cumulative Days Walked: 515
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 9152
Note: Rested at Kaniva.
Certification/Comment: Met Mr de Brune at Kaniva.
Found him most interesting. Henry Francis, 19/12/23,
representing Leviathan Propt. Ltd., Melbourne.
Kaniva. Met Mr de Brune walking round Australia, which
gave me very much pleasure. I wish him the best of luck and
good health to continue the rest of his journey. Margot M.
Wallis.
Ira Griss, Marjorie Cave, Doris Beard. Good luck and
health and a merry Christmas and a happy new year. Victor
Prince Panto. Co.
Met Mr de Brune walking round Australia. A wonderful
exploit and a boon to bootmakers. May his feet remain as
firm as his resolve. Victor Prince.
Met Mr de Brune walking round Australia. Had a most
interesting conversation with him. Wishing good luck to him
and his exploit. Dan Mansfield.
Note: To Miram, 9 miles. To Diapur, 7 miles. To
Tarranginnie, 5. To Nhill, 7 miles.
Certification/Comment: Called at Miram post
office, 20/12/23. H. Maddern, postmaster.
Called at Diapur post office, 20/12/23. C. Gregor,
postmaster.
21 December 1923
Day 823 [814]
State or Territory: VIC
Cumulative Days Walked: 516
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 9180
Note: Rested at Nhill.
Certification/Comment: Called at Nhill post
office, 21/12/23. R. R. French, C.A. [counter assistant?
Ed.]
H. S. Wren, Nhill.
Nhill, Victoria, 21/12/23. Mr Aidan de Brune, Sydney
Daily Mail, called at the Free Press Office
today. Two notable overlanders have preceded him—the
late Sir Ross Smith, R.A.F., and Sir Francis Birtles. We
wish him health and success. Roe McKenzie.
(postscript) also Sir John Forrest. [It is not clear
whether this postscript is that of Roe McKenzie or Aidan de
Brune. Ed.]
H. V. Eastick, c/o Union Hotel, Nhill.
J. B. Cull, c/o Union Hotel, Nhill. Wishing you a merry
Xmas and a happy new year.
22 December 1923
Day 824 [815]
State or Territory: VIC
Cumulative Days Walked: 516
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 9180
Note: Rested at Nhill.
Certification/Comment: Wishing you a safe return
to Sydney and the compliments of the season. H. Clyne,
Nhill.
Every success to the finish. H. Chilton, fruiterer,
Netherby.
G. E. Williamson, wishing you a merry Xmas.
I admire your spirit and wish you every success on the
balance of your trip and have found your travels highly
interesting, finding a lot of my old school-day pals'
signatures tangled through the travels. Sam Mohr, Union
Hotel, Nhill.
Mr A. de Brune called on me today. I am much interested
in the feat which he has undertaken—that of walking
round Australia—and shall be pleased to hear of his
success in accomplishing so great a task. E. Bound, J.P.,
President, Lowan Shire.
I heard, this evening, a few words of A. de Brune, which
was very interesting to me, and all others who were there,
and I sincerely hope that he arrives home safely to find
that everything is in his favour. On behalf of Mr Scott and
myself, I wish to thank him for the story he had to tell us
tonight. Wishing him every luck on the rest of his journey.
W. R. Dart.
Mr Aidan de Brune called at the Nhill police station. He
informed me that he is walking round Australia and, by his
appearance, he seems fit for the journey. I wish him the
best of luck on his trek. R. Hitchens, S.C. [senior
constable] No. 5041.
Nhill, Vic, 22/12/23. Mr A. de Brune, a most interesting
personality, with an unique record of Australian travel.
Good luck and joy in your contact with nature. W. Clark
Todd.
Mr A. de Brune stayed at my hotel, Nhill. I had much
pleasure in meeting him and wish him every success and good
luck on his great undertaking. H. E. Watt.
23 December 1923
Day 825 [816]
State or Territory: VIC
Cumulative Days Walked: 517
Daily Distance (miles): 15
Cumulative Distance (miles): 9195
Town/Locality Visited: Gerang Gerung
Note: On to Gerang Gerung, crossing Salisbury
Road at 6-mile, and Kiata Road at 9-mile, then on to Gerang
Gerung, a total of 15 miles.
[de Brune shows: "To Salisbury, 6 miles. To Kiata, 3
miles. To Gerang Gerung, 6 miles." This cannot be correct as
there is no 'Salisbury' in Victoria, but only Salisbury
West, which is 140 miles from of Nhill. Also, Kiata is not
on the road on which he was travelling. Ed.]
Certification/Comment: I have much pleasure of
meeting Mr de Brune today who is undertaking the great feat
of walking round the world, and he is fit and well, and
wishing every success in his great undertaking. W. Haddow,
Railway Hotel, Kiata, 23/12/23.
On the road to Dimboola. Good luck boy. A merry Xmas. A.
Silren; T. McMahon; Harry R. Fisher; S. Davis; Wally Ryan;
Harry Dalery; Wally Hudson, Glenroy, Vic.; George
Dailly.
23/12/23. R. J. McIvor.
It has given me great pleasure in meeting Aidan de Brune
on the above date, during his walk round Australia, and I
wish him the best of success. From the boys of Gerang
Gerung.
Mr de Brune, a merry Xmas and a happy new year to you. I
wish you every success in the continuation of your walk
around Australia. W. J. Cleary, Gerang Gerung.
24 December 1923
Day 826 [817]
State or Territory: VIC
Cumulative Days Walked: 518
Daily Distance (miles): 25
Cumulative Distance (miles): 9220
Town/Locality Visited: Dimboola, Wail,
Pimpinio
Note: To Dimboola, 10 miles. To Wail, 8 miles. To
Pimpinio, 7 miles.
Certification/Comment: Junction Hotel, Gerang
Gerung, 24/12/1923. It has given me a great pleasure to meet
Mr de Brune and I found him a very interesting person. We
all enjoyed his visit very much. Wishing him the best of
luck. L. McIvor.
It has also given me pleasure in meeting Mr de Brune at
my Hotel and I wish him success in the remainder of his
travels. W. C. Wright, Dimboola Commercial Hotel.
W. Gill, snr. Const. Police, Dimboola, 24/12/23.
E. J. Shagg, confectioner, Dimboola, Vic.
N. W. Aldred, Dimboola Fire Brigade.
A. J. Cornell, Authorised news agent, Dimboola,
24/12/23.
Dimboola. 24/12/23. Good luck to Mr de Brune. T. Davis,
Vic. Railways.
E. Watson, postmaster, Wail.
25 December 1923
Day 827 [818]
State or Territory: VIC
Cumulative Days Walked: 519
Daily Distance (miles): 18
Cumulative Distance (miles): 9238
Town/Locality Visited: Horsham, Dooen
Note: To Horsham, 12 miles. To Dooen, 6
miles.
Certification/Comment: Xmas morning. I have had
an interesting chat with Mr de Brune and am pleased to know
he has about accomplished the task of walking Aus. I may say
his experiences are very interesting to listen to. Wishing
Mr de Brune a safe return to his starting point and that he
may accomplish the task in the best of health. Wish him the
compliments of the season. A. S. Eales, Hotel Pimpinio.
Have been pleased to meet Mr de Brune and to provide his
Christmas dinner, Horsham, 25/12/23. It is an honour one
seldom obtains. I wish him every luck and God speed on his
remaining journey and the compliments of the season. W.
Lloyd, Royal Hotel, Horsham.
Mr de Brune called on me at Horsham today. I was pleased
to note his moral and physical vigour, and sincerely trust
he will reach his destination safely and that the knowledge
gained by him will be of financial benefit to himself and
great value to the people of Australia. G. Germaine, Inspt.
of Police. 25/12/23.
I am proud to say Mr de Brune stayed at my Hotel on
Christmas night. I wish him every success and a prosperous
new year. Thomas Doyle, Dooen Hotel, Dooen, via
Horsham.
Note: To Wal Wal, 7 miles. To Glenorchy, 7 miles.
To Stawell, 14 miles.
Certification/Comment: Called at Glenorchy post
office, 27/12/23, p.m.
Mr de Brune called on me at Glenorchy this morning. I
was pleased to hear that he was quite well, and hope that he
reaches his destination in good health after his strenuous
journey. H. Hennery, constable, Glenorchy, 27/12/23.
Mr de Brune arrived here this morning and called at my
hotel. Was pleased to meet him and wish him the best of luck
on his journey. W. K. Lauder, Royal Hotel, Glenorchy,
27/12/23.
Darby Earle, Albion Hotel, Stawell.
Police Station, Stawell East. It is with pleasure I
attach my signature to Mr de Brune's diary. Wishing him
every success in his interesting task. O. D. J. Sizars, sgt.
of police.
28 December 1923
Day 830 [821]
State or Territory: VIC
Cumulative Days Walked: 522
Daily Distance (miles): 19
Cumulative Distance (miles): 9311
Town/Locality Visited: Great Western, Ararat
Note: To Great Western, 9 miles. To Ararat, 10
miles.
Certification/Comment:Stawell News
Office, Main Street, Stawell, 28/12/23. I have had the
pleasure today of meeting Mr Aidan de Brune, special
reporter of Sydney Daily Mail. He has cut out a
couple of records and I regret exceedingly that his
itinerary will not permit him to give me more of his
interesting experiences. He is a "God-send" to a newspaper
in search of original copy. However, I wish Aidan de Brune a
happy fulfilment of his self-imposed long and lonely trek
and, though late in the day, the compliments of the season
and good luck. Flitwood Smith, proprietor.
I feel honoured to have the privilege of including my
name in Mr de Brune's diary. Walter F. Smith.
Good luck. Hope you succeed in your task. K. Ross,
Stawell. 28/12/23.
Something attempted, something done. Wish best wishes
for accomplishment of long, long trail. W. A. Whitehead,
Stawell Times. 28/12/23.
Best of good luck. John Simpson, postmaster, Gt.
Western, 28/12/23.
I met Mr de Brune at Great Western on 29/12/23. I know
Const. Hennery, who he met at Glenorchy, and I concur with
his remarks. T. Montgomery, mounted constable No. 5738,
Stawell West Police Station.
Shakespeare Hotel, Gt. Western, 29/12/23. I have had the
pleasure of meeting Mr de Brune and think he has shown great
courage and endurance. I have read some of the writings in
his diaries and am pleased to find the names of persons I
have met in past years. I wish every success and trust that
he finishes his trip in good fettle. Chas. J. Reilly.
29 December 1923
Day 831 [822]
State or Territory: VIC
Cumulative Days Walked: 523
Daily Distance (miles): 21
Cumulative Distance (miles): 9332
Town/Locality Visited: Dobie, Buangor, Middle
Creek
Note: To Dobie, 6 miles. To Buangor, 10 miles. To
Middle Creek, 5 miles.
Certification/Comment: Best wishes and good luck
on trip. D. O'Donnell, Ararat post office.
Mr de Brune was at the Advertiser Office this
morning 30/12/23, on his way to finish his great walk at
Sydney. I wish him a very happy new year and good luck. H.
H. Bamfield, Ararat Advertiser.
Good luck. W. J. Tayler, senr. const. No. 4717.
Wish you success. F. J. Murphy, Chronicle,
Ararat.
It has been a privilege to have a short time in
conversation with Mr de Brune. I wish him all he hopes for
from this tour. J. Bates (Mrs), Dobie. 29/12/23.
29/12/23. Good luck. A. Enderby, station master,
Buangor.
Trust your hopes will be realised, and the best of luck.
C. Brennan. 29/12/23.
30 December 1923
Day 832 [823]
State or Territory: VIC
Cumulative Days Walked: 524
Daily Distance (miles): 16
Cumulative Distance (miles): 9348
Town/Locality Visited: Beaufort, Trawalla
Note: To Beaufort, 10 miles. To Trawalla, 10
miles.
Certification/Comment: Beaufort, 30/12/23, 4.30
p.m. Mr de Brune called here—dreadfully hot day. I am
pleased to have had the pleasure of greeting him but do not
envy him on his journey in this heat. A. G. Evans,
constable, No. 5723.
Good luck from Beaufort, R. H. Parker.
Trawalla, 30/12/23. Have had the pleasure of seeing and
conversing with Mr de Brune today. A very interesting man
and wish him the best of luck in his undertaking. T. W.
Hains.
Trawalla, 30/12/23. We have had the pleasure of meeting
Mr de Brune this evening and wish him every success on his
long walk around Australia. Also wishing him a happy new
year. Yours sincerely, T. B. Pattenden, 11 Burnbank Street,
Ballarat.
31/12/23. We had the pleasure of meeting Mr de Brune and
we have the pleasure of wishing him every success on his
long walk and hope he gets to the end of his journey. J. T.
Lewis.
31 December 1923
Day 833 [824]
State or Territory: VIC
Cumulative Days Walked: 525
Daily Distance (miles): 24
Cumulative Distance (miles): 9372
Town/Locality Visited: Burrumbeet, Alfredton
Note: To Burrumbeet, 12 miles. To Alfredton, 12
miles.
Certification/Comment: Very pleased to have met
Mr de Brune and wish him every success in his tour. A. W.
Matthews, postmaster, Burrumbeet.
Alfredton, 31/12/23. This is the second time we have
been honoured by a visit from Mr de Brune on his walking
tours—this occasion being his walk around Australia.
We have had a most enjoyable evening listening to Mr de
Brune's experiences and wish him every success to the end of
his great adventure. Wishing Mr de Brune good luck and
success in all he undertakes to do in the new year. (Mrs)
Dorothy Finch, 1/1/24.
01 January 1924
Day 834 [825]
State or Territory: VIC
Cumulative Days Walked: 526
Daily Distance (miles): 23
Cumulative Distance (miles): 9395
Town/Locality Visited: Ballarat, Bungaree,
Wallace, Gordon
Note: To Ballarat, 4 miles. To Bungaree, 10
miles. To Wallace, 3 miles. To Gordon, 4 miles. To railway
station, 2 miles.
Certification/Comment: Mr de Brune called at the
Ballarat police station at 11.25 a.m. on 1/1/24. A. L.
Stewart, const. No. 4828.
Called at Morning Star Hotel, 1/1/24. F. A. Edwards, per
R. B. McClym.
Constable Pattison away doing duty at Lal Lal have
signed this in his absence. 1/1/24. F. A. E. B.
Railway Station, Gordon, 1/1/24. I have had a
conversation with Mr Aidan de Brune this new year evening
and was very interested in his travels as related to me, and
wish him every success in his journey. Wishing him every
success and a happy new year. Simon D'Arcy, assistant
master. 1/1/24.
02 January 1924
Day 835 [826]
State or Territory: VIC
Cumulative Days Walked: 527
Daily Distance (miles): 16
Cumulative Distance (miles): 9411
Town/Locality Visited: Ballan, Myrniong
Note: To Ballan, 7 miles. To Myrniong, 9m
Certification/Comment: Ballan, 2/1/24. Good luck
old man. A. C. Golder.
Ballan. With every good wish for your success in your
undertaking and wishing you a prosperous and happy new year.
T. M. Martin, 2/1/24, constable No. 5730.
Ballan. It is with great pleasure I met Mr de Brune this
morning. I wish him every success on his journey. P.
Spenser, Ballan Times.
With every good wish for your success. L. Jean
Cresswell, post office, Myrniong.
03 January 1924
Day 836 [827]
State or Territory: VIC
Cumulative Days Walked: 528
Daily Distance (miles): 10
Cumulative Distance (miles): 9421
Town/Locality Visited: Bacchus Marsh
Note: To Bacchus Marsh, 10 miles.
Certification/Comment: Mr de Brune called here on
3/1/24. W. J. P. Crisp, C. L. Crisp, Bacchus Marsh
Express.
Bacchus Marsh police station, 3/1/24. Mr de Brune called
at police station this day. Alex Kennedy, const. No.
5221.
Bacchus Marsh post office, 3/1/24. Mr de Brune called
here this day. L. J. R. Pearson, relieving p.a. good
luck.
E. H. Lawrence, Federal Milk Pty. Ltd., Bacchus Marsh.
Aidan de Brune called here today, 3 p.m. Wish him good
luck.
Bacchus Marsh, 3/1/24. Mr de Brune stayed at my hotel,
the Royal, after his day's walk. I had much pleasure in
meeting him. After he had a good wash he was much refreshed
and his conversation was very entertaining. I wish him the
best of luck in his great undertaking. F. R. A.
Canning.
04 January 1924
Day 837 [828]
State or Territory: VIC
Cumulative Days Walked: 529
Daily Distance (miles): 16
Cumulative Distance (miles): 9437
Town/Locality Visited: Melton, Fulham Park
Note: To Melton, 10 miles. To Fulham Park, 6
miles.
Certification/Comment: Melton, 4/1/24. Mr A. de
Brune called at the Melton post office at 5.30 today,
looking very well after his great undertaking. Wishing him a
successful end to his great journey. A. Ross, postmistress,
Melton.
Rockbank, 4/1/24. I had the pleasure of meeting Mr de
Brune on his previous walk and now on the completion of this
one. Wishing him good luck to journey's end. A. Cook, Fulham
Park, Rockbank, Victoria.
05 January 1924
Day 838 [829]
State or Territory: VIC
Cumulative Days Walked: 530
Daily Distance (miles): 12
Cumulative Distance (miles): 9449
Town/Locality Visited: Rockbank, Deer Park
Note: To Rockbank, 3 miles. To Deer Park, 9
miles.
Certification/Comment: To Rockbank post office at
10.30 5/1/24. I have had the pleasure of a visit from Mr de
Brune on his great walk, and wish him every success. A.
Cornish, postmaster.
Cricket Club Hotel, Deer Park, 5/1/24. Mr A. de Brune
arrived at hotel looking fit and well. Trusting he will
accomplish his great tramp in good health. (Mrs) Dora
Manning.
Deer Park, 5/1/24. Mr de Brune arrived at my hotel this
afternoon. There was a large number of customers present and
as Mr de Brune arrived and stated his object in view, he was
accorded a great reception as everyone present recognised
the task he had undertaken, and wished him every success in
his undertaking and a happy and successful new year. E. B.
Manning.
From a resident of 40 years. P. O. Thannary.
On our tour round we met Mr de Brune on his arrival at
Deer Park and we wish him a very successful new year on his
undertaking. Hoping he will arrive at his destination in
good health and spirit, same as he leaves us boys at Deer
Park: Leo Harkhan, A. Dodd, J. A. Goode, J. Hailham, L. R.
Dodd, P. L. Dickson, A. Wilson, (The Sunshine Boys).
Mr de Brune at Deer Park. We have met him (H. Haslett
and C. Pollard). We wish him every success on the rest of
his journey. It is close up time and the note is very short.
A happy new year to him. C. Pollard, H. Haslett.
06 January 1924
Day 839 [830]
State or Territory: VIC
Cumulative Days Walked: 531
Daily Distance (miles): 3
Cumulative Distance (miles): 9452
Town/Locality Visited: Sunshine
Note: To Sunshine, 3 miles.
Certification/Comment: Mr A. de Brune arrived at
Sunshine, 6/1/24 looking well. Wishing him good luck in the
fulfilment of this quest. W. G. Thomas.
Sunshine, 7/1/24. I have had the pleasure of meeting Mr
de Brune and he spent the night with us. I wish him good
luck for the rest of his great journey. Troop leader, W. H.
Thomas, 1st Sunshine Troop, Boy Scouts, A.B.S.A.
[Australian Boy Scouts Association. Ed.]
07 January 1924
Day 840 [831]
State or Territory: VIC
Cumulative Days Walked: 532
Daily Distance (miles): 9
Cumulative Distance (miles): 9461
Town/Locality Visited: Melbourne
Note: To Melbourne, 9 miles.
Certification/Comment: Received with much
interest a letter from Arthur Woolley, Carnarvon, W.A.,
delivered to Mr A. de Brune 14/4/23, on 7/1/24, at Crystal
Cafe, Melbourne. J. Macdonald.
I had much pleasure in meeting Mr A. de Brune at the
Carlton Brewery, Melbourne, 8/1/24. Jim Smith, Jim McHale,
Tom Walsh.
Meeting Mr de Brune is really meeting a real traveller.
C. R Herschall, manager Herschall's Photos Ltd, agents for
Pathe, Paris. We hope to photo him again, soon.
Tom Clarke, Melbourne Herald. Best of luck.
W. T. Pike, E. W. Cole's Bookman.
With all good luck to Henry Ford's greatest rival. Max
Bilton, Melbourne, 8/1/24.
With all good wishes and for future success. Yours
sincerely, Madge Bilton.
Some find pleasure in singing,/Some find pleasure in
talking,/But for pleasure and profit/From Jaffa to
Tophet,/de Brune finds the greatest in walking. [Apparently
unsigned, but could be the person below, Ernest G. Mitchell.
Ed.]
With every good wish on your tour. Ernest G. Mitchell,
L.R.A.M. Melbourne, 1924. [Licentiate of the Royal Academy
of Music? Ed.]
Have just met Mr de Brune and wish him every success for
the rest of his journey. L. Newton, Melbourne. 8/1/24.
R. J. Edwards, Pathe's.
08 January 1924
Day 841 [832]
State or Territory: VIC
Cumulative Days Walked: 532
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 9461
Note: At Melbourne.
09 January 1924
Day 842 [833]
State or Territory: VIC
Cumulative Days Walked: 532
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 9461
Note: At Melbourne.
10 January 1924
Day 843 [834]
State or Territory: VIC
Cumulative Days Walked: 532
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 9461
Note: At Melbourne.
11 January 1924
Day 844 [835]
State or Territory: VIC
Cumulative Days Walked: 532
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 9461
Note: At Melbourne.
Certification/Comment: Delighted at having had
the opportunity of meeting Aidan de Brune in Melbourne and
was interested in my conversation with him re the prospects
of settlement of white people in the Northern Territory.
Wishing him a successful trip to Sydney. Morgan J.
Murphy.
Note: To Broadmeadows, 11 miles. To Somerton, 3
miles. To Craigieburn, 4 miles. To Donnybrook, 5 miles.
[AdB shows day as Monday, in error. Ed.]
Certification/Comment: Wishing you every success
in journey on to Sydney. Sincerely, J. Jones, Manager
Crystal Cafe, Bourke St., Melbourne
Corner Hotel, Coburg. 22/1/24. Wishing A. de Brune good
luck. M. Danaher.
J. A. Goodchild, cab proprietor, 75 Shaftsbury St.,
Coburg, Vic.
11/1/24. Coburg Hotel, T. Donnagher.
We, the undersigned, met Mr de Brune and wish him well,
and good luck on his trip. E. H. Chapman, Breeze at
Brunswick; R. Drummond, 37 Walsh St. Coburg; James Cameron,
31 Ewing Street Brunswick; A. E. Norrish, Henry St. Fitzroy;
T. D. Carlisle, 3 Salisbury St. Coburg.
22/1/24. Met Mr de Brune outside the walls of Pentridge
Penal Establishment, Coburg, Victoria. Hope he keeps always
outside! Which he will. He is fit and well and starting on
the conclusion of his long walk. M. J. Gannon, editor,
Coburg Century.
23 January 1924
Day 856 [847]
State or Territory: VIC
Cumulative Days Walked: 534
Daily Distance (miles): 18
Cumulative Distance (miles): 9502
Town/Locality Visited: Beveridge, Wallon,
Kilmore
Note: To Beveridge, 5 miles. To Wallon, 4 miles.
To Kilmore, 9 miles.
Certification/Comment: 23/1/24. I have much
pleasure in meeting Mr A. de Brune and I think his
undertaking is one of the most intrepid that I have heard
of. I had quite a very interesting conversation, as a lot of
the country he has been over I have gone through myself,
being an old prospector and bushman. I appreciate his
conversation and wish him all sorts of good luck on his
weary and lonesome journey. I am wishing all sorts of luck
on arrival. F. Christensen, licensee, Donnybrook Hotel,
Sydney Road.
Called at Beveridge post office, D. McBain,
postmistress.
24 January 1924
Day 857 [848]
State or Territory: VIC
Cumulative Days Walked: 535
Daily Distance (miles): 18
Cumulative Distance (miles): 9520
Town/Locality Visited: Broadford, Tallarook
Note: To Broadford, 9 miles. To Tallarook, 9
miles.
Certification/Comment: J. A. Donohue.
Have just enjoyed an interesting and educating
conversation with Mr A. de Brune, regarding the past,
present and future of the Northern Territory, and we take
this opportunity of showing our appreciation of Mr de
Brune's broad outlook of the need of an Australian spirit
being cultivated. T. J. P. Aimes, W. H. Burrage jnr.,
Moe.
Howes Hotel, Tallarook, 24/1/24. All the undersigned
pleased to see Mr de Brune looking so well and happy on his
long tramp: H. W. Singleton, C.T.A.; S. Erenberg, C.T.A.;
Lou Ward, C.T.A.; R, Hedley; J. Howe, our host; C. Man,
C.T.A.; K. Scanlon, C.T.A.; A. L. Reid, C.T.A.; H. P.
Carlisle, C.T.A.
25 January 1924
Day 858 [849]
State or Territory: VIC
Cumulative Days Walked: 536
Daily Distance (miles): 20
Cumulative Distance (miles): 9540
Town/Locality Visited: Seymour, Mangalore,
Avenel
Note: To Seymour, 7 miles. To Mangalore, 7 miles.
To Avenel, 6 miles.
Certification/Comment: D. Keardon. Called
Seymour, 25/1/24.
Imperial Hotel, Avenel, 25/1/24. I have been pleased to
meet Aidan de Brune who stayed at my hotel and left fit and
well.
Wishing him every success, and a happy and prosperous
New Year. T. G. Bolton.
C. L. Broughton, postmaster, Avenel.
26 January 1924
Day 859 [850]
State or Territory: VIC
Cumulative Days Walked: 537
Daily Distance (miles): 24
Cumulative Distance (miles): 9564
Town/Locality Visited: Moonea, Lockley, Longwood,
Euroa
Note: To Moonea, 4 miles. To Lockley, 4 miles. To
Longwood, 6 miles. To Euroa, 10 miles.
Certification/Comment: White Hart Hotel,
Longwood. Mr Aidan de Brune called in for a short spell. He
was fit and well after a great undertaking. I wish him good
luck. W. Hooper.
Euro Hotel, Euroa, 28/1/24. I am pleased to have met Mr
de Brune who stayed for the week end at this hotel. I wish
him a pleasant time during the remainder of his long trip.
S. Ryan, Euroa Hotel, Euroa.
Note: To Balmattum, 5 miles. To Violet Town, 7
miles. To Baddaginnie, 9 miles.
Certification/Comment: Called at post office,
Euroa, 29/1/24. H. S. Beckwith, postmaster.
I saw in the distance a young man, on a walking tour,/
he had whiskers down to the floor,/we shaved him quite clean
on Monday eve/and he continued his walk in the morn. H. S.
Gilbert, hairdressers, Railway Street, Euroa. 29/1/24.
I felt honoured to have had the pleasure of shaving and
haircutting Mr de Brune. It was 28 months since he had had a
shave, but I was lucky to have a razor with a strong handle
and removed the beard, I think, painlessly. R. A.
Sutherland, hairdresser, Euroa.
Violet Town, 29/1/24. Mr Aidan de Brune reported at
Sentinel Office today at 2.30 p.m. J. N. Saxon,
proprietor. Joseph T. Johnston, editor.
Called at post office, Violet Town, Vic. A. H. Wiston,
postmaster, 29/1/24.
30 January 1924
Day 863 [854]
State or Territory: VIC
Cumulative Days Walked: 539
Daily Distance (miles): 8
Cumulative Distance (miles): 9593
Town/Locality Visited: Benalla
Note: To Benalla, 8 miles.
Certification/Comment: Badaginnie, Railway Hotel,
29/1/24. I am pleased to have met Mr de Brune who stayed the
night at my hotel. I wish him a pleasant time during the
rest of his journey. Bryan McSweeney.
Mr de Brune called at post office, Benalla today,
30/1/24. W. R. Woolford, Benalla.
Benalla Standard, Nunn St., Benalla. 30/1/24. It
is with pride I make my brief acquaintance with Mr de Brune
who has almost blazed the trail around our great island. His
enlightening information in regard to the Northern Territory
is a revelation and his articles must compel our heads to
awaken to the possibilities that rest on their shoulders. I
wish him every success in the completion of his adventure
and trust that his feat will receive the well-merited
response it deserves. Harry Jollcott, editor.
Note: To Winton, 8 miles. To Glenrowan, 10 miles.
To Wangaratta, 10 miles.
Certification/Comment: 31/1/24. Mr de Brune
stayed here last night. I was very interested in him and
what he says about the country he has seen, particularly the
North Lands, and I hope he will succeed in his mission.
George Vandenberg Holland, c/o Umhauer's Hotel,
Wangaratta, The Village Dentist, 31/1/24. If you feel week,
take rum, or J1OKZ (sic).
1/2/24. Wangaratta. Mr de Brune stayed at the Commercial
Hotel on his wonderful trip walking round the country. We
wish him lots of good luck. C. Unhauer (Mrs).
01 February 1924
Day 865 [856]
State or Territory: VIC
Cumulative Days Walked: 541
Daily Distance (miles): 25
Cumulative Distance (miles): 9646
Town/Locality Visited: Springhurst, Chiltern
Note: To Springhurst, 15 miles. To Chiltern, 10
miles.
Certification/Comment: D. Gibson, Wangaratta.
31/1/24.
V. M. Mason, Commercial Hotel, Wangaratta, 31/1/24.
Called at post office, Wangaratta, 1/2/24. W. J. Boonon,
for postmaster.
Council Club Hotel, Chiltern. Mr de Brune stayed the
night at my hotel. We spent a very interesting and
instructive night with him. May the remaining few more towns
be reached in comfort. G. L. Cash, 2/2/24.
Called at post office, Chiltern, Vic., 9.25 a.m. 2/2/24.
G. M. Williams, postmaster.
Mr Aidan de Brune reported at Federal Standard
Office, Chiltern, on 1/2/24 at about 8 p.m. looking well and
apparently in best of health. G. C. Audmer, for K.S.
02 February 1924
Day 866 [857]
State or Territory: VIC
Cumulative Days Walked: 542
Daily Distance (miles): 20
Cumulative Distance (miles): 9666
Town/Locality Visited: Barnawatha, Wodonga
Note: To Barnawatha, 6 miles. To Wodonga, 14
miles.
Certification/Comment: I had very much pleasure
in meeting Mr A. de Brune at the Terminus Hotel this
evening, 2/2/24. He looks fit and well and is to be
generally admired in his undertaking, a walking tour round
Australia. I wish him the best of luck and a safe journey to
Sydney. C. G. Collins, relieving. officer, Bank of Victoria,
Wodonga.
Certification/Comment: I have much pleasure in
meeting Mr de Brune and have to congratulate him on the
success of his wonderful undertaking and wish him every
success for the remainder of his long journey. Mrs N.
Carter, Terminus Hotel, Wodonga.
E. Barnes, postmaster, Wodonga.
04 February 1924
Day 868 [859]
State or Territory: NSW-South
Cumulative Days Walked: 544
Daily Distance (miles): 13
Cumulative Distance (miles): 9683
Town/Locality Visited: Bowna
Note: [In New South Wales—Southern section.
Ed.]
To Bowna, 13 miles.
Certification/Comment: I have much pleasure in
having met Mr de Brune at Albury on Sunday 3/2/24. He,
apparently, at present moment, is fighting a battle against
his strength, but I hope he is successful in his ambition of
being the first man to walk round Australia. W. J.
Armstrong, constable.
With pleasure I have met Mr de Brune at Albury where he
arrived on Sunday, 3/2/24, at noon. Though travel-stained
and weary after his long tramp of 9670 miles he appears in
good heart to enter on the final stage of his wonderful
performance and will leave here with the heartiest wishes of
the people of Albury for his success in carrying it through
to completion. M. W. Miscan, Albury Daily News,
Albury. 3/2/24.
Hamilton C. Mott, Border Morning Mail.
3/2/24.
C. E. Butler, Banner, Albury.
Bowna Hotel. I have much pleasure in meeting Mr de Brune
and giving him a night's rest at my hotel, and glad to see
him looking fit and well. I have had the pleasure of showing
him a few tricks which I hope will win him free drinks for
the rest of his journey. Also wishing him success, and the
remainder of his life a pleasure, and that he drops dead in
two hundred years time. Jos Carson, 5/1/24.
05 February 1924
Day 869 [860]
State or Territory: NSW-South
Cumulative Days Walked: 545
Daily Distance (miles): 16
Cumulative Distance (miles): 9699
Town/Locality Visited: Mullengandra,
Woomargama
Note: To Mullengandra, 9 miles. To Woomargama, 7
miles.
Certification/Comment: I am very pleased to meet
Mr de Brune on his long journey. I hope he finishes up as
fresh, or fresher than he is now. Wishing him every success
on his journey. Geo Ross, postmaster and publican,
Mullengandra, 5/2/24.
06 February 1924
Day 870 [861]
State or Territory: NSW-South
Cumulative Days Walked: 546
Daily Distance (miles): 9
Cumulative Distance (miles): 9708
Town/Locality Visited: Holbrook
Note: To Holbrook, 9 miles.
Certification/Comment: It has given me great
pleasure in meeting Mr de Brune who has undertaken a great
feat in walking round Australia. He arrived at my hotel
yesterday evening and stayed here last night. He has stood
the trying test very well and we spent a very interesting
few hours with him. I wish him the best of health and good
luck and hope for a safe return to Sydney. J. McCracken,
Hotel Woomargama.
Mr Aidan de Brune reported at Holbrook N.S.W. post
office on 6/2/24. S. E. Schofield, postmaster,
Holbrook.
07 February 1924
Day 871 [862]
State or Territory: NSW-South
Cumulative Days Walked: 547
Daily Distance (miles): 16
Cumulative Distance (miles): 9724
Town/Locality Visited: Little Billabong
Note: To Little Billabong, 16 miles.
Certification/Comment: Criterion Hotel, Holbrook,
N.S.W., 7/2/24. This is to certify that Mr Aidan de Brune,
who is walking round our continent, has arrived at Holbrook,
N.S.W. looking hale and hearty and I wish him every success
over the balance of his wonderful journey. J. A. Grant.
08 February 1924
Day 872 [863]
State or Territory: NSW-South
Cumulative Days Walked: 548
Daily Distance (miles): 12
Cumulative Distance (miles): 9736
Town/Locality Visited: Kyeamba
Note: To Kyeamba, 12 miles.
Certification/Comment: Hotel Little Billabong,
8/2/24. I have found much pleasure in having had Mr A. de
Brune as a guest at my hotel, having stayed here for the
night on his return to Sydney, having nearly completed his
tour of Australia. Wishing him every success in the future.
Respectfully yours, Mrs M. Collier [Collins?].
09 February 1924
Day 873 [864]
State or Territory: NSW-South
Cumulative Days Walked: 549
Daily Distance (miles): 16
Cumulative Distance (miles): 9752
Town/Locality Visited: Upper Tarcutta
Note: To Upper Tarcutta, 16 miles.
Certification/Comment: Kyeamba Hotel. We have
much pleasure in having Mr de Brune staying a night at our
place, and we spent a very interesting few hours. We wish
him good health and every success on his trip to Sydney. Mrs
A. A. Kirk, Kyeamba.
10 February 1924
Day 874 [865]
State or Territory: NSW-South
Cumulative Days Walked: 550
Daily Distance (miles): 30
Cumulative Distance (miles): 9782
Town/Locality Visited: Lower Tarcutta, Hills
Creek, Mundarie, Tumblong (Adelong Crossing)
Note: To Lower Tarcutta, 7 miles. To Hills Creek,
5 miles. To Mundarie, 5 miles. To Tumblong (Adelong
Crossing), 13 miles.
Certification/Comment: I beg to state that Mr de
Brune stayed at my hotel on the night of 9/2/24. M. Egan,
Horse and Jockey Hotel, Tarcutta.
11/2/24. Very pleased to say Mr de Brune called at post
office, Tumblong, on his tour of Australia. Wishing him
success and health on his journey. C. W. Lawson,
postmistress, Tumblong.
11 February 1924
Day 875 [866]
State or Territory: NSW-South
Cumulative Days Walked: 551
Daily Distance (miles): 9
Cumulative Distance (miles): 9791
Town/Locality Visited: Gundagai
Note: To Gundagai, 9 miles.
Certification/Comment: Gundagai, 12/2/24. It is a
pleasure to have met Mr Aidan de Brune, a man who has "done
things," and whose fearlessly expressed convictions give one
food for thought. C. Louis Gabriel. M.D.
Independent Office, Gundagai, 12/2/24. Mr Aidan
de Brune called at office today—walking round
Australia. Wonder if he wants a mate. P. Sullivan.
Mr A. de Brune stayed at the Royal, Gundagai on his
walking tour round the isle. Pleased to see him walking
well. A. Hogan.
Met Mr A. de Brune at Labor political meeting on his
tour round Australia, and was pleased to meet him. J.
Vaughan.
Met Mr A. de Brune and had an interesting talk with him
on the Territory. Parker Moloney, House of
Representatives.
P. T. Loughlin. Regret that the time I had to devote to
a chat with Mr de Brune was so short.
12 February 1924
Day 876 [867]
State or Territory: NSW-South
Cumulative Days Walked: 551
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 9791
Note: Rested at Gundagai.
13 February 1924
Day 877 [868]
State or Territory: NSW-South
Cumulative Days Walked: 552
Daily Distance (miles): 12
Cumulative Distance (miles): 9803
Town/Locality Visited: Coolac
Note: To Coolac, 12 miles.
Certification/Comment: Had the pleasure of making
the acquaintance of Mr A. de Brune. Had an interesting chat
with him about the Territory, etc. Wishing him success. Mrs
Shenan, Coolac, 13/2/24.
14 February 1924
Day 878 [869]
State or Territory: NSW-South
Cumulative Days Walked: 553
Daily Distance (miles): 14
Cumulative Distance (miles): 9817
Town/Locality Visited: Jugiong
Note: To Jugiong, 14 miles.
Certification/Comment: Mr de Brune stayed at
Jugiong Hotel, 14/2/24. E. A. Sheahan.
The long, long trail is nearly ended. Good luck, Lottie
A. Sheahan.
14/2/24. Had pleasure in meeting Mr de Brune at Jugiong
Hotel. Wishing him every success at his destination. J. S.
Smith, Jugiong.
Jugiong Hotel, 15/2/24. Have had the pleasure of meeting
Mr de Brune, who stayed at the above hotel last night. I
wish him success and a happy ending to his perilous tour in
walking all over Australia. Good bye and best wishes for
your safety. M. A. Osborn.
15 February 1924
Day 879 [870]
State or Territory: NSW-South
Cumulative Days Walked: 554
Daily Distance (miles): 20
Cumulative Distance (miles): 9837
Town/Locality Visited: Bookham
Note: To Bookham, 20 miles.
16 February 1924
Day 880 [871]
State or Territory: NSW-South
Cumulative Days Walked: 555
Daily Distance (miles): 14
Cumulative Distance (miles): 9851
Town/Locality Visited: Bowning
Note: To Bowning, 14 miles.
Certification/Comment: Federal Hotel, Bookham,
16/2/24. Mr Aidan de Brune stayed at our hotel last night.
Wishing him all sorts of success on his trip. James
Roony.
Police Station, Bowning, 16/2/24. I have much pleasure
in meeting Mr de Brune whom I find very interesting, and
wish him safe journey to his destination. R. S. Redman,
constable.
Commercial Hotel, Bowning, 16/2/24. Very pleased to have
met Mr de Brune and wish him every success in his
undertaking. J. R. Sexton, 182 Paddington Street,
Paddington.
Commercial Hotel, Bowning, 16/2/24. Mr Aidan de Brune
spent a night in my hotel. A very interesting man and should
be a help to Australia if he lectures on what he has seen. I
wish him success. John Grace, Bowning.
17 February 1924
Day 881 [872]
State or Territory: NSW-South
Cumulative Days Walked: 556
Daily Distance (miles): 9
Cumulative Distance (miles): 9860
Town/Locality Visited: Yass
Note: To Yass, 9 miles.
Certification/Comment: Met Mr de Brune at Royal
Hotel, Yass, on the final stage of his wonderful achievement
of walking round our continent. H. H. Farrington, G.P.S.
Yass. 17/2/24.
Mr Aidan de Brune reached Yass at 1 p.m. today, 17/2/24
having travelled on foot round Australia, 9860 miles to
Yass. He will complete his long journey when he reaches
Sydney, next week. His great feat is one that will stand as
a memorial to his endurance and will be a matter of
admiration to all Australians. J. F. Cuninsen, Yass
"Courier."
Mr A. de Brune reached Yass at 1 p.m. 17/2/24, and
stayed the night at the Royal Hotel. He now leaves for
Gunning, with our best wishes. E. J. Beaton.
18 February 1924
Day 882 [873]
State or Territory: NSW-South
Cumulative Days Walked: 557
Daily Distance (miles): 24
Cumulative Distance (miles): 9884
Town/Locality Visited: Gunning
Note: To Gunning, 24 miles.
Certification/Comment: At Gunning on 19/2/24. A.
Mills, Gunning
Wishing Mr de Brune a very pleasant trip to Sydney. I am
writing with a pen he has carried round Australia. Telegraph
Hotel, Gunning. M. Mills
19 February 1924
Day 883 [874]
State or Territory: NSW-South
Cumulative Days Walked: 557
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 9884
Note: Detained at Gunning by heavy storms.
20 February 1924
Day 884 [875]
State or Territory: NSW-South
Cumulative Days Walked: 558
Daily Distance (miles): 17
Cumulative Distance (miles): 9901
Town/Locality Visited: Breadalbane
Note: To Breadalbane, 17 miles.
21 February 1924
Day 885 [876]
State or Territory: NSW-South
Cumulative Days Walked: 559
Daily Distance (miles): 15
Cumulative Distance (miles): 9916
Town/Locality Visited: Yarra, Goulburn
Note: To Yarra, 9 miles. To Goulburn, 6
miles.
Certification/Comment: R. McDonald. With best
regards and congratulations. Kindly convey special regards
to Midas Barry, Labor Daily, Sydney. Southern
Morning Herald, Goulburn.
I pay my tribute to persistence. W. Keates, Goulburn,
21/2/24.
Some walk—and some don't—I don't. H. B.
Whitham, editor, Southern Morning Herald,
Goulburn.
Congratulations to the only Australtrotter I have
met. D. M. Smith.
22 February 1924
Day 886 [877]
State or Territory: NSW-South
Cumulative Days Walked: 559
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 9916
Note: At Goulburn.
23 February 1924
Day 887 [878]
State or Territory: NSW-South
Cumulative Days Walked: 560
Daily Distance (miles): 19
Cumulative Distance (miles): 9935
Town/Locality Visited: Marulan
Note: To Marulan, 19 miles.
Certification/Comment: 23/2/24. Very kind regards
to Mr de Brune—hoping that his wish of living to see
the development of the Northern Territory on the lines he
advocates, may be an accomplished fact. Philip Brady, Grand
Central Hotel, Goulburn.
Terminus Hotel, Marulan. Wishing all success to Mr de
Brune in the near completion of his walking tour around
Australia. "Ships that pass in the night." P. Conrick,
23/2/24.
Note: To Moss Vale, 11 miles. To Bowral, 6 miles.
to Mittagong, 4 miles.
Certification/Comment: Central Hotel, Moss Vale,
25/2/24. I have much pleasure in meeting Mr de Brune on his
last lap to Sydney—90 miles to go. Wishing him every
success. T. Firkins, Central Hotel, Moss Vale.
Moss Vale 25/2/24. Central Hotel Temporary Bar. I being
in possession of the public bar have much pleasure in having
a spot with him—Mr de Brune—and wish him every
luck on his last sprint. J. William, builder, Moss
Vale.
Good luck! Wish a few more folk would see Australia,
even if they had to foot it. H. Lamond, The Four Nails,
Bowral. 25/2/24.
H. A. Hedger, J.P., Mittagong Council, 25/2/24.
Hearty good wishes to Mr de Brune on the final stages of
his trip around Australia. J. W. Loseby, mayor, Municipal
Council of Mittagong. 25/2/24.
Note: To Braemar, 2 miles. To Colo Vale, 3 miles.
To Hill Top, 4 miles. To Balmoral, 4 miles. To Buxton, 4
miles. To Picton Lakes, 1 mile. To Thirlmere, 3 miles.
Certification/Comment: Commercial Hotel,
Mittagong. 26/2/24. Mr de Brune stayed here last night, he
being on his last lap on "Shanks" round Australia. He can
have it on his own, but would have liked to share his
experiences under more comfortable travelling conditions. We
wish him well in his enterprising venture and feel sure it
will be of great benefit to him in years to come. We trust
he will be received well in our City, upon his return. E. A.
Dobson.
Family Hotel, Thirlmere, 27/2/24. Mr Aidan de Brune
arrived here last night at 6 p.m. and had a long lemon
squash, which he well deserved after his long tramp of 24
miles from Mittagong. He stayed at my hotel last night and
is now finishing his breakfast. Is prepared to take the dry
and dusty road again and to complete his tramp around big
Australia. Mr de Brune is not a very big man in build but
has a very big heart to undertake such a hard and long tramp
for the past two years and more. I wish him good luck and
success, back to Sydney amongst his friends. Thomas Sawyer,
Thirlmere.
Note: To Picton, 4 miles. To Maldon, 4 miles. To
Menangle, 10 miles. To Glenlea, 2 miles. To Campbelltown, 4
miles.
Certification/Comment: Club Hotel, Campbelltown,
N.S.W. 27/2/24. I have met Mr de Brune this day and quite
enjoyed his playing on the piano. Cheerio. Miss Florence
Munnery, Agent Govt. Savings Bank, C'town.
Club Hotel, Campbelltown, N.S.W. 27/2/24. Mr A. de Brune
arrived at the Club Hotel today. I quite enjoyed the long
talk I had with him about his travels. He has had wonderful
experiences. Alfred Munnery, proprietor.
Club Hotel, Campbelltown, N.S.W. 27/2/24. Spent a very
pleasant and instructive evening in the company of Mr A. de
Brune, who arrived here this evening. He has now only 35
miles to travel to complete a wonderful walking tour, and I
trust he will receive the recognition he deserves. Wm. T.
Allen.
28 February 1924
Day 892 [830]
State or Territory: NSW-South
Cumulative Days Walked: 565
Daily Distance (miles): 14
Cumulative Distance (miles): 10036
Town/Locality Visited: Liverpool
Note: To Liverpool, 14 miles.
Certification/Comment: Mr A. de Brune arrived at
the Family Hotel today and we were all interested in hearing
his story about his wonderful journey, and wish him every
success. Miss Phyllis Cox.
Casey's Hotel, Liverpool, 29/2/24. Mr A. de Brune stayed
at my hotel last night. I had much pleasure in meeting him
on his return journey, walking round Australia. I wish him
every success and good luck. M. Casey 29/2/24.
29 February 1924
Day 893 [831]
State or Territory: NSW-South
Cumulative Days Walked: 566
Daily Distance (miles): 9
Cumulative Distance (miles): 10045
Town/Locality Visited: Bankstown
Note: To Bankstown, 9 miles.
Certification/Comment: Bankstown Hotel, 29/2/24.
One of the greatest pleasures of my uninspiring life has
been to receive a grip of the hand from Mr Aidan de Brune.
The pleasure was accentuated by the fact that I was the
first member of the Labor Daily staff to greet Mr de
Brune and welcome him after his record walk to the environs
of Sydney. R. F. Kearney.
Hotel Bankstown 29/2/24. I have just had the pleasure of
meeting Mr A. de Brune who has been walking round Australia
for the past 2 years. He is almost at the end of his journey
and looks wonderfully well. He is a source of valuable
information and should be much valued by the Commonwealth
Government, especially on his knowledge of the Northern
Territory. I wish Mr de Brune every success in the future.
Chas. R. Edwards, manager, Hotel Bankstown.
Bankstown, N.S.W., 29/2/24. Have just had the pleasure
of meeting Mr A. de Brune on the eve of his self-imposed
feat of a 10,000 miles tramp around the coast of Australia,
which has occupied him for the past 2½ years. The
description of his journey is most interesting. I shall
always be pleased to hear of his future success. J. H.
MacArthur, M.B., J.P.
01 March 1924
Day 894 [832]
State or Territory: NSW-South
Cumulative Days Walked: 566
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 10045
Note: At Bankstown.
02 March 1924
Day 895 [833]
State or Territory: NSW-South
Cumulative Days Walked: 566
Daily Distance (miles): 0
Cumulative Distance (miles): 10045
Note: At Bankstown.
03 March 1924
Day 896 [834]
State or Territory: NSW-South
Cumulative Days Walked: 567
Daily Distance (miles): 6
Cumulative Distance (miles): 10051
Town/Locality Visited: Enfield
Note: To Enfield, 6 miles.
04 March 1924
Day 897 [835]
State or Territory: NSW-South
Cumulative Days Walked: 568
Daily Distance (miles): 9
Cumulative Distance (miles): 10060
Town/Locality Visited: Sydney
Note: To Sydney, 9 miles.
Certification/Comment: Ireland's Hotel, Burwood.
4/3/24. Mr A. de Brune arrived here yesterday on the last
stage of his long walk, and looks in the pink. A really
wonderful performance. He stayed here for the night and is
now leaving for Sydney. John T. Ireland.
Mr Aidan de Brune arrived at the office of the
Financial and Commercial Times, 9 Pitt Street,
Sydney, in the forenoon of the fourth day of March, 1924. He
left the door of this office, then occupied by the Daily
Mail Newspaper Company, at 3.45 in the afternoon of the
twentieth day of September, 1921. His journey is
completed.—John J. Gay.
Edward P. Kelsall, editor, Labor Daily.
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr de Brune at Darwin,
N.T. He had then come through some terrible stages and
knowing what was ahead of him, thought he was continuing a
hopeless task. While in Darwin Mr de Brune endeavoured to
reconcile industrial troubles, but failed by reason of the
active efforts of certain Government officials, whose desire
was to foment them. Aidan de Brune is one of the gamest men
I have ever had the honour to know. J. T. Beckett, Labor
Daily, 4/3/24.
I have followed the walk of Aidan de Brune with great
interest and his powers of description and humour are all
powerful. May his shadow never grow less. H. Barry,
accountant, 4/3/24.
J. J. Gilchrist, Daily Mail, 4/3/24.
COMMENTS MADE IN THE DIARY FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF THE
WALK
Certification/Comment: Trades Hall, Sydney,
7/3/24. Aidan de Brune visited my office today and, after
hearing of his experiences, all I can say is that he has a
bigger heart than me. Such spirits as he, do things. J. S.
Garden.
Mr de Brune called at this office and delivered a
letter, per foot, from Melbourne, and we are aware of the
hardships he must have had during this walk which he did
around Australia. Federated Liquor Union of Employees, F.
Owen, Secretary.
Rexona Office. Was indeed glad to see you and learn
Rexona had proved a good friend on your trip. Sincerely,
Rexona, S.H.S.
I was glad to meet Mr de Brune when he called upon me
today, after his wonderful trip of 10,000 miles around
Australia. He has the heroic spirit that seemed to have
vanished with the days of romance. Henry E. Boote,
10/3/24.
I was very pleased to have met Mr de Brune after his
great feat in walking round Australia, and to receive from
him a letter which he carried from Geraldton in W.A. to me,
from Vic. Johnson.—E. Grayndler, Gen. Sec. A.W.U.
Who ever is this sunburned stranger? Ah, Mr Aidan de
Brune. On this day, 9/3/24, Mr de Brune appeared on our
doorstep, springing a surprise on all those dwelling within.
We all spent a pleasant evening, thanks very much to Mr de
Brune's beautiful playing.—Joan.
Mr W. Oliver, chairman, to Mr de Brune. Communist Hall,
23/3/24.
G. Edgecumbe, secretary, Australian Journalists
Association, N.S.W. District. 17/4/24.
23/4/24. I think Mr de Brune's trip around Australia, on
foot, only goes to show what Australians can do. L. E.
Murnin, Press Club.
24/4/24. No one enjoyed Mr de Brune's articles on his
trip round Australia more than I did. They were an education
to us, tied to the city. E. J. Hill.
Mr de Brune ranks with our best and most intrepid
explorers. W. J. O'Connelly, Sydney. 24/4/24.
I wish I had the opportunity of accompanying Mr de Brune
on his trip round Australia. Con. Drew, 24/4/24.
F. A. Chaffey.
Such a trip around Australia should be an education to
even the best of us, but I am afraid my education will have
to be neglected from this point of view, unless I am
provided with wheels. I'm afraid such a long arduous journey
would try even the best motor car. Eric Bedford.
Stick to it, old man, and go to it. Good luck, and don't
forget to punch all land huggers hard. Release the
big lands and Aussie is on the pig's back. J.L.B.
Aidan de Brune,/A Champion Walker,/A good sport,/An
excellent talker. J. N. Rogers, Labor Daily.
15/5/24.
A famous streamline on the Daily Mail front page:
With sighs and groans, Aidan de Brune struggles on.
G. W. Warnecke.
An appreciation of a wonderful walk under the auspices
of the Daily Mail. R. N. Connolly.
Yet another appreciation—of your keen journalism
after the walk. C. O'Sullivan, 1/9/24.
Aidan de Brune walks into Darwin and settles a
strike. Another Daily Mail heading. One of the
stories chronicling a remarkable walk. G. E. Kelly.
Commiseration for one of the worst treated men that ever
walked, Aidan de Brune.—Chas. A. Lee.
STATISTICS FOR THE WALK
These statistics have been complied from totals appearing
in the typescript of Record Journal of a Walk Around
Australia, although they did not appear in the format
presented here. The mileage walked each day was entered into a
spreadsheet. From these figures the total miles walked, total
for each state/territory, cumulative mileage at the end of each
day, and number of days on which he did not walk, were
calculated.
De Brune was remarkably accurate in his arithmetic. A few
non-material errors were made which, in total, had virtually
no effect. As mentioned in chapter 4, he
was as accurate as he could be with distances. In many cases
he had to use his best guess to calculate the distance
travelled in a day. No doubt he was careful to check his
distances with the overall distance between points, distances
which he found on sign posts, along railways lines or
telegraph lines, or on maps. Whatever the distance he
travelled, his was an epic walk. Let us not be churlish in
allowing him to describe it as a walk of "ten thousand
miles."
