Engagement

I finally found a mention of the relationship and romance that had grown between my father and mother. However there are still a lot of gaps that I hope to find answers to in future readings of m y father's diaries.

Thursday June 13 1935....

Had to have another go at my stove chimney today and lengthened it but still it smokes. Quite a crowd gathering in town for the races. Had a letter today from home. .....? and a cheque. Eileen got her ring and quite thrilled. Got some more writing done and tok wireless down to Shorty. Had Bill Blog call in after tea. Went to the hall at night. CWA ball on.

Friday June 14....

Was a bit late in rising today so that breakfast was also late. Post Office open for only one hour so had to hurry down and send a telegram home. Came back and did some writing, then went down to the store. Came home and got some lunch then cleaned and called for Eileen and Mrs Synnott and went over to the course. Had tea at Synnotts and then home and dressed and took Eileen to hall. Startled natives when they saw ring on Eileen's finger.

Saturday June 15....

A busy morning at home. Got some mail away, also telegrams. One to Marj. and one to Works Dept Townsville. Took Eileen and others over to course. Went to hall at night and very soon after arriving had brush with Sonny Darcy. Mr Campbell intervened and later Darcy locked up for night. Eileen very upset.

Sunday June 16...

Had the usual nice crowd at S.S this morning and after lunch loaded up bus and Eileen and self came out to Morestone? Arrived in time for tea. Afterwards tried to fix wireless.