Continuation from page 80 (AA122/3/1/75) describing the bore and cavern at Newcastle Waters. Meet Syd Smith and relates a story of his time in Darwin Hospital. Also met [Dr] Kirkland who rose to become the Chief [Medical Officer] after Dr [Cecil Evelyn Aufrere] Cook (1897-1985). References the fire at the Darwin railway bulk store whereby no beer available for the inland and describes the antics of Charlie and Tim on their return from Anthony Lagoon.

1. Photograph: 'At Newcastle Waters' Charlie [Berg] in the truck then L to R Tim [Dooley], [Dr] Kirkland; [Mr] Morris and [Constable] Reid

Places mentioned: Newcastle Waters (NT); Sydney (NSW); Territory [Northern] (NT); Anthony Lagoon (NT); Birdum (NT); Darwin Hospital (NT)

People mentioned: Syd Smith; Dr [William Bruce] Kirkland (1898-1952); Dr [Cecil Evelyn Aufrere] Cook (1897-1985); Charlie [Berg]; Tim [Dooley]

Alcohol mentioned: Captain Cook Whisky

Photo number/s as per Journal and Index of Photographs: 132