Comments that Mr [Alf] Martin and Constable Pfitzner [Tasman Charles Vivian Fitzer) (1896-1966) have searched for an alternative route through the [Jasper] Gorge. Arrive at Timber Creek and meet Mrs Pfitzner [Mrs Fitzer]. Reflects on the domestic arrangements and background to better prepare Policemen and Post Office workers for work in the [Northern] Territory. Visit Victoria River Depot for a beer and ‘with the cry of “What did I say, the King of Bagmen again”, in walked DD Smith’ (1897-1984).

1. Photograph: ‘Looking up stream from the Victoria River Depot landing’

Places mentioned: [Jasper] Gorge (NT); Timber Creek (NT); [Northern] Territory (NT); Victoria River Depot

People mentioned: Mr [Alf] Martin; Constable Pfitzner [Tasman Charles Vivian Fitzer) (1896-1966); Mrs Pfitzner [Mrs Fitzer]; DD Smith’ (1897-1984)

Photo number/s as per Journal and Index of Photographs: 225