Met Peter Sinclair and Joe Shultz (bookkeper) at Wave Hill and examined Lila (Australia Aboriginal woman). Author remains at Wave Hill for three weeks and does a clinical survey for malaria, a check on the condition known as boomerang legs and reviews blood smears collected by Dr Anson (see AA530). Voices his concerns about food and drug availability on stations.

1. Photograph: ‘Wave Hill’

Places mentioned: VRD (NT); Whyndham (WA); Wave Hill (NT)

People mentioned: Peter [Sinclair]; Joe Shultz; Mr [Alf] Martin; Dr Anson (See AA 530); Government Dispenser

Medical conditions mentioned: Malaria; Malignant tertian malaria; Boomerang legs (anteroposterior curvature of the leg below the knee); enlarged spleen

Photo number/s as per Journal and Index of Photographs: 242