Book contents
- Frontmatter
- Contents
- List of Illustrations
- Introduction
- Acknowledgements and Notes on the Text
- 1 Sledging Diary, the Australasian Antarctic Expedition (November 1912–January 1913)
- 2 The Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition Diary (November 1914–April 1917)
- 3 The Great War Diary (August 1917–August 1918)
- 4 Tour Diary – In the Grip of the Polar Pack-Ice (December 1919–January 1920)
- 5 The Torres Strait and Papua Expedition Diaries (December 1920–August 1921)
- 6 The Papua Expedition Diary (August 1922–January 1923)
- 7 The World War II and Middle East Diaries (September 1940–October 1941)
- Index
4 - Tour Diary – In the Grip of the Polar Pack-Ice (December 1919–January 1920)
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 05 March 2012
- Frontmatter
- Contents
- List of Illustrations
- Introduction
- Acknowledgements and Notes on the Text
- 1 Sledging Diary, the Australasian Antarctic Expedition (November 1912–January 1913)
- 2 The Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition Diary (November 1914–April 1917)
- 3 The Great War Diary (August 1917–August 1918)
- 4 Tour Diary – In the Grip of the Polar Pack-Ice (December 1919–January 1920)
- 5 The Torres Strait and Papua Expedition Diaries (December 1920–August 1921)
- 6 The Papua Expedition Diary (August 1922–January 1923)
- 7 The World War II and Middle East Diaries (September 1940–October 1941)
- Index
Summary
3 December 1919
… The last night of the Sydney performance was given to a crammed house, Kings Cross, there being over 2200 filling seats, stairs, and standing. The story which all seem to say is unique and thrilling was received magnificently. It is some reward speaking to a couple of thousand upturned faces all eager, interested and intent. In these big theatres crammed with all classes, one does not hear a sound. All seem breathless. It is great. Tomorrow we begin the interstate tour. I take as assistant lecturer, Mazengarb and O'Shea, operator.
4 December 1919
… Left Sydney 3.30 a.m. by Brisbane Express. Tony and Matron O'Connor down to see me off. Our cases narrowly escaped catching the train owing to the faulty transport arrangements of Australasian Films. It was with some feelings of relief when we drew away from Sydney. The season has been an arduous one and not without some worry. It has, however, been a phenomenal success.
5 December 1919
Crossed into Queensland 9.15 a.m. Country drought stricken and in pitiable state…Arrived, Brisbane 6.40 and to Australian Hotel, a passable house with good table, small rooms and no pretty waitresses or maids. … Evening, the Union Theatre's publicity 'bug', Holt, carried me off to the Mail office where I had to give a column of my wretched experiences and adventures – which just now are becoming a bugbear. …
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- The Diaries of Frank Hurley 1912–1941 , pp. 139 - 150Publisher: Anthem PressPrint publication year: 2011