22nd July 1898

Friday

Went on shore for 24 hours leave had a very enjoyable time had a trip out and went for a drive put up at the Lord Wolsely about seven miles out of Cairns had dinner and then had a good drive out in the country returned back to Cairns 6 o Clock went to Dance held at the Court House given by the Queensland Naval Brigade, dancing up till 3 in the morning.