Shipboard diary of Elizabeth Simmonds : [on a voyage from England to Australia on the sailing ship Hereford in 1883] / by Elizabeth Simmonds. 1883, May 24-Aug. 31.

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Simmonds, Elizabeth. Shipboard diary of Elizabeth Simmonds : [on a voyage from England to Australia on the sailing ship Hereford in 1883] / by Elizabeth Simmonds.

Shipboard diary of Elizabeth Simmonds : [on a voyage from England to Australia on the sailing ship Hereford in 1883] / by Elizabeth Simmonds. 1883, May 24-Aug. 31.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/222289921

Diary, accompanied by notes from the author's grandson, and a poem about the voyage. The diary is detailed; with information about accommodation, bedding, etc. She describes regulations for passengers; washing; men on watch; entertainment; fish caught; fire brigade practice; ships seen; crossing the line; games; roll calls; burial of a baby; arrival off the Queensland coast; Arrival in Townsville; her impressions, and her desire to go to Brisbane. The diary ends, and she gives a list of food eaten at each meal throughout the week.

19 leaves ; 30 cm.

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