This is an extract from “The Queenslander” Newspaper dated Thursday, 6th November 1930:
In common with country centres not quite so remote, the residents of Birdsville, probably the most isolated community in Queensland, take a keen interest in the hospital, which is in charge of Sisters of the Australian Inland Mission. On a Saturday night not long ago an enjoyable dance was held which was most enjoyable, and competitions promoted by Mesdames Garrett, Norton Gaffney, Taylor, and Messrs. Scott and Lewis produced satisfactory results.
On the following Monday a children’s picnic promoted by the Sisters of the A.I.M. was held on the town side of the Diamantina. The weather was perfect, as was the scene itself, for the good seasons so general throughout the Commonwealth are being experienced in Birdsville, and the banks of the river were clothed in grass, and the shade trees were wearing their spring garb. The big attendance included a large number of grownups, but all enjoyed themselves, all the events in the sports programme which was put through after dinner being well-contested. In addition to providing happy entertainment, the functions resulted in a profit of 75 pounds, which, with the Government subsidy, will be most acceptable to the committee of the Birdsville hospital.
