Sunday, 14 March 1937
Another lovely day. Went to church. Captain always takes the service. Played bridge in the afternoon, won 4° Played bridge again at night, won 4? Had supper in Mrs Everett’s cabin, Shandy and sandwiches. Went to bed about 12.
Thirza Pidgeon’s 1937 World Tour – 12 March: At sea
Friday, 12 March 1937
Another lovely day, played bridge all the afternoon, lost 6. Evening had fortune told by Molly Hall, everything good. Played bridge at night for love. Had supper; gin and tonic, an awful drink.
Thirza Pidgeon’s 1937 World Tour – 11 March: At sea
Thursday, 11 March 1937
Beautiful weather, the sea very calm, just sat around the deck. Had a seat in cabin in the afternoon and played bridge at night; won 1.
Went to bed at 11 –
Added in pencil – supper every night
Thirza Pidgeon’s 1937 World Tour – 3 March: Stowaways spotted
Wednesday, 3 March 1937
All sports started today a great crowd taking part – lovely weather. Had bridge drive at night, awful turn out.
Saw the two stowaways.
Thirza Pidgeon’s 1937 World Tour – 28 February: Adelaide to Fremantle
Sunday 28 February 1937
Went to church in the morning played bridge at night with Mrs [E] Everett [age 60 from 11 Park Avenue, St John Hill, Wanganui, NZ], Mr & Mrs Hill [Mrs E., age 59, and Mr J., age 60 from NZ]. Won 6 °