Previously accessioned as D2/6/1.
Dr Walker, a medical practitioner, observed and treated a variety of people for an array of illinesses, ranging from dental problems to venerial disease during his travels and professional life, some of which is documented in his diaries. He and Mrs Walker also observed and described some Australian Aboriginal ceremonial activity and associated materials. WD Walker
This dairy comprises 3 volumes bound together. This item covers locations around Adelaide South Australia.
The first section of the first volume is identified as "observations" and comprises a number of "sayings" (such as "He who would succeed in his own life time must possess also the ability to find the limelight".) These "sayings" commence in the 4th volume which is titled "Extracts, Quotations, Original observations and Characters which appeal to me". This volume is grouped into 14 sections and covers pages numbered 1-107.
The next section cover pages 108-210 and a contents list on the page 108 groups them into 6 categories:
- ? Magazines 109-119
- Still Jim-Honore' Williams 120-146
- "Backhouse"- med stud & Practive 147-153
- Chrysler 154-169
- Ropers' Row-Hazard Warwick Deeping 172-187
- Northcliffe-Hamilton Fyfe 188-205+
The second volume deals with Walker's period of empoyment at the Adelaide Children's Hospital and the Queen's Home post natal clinic 1926-1927. It commences with a list of patients and their affliction. It appears to be arranged by hospital ward (eg Colton, Duncan, Rose etc). A later portion is arranged chronologically listing date, ward, sex, name, age and affliction. There is no doubt some connection with the range of child patient photographs including Ira Green, Billy MacDougall, Gwennie Scrutton, Teddy Zbierski. Many patients have several entries in the diary. This item is restricted.
Loose items include an OHMS envelope bearing an Adelaide Children's Hospital sticker annotated "Wm [William] Davis", an University of Adelaide invitation card for the "Luncheon in honour of the new graduates to be given at Botanic Park 15 December (1926?)", a Queen's Home post card for use in recording patient's appointment date and time,
The third volume deals with Adelaide Children's Hospital matters presumably during Walker's term as Intern during 1926-27. This item is restricted.