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.

A loose leaf diary detailing WD Walker's daily life including study, medical duties, travel and personal routine. This item covers locations around Hawker, Paralana and Innamincka South Australia.

References to photographs taken include:

• many photos up Wertootla Ck 11 September 1928
  
  

• 24 photos of Paralana hot springs 14 September 1928
  
  

• 12 photos of Paralana hot springs, 2 blue flyers (kangaroos,) 15 September 1928
  
  

Individuals, subject matter and locations noted include:

• Hawker, SA, Australian Aboriginal people 1 September 1928. This item is restricted.
  
  

• Australian Aboriginal report typed by Rollo Edwards 3 September 1928
  
  

• Tiger Hume, Dick Martin, Australian Aboriginal report (see AA 357/1) 4 September 1928
  
  

• Mr Crawford, Parawylia Gap 5 September 1928
  
  

• Martins Well, saltbush, Bill England, Gordon England, kangaroo, Wirrealpa 6 September 1928
  
  

• Bobmonie, Yudnapinna, Wilpena, Martins Well, Wirrealfa, Gum Creek 7 September 1928
  
  

• Mt Chambers,Titree, Weetowie, Westaloona, Balcanouna, fox., dingo, Charlie Napier, Dogger Smith, ,caves with Australian Aboriginal drawings (rock art), salt bush, emus, Mr Ragless, Dorothy Padman 8 September 1928. This item is restricted.
  
  

• kangaroo, Australian Aboriginal people, Dorothy Padman 9 September 1928
  
  

• Balcanouna, Wertootla Ck, Mollie, Mr Ragless, Dorothy Padman, Mrs Swift, Australian Aboriginal people 11 September 1928
  
  

• Mrs Ragless, Wooltana, AJ McBryde, Mrs Swift (nee McBryde) 13 September 1928
  
  

• Tin Hut, Parallana Homestead, Parallana Springs, drought, Mrs Swift, Bill Young, Arkaroola Crossing, single page advertisment for "Paralana Hot Springs, ideal winter resort, second season 1927" Mr Gosse, 1914 drought, AJ McBryde, Sydney Kidman, Mt Painter radium mine, 14 September 1928
  
  

• Mr Gosse, Poontana, kangaroos, Mr Ryan netting fence, rider, Mulawatana 15 September 1928
  
  

• pencil draft diary for 16 September to 17 October 1928 with various notes on reverse, Innamincka, Cordillo, Mr Good, Mr Copeland, Mr Dagma, left with Mr De Pury and Mr Absalon, camels, Afghans, Patehewarra wbore, Bill Webb (driver) 19 September 1928
  
  

• Mrs Dow, Farina, Bill Webb, Mr Butler, Mr Dawes, Mr Conrick, packard car, Nappermerrie 20 September 1928
  
  

• Innaminka, Cordillo, Bill Webb, Mr Butler, Burke's tree, Nappermerrie, Gulf of Carpenteria, Australian Aboriginal people 23 September 1928
  
  

• Bill Webb, Bell Bros, trucks and cars, 24 September 1928
  
  

• Miss Easter (Australian Aboriginal woman), Mrs Inkerman, Bill Webb, Wallace Johnson boring contractor, trucks 25 September 1928
  
  

• pencil notes regarding artesian water (wbores around Oodnadatta), Mr Widdup (?well wborer), Mr Dawes 26 September 1928
  
  

• Patchewarra, Packsaddle, Innamincka 27 September 1928
  
  

• Bill Webb, empty bottle heap estimated at 50-100 thousand 28 September 1928
  
  

• Mollie, Wallace Johnson, Mr Butler 30 September 1928