Burgundy and blue patterned hard cover ruled notebook, written in ink 175mm x 110mm. Contains personal diary entries from his time at the Australian Museum. Includes a list of purchased music for the flute, newspaper clippings and photographs of Waite. Also a 'Subpoena for the Defence' for Waite to give evidence in a court case regarding the cruel treatment of a sparrow placed in a box with live snakes.