Brian Condon: Diary of James Alipius Goold, 1848-1886

Friday 2nd September. Arrived in London.

Sunday 4th September. In Birmingham. Went with the Bishop to Oscott, where we dined; spent the evening with the Bishop.

Monday 5th September. In Liverpool. Learned that the Sisters of Mercy had that morning gone on board the "Ocean Chief," the vessel in which they sail for Melbourne. I went on board and took my leave of them; their cabins are large and conveniently situated.

Friday 9th September. In Dublin.

Saturday 10th September. In Cork.

Wednesday 14th September. Saw my mother this morning.

Monday 19th September. Left Cork for Waterford and Kilkenny; took a car and proceeded to Callan.

Tuesday 20th September. Went to Drangan to see Rev. Mr. O'Shaughnessey, parish priest of that place, and uncle to Mr. O'Shanassy, of Melbourne.

Wednesday 21st September. In Dublin.

Monday 26th September. Left for England.

Thursday 29th September. Engaged my passage in the October packet for Melbourne; Suez to Melboune, £170; had to pay it.