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 OCT. 21.

Returned home. Tucker had seen 14 head of cattle on lower run, while I was out, making 46 head out of 60, or more. I hope the natives have not speared any; but the long drought; & few hands, give them 4 good chance. Two men employed carting wool & rails.

OCT. 22.

Sunday.

Mr. McLeod went to "Mt. Welcome", having heard that the natives had speared one or two heifers.

OCT. 23.

Wedging wheels, & shoeing, sent Taylor for wool press.

OCT. 24.

Cattle hunting.

OCT. 25.

The same.

OCT. 26.

Came home with 27 heed (making 40 in all).

OCT. 27.

Making up rations for out station, started out with Mr. Mount, slept at Middleton's, Left Bob & Jacky to collect cattle.

OCT. 28.

Went to Mounts' & on to station to deliver 6 rams; & see sheep.