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 Chichester Downs. Camp 13.

JUNE 7.

12 miles S.E. by E. Fine feeding ground most of the day. The river presented a fine sheet of water, which to our surprise terminated rather abruptly.

The ration was reduced to 1 lb of flour per diem & little enough too.

Camp 14. Lat 21° 40' Long 117° 17'

JUNE 8

20 miles E.S.E. Much good grass & land till noon; after which inferior. Here we first found a wild plum. After dark the horses commenced rushing along at a furious pace. I thought they smelt water, camped without any for them, or feed either, as they were tied up we had water in our flasks. Camp 15 Lat 21° 49'.

JUNE 9.

Sunday. In about ½ a mile came on water & camped. Found remains of native in tree. Camp 15.

Camp 16.

JUNE 10.

23 miles E.S.E. Much good feed. Saw 8 or 10 natives; & came on a little miserable child, & gave him some Damper. Found very productive melons. No water except in flasks. Camp 17. Lat 21° 55, 118'

JUNE 11.

20 miles S. Good feed & some triodia, water in clay pans