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 never more than one at a tine seen .).).

A comet which had disappeared for some time since, made its appearance, not so bright as previously.

JULY 8.

In camp. Maitland Brown, Brockman, & McCourt, out after horses (6) brought them in at about 3.30 from 15 miles off on back track.

JULY 9

15 miles. 4 horses out till 11 a.m. 8 miles off near old camp. Passed several pools of water during the day. Lat 21° 41' Long 117. 47 Camp 39.

JULY 10.

12 miles N. Fine grassy undulating plains (but very stony) till 10.3 a.m. After which rocky ranges. Made a creek at noon, with running water; & almost impassable bed & banks. Horses very much tried; but few with a set of shoes; & many very lame. Left old track. Made about 7½ miles Westering. Lat 21° 29' 10" Bay about 75 miles by account - Camp 40 (Sherlock)

JULY 11.

15 miles N.N.E. The stream gradually became larger till it is now a river of considerable size & named the Sherlock. Much trouble to get the horses over the stones Shot a Pelican (Camp 40)