Page:Papers of William Shakespeare Hall, 1861–1895.pdf/20

 JULY 12.

15 miles N.N.W. at first bed of river very stony; after which deep sand, more suitable to horses. Saw several natives; & peculiar mode of catching birds under boughs. Our own & the horses’ shoes nearly worn out. Brackish water at 5 p.m. Camp 42.

JULY 13.

7 miles W. Large sheet of water, with plenty of wild fowl. Mr. Gregory shot a fine swan; & Mr. Brown a beautiful strange teal. Plenty of fish in river. Horses very lame. Tree never seen before with long nut smelling like garlic.

We called this part of the "Sherlock" Lake Plenty. Lat 21° 6' Long 117° 32'. Camp 43.

JULY 14.

Sunday. Mr. Brockman shot a swan, 7 ducks, 6 cockatoos & 2 swan hens. Mr. Brown shot three ducks & a rock kangaroo & James & myself caught about 40 lbs weight of fish, one 5½ lbs.

A strange bird in some parts (ways) it resembles a fowl. A large white crane was also seen with many black shags Many tracks of natives. Emus, dogs (dingos) turkeys & other wild animals.

JULY 15.

15 miles N.N.W. compelled to leave one of our best horses (Rocket) quite done up in his feet; & but for the drift