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 hills all bare; & plains almost as bad; all hands in search of water, without success. A native told us we should find no water to the east; but plenty to the south. This we found correct. Camped in dry gully in ranges. Camp 53 Lat 21° 10'.

AUGUST 6.

7 miles S.W. Struck water about 10 a.m. Horses much in want of it. Followed bed of stream up for about 5 miles (or 7) Found it quite dry. No water for horses at night. Camp 54. Shot 10 cockatoos 3 ducks.

AUGUST 7.

4 miles down stream to water; & found depot camp. Caught a number of perch with our hands. Camp 55 Lat 21°14' 28"

AUGUST 8.

Mr. Gregory started with two of the party in search of a practicable route; leaving 5 in camp, repairing harness &c. A little light rain today.

AUGUST 9.

As above.

AUGUST 10.

Mr. Gregory returned at 5 p.m. having discovered a large river 30 miles off; which he named the Yule.

AUGUST 11.

Shooting & fishing with McCourt with little success. Shot a large kingfisher. (Sunday) Long 118° 3' E.