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 about 35 lbs of fish, in camp for remainder of day. Eleven (11) natives accompanied us and stole some of my traps. The natives who for good conduct were allowed close to our camp, began to be very troublesom, & stole my towel, soap, comb toothbrush etc last evening I went to their camp early & found the brush & comb; but was obliged to put up with the loss of the other articles; as the fellow who had them was away; though I made most unmistakable signs; of my thorough disapproval of their conduct. When I returned to camp the natives there did not seem pleased with the recovery of the things; & commenced burning the grass around the camp; as they did not desist when told to do so Mr. G. fired a shot at them, at a distance, which had the effect of driving them off.

OCTOBER 13.

Sunday: 12 miles W. On route to Kangaroo Pool, started at 4 p.m. as it would be cooler, & the horses watered fully; camped on plain with grass near (no water) Black Hill the position of which is shown on the charts. Camp 99.

OCTOBER 14.

19 miles (8 on old track) at 6 & at 7 a.m. struck the G George with permanent water. made old camp (50) at 9a.m. Kangaroo Pool. Started at 4, & camped at (Camp 100) 8 p.m. on grassy plain near Harding Passed Pyramid at 7 a.m. & old noon halt at 5 p.m.

OCTOBER 15.

We made the Harding in 6 miles; & remained the day to