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 A Copy of Notes in the Diary of W.S. Hall (1863).

AUGUST 5, 1863.

I joined Mr. Wellard's party about to proceed to the De Grey, N.W. Coast

AUGUST 6.

"Tien Tsin" sailed from Fremantle with party, stock &c.

AUGUST 17.

Arrived at Tien Tsin Harbour.

AUGUST 18 to 28.

Landing stock, stores and exploring the country.

AUGUST 29.

I came on shore to remain.

AUGUST 30.

Mr. Wellard left. I wrote three letters.

AUGUST 31.

Boating timber from lower landing, carrying it up the hill, coopering casks and securing provisions.

SEPTEMBER 1.

Carrying timber, Putting up buildings.

SEPTEMBER 2 and 3.

Same as above.

SEPTEMBER 4.

Self taken ill with influenza; hands as above.

SEPTEMBER 5

The same as above.