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1861.

APRIL 23.

Went on board the "Dolphin" at 7 a.m. & by 11 got under weigh with a fresh breeze from the E.N.E. The portion of the party embarked comprised the following persons.

, Commander, J. Turner second in command, E. Brockman, J. McCourt,, Assistants, & A. James Farrier.

Supplies for 8 months were provided; & 10 horses were put on board in Fremantle.

APRIL 27.

Anchored in Champion Bay about 10 a.m.

APRIL 28.

Sunday.

APRIL 29.

Party employed in filling up ship's water casks.

APRIL 30.

The same.

MAY 1.

Swam 10 horses off to the ship about ¾ of a mile, one of them old Joe the Miller, as awkward as the devil, attempted to commit suicide by drowning & as I prevented him from doing that, gave me a good ducking.