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 NOVEMBER 2

Bullocks resting on account of sore feet.

NOVEMBER 5.

Wind prevented us taking Padbury's wool to Jarman Island (for shipment). Remained at home writing.

NOVEMBER 6,7, 8.

Same work.

NOVEMBER 9.

Another man ill, with knocked-up bullocks (foot sore). I walked to McCourt's camp & rode out to the station.

NOVEMBER 10.

Having remainder of stores & also house carted up; as it will save one hand remaining to mind it.

NOVEMBER 11.

As usual all at work.

NOVEMBER 12.

Making pigsty; adding to shade &c.

NOVEMBER 13.

Men as before. Self making troughs, putting saws in order, & other tools.

NOVEMBER 14.

Nairn and 3 hands arrived at noon - 4½ days from DeGrey.

NOVEMBER 15.

Laing shot two turkeys.

NOVEMBER 16.

Rode down to Bay & shipped Dixon & 2 natives per "Mystery"