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 with provisions 13 lbs of flour & 21 pieces of pork supposed to weigh 4 lbs each. Sent 4 letters to Mr. Wellard with copy of journal; & 5 other letters.

NOVEMBER 17.

Went home with Nairn; & rode out with him, and found station for his sheep; sent Joe down with team to cart Nairn's stores up; having previously sent McCourt & Jack to bring them up to head of marsh with remainder of our own things. Laing refused to cook, as he said he had taken an oath against it.

NOVEMBER 18.

Out with Nairn horse hunting on river. (could not find them) & cattle hunting at "Dig Down".

NOVEMBER 19.

Men as above. Laing at work at house. Bullocks better, Sawed piles for house.

Found excellent place to put horses and cattle, where they would be likely to remain.

NOVEMBER 20.

Working on foundation of house with Laing. Joe making shafts to cart.

NOVEMBER 21.

Working at house and horse hunting.

NOVEMBER 22.

Found Jinnette with foal & horses. Two natives were seen driving two heifers with calves.