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 mile of house site, where she grounded -

MARCH 23.

Flat sunk during night; tide kept her down; so we could do nothing until it fell, accomplished work during night.

MARCH 24 & 25.

Working at flat; loaded her with timber bought of Nairn. Carting with bullock &c, also walking to "Dig-down".

MARCH 26.

Same.

MARCH 27.

Same work.

MARCH 28.

Came home quite tired of our trip; as we were almost devoured by flies during the day and mosquitoes kept us awake most of the night; & I had a sore foot from a cut. We gave the flat a good coat of pitch, calked her and put patches on her bottom.

Joe & Laing commenced an oven, the day I left; & were employed at it and quarrying during my absence.

MARCH 29.

Station routine.

MARCH 30.

2 men cutting hay, Mc & self riding Pilot & Jennette; as they had been out of hand for months; & were getting wild. Lewington shot 2 fine turkeys (more meat).