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 absence & also today. I sent Lewington down with 2 horses for Mc C & Withnall to come up when they could, Lewington to remain & work the boats till all the provisions were out of danger.

All horses mustered from lower run.

APRIL 21.

Men at work on pigsty. Self hunting stock.

APRIL 22.

Men the same work. Self after stock. Brought in 10 cows with calves, home. Withnall & Hancock came here with provisions to go in search of his horses. A large piece of our stone wall fell down at night, during the rain.

APRIL 23.

Withnall, Hancock & McCourt started with stallion, Bobby & Ney, after horses left by "Sea ripple" at Port Hedland. Men as previously & self attending to their wants. Went down to "Dig-down" with horse to assist Mrs. Withnall & family up to station; as the weather has the appearance of much rain; & they have no tent.

APRIL 24.

Sunday. Went down to marsh with 2 horses for dray, brought up such things as would be required with by Mrs. W. with much difficulty; as the horses were too weak.

APRIL 25.

Came home with women & traps; just in time to avoid a complete deluge of rain, which would have drenched them.