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 JUNE 16.

“Mystery" arrived. All at work (multiplicity of duties).

JUNE 17.

Went to Harbour to receive stores from "Mystery".

June 18 -

JUNE 19,

Sunday.

JUNE 20, 21 & 22.

Boating & carting stores. Lost my revolver whilst horse hunting, having jerked it out of the case while galloping. (Never allow anyone unarmed)

JUNE 23.

Took man (Tucker) & a native to assist in looking for revolver, as it required every precaution; & was threatening rain; very difficult to track as my horse had frequently been over the same ground as the mob; also natives known to track backwards; (horses) he at last found it; had hidden it. I gave him 12 lbs of Flour, 1 lb of sugar, ½ lb of sheep Tobacco. Weighed up & returned dray load of stores to Withnall.

JUNE 25.

In search of cattle.

JUNE 26.

In search of horses.

JUNE 27.

Station work.