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gradually took their course in the shallows 

 near the bank, in every case making their way 

 up the stream. 



" The river was clear, and running with a 

 strong current over a sandy bed, through 

 a valley overhung with immense gum trees, 

 blackwood trees, and other growth. Fern 

 trees were growing near the stream. 



" Mr. Needham, one of the few residents 

 in the neighbourhood, met the coach on its 

 arrival, and kindly assisted in carrying the 

 cans and placing the fish in the river. He 

 stated that the only fish caught in that part 

 of the river were fine black-fish and a few eels. 

 The swift- swimming salmon have, therefore, 

 nothing to fear from such sluggish neighbours. 



" In passing various watercourses, I found 

 the residents in the neighbourhood anxious to 

 have some of the fish left at each; but as 

 there was a doubt whether the sea could be 

 reached by the fish, if left at such places, I 

 was compelled to carry all which could be 

 kept alive to the Latrobe river, which was 

 their original destination, and about whose 

 ample stream I had no doubt at all. 



" Throughout the journey the utmost friend- 



