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about a pound and a half each, at intervals of 4 feet, all along 
the bottom line of the net, these pieces of clay having been brought 
by the women from the nearest cooking mound for that purpose. 
On the upper line of the net they fix small bundles of reeds at 
every 6 feet throughout its length; these reed bundles, as a 
matter of course, act as floats. Thus prepared the net is ready for 
work. an now stands on the edge of the lagoon, holding 
It is quite a sight to see 
ng and jumping about on the grass, codfish from 
pounds downwards, and perch, both gold and silver, from 10 
ounds ; the large mesh of the net prevents 
all fish, unless on very rare occasions 
landed, the abori happen, however, that some few small fish are 
crows and sa: they are left on the bank for the delectation of 
Soon as the result of a good haul has been examined, the 
— — their Spears &c., and stalk off to the camp in a most 
“sem — leaving the women and children to bring on the 
chil a. and the spoil thereof. In due time the women and 
ane anda’ into the camp by twos and threes, groaning and 
elie oe respective burdens. 
eho trom assemblage, such as two or three families, h 
-tigzag lines ae i proximity to a lake, they fix a net in 
y from the shore, or perha ; 
Sens cre a ee ne 
perch and — of fish are drawn, consisting principally of 
ie 3 Occasionally a monster codfish is enmeshed, when 
