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customs of his people, and he is always a prominent leader in the 

 corrobories and other assemblies. 



Mr. Threlkeld has a son, who is also engaged in missionary labours 

 near Darling river, about three hundred miles in the interior, and 

 who understands the language. A boy was sent down by the son for 

 the father to take charge of. There was no difference perceived 

 between him and the natives of the Hunter river. 



NEW HOLLAND BOY. 



Inquiries for their implements of the chase and warfare, caused 

 M'Gill, King Ben, and Shingleman, to set to work to furbish up their 



