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of Mitchell grass were visible ; at seventeen and a half miles we passed a small waterhole ; and at twenty-sev en 
miles two camels gave in and had to be flogged and dragged to a waterhole, about half a mile further, at 
which we camped. A small station has been formed at this waterhole, which the natives call Uinpatabu. 
Tuesday, 23rd.— We left Umpatabu Waterhole at 6 a.m., and followed the track, which is scarcely 
recognisable, 'in an easterly direction, across low spinifex and cane-grass sandridges and hard stony flats ; at 
eleven and twelve miles, passed two small waterholes. One riding camel now gave in ; after an immense 
amount of thrashing and dragging, we managed to get him along by short stages; at twenty-three and a half 
miles, however, he laid down and refused to stir an inch ; we therefore camped close to a large waterhole 
which is about two hundred yards long and thirty yards wide. 
Wednesday, 24th.— The sorefooted camel looked wretched this morning. We started at 6 30 a.m. 
travelling along the track in an easterly direction, over spinifex and canegrass sandridges and wide bare stony 
flats At three miles we arrived at a level plain, on which a few tufts of Mitchell grass were observable , at 
seven and half miles we passed a point of a low sandridge ; at ten and half miles, crossed a gidea watercourse, 
and shortly afterwards a small waterhole and several claypans full of water ; at fourteen miles the sore-footed 
camel laid down, and we were forced to camp in an open stony salt and cotton bush plain, without any shelter 
against the hot sun and wind. . . 
Thursday, 25th. — We had a few drops of rain in the early morning before daybreak, just sufficient 
to make things miserable. Started at 5-30 a.m., and at four and a quarter miles arrived at Monkarra Station ; 
after half-an -hour’s rest we continued along the track at a very slow pace, crossing the Diamantina or Mueller 
River, which is here nearly six miles wide. At eighteen miles the sore-footed camel gave in, and we had to 
camp. Overcast, very sultry, with a drizzling rain. _ . 
Friday, 26th — Very stormy all night. Started at 5-15 a.m., walking most of the day. At sixteen miles 
we arrived at Tunko Waterhole and hut. This is an abandoned out-station of Monkarra. We camped here 
as the sore-footed camel did not feel inclined to go on. Very hot and sultry during the afternoon, which 
culminated in a thunderstorm and rain during the night. 
Saturday, 27th. — Started at 5 a.m. from Tunko Waterhole; we travelled all day, giving the sore-footed 
camel an occasional rest. Camped at twenty-four miles. ) 
Sunday, 28th. — Started at 5 a.m. At four and a half miles we entered the floodmarks of Farrar s Creek. 
At twelve and a quarter miles we arrived at Carrawilla Station, where I obtained sufficient meat to carry the 
party to Palparara Station; camped at twenty-one miles near a large rain waterhole. The sore-footed camel 
is slightly improving. , 
Monday, 29th. We started at 5T5 a.m. At thirteen and a quarter miles passed Mr. Weale s camp, 
Yetyeterie Waterhole, and at sixteen and half miles arrived at Palparara Station, where I was employed for 
several days in plotting up my work and writing up my diary from notes taken in the field. 
Friday, November 9th.— Started the camel back to Carrawilla. 
Saturday, 10th.— Started with Mr. Adam Hay, about 9 a.m. At about nine miles measured the dimen- 
sions of an earth embankment ; at twenty-five miles arrived at Carrawilla. 
Sunday, 11th. — Arranged riding saddle and selected and packed two camels before breakfast. Started 
at 8-30 with Mr. A. Hay, and travelled all day. Camped at forty-one and a half miles, 8 p.m., in red mulga 
creek 
Monday, 12th. — Started at 6-30 a.m.; at twenty-one miles rested the camel for a few hours at an out- 
station of Haddon Down, at 8'30 p.m., having travelled .thirty-six and a half miles, we camped at Kelpie 
Kelpie Waterhole. 
Tuesday, 13th. — Started at 6 a.m., and travelled thirty-four and a half miles to Haddon. Rested two 
hours, then pushed on until 7’30. Camped at forty miles in expectation of a rain storm. 
Wednesday, 14th. — Started at 5 30 a.m. At mid-day rested about three hours, then continued to travel 
until 9-30 p.m. Camped at forty miles. 
Thursday, 15th — Started at 5‘15 a.m.; at twenty-five miles rested two hours, then travelled on until 
10'30 p.m. Camped at forty-seven miles. 
Friday, 16th.— Started at 5 a.m. Rested the camels two hours during the heat of the day. At 5'50 p.m. 
camped at Innaminka Station, forty-one miles; no feed for the camels. 
Saturday, 17th.— Started at 7-30 a.m. Rested the camels two and a half hours during the heat of the 
day. At 1215 a.m. camped, having travelled fifty-one miles; the last nine miles I walked on foot. No 
feed for the camels, who are nearly knocked up. 
Sunday, 18th— Started at 5-15 a.m.; various delays through meeting teams. Mr. A. Hay obtained a 
horse from them and pushed on to catch the Blanchewater mail. I brought on the camels by myself. At 
fifteen and a half miles camped, to give the camels, who are thoroughly knocked up, a rest. 
Monday, 19th. — Started at 5 a.m.; the camels are very stiff ; delayed greatly by the spare camel breaking 
his nose rope and keg. At sixteen and a half miles one camel refused to lead or go any further. Rested 
until 4 p.m., then continued along the track ; at 7 p.m. arrived at Tinga-Tingana Station ; at 8 p.m. continued 
my journey, and at 12 p.m. one camel again gave in, and finally upset himself in a claypan, nearly breaking 
his legs. Camped, tired to death ; have lost all my rations in the dark. I must therefore postpone my meals 
until I arrive at the next station. 
Tuesday, 20th. — The camels never moved from the camp last night, being too tired to feed. Started at 
5-15 a.m. At 11 o’clock, after changing the riding camel several times, I arrived at a woolshed thoroughly 
knocked up. I here met several teamsters from whom I bought some rations, and then continued to travel 
until 12 o’clock. I camped for several hours, continued travelling in the evening; camped at 12 p.m., near 
Artracoona Well. 
Wednesday 21st. — Started at 5 a.m. At nine miles arrived at Carraweena Station, where I again met 
Mr Hay ; we started in company about 6 p.m., and travelled until 10 - 30 p.m., then camped. 
Thursday 22nd. — Started at 6 a.m. At five miles we arrived at Monte-collina ; continued for another 
six miles, then camped during the heat of the day. Mr. Hay started at 1 p.m ; I started with the camels 
at 4 p.m. and travelled until 11-30 p.m. 
Friday, 23rd. — Started at 5 a.m. ; travelled eighteen miles across slightly stony plains ; arrived at 
Blanchewater about 12-30, and where I again met Mr. Hay 
Sunday, 25th. — Resting camels. 
Monday, 26th — Started with the camels about 3'30 p.m; a few light showers of rain fell about sunset. 
At 11-30 p.m. camped. 
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