CONTENTS 
CHAPTER V 
Lbttkr V. Myola («!«/.)— The Barron Falls— Flower-hunting—Can- 
nibalism. 
Lbttbr VI. Hbrberton. — Dull and monotonous scenery — A n^ht ride 
— Comfortless Quarters — Letters. 
Letter VII, Muldiva. — A primitive mining town — Heat — Montalbion 
— No hncy drinks — Tired out Page 48 
CHAPTER VI 
Letter VIII. Myola.— Muldiva Mine— Chillagoe Cattle Station— The 
Caves — Unspeakable solitude — Herberton — A dying child — Mount 
Albion — Watsonville — A romantic view — Nightmare — A welcome 
voice — Fire — A wonderful deliverance — The "Speaker" — Caught in a 
whirlwind — An unpleasant outlook — Mrs. S.'s meal — Crossing the ford 
— Geoigetown — Inquiring children and an independent black . 60 
CHAPTER VII 
Letter VIII. Myola (fw«/.)— Homesick— Native customs— The ordeal 
of a Kipper — Preparing for camp life — Sleeping in the open — A 
mirage — The pitiless sun — Mrs. S. has "sunstroke" — A gallop and 
another breakdown — ^Arrival at Herberton — Rest ... 82 
CHAPTER VIII 
Letter IX. Cairns. — Painting. 
Letter X. Cooktown.— Port Douglas— Cooktown— The sympathetic 
black maid — A good man's grave — ^The German missionary's appeal — 
Native habits. 
Letter XI. Bloomfield River.— On H.M.S. Ltsard— Rough quarters 
— A perilous situation — Alligators — Rescued — Borrowed majesty — 
Fishing — At Wyalla Station — ^Throwing the boomerang — Gladiators — 
Religions customs — Various fiingi -97 
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