CONTENTS OF VOLUME I, 
CHAPTER I. 
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Origin of the Expedition — Contemplated Exploration to the West- 
ward — Meeting of the Colonists, and Subscriptions entered into for 
that purpose — Notes on the unfavourable nature of the Country to 
the Westward, and proposal that the Northern Interior should be 
examined instead — Make an offer to the Governor to conduct such 
an Expedition — Captain Sturt’s Lecture — Interview with the Gover- 
nor — Arrangement of Plans — Preparation of Outfit — Cost of Expedi- 
tion-Name a day for departure — Public Breakfast and commence- 
ment of the undertaking . . . . 1 
CHAPTER II. 
First night’s Encampment with Party — Reflections — Arrival at Sheep 
Station — Re-arrangements of loads — Method of carrying fire-arms 
— Complete the number of the Party — Their Names — Move onwards 
— Valley of the Light — Extensive Plains — Head of the Gilbert — 
Scarcity of firewood — Grassy well-watered Districts — The Hill and 
Hutt Rivers — Indication of change going on in appearance and 
character of the Country, traceable in the remains of timber in the 
Plains and in the openings among scrubs — The Broughton — Reedy 
Watercourse — Campbell’s Range — Course of the Broughton . 22 
CHAPTER III. 
Spring Hill — An aged native deserted by his Tribe — Rich and exten- 
sive Plains— Surprise a Party of Natives— Rocky River — Crystal 
Brook — Flinders Range — The deep Spring— Myall Ponds — Rocky 
water holes — Dry watercourse— Reach the Depot near Mount Arden 
—Prepare for leaving the Party— Black Swans pass to the North- 
Arrival of the Waterwitch . . . „ 4& 
