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DEC. 15.

Went to Bay; & at last on board. Butcher told me all goods &c were landed belonging to station except 1 bag of potatoes. Returned to W's & waited for papers &c to W's.

DEC. 16.

sent dray for box, & waited for papers &c, when it could not be found.

DEC. 17.

Came home. by way of station, Tucker & Albert, since he came home on the 14 th, having been at work on building & odd jobs, & Lewington employed with drays for Mr. Taylor since the 14th.

DEC. 18.

Sunday. Dogs went out hunting by themselves, & A hearing them, brought in a very fine kangaroo.

DEC. 19.

Building. A after cattle.

DEC. 20.

The same. A saw all the cattle. Harry (native) shot 9 ducks & teal. "Aurifera" arrived.

DEC. 21.

The same. Lewington came home having carted Mr. T's goods to W's. A after horses After Albert brought in horses, (self) started for Bay to assist in unloading "Aurifera", telling A & L to follow as soon as possible with team.