hills all bare; & plains almost as bad; all hands in search of water, without success. A native told us we should find no water to the east; but plenty to the south. This we found correct. Camped in dry gully in ranges. Camp 53 Lat 21° 10'.
AUGUST 6.
7 miles S.W. Struck water about 10 a.m. Horses much in want of it. Followed bed of stream up for about 5 miles (or 7) Found it quite dry. No water for horses at night. Camp 54. Shot 10 cockatoos 3 ducks.
AUGUST 7.
4 miles down stream to water; & found depot camp. Caught a number of perch with our hands. Camp 55 Lat 21°14' 28"
AUGUST 8.
Mr. Gregory started with two of the party in search of a practicable route; leaving 5 in camp, repairing harness &c. A little light rain today.
AUGUST 9.
As above.
AUGUST 10.
Mr. Gregory returned at 5 p.m. having discovered a large river 30 miles off; which he named the Yule.
AUGUST 11.
Shooting & fishing with McCourt with little success. Shot a large kingfisher. (Sunday) Long 118° 3' E.
