ridges on either hand. Country very barren & appeared the same from the hills all round. Horses much in want of water. So we were compelled to retrace our steps, leaving Old Joe behind. Camp 75.
SEPTEMBER 4.
13 ms back on outward track to water at native camp, which we made a noon. The horses had been without water since the previous morning, 2 other horses were left some distance out.
SEPTEMBER 5.
In camp, as the horses were unable to proceed. Brockman & M Brown shot 3 kangaroos.
SEPTEMBER 6.
Mr. Gregory having started with two of the party, 6 horses & 16 days rations to the S.E. left 5 of us in depot camp at native water hole. B shot a rock kangaroo.
SEPTEMBER 7.
In camp.
SEPTEMBER 8.
Same (Sunday) Mr Brown returned at 8 p.m. for assistance as Mr. Gregory was obliged to fall back on depot for want of water, having left 2 horses to die, with rations packs &c; & he & Harding were alone, 18 miles out with about 1 pint of water each; & much fatigued.
SEPTEMBER 9.
Brown & Brockman started with first horses to Mr Gregory
