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A Copy of Notes in the Diary of W.S. Hall (1863).
AUGUST 5, 1863.
I joined Mr. Wellard's party about to proceed to the De Grey, N.W. Coast
AUGUST 6.
"Tien Tsin" sailed from Fremantle with party, stock &c.
AUGUST 17.
(a) Arrived at Tien Tsin Harbour.
AUGUST 18 to 28.
Landing stock, stores and exploring the country.
AUGUST 29.
(b) I came on shore to remain.
AUGUST 30.
Mr. Wellard left. I wrote three letters.
AUGUST 31.
Boating timber from lower landing, carrying it up the hill, coopering casks and securing provisions.
SEPTEMBER 1.
Carrying timber, Putting up buildings.
SEPTEMBER 2 and 3.
Same as above.
SEPTEMBER 4.
Self taken ill with influenza; hands as above.
SEPTEMBER 5
The same as above.
