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MARCH 13.

Sunday. Started from "Dig Down", went to Bay the ship "Mystery" not having arrived deposited a 2nd letter at Dig Rock & returned home. (Looking up horses on the way, did not find them).

MARCH 14.

Three hands & self putting up stockyards. A false report of Mr. Wellard's arrival; great sensation.

MARCH 15.

At work as usual.

MARCH 16.

Same.

MARCH 17.

The same.

MARCH 18.

The same as above, & clearing round yard of stard; & watering round posts.

MARCH 19.

Two hands finishing yard, Joe at wall, watching horses, Green brought in a kangaroo.

MARCH 20.

Sunday. (Birth of a calf).

MARCH 21.

Started for Dig Down to repair flat.

MARCH 22.

Went down to marsh; & took flat down to within about 1