mile of house site, where she grounded -
MARCH 23.
Flat sunk during night; tide kept her down; so we could do nothing until it fell, accomplished work during night.
MARCH 24 & 25.
Working at flat; loaded her with timber bought of Nairn. Carting with bullock &c, also walking to "Dig-down".
MARCH 26.
Same.
MARCH 27.
Same work.
MARCH 28.
Came home quite tired of our trip; as we were almost devoured by flies during the day and mosquitoes kept us awake most of the night; & I had a sore foot from a cut. We gave the flat a good coat of pitch, calked her and put patches on her bottom.
Joe & Laing commenced an oven, the day I left; & were employed at it and quarrying during my absence.
MARCH 29.
Station routine.
MARCH 30.
2 men cutting hay, Mc & self riding Pilot & Jennette; as they had been out of hand for months; & were getting wild. Lewington shot 2 fine turkeys (more meat).
