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Fine grassy country along river; white gums in flats; large salt pools.
Very hot weather; thermometer 90 degrees in pack-saddle. 26th (Sunday). Did not travel to-day.
Plotted up track and took observations for time and longitude.
Barometer 29.18; thermometer 83 degrees at 6 p.m.
Latitude of camp 26 degrees 35 minutes 8 seconds South by Regulus. 27th. Travelled up river for about sixteen miles; camped at a fine fresh pool in latitude 26 degrees 24 minutes 52 seconds South, Mount Narryer bearing North 238 degrees East, and Mount Dugel North 334 degrees East magnetic. Fine grassy country along river.
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