Barometer 28.38; thermometer 60 degrees at six o'clock; latitude 26 degrees 27 minutes 38 seconds South, longitude about 119 degrees 42 minutes East.
19th.
Continued in a north-easterly direction for about eight miles over fine grassy plains, and camped at some water in a small gully with fine feed.
I camped early in order to give the backs of the horses a good washing, and to refit some of the pack-saddles.

Passed several clay-pans with water.

We have not seen any permanent water for the last eighty miles.

I much wish to find some, as it is very risky going on without the means of falling back.

The country seems very deficient of permanent water, although I believe plenty could be procured by sinking.