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Reached the water at the Two Springs half an hour after dark. 12th. Explored the country around camp in search of a better place for feed, but could not find water.
Mr.Hamersley and party joined us at 4 p.m., all well.
Tommy shot a red kangaroo, which was a great treat, after living so long on salt pork.
Barometer 28.60; fine; cold wind from the east all day. 13th (Sunday). Rested at camp.
Intend taking a trip to the southward to-morrow. Barometer 28.76. 14th. Started this morning, in company with Morgan and Jemmy, to examine the country to the southward.
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