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Explorations in Australia

CHAPTER 3
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Police-trooper Richards intends returning to-morrow to Fowler's Bay.

He has given us every assistance in his power, and deserves our very sincere thanks for his kindness and attention.
13th to 17th.
Travelling towards Port Augusta, accompanied for half the distance by Police trooper O'Shanahan, from Paney station.
18th.
Reached Port Augusta.

Telegraphed to his Excellency Sir James Fergusson, informing him of our arrival.

Camped five miles from Port Augusta, at a small township named Stirling.
19th.
Received telegram from his Excellency Sir James Fergusson, congratulating us on our success.

Camped a few miles from Mount Remarkable.
20th.
Passed through Melrose, and on the 23rd reached Clare, where I had the pleasure of meeting Mr.John Roe, son of the Honourable Captain Roe, our respected Surveyor-General.
On August 24th reached Riverton, and on the 25th Gawler.


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