Volume I Part 6 (1/2)

CHAPTER 1.3.

Fires in the Bush.

Rocks of Bullabalakit.

Boat launched.

Bees load my rifle with honey.

Embark on the Namoi in canvas boats.

Impediments to the navigation.

Boat staked, and sinks.

The leak patched.

She again runs foul of a log.

Provisions damaged.

Resolve to proceed by land.

Pack up the boats, and continue the journey.

Pa.s.s the western extremity of Nundewar Range.

Unknown tree.

Water scarce.

Providential supply.

Crayfish.

Trap-hill on plains.

Cut through a scrub.

Meet a tribe of Natives.

Again obliged to cut our way.

Fortunate discovery of water.

Dry valleys.

Mount Frazer.

The party in distress for want of water.

Water found next day.

Ducks.

Wheel Ponds.

Excessive heat and drought.

Description of the woods.

Meet with natives.

Cross the dry bed of a river.

A friendly native with his family.

No water.