Sir Thomas Mitchell - Journey in search of The Kindur in 1831-1832
Australian History: Journals of the early explorers08/11/19 • 44 min
Volume 1, Chapter 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 - Pass 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 - Reach the Gwydir - Cross it with one man - Prevented by a native with spears, from shooting a kangaroo - Re-cross the river.
08/11/19 • 44 min
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