Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Leichhardt, logbook of a journey from Port Stephens to Peak Range, 1 October 1846-3 November 1847 - Page 42

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contribute equally to render the forest pleasing and in other parts the nodding ears of  Anthestria of the sandgrass and of various other grasses gently moved by the breeze imitate the coarsing corn field at home.
We have cut part of the meat of the wether, we killed yesterday to dry and preserve New years Day afternoon. We had enjoyed our suet pudding and everybody felt extremely satisfied. 5 of my companions are stretched on the tablecloth and sleep after the good food. They have now tried the [want?] of flour and thinking  nothing of giving it up all together. The state of things between now and two years ago, when we were clustering with horses and cattle round a dirty little waterhole is very shocking. We have plenty to eat and drink and the first & hope will be the [can?] during the whole expedition

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