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pointed out that there were barb wires nailed on to each post on the side facing the road, & said it was illegal. It certainly did keep the bullocks away from the fence, & if he did consult his lawyer he must have found that the boy drover was right.
Was getting used to the few hours sleep by this time, & could count the mob without going to sleep.
We crossed the CONDAMINE on a bridge. When passing CECIL PLAINS station Ginger knew a short cut. Being behind, which in my opinion is the proper place for the boss, did not discover till too late that the bullocks were bogging, crossing the straight of the racecourse, was truly sorry, but did not think it was good policy to apologise.
Later in the afternoon we were in a patch of she oaks, & no grass so were
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