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14th
Mr. Harris accompanied me about six miles up Hunters River, which is very deep and about 300 yards wide the ground on both sides for the first three miles is low and swampy. -- Many parts are cover'd with a new Hibiscus which the Natives use as Flax for making their nets, and for other purposes. -- This plant is much Superior to the Carradjan [Carrajan] which is of the same species. As we got farther up Hunters River the country became higher and very beautiful. -- Mostly Forest ground -- but very thinly interspersed with lofty Trees and sometimes indeed acres without a Tree. -- The soil in general good and the grass luxuriant. -- At the extent of our journey to day we came to a high Hill which I named Mount King, from its summit we had a very extensive view of the Mountains before mention'd to the westd -- the round hills off the opening of Port Stephens to the Eastd -- and Northd -- Ash Island -- the Harbour -- Coal Island -- and Colliers Point to the Eastd -- and Southd. -- On our return to Greenhill in the evening we found Mr. Barrallier with seven days provisions for the purpose of going on with the survey of this River.
15th
Mr. Barrallier left us early in the morning. -- As my object was to examine the country as much as possible. -- Mr. Harris and myself went in the small Boat continuing our journey up the River. -- After passing Mount King at 2 P.M. we came to another high hill which I call'd Mount Grant. But the weather was