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Besides which the poor animals
had to make the ascent and
descent of several ranges,
clambering for foothold as the
boulders of stone rolled from
under their feet. Late in the
afternoon we turned into camp
close to the Durack Riv. One of
Larikea caught some fish and
a young shark, which proved
a very acceptable morsel, after
being well boiled in brine.
Fred and I busied ourselves horse-
shoeing, there being 6 horses that
required a shoe or two apiece.
and we have about 6 miles of
stoney ranges tomorrow. The
dingos appear to be numerous
here, judging from the number
of tracks, and the incessant
howling they are making tonight
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