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John McDouall Stuart - Second Journey
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Journal of the second journey of exploration of John McDouall Stuart, April to July 1859.
- Author: Laurie McArthur
- Listed in: History Outdoor
- Tags: desert explorer horseman john mcdouall stuart south australian history pastoral land
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Saturday, 2nd April, 1859
Started from Mr. Glen’s for St. A’Becket’s Pool, where we camped. This water hole is a large one, and likely to last a long time. The country around is good–a large salt bush and grassy plain, with upwards of 300 cattle feedin...
Sunday, 3rd April
Shortly after sunrise started from St. A’Becket’s Pool, over low sand hills with large valleys between, well grassed, as described by Mr. Parry. Camped about two miles to the north-east of it, in a polyganum and grassy valley....
Monday, 4th April
The saddles injuring our horses’ backs, we must stop and repair them. Herrgott and I rode to Shamrock Pool. There is still water there. It may last about a month, but it is not permanent....
Tuesday, 5th April
The horses could not be found before noon. One of them has lost a shoe, which will require to be put on. It is too late to start to-day for St. Francis’ Ponds, the distance being thirty-two miles, and no water between. I deem it advisable to re...
Wednesday, 6th April
Started on a bearing of 330 degrees, and at six miles came upon a gum creek, with abundance of water, which I believe is permanent. For fifty yards on each side of the creek there is a great quantity of polyganum and other water-bushes. On the water ...
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