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May [1883]

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posts, & knew then we were only 5
miles from the Station, as there
are iron posts until within short
distance on either side. The iron
ones are standing because
the Blacks cut them down
& if not watched. This line is
the one communicating with
the old country & there are
Telegraph Stations about 150 miles apart
from Port Darwin here to keep
the line in order. [Note on previsous page to be inserted here.] When we
got to a dry creek on our way,
the horses for some time were
quite unmanageable. They rushed
about madly in
the creek for water, but after
some little time finding none
they became quieter, & we
managed to get them on to the
track again. When we actually
did get to within ½ a mile
of the water, they all (except
3 or 4 that were too weak)
made one bolt, & did not stop
till they found water. I thought
the poor things would never stop
drinking. We soon were up at
the house and off our horses.
There are 2 gentlemen in charge
a Mr. Bole [Mr Bowley] & Mr. Goss the
assistant. They were both most