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Thursday, 22nd May, Fine Grass Country.

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Category: John McDouall Stuart - Sixth Expedition
Written by John McDouall Stuart
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Thursday, 22nd May, Fine Grass Country. Returned to McGorrerey Ponds. Day very hot, and the horses much distressed for want of water; they have the appearance of being half-starved for a month, and have taken an immense quantity of water, having gone to it about four or five times in an hour. As I am not satisfied that these ponds cease here, I shall try again to-morrow a little more to the east. Wind, south-east.
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