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Tuesday, 5th April.

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Category: John McDouall Stuart - Second Expedition
Written by John McDouall Stuart
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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 remain until to-morrow.
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