Journals of Two Expeditions of Discovery in North-west and Western Australia: During the Years 1837, 38, and 39, Under the Authority of Her Majesty's Government. Describing Many Newly Discovered, Important, and Fertile Districts, with Observations on the Moral and Physical Condition of the Aboriginal Inhabitants, &c., &c, Volume 2 |
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Page 94
... Sharks Bay , and before we had commenced our return home , that some dreadful misfortune had befallen us , and that Mr. Smith , THE FATE OF OUR OTHER PARTY . 95 Thomas Ruston 94 OPINIONS OF THE MEN REGARDING.
... Sharks Bay , and before we had commenced our return home , that some dreadful misfortune had befallen us , and that Mr. Smith , THE FATE OF OUR OTHER PARTY . 95 Thomas Ruston 94 OPINIONS OF THE MEN REGARDING.
Page 95
... Sharks Bay , in the boats , others of the party had got into a very desponding state , one of whom , Henry Woods , had even gone so far , as to tell me , when I remonstrated with him on this point , that he knew that the greater part of ...
... Sharks Bay , in the boats , others of the party had got into a very desponding state , one of whom , Henry Woods , had even gone so far , as to tell me , when I remonstrated with him on this point , that he knew that the greater part of ...
Page 118
... Sharks Bay , and may , indeed , almost be regarded as the central point of the western coast of Australia ; thus at once occupying the most commanding position in Sharks Bay , and one of the most interesting points on that coast ; it is ...
... Sharks Bay , and may , indeed , almost be regarded as the central point of the western coast of Australia ; thus at once occupying the most commanding position in Sharks Bay , and one of the most interesting points on that coast ; it is ...
Page 119
... SHARKS BAY . 119 in the smallest boat , unless by tracking it over those flats , which proceeding is not unattended with danger , —for , if it comes on to blow at all hard , owing to the shoalness of the water , the whole of them ...
... SHARKS BAY . 119 in the smallest boat , unless by tracking it over those flats , which proceeding is not unattended with danger , —for , if it comes on to blow at all hard , owing to the shoalness of the water , the whole of them ...
Page 138
... Sharks Bay in lieu of an inland journey such as the second ; and now that this last expedition was brought to a close , I had yet to await , for some time , the answer to my communication from the Mauritius , which was to guide my ...
... Sharks Bay in lieu of an inland journey such as the second ; and now that this last expedition was brought to a close , I had yet to await , for some time , the answer to my communication from the Mauritius , which was to guide my ...
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