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. London, T. and W. Boone, 1841, Volume 2Libraries Board of South Australia, 1964 - Australia |
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Page 103
... fish and crabs . April 26 and 27. - Still halted at this spot , fish- ing , and caught parrot - fish , rock - cod , & c .; so that they had as much fish as they could use , and found fresh water in the holes of the rocks . April 28 ...
... fish and crabs . April 26 and 27. - Still halted at this spot , fish- ing , and caught parrot - fish , rock - cod , & c .; so that they had as much fish as they could use , and found fresh water in the holes of the rocks . April 28 ...
Page 176
... fish ; a black and red in- sect , resembling a flea ; a species of Diphyes ; a very small kind of polypus ; and one or two small jelly - fish . A land bird flew on board to - day . In 26 ° N. lat . we entered a portion of the sea ...
... fish ; a black and red in- sect , resembling a flea ; a species of Diphyes ; a very small kind of polypus ; and one or two small jelly - fish . A land bird flew on board to - day . In 26 ° N. lat . we entered a portion of the sea ...
Page 276
... fish are taken in the net offers nothing remarkable . If the fish are not cooked by being merely thrown on the fire and broiled , they dress them in a manner worthy of being adopted by the most civilized nations ; this is called ...
... fish are taken in the net offers nothing remarkable . If the fish are not cooked by being merely thrown on the fire and broiled , they dress them in a manner worthy of being adopted by the most civilized nations ; this is called ...
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