John McDouall Stuart - Third Journey
John McDouall Stuart is regarded as the greatest of the Australian inland explorers. This is the searchable version of the journal of his third expedition.
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Friday, 4th November, 1859 - 330 days ago
Started from Chambers Creek for the Emerald Spring. At ten miles crossed nine fresh horse-tracks going eastward; I supposed them to be those of His Excellency the Governor-in-Chief. I have not as yet seen his outward track. Arrived at the spring before... Topics: John McDouall Stuart Third Journey

Saturday, 5th November, Emerald Spring - 330 days ago
Started at 7.30 on a course of 340 degrees. At seven miles and a half changed to 38 degrees, for three miles to a high sand hill, from which I could see two salt lagoons, one to the south and the other to the north; examined them, but could find no... Topics: John McDouall Stuart Third Journey

Sunday, 6th November, Lake Eyre - 330 days ago
Got up before daybreak to get the first glimpse of the lake, to see if there is any land on the horizon, and, with a powerful telescope, can see none. It has the same appearance as I described last night. I watched it for some time after sunrise, and it.. Topics: John McDouall Stuart Third Journey

Monday, 7th November, Emerald Springs - 330 days ago
Finding that the weevil is at work with my dried beef, I must remain to-day and put it to rights. Prepared a package with the fish, etc., to be left for Mr. Barker when he comes here, to be sent to town. There are fish in this spring about three inches... Topics: John McDouall Stuart Third Journey

Tuesday, 8th November, Emerald Springs - 330 days ago
Not being satisfied about one of the lagoons I saw yesterday, I have sent Kekwick and Muller to see if there are any springs, while I and the others proceed to the Beresford Springs; they are to overtake me. Arrived at the springs at 3 p.m. We could find. Topics: John McDouall Stuart Third Journey


