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under the weight of the sledge, but only just under the bows. Had she gone down altogether the result might have been serious. After that we relayed, taking half our load at a time.'

February 1.—We decided to put in the rest of our time collecting from the moraines and foot-hills north of where we had landed, as we knew we should have no time to get far enough up the Boomerang to survey any new ground. During the day I found one large piece of sandstone with the impression of part of a fossil tree.

February 2.—We spent the forenoon breaking up a big boulder, a longer job than we expected, as the lower half was embedded in the frozen soil. After digging it out and rolling it over, Priestley split it open. Inside we found a beautiful specimen of wood. Levick photographed it before we proceeded to break it up, as we knew we could never get it out whole.

February 3.—The weather, which had been perfect up till now, changed, and we woke to find it overcast, with a cold N.W. wind blowing.

We started away after breakfast and made good way, passing Cape Sastrugi before we camped.

February 4.—Fine day. We crossed the Campbell Glacier. The surface was very good for pulling on ski, but too soft without.

We camped to-night about 6 miles off the main depôt. My eyes rather bad.

February 5.—Priestley and Dickason went over to collect on Lichen Island, while Levick and Abbott did the slopes north of us.

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