Three expeditions into the interior of eastern Australia; with descriptions of the recently explored region of Australia Felix, and of the present colony of New South Wales . aims to grants of land,having been then urgent, the undertaking was deferred untilthe next season.* * A report had also been required of me by Tiis Majestys government on thebusiness of my dcpurtment gcncriilly, Jiinl the duties required under a com-mission for a survey and division of the Colony, Kc. CH. I.] DESCRIPTION OF THE BOAT-CARKIAGE. 149 In the mean time, two light whale boats were built byMr. Eager of the dock-y
Three expeditions into the interior of eastern Australia; with descriptions of the recently explored region of Australia Felix, and of the present colony of New South Wales . aims to grants of land,having been then urgent, the undertaking was deferred untilthe next season.* * A report had also been required of me by Tiis Majestys government on thebusiness of my dcpurtment gcncriilly, Jiinl the duties required under a com-mission for a survey and division of the Colony, Kc. CH. I.] DESCRIPTION OF THE BOAT-CARKIAGE. 149 In the mean time, two light whale boats were built byMr. Eager of the dock-yard at Sydney ; and wood was cutfor the felloes of wheels which would be required for a boat-carriage and carts, and it was laid up to season in the lumberyard at Paramatta. In completing the equipment for the journey, in the fol-lowing year, at the same place, I was much indebted to thezealous assistance of Mr. Simpson, of the department ofroads. The boat-carriage was constructed according to a model,made by my friend Mr. Dunlop, Kings Astronomer at Pa-ramatta, and the plan of it will be easily understood by theaccompanying figure. One boat was made to fit within the. other, the thawrts of the larger or outer one, being takenout. The double boat, thus formed, was suspended on beltsof canvass, which supported it buoyant and clear of theframe work. Those parts of the canvass of the carriage,most liable to friction, were guarded with sheepskin andgreased hide. The smaller boat was suspended within thelarger, also on canvass, so as to swing clear of the outerboats sides; and the whole was covered by a tarpaulin,thrown over a ridge poll. Besides Mr. Richard Cunningham, who was attached tothe expedition as botanist, Mr. Larmer, a very young assis-tant surveyor, was appointed to accompany me; the servicesof the other officers of the department being required forduties within the settled districts. 150 NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION OF THE PARTY. The following men composed the party. [CH. I.
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