CONTENTS OF VOL. I.
CHAPTER I.
Character of the Australian Continent—Of its Rivers—Peculiarity of the Darling—Sudden floods to which it is subject—Character of the Murray—lIts periodical rise—Bounty of Providence—Geological position of the two Rivers—Observations—Results—Sir Thomas Mitchell’s Journey to the Darling—lIts junction with the Murray—Anecdote of Mr. Shannon—Captain Grey’s Expedition—Captain Sturt’s Journey— Mr, Eyre’s Second Expedition—Voyage of the Beagle—Mr. Oxley’s Opinions—State of the Interior in 1828—Character of its Plains and Rivers—Junction of the Darling—Fossil bed of the Murray—Former state of the Continent—Theory of the Interior . , . .. . + +
CHAPTER II.
Preparations for departure—Arrival at Moorundi—Native Guides— Names of the party—Sir John Barrow’s Minute—Reports of Laidley’s Ponds—Climate of the Murray—Progress up the River—Arrival at Lake Bonney—Grassy plains—Camboli’s home—tTragical events in that neighbourhood—Pulcanti—Arrival at the Rufus—Visit to the native families—Return of Mr. Eyre to Moorundi—Departure of Mr, Browne to the'eastward 5 se 6 ee es
CHAPTER III.
Mr. Browne’s return—His account of the country—Change of scene— Continued rain—Toonda joins the party—Story of the Massacre— Leave Lake Victoria—Accident to Flood—Turn northwards—Cross to the Darling—Meet natives—Toonda’s haughty manner—Nadbuck’s cunning—Abundance of feed—Sudden floods—Bad country—Arrival at Williorara—Consequent disappointment—Perplexity—Mr. Poole goes to the Ranges—Mr. Browne’s return—Food of the natives— Position of Williorara . . . . + «© + 2 « +
