A new range lying west I expected to be the source of it, but it now seemed to turn too much to the south.
There was very poor grass, it being old and dry, but as the new range to the west was too distant, we encamped, as there was water.

This watercourse was called Rudall's Creek.

A cold and very dewy night made all our packs, blankets, etc., wet and clammy; the mercury fell below freezing point, but instantly upon the sun's appearance it went up enormously.

The horses rambled, and it was late when we reached the western range, as our road was beset by some miles of dense scrubs.
The range was isolated, and of some elevation.

As we passed along the creek, the slight flood became slighter still; it had now nearly ceased running.