I therefore started, on the 2d December, with Mr.Gilbert to examine it.

Our admiration of the valley increased at every step.

The whole system of creeks and glens which join "Ruined Castle Creek," would form a most excellent cattle station.

With the exception of the narrow gorge through which the main creek passes to join the Creek of Palms [Mr.Arrowsmith is of opinion that such a junction is improbable, if the author is alluding to the creek, called Palm Tree Creek, which he fell in with about 60 miles to the S.E .-- ED.] to the south-east, which might be shut by a fence not thirty yards long; and of the passable ranges to the north-west, which lead into a new country, and which form the pass seen by Roper and Murphy, it is everywhere surrounded by impassable barriers.

Beautiful grass, plenty of water in the lower part of the creek, and useful timber, unite to recommend this locality for such a purpose.