The river as it issued from the gorge in the high wooded hills first formed a series of cascades, and then at the mouth of the gorge expanded into a large pool.

It was at this point, although only a secondary stream in this country, far larger than any of the rivers of South-Western Australia.

At the gorges, where they issue from the hills, its banks were clothed with the pandanus, lofty gum trees, and a very luxuriant vegetation.

We first sought for a ford up the river in the direction of the rapids, but our search was fruitless.

On returning to breakfast I found that the men had caught three fish and one of the long-necked fresh-water turtle which are common over the whole of this continent.