1948 Archbold Cape York Expedition Journal of G. H. H. Tate. December1, 1947-October27, 1948
Page 133
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Tues. June 29. Turn Boy planned & returned to the attack on Mt Tozer. Aneroid read kept in terms of the map contours. The last 300 feet To the crest of the ridge I was ascending yesterday was dense "turkey bush" a very tangled trail to go through. It was mixed with loose rock (granite). The curr was needed about 11.30. On its western side low open rain forest, which immediately replaced the brush, for much easier going. The ridge cut ran due south. I paralleled it 50 feet below in the rain forest. After lunch cut on south for another turn. A bandicoots nest 200 feet below the crest on the east side. Wed. June 30. Finished prelim. exploration of Tozer, & located water & camp site. A diagram showing form & rocks & vegetation is shown herewith. Plans for camp:- Tent fly 10 lbs. 80 m. haps 10 " 25 ret. " 10 " 10 stub " 10 " Bait - Tent fly 10 lbs. 80 m. haps 10 " 25 ret. " 10 " 10 stub " 10 " Bait - Former Hypo 1 " Gun 8 " Ammo 1 " Poison bait 1 " Jack lyer 2 " Blankets 2 Blankets each 3 lbs. 6 (or sleeping 5 lbs). 1 Sway cover Extra clothes 1 machete & file (notebook open) Tunisiana loop ? 2 1 loaf bread. 2 tins cord. milk 4 Tea Sugar, oatmeal watering pemmikens plato kentucky shp- soap onions 2 billycans 1 frying pan. Drm. 30 " Grid caps 15 " Land Torch 45 lbs. 15 " 15 " 75 " Cures 2½ lbs. meat 2 lbs. medical. Camp opened Tomahawk 5 canisters 25 " each 4 " 30 " " 3. 40 " "