Then. Aug 5. Note from Mr. Steppard who moved battery from Leo Creek to Peach River :- 1. From turnoff of Coen-Worlock R's to Battery site on Peach R. 11 mi. 2. " Battery on Peach to Camp Orr Pocket (definitely north) 4-5 " 3. " " " edge of big scrub (illegible) 9 " 4. " Camp Orr Pocket to Mango tree (Crest of Range) 6 " 5. " Mango Tree to both Leo camps ± 1½ " 6 Camp Orr Pocket to edge of big scrub 5 " 7 Mango tree from edge of big scrub 3 " (See sketch map opposite). Coen a very poor place for mammals. Heavily pastured & very dry. Working mainly for bats in ruin tunnels. Considerable trouble to get information on Rocky Scrubs. The above, given by Steppard summarises the deliver of several days of inquiry. Today & tomorrow are the days of the annual Coen horse races. We are going tomorrow to put in an appearance. Expect to get away early next week. Altitude 600 feet at Coen town. GRT Wright rises to 1400 + ft, the main range appears the much higher. Fri. Aug 6. Second day of Coen races. Van, Geoff, Don & I went. Colorful but primitive, with bush horses, a sprinkling of whites & quite a lot of blacks in attendance. Party in tropo. Forest Hope Station, near Georgetown, 40 miles from Eliot R., nearer beyond Joseph - Worksite reputed to be there. Sat. Aug 7. Nipper hunt with Mr. Fisher. Visited Pride Peak this after 5 Toplozas. The nipper kent gave fort results - Poddling, Pseudodavis pergypinus, & a bandicoot var ratin out. Sun. Aug 8. Work all day on nipper catch. Packing for start to Rocky Settlement next day,