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25m B Richardson
1938
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General Account
Sept 24 2 km E Mt. Willamina, Netherlands New Guinea 3800m.
87 net traps, 17 stick traps - 2 Rattas,
3 Stereogys
This morning studied traps and prepared specimens. The afternoon remained in camp because of the rain and mist.
The transport of 4 Dyaks and 2 convicts and 3 soldiers left at 7:00 for the party camped on the south slope of the mountain. A note from Ragg which came back with the soldier (11:15) stated that they were moving their camp onto the west side of the mountain.
This morning Dr. Vella came over with 1 Dyak and 1 soldier. He reports the following - Small transports coming from Rabaul to the lower camps every other day. Curies had reduced from 21 to 13 litres per man. All men in good health except for one convict at Palbaya who has malaria. Said convict will not work for several days.
Sept 25 2 km E Mt. Willamina, Netherlands New Guinea 3800m.
87 net traps, 17 stick traps - 1 Rattas
3 Stereogys
This morning studied (in rain) and prepared specimens. Working in the camp this afternoon because of the bad weather. Rained most of last night, all morning and on until past 5:00 this morning. Now the storm is at end and the weather very perfect. Hope it will stay that way for tomorrow so want to move traps.
Sept 26 2 km E Mt. Willamina, Netherlands New Guinea 3800m.
87 net traps, 17 stick traps - 2 Rattas
2 Stereogys, 1 Logenoygs
This morning the boys studied traps and I went up to Sere Valley to the second lake (4150 m). This lake is