General Account 1938-1939
Page 137
Image from the Biodiversity Heritage Library. Contributed by American Museum of Natural History Library. | www.biodiversitylibrary.org
Transcription
W.J. Richardson 1934 70 General Account Placecock, The natives brought in the following: 1 Hydromys, 2 Eromys, 1 Anisomys, 2 Peromyscus, 16 Melomys. This morning was spent in setting the net traps in the forested ridge, east of camp. It is high and in a more open forest than that previously set in. Long areas with scattered undergrowth and little. The latter part of the traps lies in an old cut over and grass land garden area. The 90 mm traps and 2 stub traps set half way of camp were taken up today and sent to the front at the north. The latter was done by the collecting logs. There was no more information on signs of unrest among the natives till a native woman had been attacked by soldiers. It is apparently a false story. Weather: 6:00 - 65:00 - generally fine with low scattered clouds. 15:00 - 20:00 - overcast with light rain. Nov 22 Kel R. 18 km N of Lab, Klabena, Netherlands New Guinea 2200m. 198 mm traps, 206 set traps, 29 stub traps. 2 Melomys, 2 Stenomys. #5947 to 5950 inches. The natives brought in the following: 1 Peromyscus, 6 Sundavian, 5 Placecock, 4 Anisomys, 13 Melomys, 4 Phalanger, 1 Eudromia, 1 Pogonomys 2 Stenomys. This morning tended traps and prepared specimens. This afternoon prepared specimens. The natives are still bringing in quantities of material. Weather: 6:00 - 18:00 overcast with rain, small gentry, light strong rain. 18:00 - 20:00 Sun. Nov 22 Kel R. 18 km N of Lab, Klabena, Netherlands New Guinea 2200m 198 mm traps, 206 set traps, 29 stub traps 1 Dasyurus, 1 Melomys, 1 Stenomys. The