General Account 1938-1939
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Dec 2. Melomys, 4 Myrmecia. The following were brought in by netters: 19 Myrmecia, 9 Stenomya, 8 Arisomya, 1 Peroryctes, 1 Rhynchoph, 2 Pseudochirus, 1 Phalanger, 1 Dactylops, 1 Mallomys. This morning tried traps and prepared specimens. This afternoon went at day light to search for the well. About 1 1/2 miles distant in a large sink bed not quite 6 tree we cut and as arranged so to permit a man getting in. I plan on returning tomorrow, and then to set. Weather: 6:00 - 16:00 generally clear with some shifting winds. 16:00 - 20:00 overcast. Rain. Dec 3. Bde River 18 km N Lake Kallama, Netherlands New Guinea 22:00 184 man traps, 213 set traps, 22 stub traps – 1 Rhynchoph #7092. The following were brought in by netters: 5 Rhynchoph, 1 Dasyurus, 1 Myrmecia, 1 Pezomya, 2 Melomys, 1 Stenomya, 2 Arisomya, 4 Peroryctes, 2 Phalanger, 2 Pseudochirus. This morning returned to the sink bed, a pit from 5-6 ft in depth and with a large lateral room (50 x 30 x 30 ft). There was no sign of bats although the walls, curves, and floors were searched for signs. This morning at about 10:45 Capt. Surridge and transport returned from the Bde River. Weather: 6:00 - 9:00 overcast 9:00 - 14:00 scattered clouds. 14:00 - 20:00 overcast, light continued rain. Dec 4. Bde R. 18 km N Lake Kallama, Netherlands New Guinea 22:00 My traps. All the traps were taken up yesterday. The netters brought in the following: 3 Phalanger, 1 Stenomya, 11 Arisomya. Today has been spent in getting specimens and planning for the trips down tomorrow. The following is a list of