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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