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July 4, Hollandia, Netherlands New Guinea.
443 traps - 1 Pogonomyx
Our Bat was purchased from a local native. Two Pteropus were skinned today and an adult whale was brought in yesterday and the other an adult ? whale has been held captive for some time (See species note).
July 5, Hollandia, Netherlands New Guinea.
442 traps - 0
This morning several of us took a foot trip to "Tarjine Sho". It is the peninsula that forms the eastern reef from Humboldt Bay; that is it is an extension from the mainland that partially encloses the bay. It is situated 11 km. South east of Hollandia. Few the very large rocky cliffs of lime stone that had been eaten into by fifty feet sea. One of these, the largest that we saw harbored bat in large numbers. On skying met with the genus Minobatus, Dobsonia, Myotis (See species note). Returned home at noon and the rest of the day has been spent in preparing specimens. In fact I have many left to prepare tonight.
This afternoon a local native brought in 4 Doropsis, 1 Sea. One of the Doropsis was brought in alive although badly mangled by dogs. It will live in the cage it will be used for comparative life history study. [Did following day]
One of the 72 Dyebs died today. Rand gave them 4 shots of iron and some cloth for the coffin. It is unfortunate that it happened but it is difficult to avoid. His death was due to pernicious anemia. Doctor could did not save him.
July 6, Hollandia, Netherlands New Guinea
442 traps - 0
The entire day was spent in preparing specimens.
Four Doropsis were brought in by native