[Journal, 3rd Archbold Expedition to New Guinea] March 23, 1938 to June 9, 1939
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Friday, November 18, 1938. Morning fine and clear: afternoon cloudy: heavy rain from thunder- storm 4 PM: evening overcast and sprinkling rain. Plane made another delivery of December food at the Balim, and went on to land at Habbema shortly after 10 o'clock. The take-off with a second load, on what will probably be the last flight to the lake, was made in 25 seconds. The supposed dysentry case was taken out to Hollandia for medica attention. Our specimens, museum group material, and all other material worth taking, are now safely housed at Hollandia. My day was occupied in preparing an accumulation of material from the last couple of days' collecting. Saturday, November 19, 1938. Morning clear and sunny: after on cloudy: rain from thunderstorm late in afternoon continuing into night. Rand returned from Habbema, having camped at the 2800 m. camp last night. Habbema camp now abandoned, the former and five soldiers being added to our party at the 2200 m. camp. Guba delivered further food supplies at the Balim and returned with Archbold and three reject convicts to Hollandia. Food for five weeks now at the Balim. Sunday, November 20, 1938. Dull day: mist on ridges at intervals to 10 AM drizzling rain early afternoon: evening clear and starry. Guba delivered a load of food at Bernhard Camp and returned to Hollandia. Camp disturbed by a report brought in by a native lade who stated by signs etc. that he had seen one of the soldiers having intercourse with a woman