Yacht "France" July 12 Light variable winds in Bay, fresh SE winds outside Bar 30.00 Collecting party landed at 7 A.M. Crew employed repairing mainsail & getting fresh water from stream All on board by 6 T.M. Heavy rain showers during afternoon. Fine weather & light airs all night. July 13 Similar weather conditions to yesterday morning Party landed at 7 A.M. Bar 30.02 Crew employed severing off new lanyards in fore rigging & got a load of fresh water All on board by 5/30 T.M. Fine during the night July 14 Light variable airs, dull overcast Bar. 30.05 5/10 A.M. Hoise up & proceeded under engine power towards cape Hunter 7/25. Arrived & anchored off Boneggi river in bay to N.W. of Hunter Rd, in 12 fms. Party landed for collecting, Dr Browne staying on board. Crew employed on rigging. All on board again by 6 T.M. Fine during the night July 15 Light variable winds in bay, overcast & cloudy Party landed for collecting at 7 A.M. Crew employed cutting up the old mainsail All on board by 6 T.M. Fine weather during night. July 16 Similar weather conditions to yesterday morning. Dr Browne & Straeger landed for collecting at 7 A.M. Mr Beck getting gear ready for camping out next week. Crew variously employed All on board by 8 T.M. Fine during the night Vessel pumped out daily as required Yacht "France" July 17 Light breeze and fine clear weather Sabbath day observed July 18 Light variable winds, cloudy, but fine At 7 A.M. Party landed to go inland and camp. Mr Beck, Hicks & David are to stay ashore, 3 of the crew went with them to carry the gear. Dr Browne away collecting, returned at 3 T.M. The men did not get back till after dark. Fine weather all the time. July 19 Similar weather continues Dr Browne away after sea birds with the small boat. Wind freshened up after noon & cloudy sky. Passing showers Fine during the night July 20 Light breeze & fine weather A heavy swell setting into the bay from the S.W. Dr Browne away collecting till 4 T.M. Look the small boat on deck & painted her. July 21 Similar weather to yesterday. Heavy swell & big break on beach. Tried to get boat ashore for fine wood, but no good. Dr Browne away collecting in morning. July 22 Light variable wind & fine. 6 A.M. Mrs Beck & Straeger left to go up the mountains & meet party, remainder of crew clearing up hold. Two men (natives) arrived from the mountains at 4 T.M., for more stores for the campers Mrs Beck & Straeger failed to return, some believe they must be staying at camp. Vessel pumped out daily as required