[Austin Rand's journal, 3rd Archbold Expedition to New Guinea] July 6, 1938 to May 5, 1939
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November 1, 1938 Dull A.M. with occasional rain - sun for a bit noon - dull and occasionally light showers this PM. Didn't go out but Dyaks out for a short time near camp and shot two new birds - Pomarcopsis and Clytoryas and Toxopeus out for half hour or so and short a few birds. Carriers returned mid-afternoon - not from Teerink reporting all OK - 20 or so Papuans returned ahead of carriers and sleeping near - prob- ably carry in AM. Papuans brought in a few birds. Radio went out this evening during transmission. November 2, 1938. Sun early - mist came in from valley covering hills - rain here ll - heavy - dull PM Hunting up ridge to south to house and hole in forest above where I took a few photos. Boys and house below - Toxopeus to river 2600 m. Transport got away about 7 - about 48 Papuans carried - to be paid on other end though some wanted to be paid on this end - this latter group led by "one-eye" - Gira started first with his men without trouble. Radio seems to be completely out - Richardson working on it and tonight Ramm gave him instructions on what to do for it. Papuans brought very few birds. November 3, 1938 Mist on hills - then a little sun early but soon clouded - rain and mist AM - showers PM. Hunting up to 3100 m (approx.)