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T. Cade
1956
General Account
7 July
Got up at 1200 after almost continuous
rain since arriving at camp #5. Still cloudy,
but things are drying out somewhat. Made
some futile attempts to patch Ben's boat.
Mire is not looking so badly, but Web
has to bail constantly while they travel
to keep the other boat afloat. Left camp #5
at 1630 - sky still grey and with some wind.
Will try to travel straight on in to Uniat
from here.
8 July
Stopped at a gap aerial ca ½ mile below
the cliff with the double ridge, where eggs
nested in 'G2'. Took two fine, large eyass
falcons and continued. Stopped to eat and
rest at 1000 and resumed travel around
1300. Light chizzle all the rest of the way
in. We arrived at Uniat about 2300.
9 July
Spent the day resting up from the trip and
getting gear and boats put away. Helped Web
make a cadge to carry his falcons back on.
He will take 4 with him, and I am keeping
3 to take out later. I am keeping the two
youngest chicks and one of the falcons from
the last aerial.
10 July
The Air Force came in from Laff around
1500 to pick up Web. I helped him get his
duffle and the birds ready and saw him off
at 1600.