The patrol was heading westward, aiming to reach the great Strickland River, at which point it would...
The patrol was heading westward, aiming to reach the great Strickland River, at which point it would turn north, then east to traverse a rough circle.
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1957
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PXB 293/Vol. 06/Item 22
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The patrol was heading westward, aiming to reach the great Strickland River, at which point it would turn north, then east to traverse a rough circle.
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The main purpose was to locate any large concentrations of population which would most likely to be found in the vicinity of wide highland valleys where the soil would be rich enough to support big tribal groups. From time to time (see picture 25) a young man might undertake to act as a local guide. The lad in this picture - son of a headman of the...
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PXB 293/Vol. 06/Item 22
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16AdqDQn
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