rations and planning what course I should take. Wednesday. — Have been plagued all day with natives wanting to grind wheat. At last came a hue and cry that they had stolen a quantity from some neighbours. The man most guilty had gone off, and I made some here punish those whom they said were guilty…
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rations and planning what course I should take. Wednesday. — Have been plagued all day with natives wanting to grind wheat. At last came a hue and cry that they had stolen a quantity from some neighbours. The man most guilty had gone off, and I made some here punish those whom they said were guilty, by giving them a small blow or two across the back with a switch. It was only women and children, who had to stand as scapegoats for the rest; but it will make them think of it more seriously. ****** I returned last night from a fortnight's exploration in the 301 bush, and have had an excursion of some interest and im- portance to the.
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