CHAPTER VIII.

(Having reference to Map V., Page 189., and Map IV., Page 133.)

Fossils and plants.--A new genus.--LINSCHOTENIA DISCOLOR.--Ascend Mount Faraday.--Valley of the Warrego.--Meet an old native.--Return to the camp over the gullies.--Encamp by the Maranoa.--The river found to be near our former track--with water in abundance.--Loss of a horse.--Cattle tracks.--Arrival at the camp of Mr. Kennedy.--Visits of the natives-- during our absence.--(Pl. 7. ABORIGINAL DANCE, page 358).--Plants gathered at the depot camp.--New plants.--Fossils at Mount Sowerby.-- Ascent of Mount Kennedy.--The party leaves the depot camp following the course of the Maranoa.--Discovery of a fine open country.--Numbered trees at camps.--The country on the Maranoa.--Singular habits of a fish.--Name of river obtained from good authority.--(Pl. 10. VIEW ON THE MARANOA, page 372).--The Acacia varians.--Water scarce again.--Some at length discovered by a dog.--Country between the two routes.--Plants.--Arrive at the Balonne.--Return to St. George's Bridge