Two Expeditions into the Interior of Southern Australia — Volume 2
Chapter 5
Character of the Morumbidgee where it issues from the hilly country--Appearance of approach to swamps--Hamilton Plains--Intercourse with the natives--Their appearance, customs, &c.--Change in the character of the river--Mirage--Dreariness of the country--Ride towards the Lachlan river--Two boats built and launched on the Morumbidgee; and the drays, with part of the men sent back to Goulburn Plains.