Gives a brief history on the naming of Alice Springs. Arrives in Alice Springs to be met by Dr McCann, the Government Medical Officer.

1. Photograph: Murch the artist, sketching the Government Resident, Mr Carrington sitting in front of a painted piece of calico; Dr [FB] McCann (standing on left), Prof [Edward Harold] Davies on the right) (See AA 70)

Places mentioned: Alice Springs (NT), Oodnadatta (SA); Todd River (NT); Overland Telegraph; Darwin (NT); Port Augusta (SA); Heavitree Gap (NT); MacDonnell Ranges (NT); Adelaide (SA)

People mentioned: [Arthur James] Murch (1902-1989); Dr [FB] McCann; Mr [Victor George] Carrington; Prof [Edward Harold] Davies (See AA 70); Sir Charles Todd (1826-1910); John Macdoull [McDouall] Stuart (1815-1866)

Photo number/s as per Journal and Index of Photographs: 5