Continuation of the work routine and conditions for drovers. Arrival of Bob McLennan in the mail truck at VRD (NT). Details the monthly mail round route from Katherine (NT), to Willeroo (NT), Delamere (NT), Victoria River Downs (NT), Wave Hill (NT), Victoria River Depot (NT) and back to Katherine (NT). During the wet season mail delivered by pack-horse. Relates that Bob ‘is in partnership with Selman’ who expected orders negotiated on the mail run to be purchased through their store [Katherine Store]. Author travels with Bob McLennan in the truck, meets Mr Sargent who had run away from his home at Stapleton. Describes background to Sargent’s family and reason for leaving.

1. Photograph: ‘Bovril cattle’

Places mentioned: Katherine (NT); Willeroo (NT); Delamere (NT); Victoria River Downs (NT); Wave Hill (NT); Victoria River Depot (NT); Stapleton (NT); Darwin (NT); Sydney (NSW)

People mentioned: Bob McLennan; Mr Selman; Mr Sargent

Photo number/s as per Journal and Index of Photographs: 210