Plains and low hills.--The Carawy ponds.--Delayed by weak cattle.--The Narran.--Arrived at--encamp by:--Narran swamp.--A bridge required.-- During the delay of drays take a ride forward.--Rich pastures on the Narran.--New plants.--Arrival of drays.--Bridge laid down for their passage.--The party fords the Narran.--Advances but slowly.--Low hills examined.--Good grassy country.--Food of the natives.--Rising ground west of the river.--Ride up.--Abodes and food of natives.--Rich grass.--Parley with a native.--Gravelly ridges.--Two natives conduct us to the river.-- Approach the assembled natives.--Interview with the tribes.--Cordial reception.--Cross the Balonne.--Reach the Culgoa.--Cross that river.-- Route beyond.--The Upper Balonne.--Explore its course.--Numerals cut on trees.--A native scamp.--Fine country.--Splendid reaches of the river (Plate 3. page 119.)--Lagoons near it.--Lake Parachute.--Seek a position--for a depot camp.--Ride to the north-west.--Character of the country.--Search for water. Uncommon birds.--Return to the camp.--New Acacia CHAPTER IV. MAP OF THE ADVANCE TO THE MARANOA--SHOWING ALSO THE ROUTE BY WHICH THE PARTY RETURNED TO ST. GEORGE'S BRIDGE, AS DESCRIBED IN CHAPTER VII. Advance with a light party.--Fine river scenery.--Junction of rivers.-- Trace one up, then cross to the other.--Mr. Kennedy instructed to explore it.--Fine country for grazing.--Turanimga lagoon.--Trace up a small tributary.--Mountains discovered.--Camp visited by three natives.--"Cogoon" the name of tributary.--Charms of the Australian climate.--Mount Minute.--Extreme cold.--Traces of high floods in the Cnogoa.---Mount Inviting.--Mount Abundance.--Ascend that mountain.-- Fitzroy Downs.--The Bottle Tree, or DELABECHEA.--Frosty Creek.--Travel due north over open downs.--Advantages of mountains.--Ascend one.--Mount Bingo.--Thenod Tagando tribe.--The party advances to the Amby--followed by the tribe.--How we got rid of them.--Enter the country through the pass.--Find one pond.--A large river discovered.--Position taken up on its banks.--There await Mr. Kennedy's arrival.--Explore to the north- west.--Ascend a hill and tree to take angles from.--Interior country visited.--View of the western interior.--Its character.--Determine to trace the river upwards.--Ascend Mount Kennedy.--Extensive prospect.-- Native visit during my absence.--Arrival of Mr. Kennedy's party.--The Tagando tribe again.--Their visit to Mr. Kennedy.--Prepare to advance again with a light party.--Instructions left with Mr. Kennedy CHAPTER V. MAP OF THE COUNTRY AND THE ROUTES BETWEEN THE MARANOA AND MOUNT MUDGE, AND THOSE ALONG THE RIVER VICTORIA AS DESCRIBED IN CHAPTER VII.