we have done, and as they can go nearly three times as far as horses
without water they will be of the greatest value for searching ahead for
water, and when water is once found it is very easy to take the party on,
as it is generally found at distances sufficiently near to be reached by
a party like that which Mr. McKinlay and I had. By Burke, Walker,
McKinlay, and myself six of the Carpentaria rivers have been traced.
These rivers chiefly water country of a character which, although dry, is
the kind that I like best for pastoral purposes. And now that my friend
McKinlay has taken sheep across the continent I hope flocks and herds
will soon follow, so that the fine pastures of Carpentaria, instead of
lying waste, will soon become profitable not only to Australia but to the
whole world." (Applause.) In conclusion Mr. Landsborough intimated that
he intended to publish the rest of the information which he had to
communicate in the form of a pamphlet. On resuming his seat he was again
warmly applauded.

Mr. Bourne, the only member of Mr. Landsborough's exploration party now
remaining in Melbourne, was introduced to the meeting, who likewise
honoured him with a round of cheers. He acknowledged the compliment in a
few pertinent remarks. He would rather, he said, perform another journey
through the continent of Australia than make a speech in public, and he
did not seem to be singular in that opinion. On his own behalf, and that
of the rest of the party to which he was attached, he begged to return
thanks, and et cetera. (Laughter and applause.)

Mr. Aspinall, M.L.A., proposed the second resolution:

That this meeting recognises the good services rendered by the
Governments of South Australia and of Queensland in organising these
contingent expeditions with a view to discover and assist the missing