Continuation of story about a stockman wearing a handkerchief over his face, and as related to the author a practice common among Queensland drovers. Continues with observations on the cattle inspection from page 127 (AA122/3/2/40). Explains the terms ‘plant’, ‘outfit’ mean camping gear and pack.

1. Photograph: ‘Victoria River Downs cattle’

2. Photograph: ‘The stock ‘plant’ and the cook’

Places mentioned: Queensland (Qld); Victoria River Downs (NT)

Photo number/s as per Journal and Index of Photographs: 207, 208