After the Inspection of the Troops and Muster of the Convicts, I went to inspect the Barracks & Hospitals & Gardens of both. ---I also visited the Dry and Wet Stores, and Inspected the Govt. Flocks & Herds. ---At 10 a.m. we returned on Board to Breakfast.

At 11 a.m. I landed again and walked to inspect the Government Farm, which is about 1 1/2 miles Distant from Newcastle, returning on board at 1/2past 12 o'clock.

On the turning of the Tide of Ebb at 1/4 past 2 p.m. we weighed anchor and sailed for Sydney, being obliged to work all the way out on account of the Sea-Breeze having set in. ---At 20 minutes before 5 p.m. we had got clear out, and steering a Direct Course for Sydney.

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