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THE FOUNDING OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

third results, the price of 12s. per acre appears most desirable for insertion in the Act of Parliament as the minimum.

"April 20th.—Saw Edward Wakefield. We disagreed materially on the mode of feeing to work after the Act of Parliament should be brought in, and this led to much unpleasant talk between us. It is unnecessary to sketch the conversation and its results. The sooner forgotten the better.

"April 30th.—The meeting of committee took place for the purpose of receiving the report of the sub-committee on the minimum price of land. The resolutions were confirmed, and a report and letter embodying them was sent to Mr. Lefevre."


Here the Journal abruptly ends, and there is no trace of any further notes written by Mr. Gouger, until January, 1835, when he commenced a fresh volume.