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Survival at Lake Torrens Describes Native Attack and Pursuit
An October diary fragment recounts a search party near Lake Torrens interrupted by armed natives. After a pursuit, a wounded native is captured and reveals a camp with saddlery remains and buried pistols. The party fires on attackers, drives them to the lake, and buries a map noting their tracks for future safety.
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