He wouldn't like to destroy one of these birds but would do so if required - for identification purposes.

Glauert identifies the bird spoken of as the Australian Dotterell and maintains that has been found in this district because of drought conditions further inland.

Glauert is also interested to hear of the sighting of Mallee Hen which may also have been driven to the area due to drought conditions.

Asks Arkell to keep his eyes open for any further stone implements and to pass on the information about the bird to Mr Meston who is interested in this species.

He describes a smooth stone he has found, weighing 6-8lbs which has smooth saucer-like indentations on top and underneath. Questions whether it might be a grinding stone and would Arkell like it.