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Westall, William. Drawings by William Westall. - Plate 29.

Plate 29. 'Kangaroo Island : sailors and servants.'
Kangaroo Island was a paradise for the crew and scientists of the Investigator, after the long weeks of sailing along the fairly arid coast that preceded their arrival on the island. The great numbers of unbelievably tame animals provided a very welcome supply of fresh meat. Several days were spent on the island.

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