Coote attempts the return flight to Ayers Rock to retrieve Taylor, the unbalanced propeller makes the plane unsafe and he returns to Alice Springs and arranges for a replacement to be railed up. Carrington sighs will he ever be rid of this loud mouthed fool.

A thankful make and mend day in the Terry camp, all get involved in the cooking and these bush cooks fancy themselves as gourmets, Bird a brownie, Colson a duff, Bailey on meat and Terry a damper. A day of great humour mostly due to Bailey who has a quick wit and keeps the older men honest, Terry is thankful for his company. A cloudy day with spits of rain at times. Plenty of rabbits and very large kangaroos which augers well for the pot.