Taylor and Rolfe arrive at Hermannsburg and contact C.A.G.E. Taylor is instructed to return to Alice Springs where he will receive further instructions and Rolfe remains at the Mission.

Terry and mates anxious to get on to the Tomkinsons make a record early start, 10 to 7 yet, continue around the Mann Range 'til lunch then make straight for the objective. Terry and Bird note the remarkable absence of quartz in the Mann Ranges, not a good portent for future prospects. The camel team discovers good water and all drums filled which will be needed, the heavy going makes progress at a little over a mile per hour, axing their way through dense mulga thickets makes an exhausting mornings work. A change of country after lunch with spinifex and sand but not much better travelling, a little over 20 miles for the day. All men and camels ready to make camp at 6.00 p.m. an exhausting day. Discover more camel tracks, probably yesterdays pad, doggers can cover a lot of territory.