Exploring a small river on Bathurst Island across the strait from the settlement, Bremer came into contact with a party of ten Tiwi men. Bremer described them as initially defensive and aggressive, calming down upon the presentation of gifts:
Bremer ventured onto a small river on Bathurst Island, crossing over from the settlement, where he met a party of ten Tiwi men. Initially, they were apprehensive and confrontational, but soon became more relaxed after being offered presents.