There was a lack of water, for a supply only arrived every few day.
The trouble was that no supplies had ever arrived from Earth.
Although most supplies arrived, only a small amount could be collected as the area was not under full British control.
However, by the time the supplies arrived, Israel was gaining the upper hand.
The supplies arrive on schedule and we have no reason to object to his presence down there.
The relief got the colony through the winter, but the supplies expected in the spring had not arrived by September.
Supplies often arrived late, and were not distributed until they rotted.
"Our horses and supplies have arrived We must be on our way."
"This time the supplies have not arrived in time," he said.
Supplies to operate the railroad arrived from the opposite direction.