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September was characterized by steady weather, and fish were rather 
scarce all through; on fine days there were no fish. Crayfish adundant. 
On the 27th, two Barracoota were brought to market—a long time in 
advance of the regular date. It is curious that odd Barracoota are caught 
now and then in the winter time, while Cod or Groper fishing outside. It 
happens generally when the hook is just about reaching the bottom, as if 
the fish were then feeding near the bottom, and came to the surface when 
the water became warmer and feed more plentiful. 
Very changeable weather prevailed during October, and during eight 
days there were no fish. The Barracoota arrived in force on the 30th. 
November was very stormy, with some cold wet days, but fish were in 
pretty good supply, except for three days, when there were none. On the 
80th, a fine Sea Trout, weighing 101 lbs., was caught in the Lower Harbour. 
December saw the market well supplied, except for a few days towards 
the end, when thick dirty weather prevailed. A feature was, that a good 
many Blue Cod and some Granite Trout were sent up from Port Molyneux, 
having been caught near the Nuggets. 
All the month of January there was a good supply of fish. On the 17th, 
a Swordfish, 10 ft. 4in. long by 4 ft. Gin. round, was caught near Quaran- 
tine Island. On the 24th, a Conger Eel, 4 ft. long, was exhibited in one of 
the shops, and another Salmon Trout, 103 lbs. weight, was caught in the 
Lower Harbour. 
On the 8rd February, a strange fish, resembling a Trevally, was brought 
to town. It was over 2ft. long and 10in. deep, sharp pectoral fin and 
forked tail, bright white round scales. 
On March 2nd, a fish, called « Fiddle Head,” was caught outside the 
Heads. It measured 6 ft. long by 4 ft. broad, and weighed 2ewt. About 
the middle of the month a great many very small Flounders, Herrings, etc., 
were brought to market, too small for use, causing a good deal of remark 
as to the bad tendency of such a practice. 
April was marked by a eontinuance of good weather, with but one break 
from “ sou'-west," and fish were in good supply the whole month. On the 
5th, a few fresh-water Eels were on sale, some of them large. Herrings 
were very plentiful, and about the middle of the month the supply of Ling 
was extremely good, the fish mostly large and of good quality. 
During May the supply was good, except during a few stormy days. 
Fish were in rather small supply during the first half of June. A large 
Conger Eel was shown on the 2nd. 
July was characterized by a suecession of calm frosts, and at times dull 
weather, till towards the close of the month, when there was a northerly 
gale. The supply of fish was liberal, and the variety and quality both alike 
good. 
