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Art. III . — Notice in regard to Macquarie Island. By Mr 
Thomas Raine. Communicated by Sir Thomas Brisbane, 
Bart., &c. 
IMLacquarie Island is situate in Long. 159° 28' East, and its 
north end in Lat. 54° 20' S. It was discovered by a Colonial 
vessel belonging to this port, and called by its present name out 
of respect to the late Governor. It is a long, high, uneven, and 
mountainous island, extending north and south 30 miles, its 
breadth being from 2 to 4 miles : it runs higher to the south 
end than the north. We measured what appeared to us the 
highest mountain, and found it to be 1750 feet above the level 
of the sea. Off the north end are two small islets, distant about 
8 miles, bearing N. by W. having a clear passage between them 
and the island. These are called The Judge and Clerk Rocks. 
At the south end are similar rocks, called The Bishop and 
Clerk ; but these last are about 25 miles distant, bearing about 
SE. by S., having also a clear passage between them and the 
island. The soundings on the east side of the island, from a 
quarter of a mile to 2 miles off-shore, are from 3 to 25 fathoms; 
after this the bank deepens very fast; the bottom is dark sand, 
and good holding ground. There are no bays or harbours; hence 
no shelter, excepting in westerly gales. The coast, though in ge- 
neral rocky, has a few good beaches ; some of which consist of 
coarse black sand, others of large stones. Landing is in general 
hazardous, owing to the surf ; but after a continuance of steady 
westerly winds, it becomes easy. There is no wood, but abun- 
dance of water. The tide rises about 5 feet. No refreshments are 
afforded by the island. The general form of the surface of the 
country is mountainous, with conical hills and irregular ridges. 
On the top of the island are many fresh-water lakes. The largest 
we saw appeared to be 3 miles in circumference, quite clear, and 
free from any aquatic plants ; the banks either sand or shingle. 
It is probable that the lakes are supplied by springs within 
themselves, as there is a constant run of water from them down 
the mountains. They are said to contain fish, but particularly 
a kind of trout. Round the margins are many limpets and sea 
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