At this exposed and isolated station I found the central structure in sound condition, but the corrugated iron forming the walls and roof of the circular superstructure round the base of the tower, and which forms the domicile for the superintendent and lightkeepers, is very much corroded by the action of the salt water, necessitating some considerable repairs. During the gale and high tides of March last, the sandbank was entirely submerged, the sea smashing in the doors and windows, and flooding the keeper's quarters. The sand, some 14 feet in depth, which originally surrounded the building, has been washed away, allowing the sea free access to the foundation caisson, which is down 14 feet into the solid madrepore. I do not, however, consider the stability of the structure is depreciated to any extent in consequence. This station, like Cape Capricorn, is visited by the Harbour Master at Rockhampton once a month.
PINE ISLET.
Everything here is in good order, and a gangway ladder has been constructed to facilitate landing at this almost inaccessible rock, which the Harbour Master at Rockhampton visits every two months.
YEPPOON.
One small steamer and two or three small craft trade to this place, the Department maintaining the necessary marks for navigation.
HARRISVILLE (EMU PARK).
No vessels except fishing and pleasure boats have been here for some time. A black buoy is, however, kept moored off the end of the outer reef.