The buoys and beacons within Port Mackay are in an efficient condition, and the lighthouse at Flat Top and dwelling-houses of all the Department's employees require but few repairs. The steam launch is a useful handy vessel, and is in good order.
HABANA CREEK.
To the northward of Mackay, is the outlet for all the sugar manufactured on the Habana Estate, which last year amounted to 2,666 tons. The requisite beacons are maintained by the pilot's staff at Mackay.
CABBAGE-TREE CREEK.
To the southward of Mackay, is available for small vessels drawing 8 or 9 feet of water, and may possibly require beaconing, as it is likely to be availed of, in consequence of its close proximity to Grass-Tree Mountain, where gold reefing promises shortly to be in operation.
DENT ISLAND.
As this station I found the lighting apparatus working well, and the tower and cottages in a satisfactory condition. Mr. F. Walker, the late lightkeeper in charge, has been compelled to retire through ill-health, after a faithful service of twenty-one years.