Remarks &c on the Western Port in HMA Colonial Vessell Integrity by Acting Lieut C. [Charles] Robins [sic] of HM Ship Buffalo', ca December 1804 (Series 35.31) - No. 0005

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so eligible for a Settlement as the Fresh Water River at the Head of that Port.

Latitude of the South Part of Philip Island 38º - 33m S.  Time of high Water full & Change 11 h . 30m.  Rises from 12 to 14 Feet - it's greatest Velocity at Spring Tides does not exceed 2½ Knots per hour.