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northern sandy; the land here is a low sandy brush.
Points O. P.
From O to P, the bottom is foul large loose masses of Iron Stone running off in Spits; near P is a fresh water swamp overflowed 4 inches deep at this time (October). The dry ground near the swamp is very sandy, with a few small she Oaks.
Northern bight.
Points O & Q form a deep bay which is the Northern extremity of Port Philip, the eastern part is low sandy and covered with small trees, near Q. the land rises in gentle ascents thinly dotted with trees; a break in the land which had the appearance of a River Mouth, was seen here in passing, but the badness of the weather at the time, this being then a dead lee shore with a heavy surf beating on it, prevented a more minute examination. I have since learned that it was previously examined by Cap. Flinders, who found it to run 60' inland with deep water and safe anchorage at its entrance. To the westward of Point Q. the soil is extremely sandy and a small fresh water Swamp is found behind a ridge of sand that borders the beach, which is inhabited by monstrous bull frogs and myriad of large Musquetors. [mosquitoes]
The
The land and Sea breezes are not regular but in general they are experienced four days out of the week; when the water in the River is salt, or when the surf prevents it being brought off the stream at H. off which there is smooth water with the wind at SW will afford [20 butts?]