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the permaneul obsbuction. alluded to in the minute, is a matter of the utmost importance for the defence the present Of Hong Kong,
ae
wittle of the westem Entrance to the Harbour is too great to admit of a strong sunie defence.
It has been estimated
temporary obstruction
that a
such as the Governor
megests,
would take
nearly 3 mouths to foun, and go no dependence could be placed
on it
It is believed that the
Apprehensions
ars to the
Effect
of a permanent breakenste
On
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