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permeated by sandy bedi likely to slide and judging from the geological forma-

the shore and surroundings.

hon

of

there would be

Assumption.

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reason for such an

rocke

There are

interspersed here and there below the but these cannot be numerous

mud,

or

ther

presence.

would have been

ulding

aterials

more generally brought to light by the borings.

The geological formation of Hong Kong and the opposite mainland is granite. This stone of excellent close grained

quality abounds in inexhaustible quantities all along the shores of the island, and is largely employed.

in

building. It can be readily ob. lained in the shape of rubble blocks

66

h

cubic yard, and

of any size up ashlar blocks and monolithe up

twenty