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be seen that Captain Kent is piloting a scheme the realisation of which will be a matter of the utmost
value and benefit to this community, and he and his principals deserve all encouragement and every help
that can be given to them to carry it through to a successful issue. The field of their enterprise has
undoubtedly been well chosen. Our bay waters abound with edible fish of all kinds, and are already
famed for their oysters, while a vast area of Fraser Island should be ideal land for the growth of sisal
hemp. The introduction of the pearl oyster is an experiment well worthy of a trial, and, seeing how well
the common oyster does here, there seems no good reason why the pearl oyster should not thrive in the
deeper waters of the bay. The career of the company will be watched with keen and sympathetic interest.
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(No. 2.)
TELEGRAM FROM MESSRS. HYNE AND SON to THE SECRETARY FOR PUBLIC LANDS.

Maryborough 10·50 am. 23 Sept. 1907 .
We note from newspaper paragraph that application is being made to secure timber on Fraser Island for export Maryborough timber merchants trust you will safeguard their interests as whole of
timber needed for local requirements

On behalf Maryborough millers
HYNE AND SON
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No application received, save for extension by Hanley, and I have advised that this not be granted.
-P.M.M., 23-9-07.
Acknowledge by letter.-W.J.S., 24-9-07.
To Hyne and Son, 25-9-07. -D.M.
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(No.3.)

CAPTAIN H. C. KENT to THE SECRETARY FOR PUBLIC LANDS.

"Menzies," Brisbane, 25th September, 1905 (sic).
Sir,-I have the honour to request the favour of your kindly granting me, on behalf of a
syndicate, to be known as the " Fraser Island Produce Company," two blocks of land on Fraser Island
as timber leases.

The southern block to extend from Yankee Jack's Creek to the South White Cliffs on the west,
and to the east shore of the island, and to include 100 acres freehold at Woongoobner Creek mouth for a wharf and a township.

The northern block to extend from Sandy Point to Triangle Cliff on the west and from Indian
Head to a point on the east coast due east of Sandy Point; to include 100 acres freehold at the mouth of
Browarady Creek, with right to all timber and natural products included within the two areas.

As a large amount of capital must necessarily be expended before any timber or produce can be
obtained, and a large number of men will be employed at remunerative employment, I respectfully
request that this lease may be granted, with a minimum royalty on such timber as may be procured.
I would call the attention of the Hon. Minister for Lands to the fact that it is generally
understood that timber which is over 10 miles from a railway is unworkable, and all timber procured
from this island will have to be drawn some miles across soft sand and then punted to Maryborough, a
distance of 40 miles, unless a large sum is expended in building wharves and deepening two creeks, which
can only be done in the case of obtaining most liberal concessions of royalties.
As marked in blue on plan.
I have, &c.,
HERBERT CLEMENT KENT.
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Minutes and Official Notings on No. 3.
To Director of Forests for report.-J.T.B., 26-9-07.
The Minister wishes me to see Captain Kent in this matter. Ask him to call here on next
Wednesday, at 3 p.m.-P.M.M., 26-9-07.
To Captain Kent.-W.T.M., 28-9-07.
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B.C. the Survey Office for noting, 25 Sept., 1907.-G. L. BOARD, for the Under Secretary.
The lands applied for are situated mainly on a large timber reserve, proc. G.G., 1906, 2, 1054,
and largely within O.L. 40. The respective areas of the two proposed timber leases are about 208 and
107 square miles .
Litho. herewith to fully illustrate.
J.F.M., 26-9-07.
H.M.,26-9-07.
B. C. Under Sec. for Public Lands.
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Capt. H. C. Kent saw me, and promised to bring the member of his syndicate who deals with
timber matters to see me at an early date.-P.M.M., 14-10-07.
W.J.S., 30-10-07.
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Capt. H. C. Kent saw me to-day and asked that this application might stand over pending
conference with his principals in Sydney.-P.M.M., 30-10-07. Bring up, 30-11-07. (H.C.K.)