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Show Twslf Hundred MIlM or 'Coral Itf. The great barrier reef which fringes ths coast of Australia north of llrls-bane, llrls-bane, In tbe direction ot Torres straits, must always rank among tbt wondtrs of the world Tor 1.200 miles tut coral animalcules have raited a solid protection protec-tion against tbe rage of the ocean awell at a distance varying from 20 to HO miles from tha shore, leaving a comparatively aafe and calm Inner 1Jl.l.J. mwhiatwr" ""'''' I lj I'l-j largest steamers on their voyage north and east Sundry channels penetrate the reef at Intervals, and wbola fleets ot trading tchoonert are regularly engaged en-gaged amid the Intricate labyrinth Of coral Inlets. London Standard, |
