A T L A S OF AUSTRALIA—li
Auioug the ngrioiiltural products of the district are Lay, maize, aud
potatoes, The town and its noigbboui-liood possess an elevation of
1,100 feet above tho level of the sea. About 36 mUes to the east,
rises the culioiiiatiug line of the flreat Dividing Chain. The climato
is dry, aud though hot durbig summer, is liealtliy. The rainfall varies
between lo and 2o inches auuually. As a station on the Western
Bailway Line, it forms tho outlet for a large district. Population,
D A L B T M P L E . - i )ii the Burdekin River, near tlie confluence
with it of Koelbottom and Lolworth Creeks, about lia miles southwest
from Towsville. The country arouud is occupied for pastoral
purposes. Gold lias been found on the western slope of the Coast
Range, near the source of the Keelbottom Creek; it also occurs to the
south, on the backs of the Burdekin Rivor. The valley of Fletcher's
Ci-eck, which skirts the northern side of a great basaltic wall, is tinbearing,
and silver is known to esdst in tho i-anges at the source of
Fanning Creek. Population, 23.
DINGO.—Near the left bank of Bridgewater Creek, a tributary
of the Mackenzie River, about 88 miles west, by raihvay line, from
Rockhampton. The country ai-ound is suited to sheep-fai-niiug and
rearing stock. Population, 35.
DE.AYT01T.—In the valley of the Condamine River, near the
source of Westbrook Creek, about 4 miles south-west fiom Toowoomba,
and situated on the westeiu slope of the Dividing Chain.
The soil on tho banks of the various streams which here issue fi'om
the mountains, is weD known for its productive capability. A large
amount of settlement has taken pkce, and the area annually placed
under cultivation is becoming gradually extended. Cereals are
among the principal products of the district. Drayton possesses an
elevation of about 1,000 feet above the level of the sea, and enjoys a
pleasant and healthy climate. English fruits grow readily. Immediately
to the south, in the basin of Hodgson's Creek, coal has been
discovered. Population, 610.
DUARINGA.—Xear the left bank of Pearl Creek, a small
tributary of tho Fitzroy Siver, about 155 mUes inland from Rockhampton,
with which it ha-s communication by means of the Central
Railway Line. The district is almost entirely pastoral in character.
This small settlement has arisen in connection with the forwarding
of produce by the railway to the coast. Population, 105.
DUNDEE.—On tbe right bank of the Dee River, a tributary of
the Dawson, a short distance above the confluence of the Alma Creek
aud Don Kiver, aud distant south-south-west about 45 miles h'om
Rockhampton. The country is welt watered by the numerous streams
issuing from the western face of the Coast Range, and is suited to
sheep-farmiug and rearing stock.
DXTNGENESS.—Dungeness, a seaport township on the east
coast, between Townsville aud Cardwell, is situated on a delta formiition
at the eastern entrance of the Herbert River, nearly opposite the
south end of Hinchinbrook Island, and lies about 900 miles north-west
from Brisbane. It forms the outlet for the produce of a large district,
including the valley of the Herbert River. The imports for 1884,
were of the estimated value of £8,540, while the e3q)ort« for the same
period are given as worth £21,605. At the entrance to the river there
is a bar, and snags are numerous in the stream. Small vessels can
proceed up the river for a distance
Herbert, and its tributaries from
the land is fertile, and devoted
There are numerous plautatious,
about 4,000 tons of sugar. This i:
district, as the suitability of clima
of about 5 miles. On the Lower
the Sea View and Coast Ranges,
o the gi'owth of the sugar-cane,
the total prodact for J884 being
idustry is rapidly extending in the
e and soil t the growth of the
cane becomes better known.
ELIOTT.—On the Doongal Creek, a tributaiy of the Burrum
River, about 22 miles west from Maiyborough, The district is, for
the most part, pastoral i on the banks of the various streams the
land is suited to agriculture. Towards the valley of the Mary River
there aro sugar-plantations.
EMERALD.—(In the left bank of the Nogoa River, a short
distance above the confluence with it of Theresa Creek, about 105
miles inland fi'om Rockhampton, and nearly under the southern tropic.
The Emerald Doivns, situated between Retreat Creek aud tbo Nogoa
River, and extending towards the junction of these streams, arc well
grassed, and suited to the pasturing of sheep and cattle, to which
thev are, for the most part, devoted. Some distance to the west, the
country is diversified by the low hills known as the Zamia and Auakie
Ranges, and beyond these is the spur from the main chain called the
Druminond Range. Being situated on the Central Railway Line,
whicli has its termination on the coast at Rockhampton, it is the
commercial centre for a large extent of surrounding country. At tiiis
point, also, tho branch railway to Peak Downs and Clermont leaves tho
main line. Popnlatiou, 560.'
ESK,—A postal to\vnship on Redbank Creek, a small tributary of
the l?riabaue River, about 45 miles north-west fi'om Brisbane. On
the banks of the various streams, and in the valleys, tbe land is
fertile, and the scene of a considerable amount of settlement tor
agricultural and grazing purposes. The importance of tho locality
will be largely increased upon tho completion of the branch line
from the Western Railway. Population, 185.
ETON.—On Sandy Creek, about 28 miles south-west from
Mackay, >vith which it is connected by railway line. On the banks of
the small streams rising in the coast ranges, the land is largely
alluvial in character, and noted for its richness. The sugar-cane is
extensively cultivated, and large quantities of sugar are produced
every year. Among the remaining products of the district are maize,
potatoes, bananas, tobacco, and coffee. Rearing stock engages the
attention of many of the settlers. Population, 28.
EULO.—A postal township on the left bank of the Paroo River,
immediately below the confluence witli it of the Mirraparoo Creek.
It is situated in latitude 28° 10' south, and longitude 145° east. The
plains around are occupied almost entirely for pastoral purposes.
Some distance west from the banks of the Paroo, tbe counhy is
crossed by a series of low ranges. The climate is dry, the air possessing
but little humidity, During summer, the heat is often oppressive.
The disastrous effects of di-oughts on vegetation are frequently illustrated
in this portion of the colony.
r i N G A L . - N e a r the source of Lockyer's Creek, a tributai-y of
e Br e Riv 2 miles west from Brisbane. The cou
minating, immediately to the west, in the peak
the Great Dividing Chain, The Southern and Westei-n Railway Line
provides means of communication with the metropolis. The district
is agricultural. Coal is known to exist in this portion of the Brisbane
River Valley. Population, 108.
GATTON.—On Lockyei-'s Creek, a tributary of the Brisbane
River, about 60 miles west from Brisbane, and on the Southern and
Western Railway Line. The district is an agricultural and grazing
one. The principal ))roducts are maize, hay, potatoes, and cotton.
Grapes and other fruits grow readily. Population, 214
GAYNDAH.—A postal township of some importai
rightwith
it
asist i
if the Buniett River, a short distance above tlie confluence
of Barambah Creek, about 72 miles west from Maryborough,
d on the hanks of this pai't of the Burnett is of a rich character,
ccupied for farming purposes. On the lighter and less prosoiU,
rearing stock is followed by the settlers. The products
listrict include cereals, hay, and potatoes. Gold is known to
I tho mountainous country north of the town. Population,
GEORGETOWN.—On the left bank of the Btheridge River,
immediately below the junction with it of Delaney's Creek, about 100
miles west, in a straight line, fi'om Cardwell. The surrounding
country is auriferous, and is known as the Etheridge Gold-field.
The gold-bearing land follows the coui-se of tbe Gilbert from its
confluence with the Einasleigh to its source, the length being in a
south-east and north-west direction. Quartz reefs are numerous
throughout this vast tract. Sflver, copper, tin, aud lead are also
among its mineral products. Much of the land on the banks of the
Gilbert and its tributary streams, is well gi'assod, and is occupied,
under lease from tho Crown, for pastoral purposes. The rainfall
varies between 25 and 35 inches annually. Population, 207,
GILBERTON.—A gold-mining centro near the source of the
Gilbert River, about 220 railes, in a straight line, west from Townsville,
and about the same distance south-east fi'om Norman ton.
There are alluvial workings in the bed of the Gilbert, and the smaU
streams flowing into it. The mineral resources of this district aie
probably unsurpassed in the colony. Its isolated position, aud tbe
ditticultie.s and ospenso of carriage have, however, done much to
retard progress, and arrest development. Silvei', copper, tin, and
lead occur in the immediate vicinity, and large q
of bis
have been obtained. The country is well suite,
e plac,
glazing. Population, 38.
G I N GIN.—Situated neai
a tributary of the Kolan Kivei',
Iiuudal>erg, being on the railwa;
Perry. Tho sui-rounding couutr
GLADSTONE.—(i ladstoi
, bank of the (-iin Gin Creek,
miles west-south-west from
veen that town and Mount
to agriculture,
.f the oldest settlements on
the coast, having been established in 1840,
of Queensland from New South Wales, «
, to
d, pi'ior to the separation
governed by a Resident
Magistrate, appointed in Sydney. It is situated on tho shores
Port Curtis, near the mouth of tlie Boyno River, and is distant
north-west from Brisbane, about 350 miles. The harbour is !
vei'y flue one, being protected on the north and east by Curtis au<
Facing Islands. Tho port is the outlet for a large aud increasini
QUEENSLAND.
trade. The following
imports and exports o
importance of Gladstone
ùstics, with regard .t
a period of 3 years
I commercial centre
•ith their tribi
•om the
the banks of the
aries, water a lar
Boyne and Calliope Rivers, whicl
>e tract of country, extending inlan
to the Coast Range, ¡8 of a fertile
agriculture. Maize, hay, and sugar, are the pri
district. Large areas are devoted to the pa
cattle. The Calliope Gold-field is situated a fe
west; manganese and tin have also been found.
GOODNA.—Near the right bank of the I
cipal products of the
uring of sheep and
s to tl
1, 444.
i t miles south-west from Brisbane,
Railway Line. Tho adjoining country ii
gracing. Extensive beds of coal occur in
of this mineral raised, in 1S83, amounted
value of £770, Bu
.pulati
aiie River, about
5 Southern and Western
luited to agriculture and
.e vicinity. The quantity
1,540 tons, repre-HButing a
stone, of a very good quality, is also obtained
ill the neighbourhood. Timber-cutting is one of the industries of the
,)lace. Population, 347.
G O O N D I W I N D I . - O n the right l>»nk of the Barwon or
Macintyre River, about 200 miles, in a straight lino, south-west f.-om
Brisbane. The plains extending north from the banks of the river,
aro almost entirely devoted to the pasturing of slieep and cattle.
Near the watercourses, the land is suited to agriculture, but the
generally insufiicient character of the rainfall, and tbe liability to long
periods of drought, have rendered cultivation of the soil, mthout
irrigation, almost impossible. The Barwon is here crossed by a
bridge. Population, 507.
GOWRIE.—a..wrl<- is a small postal townsliip in the valley of the
Condamine, near the point of divergence of the Southern and Western
Railway Lines, distant, west from Brisbane, about 108 miles, Jt is
situated on a small ci'eok of the same name, aud lies on the western
lo climate is regarded a« favoi
is considerably, being some yoj
, during othei-s, it exceeds 45 ii
freqiieutly very excessiv
to Europeans, The rain;
low as 30 inches annual:
Population, 7,650.
H A M I L T O N . - O n the right bank of Oaky Creek, a tributaiy
of the Annan River, about 15 miles south-west from Cooktown, Tbe
land is fertile, aud well suited to the growth of sugar-cane. Some
distance to the south-west, the country becomes mountaiiious, and, in
some places, rugged aud precipitous. An extensive coal formation is
known to exist in those ranges. Population, 23,
HAWKWOOD.-Xear the right bank of the Aul
tributary of the Burnett, about 130 miles west, in a
from Maryborough. A few miles to the north-west, in
Bedbank Creek, antimony bsus been discovered. The
countiy is largely occupied for pastoral purposes.
HELIDON.—A small postal township on the
Lockyei-'s Creek, a tributary of the Brisbane River, a
west from Brisbane. Agriculture aud rearing stock i
important industries of the locality. The Southern t
irough it. Population, 366.
TJ River,
raight lin
inding
Hailw,
I Weste
slope of the Dividing Chain, at a
level of the sea. The district i
There are extensive coal formatii
Basin, and also a few miles to thi
the surrounding country are whea
Grapes, oranges, and ot
GRACEKERE.
if 1,570 feet above t
Q agricultural and grazing oi
to the west, in the Oaky Cre
>rth. The principal products
eat, maixe, oats, barley, and potatoi
grow readily. Population, 32,
xeek of the sanie name, about
miles soutli-west from Rockhampton. It is a station on tho Central
Railway Line, and is surrounded by a considerable amount of settlement.
The laud is suited to agricult.ire, the piincipal products being maize,
sugar-cane, oats, and potatoes. Reariug stock is followed by many of
the sottlei«. Population, 409.
GRANDCHXSTER.—Near the source of one of the small
tributary streams of the Brisbane River, about 43 miles west-,southwest
from Brisbane, it lies on the eastern slope of the Little Liverpool
Range, and is a station on the Southern and Western Railway,
The district is an agricultural and grazing one. Among the products
are maize, sugar-cane, and cotton. Tho soil is suited to the growth of
the gi-ape aud other fruits. Population, 187.
GYMPIE.—(iympio, the commercial centre of one of the richest
gold-fields in Queensland, is a town of rapidly
It is situated o
south from Maryborough
Brisbane, being about f
discovered hei'e towards
the usual rush to the nei
very rich, and largo
t bank of the Maiy River, aboul
and 100 miles, in a straight line, north from
) miles inland from the coast. Gold was
he close of 1867, following which occurred
• diggings. Many of the quartz reefs are
• • s of gold have been obtained fi^om them.
otal yield for 1888. on
returns show an aggregato o
holders in the different mi
prosperity evident throughou
the periiianeiico of the minini
« 64,818 o;
112,051 c
.ring 1884, the
The dividends
sharer
£250,000,
in a gi-eat
lected with quartic reefs of
Valley, is of very fei-tile character
if settlement for agricultur
pai'ts of the Mary
fact has led to a
ir])oses. Towards
Maryboioiigh,
growth of
principal products c
is picturesquely situ
total length, from n
buildings arc of a
Marj'borough provi(
is known to be rich in mi
is obtained at Neerdie,
bismuth, and nickel, are also known to exist. Some distance to
north, there are coal-beds, but the development of mining in t
respect remains for future enterprise. During summer, the heaf
E tho district are maize and potatoes. The town
ited on the slopes of a series of hills, and has a
)rth to south, of ueariy three miles. Many of the
substantial character. The railway line fi'om
es communicatiou with the coast. Tbe district
other than gold. Antimony
u important mercial centre
s of the Wild
about 50 miles south-southa
straight line, from the
it origin, and is the result
mproved
HERBERTON.—Herber
in the Northei-n Tin-fields, is situated i
River, an affluent of the Herbert River,
west from Caii'ns, aud i.') miles Inland, i
coast. The town is of comparatively rec«
of the discoveries of 187i1 and 1880. ...
exceptional richness. During the year 1884, the yield of tin from
this field amounted to 2,412 tons. Immediately to the east, there is a
spur from the main chain; the valley of tho Wild River is bounded
on the west by the Dividing Range. Near the source of the Walsh
River, a tributary of the Mitchell, silver has been found, the ore in
some places being very rich. The same metal also occur.c in the
valley of the Upper Herbert. Some distance to the east and
north, the country is auriferous. Copper is also among the mineral
products of the district. There is little doubt that w
means of com ran ui cation with the coast, Herboi-ton \
position of considerable importance. The situation is elevated, aud
the climate healthy. Tho soil on the banks of the various streams is
of a good quality, and much of the land is suited to agriculture.
Extensive forests aud belts of dense scrub occur at intervals, cedar,
and other valuable timber being plentiful, Po))iilatioii, 785.
KEWITTVIJil,B.-Situated on the coast, nearly opposite the
(xreat Koppel Island, about 25 miles north-east fi'om Rockhampton.
A very large ti^act of arable country extends back from the seaboard
here, across a series of low ranges and the valley of the Fitzroy, west
to the Boomer Mountains, It is occupied, for the most part, for
agriculture and reariug stock. The Cawarral Gold-field lies a few
miles inland. Population, 50.
HODGSON.-Xear the right bank of Dargal Creek, a tributaoof
the Condamine River, about 12 miles west from Roma, and 32iJ
miles inland from Brisbane. In the immediate vicinity, and on the
banks of the streams falling into the Balonue and Condamine Rivers,
the soil is suited to agiiculture, and settlement has taken place for
that purpose, 'L'he less productive lands, situated back from the
watercouraes, are occupied for pasturing purposes. A short distance
north from Hodgson, near the source of the »ungewargorai Creek,
to exist. The Western Railway Line connecU it with
I metropolis. Populatioi
HOWARD.—On the Bi
ting its watei-s with those
) Hen-ey Bay. It lies
ryborough. Coal-beds oo
end north to the banks of
140.
um River, a smaU sti'eam, which after
the Cherwell, Isis, and Gregory, falls
lOUt 18 miles north-north-west from
• in the valley of the Burrum, and
5 Gregory. The settlement is largely
cine to the mining operations now being carried on in the vicinity.
The coal is of a vety good quality, and the development of this
industry is already in an advanced state. The navigation of the
Burrum River is impeded by a bar at its mouth, over which, at low
water, tho depth is only about one or two feet. Howard is connected
with ilaryborough by railway line. In the basin of tho Isis, and
extending west to tho Coast Range, there are rich agricultural lands,
covered with dense scrub. The district, generally, is suited to
farming and rearing stock. Population, 041.
HITGHENDEN.-A pos
ownship on the Flinders River,
e Creek, about 220 miles, in a
villa. The plains on the banks
affluents are well grassed, and
purposes. Hughenden is the
above its confl uence with Pore
straight line, south-west from
of the Flinders and its num
extensively occupied for pa:
commercial centre of a large district, and
))lacc for travelling stock. Population, 572.
important stopping