ATLAS OF AUSTRALIA—1SS6.
HUHTGEIirOKD.—iin tliH I'avoo Uiver,
boiinckry ot New Soutb Wales, and distant a
atraiiiht linp, west-soiitli-west from Brisbane, 'i
aro dry, but adaiitod to pastoral ijiirposes, and a
faraiors a.ul graziei-s. To the nortL-wost, the •
several low I'anges. Tlie disastrous effects
uncommon in this part of the colony. I'opulati.
I N G H A M . - I n g h a m is situated in the
Herbert, a short distance south from its right
inland from the coast, and in the inid$t ot the
both sides of that sti-eam. Sngai'-cane
c to the northern
ing plains
bysheepptry
botx.
,f droughts are no-
•n, il8,
valley of the Lowei
bank, about 13 miki
rich lands lying oi
irgely gi
the seaboaj-d aud the C^oast liange,
in several parts of the district. Settlement is
îspecially in tho form of small homesteads.
immense tract of coi
aud the plantations
extending rapidly,
I'opnlation, 2+1.
INGLEWOOD.—On the loft bank of the Maciutyre Kiver,
near its confluence mtli Canning Creek, about l-'iO miles south-west
fi-om Brisbane. The country is watered by nunieioiis streams, and
largely devoted to the rearing of stock. The soil is fertile and
adapted to the growth of cereals, potatoes, aud tobacco, The township
suffers to some extent on account of the difficulty esperienced in
obtainiug an outlet for its produce, Population, 100.
IPSWICH.—Tpswich, the oldest inland town in tho colony,
ranks second to Brisbano in point of size. The present site was
occupied as a penal settlement in 1829, in connection with the station
at Moreton Bay, Some of the land was cleared by the convicts, and
placed under cultivation, in order to assist in maintaining the small
community. It is situated on the Bremer Creek, a tributary of the
Brisbane River, about 2-1. miles inland from Brisbane, with which it is
connected by railway line. The municipal boundaries include an area
of 2,500 acres. As a manufacturing centre, it holds a position of
some importance. There are coach, cordial, and soap factories,
foundries, ropcwalks, tannery, sawmills, and a woollen manufactory.
I t forms the commercial focus for » large extent of countiy embracing
part of the valley of the Brisbane River, and offers a ready market
for the produce of an increasing rural population. The following
return of the value of its impoi-ts, over a period of three years,
furnishes an indication of the amount of trade carried on in the town
and district:—
Many o substantial, : I poss
appearance. lu beauty of design, and Gscellei
they rival the structures of much older towns. Among those of a
public character are a hospital, lunatic asylum, law courts, lands
office, custom house, and post and telegraph offices. The fertility of
the soil, especially on the banks of the various tributaries of the Brisbane
River, has led to a considerable amount of cultivation in the district,
the principal products being maize, wheat, barley, cotton, und sugarcane.
The grape grows readily, and large quantities of wine ai-e
made ever)- year. Many of the settlers are engaged in rearing stock.
The district is also identifled with mining; extensive seams of coal
occur on the banks of the Bremer and Brisbane Rivers, forming outcrops
on vaiious parts of the surface. The output for 1883, amounted
to 121,361 tons, representing a value of .t40,(j7-l-. In addition to
railway communication mth Brisbane and the interior, by the
Southern and Western Railway, there are branch lines north, up
the
alley of the Brisbane, and south, to Harrisville. The rainfall
is betw u 20 a
niles
ually. The climate is extremely
^nlthy. Population, 7,.i7(i.
niver, near the confluence with it
les west from Blackall, and -1-30
irronnding country, consisting of
is, is almost entirely devoted to
in summer, but is regarded as hi
ISISrOK. D . - O n the Barcoo
deigh Creek, about 70 mi
md from the coast. The si
downs and well-gi-as.sed plaii
north-west from Toowoomba, The Western Railway Line passes
through it. The district contains some good agricultural land, but
the principal industry is rearing stock. Poiinlal
J U N D A H . - i )
liles south-we.st fi'i
Line To the
suited to sheep-fai-ming.
Thomson is sepai-ated 1
Range, t
K I L K I V A N . - A
tribiitaiy of the Mary 1
, conntry'iu the vicinity
by the Coast Range, w
fi-om that of the Burno
gold, copper, cinnabar
containing gold, occur in the ri
irds the development of th
f the Tlion
Railwav Sta
nd rich, open,
• miles to the
the Central
well-grassed piai
t, the of tho
that of the Barcoo by the Johnstone
s bounded by low flat-topped sand-hills,
jd. Population, ¡38.
ig township, on Wide Bay Creek, a
ibout 30 miles west from Gynipie. The
mountainous character, being ti-avei-sed
Iley of the Mai
rich i
silver, 1 and i
ivith in various part of t • district.
lerals, i
Quar
Eîrtensiv.
om these j
ludin
eefs.
fores
obtained. Popul , 106,
K I N ' O S B O B O T J ' G H . - n n the Caledonia Creek, a small tributary
of the Hodgkinson River, about 60 miles west from Cairns. The
district is a mining one, being known as tho Hodgkinson (rold-field.
There are numerous reefs, several of which have yielded a considerable
quantity of gold. Mining operations, during the past, have
been much retailed by .scarcity of water. Population, -50.
IiAIDLEY.—This township is situated on a small creek of the
same name, the waters of which fall into the Brisbane River, and is
distant, west from Brisbano, about -51 miles. The Southern and
Westei-u Railway Line passes immediately to the north, and provides
communication with the meti-opolis. It lies on the western slope of
the level
Population,
the Little Liverpool Range, at an elevation of 335
of the sea. Searing stock is the principal
1,S80,
,-alley of the Upper Condamine, on Canal
1 Toowoomba. aud 30 miles fi-om Cama
south-west direction. The land is
igi-icultiiral pui-poses, maize being the
LEYBTJRN.
Creek, about 40 i
booya Railway Station, in
occupied, to some extent, ft
principal product; but the more prominent industries are
stock and pasturing sheep. Near the sources of Canal and '
Creeks, is the Canal Creek Gold-field, and immediately to the
east of Leybui-n, there is an auriferous tract known as the Talgi
field. The annual rainfall varies between 15 and 30 inches.
L I L Y V A I E . — O n the left bank of Crinum Creek, a ti
of the Mackenzie River, about 30 miles north-east from E
The downs in the vicinity, watered by numerous streams fv
Peak Range, are settled upon for pastoral piii-jios Population,
LOGAN.—Near the right bank of the river of the same unnie,
3ut 18 miles inland from the coast, and 27 milos south from
isbane, with which it is connected by railway line. Tho district
productive capability of its soil, and is prominent
uigar-cane, potatoes, aiTOwroot,
itities, and form the means of
as an agricuH
and tobacco,
support for a
e groTv-n , large
Coal i n to exist in
e nl.«o bc'on
pastoral purposes. Population,
JANDOWAE.—Ill the valley ot the Condamine River, near
the left bank of the Jingi Jingi Ci-eek, about 3.5 miles north from
Dalby Railway Station, and situated near the base of the (irent
Dividing Range. On the banks of the streams flowing into the
Condamine, the land is suited to agriculture. The district is largely
pastoral in character.
JERICHO.—Ill, the left bank of Jordan Creek, a tributary of
the Barcoo Kiver, about 30.t miles west, by railway line, from Rockbampton.
It is situated near the base of the Dividing Chain, amidst
country suited only to pustoral purposes, and is a station on the
Central Railway. Population, 774,
JONDABTAN.—A short distance north from the right bank
of Oaky Creek, a tribut-ary of the Condamine River, about 38 miles
e Logan. Recent discoveries of gold ha'
made in oonuectiou with quartz reefs. Population, 27.
LTTTON.—On the south side of the Brisbane River, at its
mouth, about 12 miles noi'th-east from Bi'isbane. It is the site of
a battery for the defence of the river, and has a lighthouse and
custom house. A reformatory school for boys has been established
in the vicinity. The land is occupied for agricultural purposes.
Population, 138.
M A C A L I S T E R . - S i the conflue ic of the Jimhour
Creek ^ the (
Dalby, The adjoining country is settled upon, i
agricnltural purposes, but rearing stock and pastn
more pi-ominent industries of the district,
south side of tho
ó miles north-west
immense tract of
•t ot the sealioard,
;let, and the means
d on tho banks of
:h and south from it,
to ba found in tho
ed to the growth of
oughout the district,
is tlie most eom]ilete
MACKAY. —Mackay is situated on the
Pioneer River, near its entrance, and lies about (j;
from Brisbane. Its progress is largely due to tin
fertile country extending inland from this jmr;
the varied produce of which hero finds an out
of conveyance to southern markets. The Ian
the Pioneer, and tho numerous small streams norl
is alluvial in character, and among the richest
colony. A considerable projiortion of it is devot
the sugar-cane. Plantations arc established thv
and in c<innection with the majority of tliem, Ihore
QUEENSLAND.
the residual syrup. The returns for t
total of 11,2.5-i tons of sugar, and 384,640 gallons of n:
1 1884-5, showed .
1 ti'opical din
apples, mangoes, cocoa-n
grow readily. Maize is
The to^vn is tlie centi-e •
1 the
district. B
coffee phml
?, date-palms,
Itivated, aud finds a m
extensive trade relati
importance of
Nehoi
for the
ring stock is followed by t
id whci-o distance from the
to tho sugar-cane. To the
r Mount Britton Gold-field.
8 diggings. The Pit
tho locality
e settlers on the less pi-odu
ieaboard renders the climate
west of the Coast Range ii
Mackay forms the shippingsmaU
shipping
is nearly dry, and the chan
of shoals. 'I'his offers a
overcome—to the rapid adi
take advantage of a rise a
feet, to enter and ascend tl
going steamei-s and large shi]
to the south-east. The muni
area of 5,120 acres, and ma
lUDr River is t navigable.
ice there is
lel, in some parts of the r
serious obstacle—one veiy
xncement of the town. Si
id fall in the tide of from 12
i river. The point of call for ocei
jiing is off Flat Top Island, a few mi
ipal boundaries of the to\vn include
ly of the buildings are subst-antial a
dl vessels
to 16
ornamental. The i-ainfall varies betwe.
Population, 4,106,
M A R L B O R O U G H , - N e a r the
name, a tributary of the Fituroy Rive
from Rockhampton. The country ai
orossetl by spurs from the Broad Soui
grazing are the principal industries
1 Ü0 a
)f the di
creek of the sam
' miles north-wes
onntninous. beiu;
Agriculture an.
trict. Populatior
MARTBOROITGH.-Maryborough, the principal town in the
Wide Bay District, is sitnated on the Mary River, about 25 miles from
its month, and lies 180 miles north from Bi isbane. It is the outlet
for a lat^e extent of country, embracing the valley of the Bui-rum
River on the north, and the Mary River to the east of the Coast
Range, and stretching west to the Dividing Chain, beyond the basins
of the Barambah Creek and Boyne River, Its exports include coal
from the Burrum Mines, gold fjom Gympie, sugar from the fertile
river-lands adjoining, and to the south of the town, and wool from
the stations of the Burnett District, The follomng particulars with
regard to the value ot its imports and exports, over a period of three
years, >vill illustrate the growing character of its commerce, and
trade ;—
Xl«,!:.:
Charters Towei-s. It has arisen in connection with min
Chartei-s Towers Gold-field, by which it is aurroundeti
neighbourhood there aro w<n-ks for the treatment of pyritei
for crushing quai-tx. Population, 1,071.
MITCHELL.—Mitchell is situated on the right hi
Maranoa River, a short distance above tho confluence
Basalt Creek, about 371 miles ^^-ost from Brisbane. The si
counti-y, which consists, for tho most part, of downs, is hel
ureas as runs for pastoral purposes. The alluvial lands, or
of tlie Maranoa, are fertile, and suited to agriculture. (
of
other fr
Western
west, nei
s grow readily.
Rai
r the s.
Coal i knoi
?s of the Mnngallali
rith Brish
Ì in large
rapes and
2c by the
¡les to the
I to exist u few
and Wallam Creek:
MORAEY.—On Dogwood Creek, a tributary of the Condamine
River, about 100 miles west from Dalby Railway Station. The
district is almost entii-ely a pastoral one. Population, 30.
M O R V E N . - A small postal township on Hamburgh Creek,
the waters of which, after joining those of the Angellala Creek, fall
into the WaiTego River. It is distant about 50 miles west from
Mitchell. The sun-ouuding downs, among which may be mentioned
the Angellala, Brunell, Victoria, and Alice Downs, are well suited
to the pastui-ing of flocks and herds. Population, 1!17.
MOtTNT PERRY.—Situated near the source of Sunday
Creek, a tributary of the Burnett River, a little to the west of the
mountain of the same name. It lies about GC miles south-«
Biiudaberg, with which it
It hast
of copper 0
past, yieldei
ted by n
t from
The settleaize.
I chiefly in connection with mining. Extensive deposits
ir in the neighbourhood. These mines have, in the
•rge quantities of this metal. Gold is also found in the
lection with .[uarte. Rearing stock engages attention,
Populatioi
M t r C H A D I L L A
-ation of the soil, the principal product being
r the s
niles « Th.
cultivation. The Westeri
north of it,
MULGRAVE.—A
Miilgrave Riv
s Mnokadilla Creek,
e River, about 27
most part, pastoral,
e land is suited to
hich are numerous, the
Railway Line pas.ses
.mediately to the
jf sugar. These giv.
e forests ai-e found on
tal.
:ivei-, the soil is largely of aa alluvial
Qg covei-ed, in many places, by dense
•e the principal pi-odncts on these rich
plantations, are mills, for the manuemployment
to a number of pei-sons.
le slopes of the Coast Range, 'fimber-
, Local enterprise is rein-esented by
ing yard, breweries, tannery, carriage
le town are substantial.
26 miles south from Cairns, and 1(5 miles
inland from the coast. 'ITie country is mountainous, being crossed by
spurs from the J}elleiiden Ker Range on the east, and the Lamb
Chain on the west. Among the quart!! reefs discovered, several have
proved to be highly auriferous. Much of the land is of a fertile
character, and suited to agriculture. Population, 46.
M T I T T A B U R R A . - N e « - the right bank of the Thomson
River, about 120 miles north-west from tho -Jericho Railway Station.
The district is es-sentially a pastoral one, the only obstacle to progress
being the droughts which occasionally visit it. When these are of a
protracted character, the loss of stock is frequently very heavy.
To the east, along the banks of Cornish Creek, there are extensive
downs, well grassed, and covered, in places, with patches of brigalow
and boree. Muttaburra derives not a little of its import-ance from the
fact, that it forms a convenient sfcoppi
e for stock
from northern stations to southern mark
Miuyboi-ongh to Bin
mpie, which lies lil
vard,I
MAYTOWN,
isbïuce above the ji
lies to the south,
a Creek, a tributary of i
between aud 40 incliei
On the right bank of the
n with • of the Lett-1
iith-west from Cooktown. The settlemenl
with the Palmer Gold-field, which sum
west over 100 miles. Though tho roefs
1 the gold obtained noted for its quality,
considerably since t
e been <
!S to the
Populat
Palmer Ri
and Brant
north, and
supply is
9,281.
a short
N A N A N G O . -
• Barker's Creek, a
:itocI n
? land.
and
;o to the sontii, in i
a of the adjoining o
the diggings have
iiscovery. Tin has been found a
valley of Sandy Creek. A conitry
is occupied for rearing stock.
1 Dogwood Creek,
•est-north-west fro:
autary of the Condamim
by, and about 231 milei
St en ti rely pas tora !. T li t
M I L L C H E S T E R . -In the v
ight bank of South Bar
•tary of the Burnett River, about nO
in a straight line, north-west from Brisbane. It lies on the :
slope of the Cooyar Range, and is sui-rounded by a large ej
country devoted to the pasturing of sheep and cattle. Tli
which is watered by numerous streams from the Bunya Bunya
Mountains, and the Stuart and Cooyar Ranges, is, in many places,
very fertile. Cultivation of the soil, to a limited extent, is carried on
in the neighbourhood, the principal product being maize. Gold and
plumbago occur in the vicinity. Population, 107,
NEBO. -Near the source of a creek of the same name, the
waters of which fall into the Isaacs River, about 60 miles south-west
fi'om Mackay. The settlement has arisen in connection with mining.
Quartz reefs occur throughout the district, but they are variable in
character. The copper deposits in the locality are very extensive.
The adjoining country is .suited tt. the pasturing of stock, bat much
loss is frequently sustained by the run-holders from drought. Popolation,
88.
N E R A N G . (tu the left bank of ii smaU creek of the same
name, about -l.i miles .south-east from Brisbane, and d miles inland
fi'om the coast. The land is fertile, and is settled apon by farmei-s.
Sugar-cane and maize are the principal agricultural products. There
are several mills in the district for crushing the cane. Rearing stock