A T L A S OF AUSTRALIA—1886.
t-U)iajfes n eoiiRidernljle nmount of attenti
west is the Darlington Range, a spui- fr
on the slopes of which are exteusive ft
Populntiou, 8-.2.
NORMANBY.—Near the left ba
11 the Maopherson Range,
?3ts of very good timber.
c of the Warriil Creek, a
ilea south-south-west from
agricultural in character.
ti-ibutary of the Brisbane Rivor, about 20
Ipswich. The adjoining country is largel
'I'he products include maize, cotton, and potatoes,
groim. Xfany of the settlers ore engaged in i^earing stock. In the
upper portion of the Wan-ill Creek Valley, there are extensive ooalbeds.
are also
Population, 32.
NORMANTON.—Noimanton, the most important town on
the northern seaboard, is situated near the left bank of the Noi'man
Kiver, about 22 miles inland, in a straight line, from the head of the
Gnlf of Carpentaria,
on the northern slopi
n good depth of wat
Raffle Group, a dist
course is extromoly t
Let, that
,try ha
the finest streams
itnd, except on the l)ar at its mouth, possesses
- from its entrance to the head of navigation at
nee by water, of 40 miles. This part of its
rtnous. Ves.sels of light di-aught cau i-oach the
shoals and i-oc:ky bars render the navigation
or a distance of 15 miles from the sea, a n-idth of about
is maint-oined. The town occupies a position on >i series
owai-ds the coast the land is low and flat, and, in some
red with mangroves, It derives its importance fi-om the
is the comniercial outlet for a large extent of pastoral
d the vast and ineshaastiblo mineral resources of the
Clonciirry Districts, A recent discovery of gold-bearing
been made at Croydou, about 25 miles south from the
•s of Creen Ci-eek, and about 120 miles south-east from
upper
Norman ton. Auriferous reefs are numerous, and from several, a very
lai^e yield of gold has been obtained. Well-grassed plains are found
in various parts of the slope towards the Gulf of Carpentaria; these
ai-e occupied, in large areas, for grazing purposes. The climate, except
immediately after the wet season, is regarded as healthy. Population,
871.
OWANTILLA.—A small township on the right bank of the
Mary River, about 17 miles south, by railway line, from Maiyhorongh.
It is situated amidst rich alluvial lands, and is sun-ounded by fields
of sugar-cane and maize. Rearing stock engages the attention of
some of the settlers, Poiiulation, 65.
PIMPAMA.—Xear the source of the Pimpama River, about
30 miles south-south-east fi'oni Brisbane, and 12 miles inland from
the coast. Tlie district is esaentially an agricultural one. On the
fertile lands extending back &om the river, are produced large crops
of arrowroot, niaiae, and potatoes. Various fruits, including grapes,
oranges, and bananas, grow readily. Population, 4,2,
PORT DOTJCrLAS.—Poi-t Douglas is a seaport town situated
on a small peninsula formed by Dickson's Inlet, an arm of the sea,
and is distant about 230 miles north-west from Townsville, and
80 miles south from Cooktown. It is an important point of
call for steamers and vessels proceeding north from Brisbane and
Sydney, and is the natural outlet for a large tract of country extending
west across the Dividing Chain, and including the upjjer portion of
the valley of the Mitchell River. Aiuong its exports are sugar, cedar,
and maize, from the Mossman, Daintree, and Mowbray Rivers, gold
from the Hodgkinsou, Etberidge, and Palmer Gold-fields, and silver
aud till from the Walsh River. Tlie value of imports and exports for
the voai-s 1882, 1883, and 1884 aro as follows :—
The entrance to Dickson's Inlet is obstructed by a bar, over which
there is a depth of only 2 feet at low water, but within it, vessels
of considerable draught can be freoly navigated. The situation
is pleasing and picturesque. On the eastern aide, there is a large
extent of beach washed by the waves of the Coral Sea; while on
the opposite side of the long headland, lie the comparatively still
waters of Dickson's Inlet. Ou the banks of the numerous small streams
rising ill the Groat Dividing Range, wliich here approaches within 10
mile of the coast, the Ian
irtile chai-acter, and is settled upon for
agi'icultural purposes.
Rearing stock obtains
mountains. In the d.
Daintree aud Mossniav
trees. Timber-cutting
Sugar-cane and maize arc the principal crops.
, for the most part, on the west side of the
;nse brushes found lining the banks of the
1 Rivers, there are cedar and other valuable
has become an est,abliBhed industry. Popula-
BAVENSWOOD.—Ravenswood,
iportance, is situated near the sour
small tributary of the Burdekin River
east fi-oiii the Northern Railway Line, along the left bauk of tiie
Burdekin River, for a distance of over 60 miles, aud known as the
Ravonswood Gold-field, is rich in various minerals. Gold occurs in
connection with quartz, but the presence of copper and zinc in large
quantities adds considerably to the difficulties of treatment. Ou the
Sellheim Kiver, about 72 miles south fi-om Ravenswood, valuable
silver lodes have been discovered, and ure worked. Some of these
veins are also gold-bearing. The great obstacle to progress, in this
the ennnage of the
distance to the north-west,
lony also occur
portion of the district, is the difficulty attendi
3 to the c
:e district. A
At Keelbottom,
deposits of copper. Tin anc
.ranch Hne fi'om the Noi-theri
with Townsville, Much of the adjov
graaing pai-poses. Population, 1,468.
BEDBANK.—Siln:ih'.l at the jiii
the Auburn River, about 140 miles w
îlaiyborough- The district is, for the
to some extent, a mineral one, antimot
The
watered
country is occupii
1 of Redbank Ci-ee'
in a straight line,
part, pastoral ; it i
ving been diseove
ainous character, ;
le Auburn and Ra
ivith
from
^•belle
ROCKHAMPTON.—Rockhampton, which took its rise in
nection with the di8i'0\-ery of gold on the banks of the Fitzroy
)n the seaboard north
k of the Pitzroy River,
its month, at the head of navigation for ocean-
River, in 1858
from Brisbane.
going steamer
Upper Belyand
Thomson Rive
varied and rit
largely due to
•rs, and is the outlet for a large portion of Central
including the basins of the Mackenzie, Nogoa, and
ido, and extending west to the head of the Barcoo aud
ers. The niinenil resources of the district are of a
ich character, but the rapid progress of the town is
) the trade l elations and commerce which centre in it.
elude wool from the interior, forwarded to the coast by
Ceuti-al Railway, gold and copper from Clermont, and
ice from the alluvial lands between the seaboai-d and the
inges. The value of il
; the f(
mport and export trade r
...£•>38,208 . 030,AOS
ISSJ «20,W2 841,0411
The town is well laid out, the streets being wide, and ornamented
by the planting of trees. The buildings are substantial, and, in many
cases, exhibit considerable beauty of design. The situation is low
and flat, but the general monotony is relieved, to some extent, by the
outlines of the Berserker and Athalstaue Ranges in the background.
The river, which is over 1,000 feet wide, in this part, is crossed by
an iron suspension bridge; this structure connects the town with a
suburb, known as North Rockhampton. 'I'he Central Railway has its
starting point here, end has reached a distance of over 300 miles into
Some
thus bi
•ichest and best
aght into easy c
coast.
the Cat
Qg lands in the
ication with the
iter supply, and
1 the district are
reek, Raglan, Rose-
1 mining centre of some
e of Eîphinstone Creek,
about 77 miles south, by
y aroiiud, extending south-
Phere are botanical gardens, and a g'
is lighted ivith gas. The auriferous i
jona, Morinish, Bridgelands, CrocodiU
md Cawarral Gold-fields. Deposits of copper and silver h
en found in various parts of the surrounding country. The
1 the banks of the Pitzroy River is of a fertile character, and
ited to grazing and general agi'iculture, the principal products
naize, oats, sugar, and potatoes. The municipal boundaries of
the town include an area of 15,072 acres. Population, 12,422.
ROLIXSTON. -On the right bank of the Brown River, one of
the many tributary streams which add their waters to those of the
Mackenzie River, about 76 miles south-south-east from llmerald.
The country around, consisting largely of downs, crossed at intervals
by low spurs from the Dividing Chain, is occupied for pastoral purposes,
Grass is abundant, and streams are oumerous. Dense scrubs
of brigalow occur in some places, Populntiou, 39.
BOUA.—Roma, a town of considerable importance in the
Maranoa District, is situated on BungO Creek,
Baloune Rivor, about 817 miles inland, by railway
It is the commercial centre of an immense tract <
extending west beyond the Maranoa River. The
quality, aud well grassed- The Grafton Rangi
Dividing Chain, approaches the town from the i
sidorable amount of settlement has taken place in the vie
agricultural purposes. Wheat and other cereals grow readi
progress of the farming industry is very much hindered by
which occasionally visit the district. The rainfall is
of an insiirticicnt character, seldom exceeding 30 inches
Vineyai'ds are numerous, climate and soil beir
tributary of the
le. from Brisbane,
pastoral country,
nd is of a superior
a spur from the
rth-east. A eou-
I vicinit)- for
>ble
Q U E E N S L A N D .
growth of grapes, and wine-makitig is carried on to sumo Gxt<
Oi-auges ami other fi'uits are produced in large quantities. Ri.
possesses an elevation of 378 feet above tho level of the sea;
cliinatc, although hot in sniDiner, is i-ogarded as healthy. '
Western Railway Line connects it with Brisbane, Some distance to
the north-west, near the base of the Dividing Range, seams of coal
are kncran to exist. Po))ulation, 1,727.
ROSEWOOD Sitiiuted within the Bremer Creek Valley,
and Q„
I the railway n n the
«• South Wal
I, doul o distant date, add
.aterially
about : west, i The
district is, for the most part, an agricultural i
principal product. Many of the settlers are engaged in dairyfarming.
Population, 41.
SANDG-ATE.—fashionable watering-place ou the shores of
Moreton Bay, near the mouth of Cabbage-tree Creek, about 13
miles north from Brisbane. The situation is pleasant, and the population,
as in the case of similar towns, is a varj-ing one. The arrangements
for sea-bathing are of a satisfactory nature. Population, 1,598.
SCARRBURT.—Near the right bivuk of the Aramac Creek,
11 tributary of the Thomson River, about 110 miles north-west from
Jericho. The couiitry ai-ound, consists largely of open well-gi'assed
downs, and is devoted almost entirely to the ¡«isturing of Rocks aud
herds. Patches of brigalow and boree occur in some parts.
SMITHPIELD.—< )ii the left bank of the Rarron River, near
the junction with it of Preshwiitor Creek, about 8 miles inland from
Caii-ns. The land on the banks of the river is of a rich description,
and has been settled upon for agricultural purposes. Maize and
sugar-cane aro the principal products of the district.
SOMERSET.—Somerset, the most northern settlement on the
inainlaud of Queensland, is situated near the extremity of Cape Yoi'k
I'enin.sula, opposite to Albany Island, It fonns a station iu connection
with the penrl-tishiiig trade. Population, 64,
SOUTHPORT.—Southport, a watering township of considerable
importance, is situated nearly opposite the Boat Passage
entrance to Moi-eton Hay, at the mouth of Nerang Creek, and
distant south-east from Brisbane about 46 miles. The situation is
pleasing, and has much in it to attract those who frequent the
seaside, Imniediately within view, and extendiug to the north, is the
still, lake-like expanse, known as the Brna.l Water, while, across the
narrow strip of land which fonns the eastern shore of the estuaiy of
the Nerang, may be seen the water-- of the Pacific. Much of the
laud in the neighbourhood is settled npon foi' agricultural pui'poses,
the products being sugar and maize-- On the south side of the Neraug
Ci-eek, towards Burleigh, the country is low, aud inclined to bo
swampy. Po,«.latio>,. 733,
S P B I N G P I E L D . - n , , the westem shore of Hervey Bay, near
the mouth of the Elliot River, about 10 miles east-south-east from
Bandaberg. Large quantities of sugar-uaue are gi'own on tho rich
filluvial lands extending back from the river ou both sides. Popula-
SPRINCrSURE. —Near the source of Springsure Creek, a I
tributary of tho Comet River, about 41 miles south from Emerald.
Ir is situated on the ciilminatiug line of the watei'shed between
the Comet aud Nogoa Rivei-s. This range, which in no place
attains any considerable elevation, is au exteii-^ion to tho north of
the »mall plateau kuoivn as Buokland's 'I'ableland. It possesses
seveml peaks ubnve the general level, aud gives rise to numerous
small streams- Tlie adjoining country, consisting largely of downs,
is well grassed, and affords pasture to sheep and cattle. Producing
wool and leuring stock aro the in-incipal industi-ies of the district.
Population, 386.
STANTHORPE. - Si;,uthoi-pe is situated on tho upper waters
of Quart-pot Creek, a tributary of the Severn River, about 41 miles
south, by railway liue, from Warwick, and but a short distance from
the X«w South Walf.s border. It is associated largely with mining.
The conntry around is tin-benring, this metal being found in lodes,
and also in the iilluWal Hats, and beds of creeks. Much of tho laud
is of a fertile character, and some atteution is given to cultivation,
the princiiml iiroducts being maize, |)otatoes, aud hay. Tobaccogrowing
has been attempted with success. I.arge areas aro occupied
for rearing stock and sheep-farming. Owing to its position on the
tableland, it possesses an elevation of 2,650 feet above the level of the
soa. 'I'he climate is bracing, and is regarded as one of the healthiest
iu the colony. Though of comparatively rccent origin, Stanthoi-pe is
the scene of ii considerable amount of manufacturing entei-prise. In
additiou to works connocted with mining, there are sawmills, a
taiiuery, and mill for grinding wattle bark. Immediately to the eLt,
lies the (ireat Dividing Chain, low spin-s from which diversify the
siirfauf ..f the country, forming the basins of numerous streams
flowing west into the Bai'woii or Macintj're Rivci'. The Southern
Nailway l,ine connects it with the metropolis. The position of this I
its importance. Population, 8f)7,
ST. GEORG-E.—< III the Balonue Hiver, a short distance below
the confiuencB with it of the Maranoa, about 100 miles south from
Roma Railway Station, and 70 miles north from the New South Wale»
border. Tin- district is largely paitoi-al in character, the runs being
stocked, for the most part, with sheep. Agriculture is attempted, but
only ou a limited 8C:ale. The uncertainty and insufficiency of the
rainfall have done luiioli to retard entei-priae in this direction.
Population, 432,
ST. LAWRENCE.-Siliiated on the right bank of St.
Lawrence Creek, a small stream flowing into Broad Sound, about 100
miles north-west, in o straight line, from Rockhampton, and 8 miles
inland from the seaboard. The proximity to the sea of the coast
inountaiiis, known in this part as the Broad Sound Ranges, gives to
the stream« issuing fi'oni their eastern face, an insignificant character.
'I'his feature is prominent from the Pioneer River south to the l''itzroy.
The settlers aro chiefly engaged in rearing stock. Much of
the land is of a very fertile nature, and suited to general agriculture.
Population, 200,
SURAT.—On the left bank of the Malonne River, a short
distance above the conlluence with it of Bungil Clreek, about 50 miles
south-south-east from Roma, This portion of the Maranoa District
is identified, almost entirely, with rearing stock, and sheep-farming.
Much of the land is fertilo, and settlement is being rapidly extended.
The rainfall, which varies between 15 aud 30 inches annually, is
frequently of an insufficient character. Population, 188.
TABOONBAY.—Near the source of the Tahoonbay Creek, the
wateiB of which augment the volume of tho Maranoa River, about 35
miles west-north-west h'om Roma. The district is o pastoral one.
The alluvial lands on the banks of the watercourses are rich, and
suited to agriculture.
TAMBO.—Tambo lies on the northern slope of the Warrcgo
Range, a short distance below the source of one branch of the Barooo
River, about 110 miles north from Charieville. The extensive plains in
the vicinity, on the banks of the tributary streams of the Barcoo, are,
for the most part, well grassed, aud largely devoted to graaing stock
anil sheop-farming. Population, 836,
TAROOM. - ( Ill the right bank of tho Dawson Kiver. below the
confluence with it of Juandah Creek, about 100 miles north-east from
Roma. Rearing stock aud sheep-farming are the principal industries
of the district. 'I'o the west the country is moimtainous, bemg
traversed by tho Jjynd Range, a low spur from tho Camarvon Range.
Population, 198,
TEWANTIN. —Near the right bank of tho Noosa River, 4
miles from its mouth, about 80 miles north from Brisbane, and 30
miles south-east from Gympie. Stretching back from the banks of
the river towards the Blackall Range, are extensive forests. These
' include a large variety of timber used for building purposes. In
the scrubs are found cedar, pine, and ash, and in the forests are
numerous species of hardwood. Timber-cutting is one of the most
important industries of the district, giving employment to a large
number of persons. The country is fertile, and occupied, in some
places, for growing sugar-cane. Mills have been erected for crushing
the cane by some of the settlei-s. The Noosa River is of inconsiderable
length, but spreads out during its short course into several lakehke
expanses. These are known as Lakes Cootharibah, Cooroibah,
and Donella. On a small tributary, to the south, there is Lake
Weylia, Fish abound in the waters of the lakes, and largo quantities
aro forwarded to Brisbane and Cympie. Population, 161.
THAROOUINBAH.—Situated on the right bank of the
Bulloo River, about 200 miles south-west from Charieville. The
country around consists largely of plains, and forms runs for sheep
and cattle. The land on the banks of the river is of a very good quality,
but the general insuiEciency of the rainfall renders any attempt at
agriculturo a failure. Much of the trade of the district is carried
on through New South Wales and Sonth Australia, tho means
of communication with the coast, by these colonies, being easier
than by the nearest station on the Western Railway. Population,
THORITBOROUGH.—On the right bank of the Hcdgkinson
Rivpr, about 60 miles west from Cairns. It is the chief commercial
centre iu the Hodgkinson Gold-field. Tho auriferous area contains
numerous quartz reefs, but mining has declined considerably since
the discovery of gold in 1876—a result largely due to the severity
of the droughts iu the locality. Other minerals occnr in the
district. Some distance to the south, in tho valley of the Walsh
River, silver, antimony, and tin are found. The country is occupied,
iu some ijarts, for rearing stock. Population, 84,