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ATLAS OF AUSTRALIA—1886.
B U N G E N D O R E . -The s
ns assuuied greater importiiiic<
QÜ from Goulliuni, is sitimted (
n Oie blinks of the Tiiniüa Cre
wiisliip of this name
tbo extension of the
'fl plain surrounded b
j CARROLL. -This to->Yiistip is situated
I Namoi Uiver, about 12 miles east from üuunei
lUll s< which n
places reaches ï
rho adjoiuiog coumr.v, whii^. is of a fertile ,mtu
' western slopes of t i e Gourock Range, nud in soi
elevation of over 2,000 feet. Among the chief p
rict are wheat, barley, oats, and potatoes. Quii
he neighbourhood, and are worked. Distant oi
m Lake George, which is noted for the picturesqi
•y on its margin, .mil the alnmdance of fish and fo'
G is frequently visited by pleasui-e-seekers. T
about : On elovnl
this
«mal rainfall i.
mean aunual temperature, which ranges about is somewhat 1
than would otherwise obtain. Population, 270.
BTTRRAWANG.—Burrawajig is situated near the source
the AViugecnrribbee Creek, a trlbntaiy of the 'Wollondilly, abc
10 milus from Moss Vale. The adjoining country is undulating a
fertile. The land is settled upon, and used for dairy-farming n
gmKiiig. I'opulation of the dist:
CAMDEN.—Camden, sitn
watere of the Nepeaii, about 40
among the early settlements of
and its suitability for agnculti
attention of the colonisU, who had praduully settk
The land is undulating in character, and when i
become green under the effect of returning spi
an appearance at once homely and beaiitifui, The viue is ci
the district, and grows readily. Camden is known in conn
the fij'st attempts to establish sheep-fnruling in the color
farming tmd grazing now receire most attention. PopiUat
CAmPBELLTOWN".—C^ampbelltown, another of
settlements, is 1 the Great SoutUem 1
The upper waters of
lilway Line, about
e George's Ri\'er
:own. Theneighimong
its products
is known to exist,
jch T imblcs
, Sydney. Tl
approach within 3 miles of the east side of
bouring country is agricultural ivnd pastoral
are wheat, maize, barley, oats, and potatoes,
but the seams have not been worked. The
that of places on the coast, but the atmosphere is somewhat dryer.
The rainf>.l] varies between 30 and -W inches annually. Population, 688.
CANSELO.—This township is prettily situated on the Cándelo
Creek, a small stream, which flows into the Bega River. It is snri
ounded by low hills, the district generally, being of an undulating
character, and very fertile. On the grassy slopes gri
of cattle; the manufacture of cheese and butter i; the
employment of
by the fact that the m
Merimlink passes tluougl
CANONBA. -Tliis
tary of the Bognn, about
a district almost entire
alpopul mporti
i-Qiid from Manaro to the seaport of
1 it. Population, 140.
toT\-n8hip, situated on Duck Creek, a tribul(
j miles north-east from Nyngan, is within
ly pastoral in character. The eifects of
droughts are often very severe in the neighbourhood, and, in wet
seasons, floods not infrequently take place. Population, 480.
C A N O W I N D R A . fanowindra is situated on the Belabula
liiver, a tributary of the Lachlan, and is distant in a south-west
direction, about 40 miles from Orange. The surrounding country is
extensively settled upon, and being fertile, considerable areas have
been placed under cultivation. Among the principal products of the
district are wheat, barley, oats, and potatoes. Copper and gold havs
been foimd in the neighbourhood. Population, 220.
CARCOAR.-r,„.-,N,r is situated on the Belubuk River, a
tributary of the Lachlan, about 83 miles south-west from Bathurst.
The ilistrict is both agricultural aud pastoral in character. Quartz
reefs occur at Brown's Creek, and copper has been found in several
places. Its principal products ai-e wheat, barley, oats, and potatoes.
Occupying a position on the Southern Tableland, Carcoar possesses
a considerable elevation above the level of the sea. The influence of
this is felt on the climate, which is bracing
country around Carcoar is andulating, and in
ruggedneiis. Difficulty of communication ivil
hitherto retarded the progress of this town, b
of the i-ailway lino from Blayuey to Cowra an
will, to a largo extent, be removed. Populatioi
CARGO.—'J'his to\vnship is situated between the Cargo and
Canomodine Creeks, both affluents of the Belubula liiver, about 2n
miles south-west from Orange. The adjacent plains are chiefly occii-
])ied as sheep-runs. Much of the land is settled upon by conditional
purchasers for grazing, and producing wheat and other cei'eala. In
the reofs found in the neighbourhood tliere are evidences of the existence
of gold. Population, 286,
urroimding
es. Popustraight
line fi'om thi
îver, which diverges
and IS rapidly increasing in ii
found extending back from
by settlci-s, generallj
1 for richness, proi
irley, c ,, pota and
; they hav
ter. The
lîichinond Rivi-r, about 8,j
nth i following tlie course
iderably to the south, and
.lountá to about 00 miles. The
both agricnltural and pastoral,
. The alluvial lands which are
I' on each side, are occupied
ivying from 100 to 1,000 acres,
luce large crops of maize,
•owroot. Pruits, including
abimdantly. In the thick
wero numerous cedar trees,
1er the axe of tho timberinks
of some of the small
, 1,000.
1 on the left bank of the upper
es south-west from Sydney, ranks
colnuy. The fertility of the soil,
and grazing, soon attracted the
graduully settled iiroiind Sydney,
.er,its rounded slopes
they present
cnltivated in
tnection with
iny. Dairyation,
.^05.
knowi
, valuable
li-tropioal lands, g)
long since disappeared
•ee is still found on th
where the difficulty of transport has alforded it a tmuunity
from desti-uction. The lighter soils of the back
) principally devoted to grazing. Coal and antunony are
!xist in the district; owing, however, to the difficulty and
carriage, little or no efiort has yet been made to develop
With the 1
every r
;he future, of
i-ailway communication, there is reason to anticipate for this
district a large commercial activity and increased importance. Casino
is well laid out, containing wide streets, and some good substautial
buildings. The climate, like that of the Clarence, is somewhat
oppressive during summer, the thermometer rising occasionally to
95® Fahr, in the shade, but during the remaining months of the year
it is geuial aud pleasant. The rainfall for the most part is abundant,
amounting to over 50 inches annually, near the const, but decreasing
as the distance from the sea becomes greater. Population, •'jSO.
CASSILIS.—(.'a-silis lies in the upper part of the valley of the
Hunter, on the easteni slope of the Great Dividiug Range, at an
elevation of about 1,000 feet above the level of the sea. It is situated
on the Munmurra Brook, one of the tributaries of the Goulburn
Biver, about 70 tailes north-west from Musclebi-ook. The small spurs
which bninch out from the main chain give a rugged and broken
appearance to n:
places is fertüe,
lÛO.
uoh of the suiTouoding country. The land in many
and is chiefly devoted to sheep-faiTning. Population,
small to-<^^lship is situated in tho valley of
the Hunter i?iver, about 18 miles south-west from ilaitliind. The
surrounding country is principally occupied by settlers for graaing
and agriculture. Population
C L A R E N C E TOWN.-Thi
bank of the Williams River, a tribu
of navigation, and is distant, in a i
miles from Maitland. The land on t
of alhn-ial flats, is remarkably ferl
floods of past ages. Wheat, mai
are produced in abundance. Toba(
and orange are cidtivated with sncce
CLIPTON.—Clifton,
wliich stand like vast walls on the ma
south from Sydney, It has arisen ii
extensive scams of coal which aro
appear in the distance as black bands
part of the coast by a shipwrecked crew in 1
Bass and Flinders, who were among tho c
Allowrie or Illawan-a District, found " bkcl
the foot of the cliffs, which
Itiiated on the right
itary of the Hunter, at the head
north-easterly direction, about 18
tho river-banks, consisting chiefly
tile. This is largely duo to the
ize, barley, oats, and potatoes,
3C0 is now grown, and tho grape
!ss. Population, 370.
to^vnship, is situated on the cliffs,
argin of the ocean, about 80 miles
in connection with the working of
Coal ^ discovered on this
thee»
i of tho
' slaty stone
the industry,
difficulty wai
id healthy. Much of the
3 some parts approaches
rith the metwipolia has
bat with the completion
ind Young, this obstacle
ips, apparently of
i iron are also met with. Iji the'^estabHshmeut of
which has clustered the population, considerable
itered on account of tho precipitous character of
the absencc of good shelter for vessels while
engaged in loading. Population,
COBAR.—<'<il>;ii-, one of tho towns of the interior, has arisen
into importance cliiefly in connection with mining. It is situated a
short distance west from the Yanda Creek, a depression which serves
aa a channel to convey flood-waters to the Darling River, and lies
about 100 miles south fi'om Bourke. A small eminence rises on the
east side of the town, known as Cobar Hill, Tho district, to a very
large extent, Consist« of plains crossed at intervals by ridges, varying
in character from low stony rises to hills, the rooky precipitous sides
of which become prominent amid so much sameness. Notwithstanding
the smalhiess of rainfall which obtains, seldom in any part
exceeding 10 inches, the country is occupied for pastoral pui-poses-
Cobar is of comparatively recent origin, and owes its existence to the
NEW SOUTH WALES.
rich eop]ier lodes discovered. Mining
elements have resulted in nettlement, a
which, though isolated in position, exhil
progress. Population, 1,S(!0.
COBARGO.—Tho country around
to a considerable extent, fertile. It is (
engaged princi])ally at dairy-farming and
the wattle tree, wliich was formerly very
collected for tanning purposes, aud sent
gradual disappearance of the tree, the in<
become reduced. Cobargo s town is
.ipied by
indulatinn
who a
roaring stock. The bark of
abundant in the locality, is
to Sydney. Owing to tlie
ustry has, during lato years,
is situated
on the Murrabrine Creek, a
ito Lake Wallaga, about 2.'> miles north
from Bega. Gold has been discovered in the neighbourhood. Population,
137,
COBBORAH.—C, ituated on the Talbragar River, a
iributarv of the Jlacqui Ì, about
Population, 113.
COLLECTOR.—Collector is situated
land, about 4 miles north fi'oni Lake Geor;
south-west from Goulbnrii. The co\intry
cultural i wheat, barley, and oats are among
Population, 100.
CONDOBOLIN.—Condobolii
about eO miles west from Forbes.
from Dubbo.
irt pastoral in character.
iround is chiefly ag
the princiiial produt
ituated on the Ijachlan Siv.
piai.
occui)ied to a large extent for pastoral purposes. Wlieat, barley,
oats, and potatoes grow readily in some portions of the district; the
rainfall, however, is of too limited a character to permit of any extended
system of agriculture. Population, 467.
COOLAH.—C.'...il;Lh is situated on the Coolabnrragundy River,
the waters of which augment the volume of the Talbragar, a tributary
of the ^[acquarie River. It lies about 60 miles north fi-om 'Xfudgee.
Much of the countiy around is of a mountainous character, aud forms
the watershed between the Coolabnrragundy River and some of the
affluents of the Castlereagh. The land is principally occupied for
pastoral purposes. Population, 165,
COOM A.—This to>vu—one of the most important in tho southern
districts—is situated on the Cooma Creek, a small tributary of the
Upper JIurrmnbidgee. Trap occurs as a base to a very large extent
in the surrounding countiy; where this is the case the soil is of a very
superior kind, aud is occupied for agricultural pniposes. Extensive
areas are also held by pastoralists- The chief products of the district,
large and prosperous, are wool, wheat, barley, oats, and
Possessing an altitude of about 2,600 feet, it is veiy cold
intervals,
•verage rainfall does not
• elevated portions of the
Population, 1,042.
I the Castlereagh
which i
potatoes
during winter. Frost is frequent, and
In the immediate vicinity of Cooma the
exceed 20 inches annually, but in the mo:
district it varies between 25 aud 50 inches.
COONAMBLE.-Caoiinmble is siti
River, near the junction -with it of the Coouamble Creek, and abov
lOO miles north from Dubbo. Extensive settlement has taken place
in the surrounding district, which is suitable for grazing and agriculture.
The land has been occupied principally in connection with
sheep-farming, but attempts have been made of late years, with
considerable success, to produce wheat and other cereals. Population,
800.
COONABARABRAN.-Coonabarabran is situated on the
Castlereagh River, about 12 miles from its source, and abont 65 miles
south-west from Gunnedah. The district embraces both agricultural
aud ]ia.storal land. Wheat and other cereals are produced by settlers
on some of the well watered iiortions. Towards die south-east tho
rainfall is considerably influenced by the presence of the Warrumbitngle
Range, a spur from the main chain; on the other side,
in tho direction of the interior, it diminishes perceptibly. Population,
lip of Cooranbong, situated near
rie, about 22 miles south-west
the shipment of timber
ry extending inland from the
fine trees, embracing almost
the colony. Tlie scenery on the
COORANBONG.—Tho to^vi
the western shores of Lake Macq
from Newcastle, has arise
to Sydney. The mountatuoui
lake is covered \vith forests <
every species of hard-wood fon
lake and its numerous inlets has much
visitor. Population, 500.
COOTAMUNDRA.—Cootamundra, a town which has come
into existence during the last ten years, is situated in iiu upland vaOey
at the source of the Muttama Creek, a small tributary of the Murrumbidgee
River. Occupying a central position in country that is remarkably
fertile, and being on the Groat Southern Railway Line, which
connects the metropolis of New South Wales with that of Victoria, it
has gradually assumed a position of some importance. The to>vn is
these
is of a
nded by undtdations which inci'eaic
is kno«-u as Mount Coughlan. In
ery i'
of till
lighter t
the highest of
valleys the soil
ilopes.
ind
is wheat, large quantities of which are grown
s, barley, oat-s, hay, and tobacco also receive
iaa are occupied for pn-storal purpose.-». The
n 20 and 30 incheR annually; sudden falls of a
own possesses an
B greater part of
iriferous, and, in
ties. Population,
Its principal product
every year. Potatoe
attention. Largo an
rainfall ranges be twee
very heavy character occ
rises to about 85® Fahr. in tho shade, but, us the
elevation of over 1,000 feet, the weather, during t
tho year, is cool and jjleasant. The district is i
several parts, gold is obtained in remunerative quani
1,000.
COPZLAND This town.ship is known chiefly in connection
with mining, it is situated a short distance north froiu the Barrington
River, an affluent of the Manning, The country around is suitable
for agriculture and grazing. The reefs in the locality, from which
gold is obtained, are noted for their richness. Population, 472.
C O P M A N H U R S T . - T h i s township is situated on the Clarence
River above Grafton, and about 85 miles in a straight lino inland from
the sea. The land on tho banks of the river is of a very rich
description, and is occupied principally by small .settlers. Maixe,
sugar-caue, potatoes, and wheat, are among the chief products of
the soil. Considerable areas are devoted to grazing. Population, 206.
COROWA.—Corowa, one of the towus ou the uorthei-u bank of
the Murray, situated about 40 miles down the river from Albury,
is surrounded by a large extent of country, alluvia! iu charactcr and
possessed of groat fertility. Tho quality of tho soil is seen in the
immense crops of wheat and other grains annually produced in the
district. Extending in a north-westerly direction from this part
of the Mun-ay are the vast plains of Rivorina, immense areas of which
are devoted to pastoral purposes. The climate and soil suit the
growth of grapes, which are produced in large quautities ou the
opposite side of the river. The orange also grows readily. Li
addition to wheat and wool, the products of the surrounding district
are barley, oats, potatoes and tobacco, Tho Murray is hero spanned
by a substantial wooden bridge, constructed over 20 years ago.
I n midsummer the heat is occasionally intense, but during the greater
part of the year tho climate is pleasant and genial. Population, 495,
COWRA.—C^.^vl•;l is situated on tho slope of a hill, on tho north
side of the Lachlan River, near the confluence with it of the Waugoola
Creek. The laud on the banks of this part of the Lachlan is alluvial
iu character, and remarkable for its richness. Largo areas are
cultivated, and produce very fine wheat and other grains. Formerly,
sheep-farming alone was followed, but, Avith the increase and dispersion
of population over the land, agriculture was attempted, and
proved eminently successful; there is now every reason to anticipate,
that with the extension of the railway line from Blayney through
Co\vra to Young, and the natural facilities of the district in regard to
climate aud soil, tho area at present under cultivation will, at no
distant date, be largely increased, Diiring the heavy floods of 1870,
Cowra suffered very much; since then the towu has been bnilt on a
higher site. Among the minerals known to exist in this district are
gold and copper. Population, 628.
CROKI.—Cvoki is situated on the north bauk of the Manning
Eivcr, about 8 miles from Hanmgton Inlet. The rich alluvial lands
surrounding it are occupied by settlers engaged in agriculture; maize.
wheat, barley, oats, and potatoes
Oystei-s arc procured in the tidal <
sent to Sydney. Timber-cutting is
bourhood. Population of the distri
CROOKWELL.-Crot.k<v d 1,
among the principal products.
Iters of the Manning River, and
ae of the industries of the neigh-
600.
'vt'll,a town of increasing importance,
.he CrookweU Biver, a tributary of tho
is situated near the s<
Upper Lachlan. It
district. Among the principal product;
and potatoes. This town possesses an
the air is bracing, and in wiuter tho c
east the country is
if a large agricultural and pastoral
0 wool, wheat, barley, oats,
svation of over 2,000 feet;
latc is cold. Towards the
some places, vory rugged,
lies annually. A railway to
iposed, aud the resolution
ut 30 or 40
counect it with Goulburn has been
passed the Legislature. Population, 2-
CTTDAL.—Cudi.l is a small township, sitaated on the Boi-ee
Creek, a tributiiiy of the Lachlan River, and derives its importance
from the large area of fertile country with which it is surrounded.
Its principal products are wheat, oats, maize, aud barley. The
adjacent country possesses the elevation belonging to a position on
the edge of tho Southern Tableland, and to\vards the west there is a
gradual slope until the level of tho Great Plains of the interior is
reached. Sheep-farming and grasing are among the occupations of
a considerable i-ural population. The nearest large town is Orange,