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ATLAS OF AUSTRALIA—1886.
g Uan^'e or Snowy Moi
»vatDr« of tl.0 Kuoumlien
ind took its riso ns tlie t
of gold i
KiaTiilra is -situatea on tin
, a tribiitavy of the Snow;
the " rush," whiob follow-ai
LìcII'ÌF
tous in I
II tbe
1 thy popiilal
,.ul . though rugged and precipi-
About 13
which for t
tho Table
iiie8 north
eir beauty
•D to declin
formation
lany parts, has a fnir proportioi
for agi'icnltuvai aud pastoral purposes,
peculiarly-shaped peak of the DividiDf
Top, which attains an olevation of 5,80(
from the town, nro the Yarrangobilly i
rival those of the Blue Jlountains, and mthin half a mile, are
evidences of a volcanic nature, in the existence of a hot spring.
Population, 271.
LAMBTON".—Lambton lias ai-isen in connection with coalmining,
aud is situated on the southern sido of tho Hunter River
Valley, about 5 miles inland from Newcastle. Extensive seams of
coal occur in the neighbourhood; mining furnishes employment to
a large numlier of persons. The laud is of a very good qaality;
grapes aud other fruit grow readily. Building stone is obtained in
the vicinity. Population, 2,512.
LAWRENCE.—This small toxvnship is situated on the left
bank of the Clarence Rivor, near the confluence with it of Sportsman's
Creek, about 18 miles below Grafton. It has arisen in connection
with the trade on the river, and a large amount of the products of the
northern portion of the Clarence district is shipped here for transport
to the consuming centi-os. Wool, fi'om stations around TenterBald, is
placed aboard the ocean-going steamers at Lawence. Population,
232.
LISMOE.E.—This town is situated on the North Ann of the
Richmond River, iieav the junction of Leicester and "Wilson Crooks,
at the head of navigation for sea-going vessels, and lies about 22
miles west from Ballina. ITie ^ district is largely ngricultural iii
alluvial formation. Settlement has progressed rapidly,
country is now covered with the homesteads of conditional pi
nd the
from tho Crown. The land is s
maize, arrowroot, potatoes, and se
extend back from the banks of tl
almost impenetrable. Large quae
cedar, are ohtfiined, and shipped t
I I T H G O W . — Lithgow, c
ited to the growth of sugar-cane,
li-tropical fruits. Immense forests
ities of timber, includi.iE
Sydney. Population, 4
extensive coal deposits, is esseut
town, Tho existence of coal has
in creating the latter character
Western Railway Line, about 06
the foot of the great zigzag. TIm
precipitous in the extreme, aud
of the vvild and imposing gi'andeur
and gullies of the Blue Mountains
tributed ; and iron and good buildi
facturing i.,terests are representee
mining and manufacturing
t been largely instrumental
a valley at
nigged and
t with in 1
: very pier tidly dis
smelting works, brick-making an
a tweed factory. It po-^isesses at
climate during the greater part
Popolatíon, 2,112.
U : V E B i P O OL.—Liverpool,
tance, i
left ha
if the
of George's R
straight line from Sydney,
industries. There are pa
sawmill, and tannery
ettlements.
in fouudry, copper-
'orks, limekilns, and
5ver 3,000 feet; the
s cool and bracing.
niUs, woolthe
centre of
istablishments,
among the richest in the
take place, aud are öfter
entirely due to this caust
Mai/.e, wlieat, barley, oat!
grapes and oranges gi'ov
passes tii'ough the to^vIl,
Maitland contains a nun
alley of t
,ry destr.
.ndpotatopa.a
s to about
rojiresentcd by tobacco, coach, and boot factories,
•e obtained in tho neighbourhood. The rainfall
5 inches annually. Daring summer, the oHmato ÍE
hot and oppressive, the maximum in tho shade i-eachiug 87°, but
in winter, tho weather is cool and pleasant. Popul.ilion, Kast Maitland,
2,00-1; West Maitland, 5,300; totiil, 7,304.
M A N D t r R A M A . - ' l ' l u - . aniall village, situated on the creek of
the same name, a tributary of the Belnbula River, abont 8 mile.i southwest
of Carcoar, is surrounded by a considerable area of very fertile
country, principally occupied by settlers for the production of wheat
and hay. Population, 123.
MARTTLAN.—This township is situated on tho Southern Tableland,
on o small stream which Bows into the Bhoalhaven River, about
Iburi
20 miles east from
feet above the level of thi
cultivation; wheat andot!
quality is found in the
plentiful. The climiite, I
a bracing and invigoraf
It i s : h i n f a v
Liuf } through the towo,
le motroijolis. Population, 1
MATHOtTBA.—Math,
nail stream which joins oi
ud possesses an elevation of over 2,000
Much of tho country around is under
reals are ¡iroduced in abundance. Conr
rearing stock. Marble of a very fine
ity: limestone aud building stone are
at of other ))arts of the tablelands, has
feet on the human body, and on that
nvalids. The Great Southern Railway
and provides easy communication nHth
72.
ii'ii is situated on the Gulpa Creek, a
0 of the many ana-branches issuing
from the Murray at this part of its course, and lies about 22 miles
south from Deniliquin, and 23 miles north from Moama. The country
around, consisting of vast plains, is occupied chiefly for pastoral
purposes, The excellence of the wool produced in this part of
Riveriua is well known in manufacturing and commercial centres.
The alluvial lands on the banks of the Rillabonga aro, in many place,=,
of a veiy rich character, aud suitable for agriculture. Attempts have
been made to grow wheat aud other cereals, but the smallness of the
rainfall, which seldom exceeds 15 inches, and in many portions of
chances of success. "With
Imost inexhaustible. Tho
with the
the district is very much 1,
irrigation the capabilities of the soil
railway line, which connects Beniliqi
Victoria, passes through the townshi]
importance. Population, 143.
M E N A N G L E . -Menangla is si
as it is sometimes called in this part
and lies about 40 miles south-west fi
communication by means of the Great Southern Railway
of the land in tho neighbourhood is under cultivation, ai
other cereals are grown. Considerable settlement has ti
tho district, aud on the green slopes which in many placi
visitor of IJnglish scenery, herds of cattle .i
near the homesteads of prosperous dairy-far
spanned by a bridge, which is regarded as a
workmanship, Population, 800.
MENINDIE.—Menindie is situated o
Darling River, about 100 miles below Wilt
ray system of
derably to its
wheat and
cn ,,lace in
remind the
b^o^
of colonial
With the increased trade, a gradual reti
of importance is becoming evident. The
fly occupied for grazing and dairy-farming.
The Great Southern Railway Ijiue, which passes through Liverpool,
connects it with the metropolis, and furnishes ready means of
communication. The rainfall amounts to about A-i inches annually.
The mean summer temperature readies 82°. Population, 1,7C8.
M A I T L A N D . -Maitland, situated on the right bank of the
Hunter River, about 20 miles north-west from Newcastle, ranks
among the principal towns in the colony, and forms the commercial
centre of a large and important district. Tho surrounding country is
both sides of the Darling c
occupied entirely for sheep-fa
a considerable amount of f
during floods, but the I'ainf
of cultivation, which for that
is associated with the names
.started from this town on the
18(30. At no great distance
s of piai
! right bank nf the
1. The country ou
vast extent, aud is
a-the land possesses
3f Hlluvial deposits
1 uncertain to allow
npted. Menindie
:e and Wills, who
3 scarcely atte
cplorers, Hour
Mei
reduced to i
altogether.
M E R i m
from the river lie the immense Lakes
mawaroo. They arc merely depressions
and becoming tilled during inundation,
ind Pn
of water. Under the cfTects
condition of marshes, and
unter. Floods occasionally
; tho fertility of the land is
1 countless ages in the past,
produced in abiindance, and
r readily. The GreaL Northern Railway Line
, and provides communication with Newcastle,
iber of fine substantial buildings. Manufaccoast
, near a lake c ir lagoon of the Sf rae name, derives a large part of
its in iportance fron 1 the fact that it i s n shipping centre for aconsiderable
area of count ry. The port, wh ich is a shallow i^stiiary forming
the ( >utlet of th© h ike, has a mndiuj I chanuel, very di Iii cult to enter;
Stenn lers are frequ ently compelled tc 1 lie outside in a partly protected
wliile receivin g aud dischargin; r cargo. Tho principal industry
of th e place, a mai; , was established in 1867. Populatioi
1, 12.5,
M E R B I W A . - T h i s to
Iso known as Smith's Rivii ;ributiu-y of the
consideniblo extent, a
;h take their rise on tl
loRcription, in
well watered
Uthörn slopes
N E W SOUTH WALES,
of tho Liverpool Range, aud its various spurs, Wheat, maize, and
potatoes grow abundantly. The vine is cultivated to some extent.
Dense forests, containing excellent timber for building and other purposes,
are met with in several parts of the district. Large ni-oas arc
devoted to sheep-farming ; the wool produced is of a high class. Gold,
coal, and shale, are among tho minerals known to exist; limestone
and building stone ful. The district is noted for the natural
beauty of its scenei
Musclebrook with >
is about 40 miles di
M I L T O N . - :
:b it has
positiou in a largo t
Creek, a small str
•gUadulla. The cc
for the purpose oi
CuiTook Billy Range, and
House. .Population, 800.
M I T T A G O N G . — ;
dim
been decided to connect it by railway
uth-east direction. Population, 287.
II, a town of some importance :
irosperous district, is situated o
which flows into the sea ne
^ áng, and c J Ï 0
e prominent peak known
1 the Croobyar
r the port of
hiefly
y be s the
and hay-crops, Rearing stock is followed by some of the settlers.
The climate and soil suit the gi'owth of the orange and grape.
A branch line of railway connects it with Maitland, from which
it is distant about 4 miles. Floods, to which the Hunter and its
tributaries are subject, occasionally do much damage. Coal occurs in
close proximity ; miniug for it furnishes employment to a large uumber
of persons. Population
MORUTA.—Moruya i
ou tho river of tho same ua:
forms the ecntre of a large a
river-banks is flat,
frequently inundated. Among the products, are potatoes,
maiie, barley, oats, butter, and cheese. At a short distanc
from tho towu, the country becomes undulating; the slopes.
. the Pip
I of the irn Tableland, near the
source of the Nattai River, a tributary of the Wollondilly. Iron
of a superior quality is found in the neighbourhood; seams of
coal are also met with. At Joadja Ci-eek, abont 15 miles distant,
shale occurs, from which kerosene oil is obtained. The t o w is
situated at an elevation of 2,060 feet, consequently, during the
greater part of the year, the climate is cool and remarkably pleasant;
on account of its health-giving qualities it is much in favour
for invalids. Considerable areas in the d
pastoral and agricultural purposes; all fruits
apples and cherries, grow^ readily. Much of
I -vvild and picturesqi
of 1 beaut
The 1
of the aborig
cupied for
inding coimtry
, large share
lades i
3 the
their descent t
littagoug has reference
purity of the waters which form
3 the bed of the river, the volume
of which they auguiout in its to the sea. The fh-eat Southei-n
Railway Line passes through it. Population, .'>00.
MOAMA.—Mi.>;i ma is situated on tho north bank of tho Murray
River, nearly opposite to Bchuca, the terminus of one of the principal
railway lines of Victoria, and lies abont 44 miles south from
Deniliquin. The country stretching back from the Murray is level,
and occupied chiefly for sheep-fanniug and rearing stock. On the
alluvial areas near the river, wheat and other cereals are grown. A
very line iron bridge spans the Murray here, aud is used in connection
with the railway line which runs north to Deniliquin. Wharfs and
the facilities necessary for efiecting repairs to shipping have arisen
througl •ade. The
annually. A few remaining aborigines, belouging to tri
at one time powerful and numerous on the plains of th.
found in tho neighbourhood. Population, 1,200.
MOLONG.—The country in aud around Molong 5.
iupports a population depending to
s that were
very fertile,
agricidture
sheep-fanning. Wheat is produced in large quantities; barley,
oats, aud potatoes are growu. Copper, gold, aud coal occur in the
district. The town is situated on the Molong Creek, a tributary
of the Bell River, and has beeu recently connected with Orange,
from which it is distant about 24 miles, by railway. Popula-
MOREE.—Mi>i'i'0, a township of considerable importance, but
of comparatively recent date, is situated on the Gwydir River, about
50 miles west from Warialda. The jilains around are largely
settled upon; tho land is principally devoted to sheep-farming
and rearing stock, The banks oi the river above the to"-n are
coverod with extensive forests, towards the west occur flats of a
mai'shy character. This toNvn occupies a somewhat isolated position
with regard to other commercial centres. The extension of the
already decided upon, from Nari-abri,
the south, will do much to promote
id increasing settlement. The niiufall
,ually. Droughts are occasionally very
imate furnishes an example of extreme
r frequently roaches 100° Fahr., and
remainder of the year tht
North-western Railway Lint
which lies about lU miles 1
the progress of u prosperous
iimouuts to about IP inches ai
severe in their effects. The .
dryness. Tho heat of suma
even exceeds that ; during tl
is cool aud pleasant. Popnla
MORPETH.—Jl'u-pctl
on the right bank of the Hui
Cor sea-going vessels, a short
1, 29.5.
a town of
osphere
mted
,vigati<.i
0 Pate 'I'he large
shipping trade, all >
r, at the head
above the con
iulerests, which centre aroimd
its importance, and add to its
auds in this part are among tho
1 suited to the growth of maize
township of rising importance situated
about 4 i miles from its entrance. It
prosperous district. Tho land ou the
;he richness characteristic of areas
•vheat,
. back
aud procuri
of persous.
demand for
the town is
ained,
:ud elevation, developijig a
LU-definad chain—a spur from the Ciirrook Billy Range.
Moriiya, the country is very heavily timbered. Cutting
ig the various kinds of hai'd-wood em])loy a largo number
Silver is found at a short distance from tho town ; there
I'tz reefs, largely impregnated with gold, in the neighbour-
:• the entrance of the river, granite of a very fine quality
idantly. Tliis stono, svhich is of n soft grey coloui-, is iu
ornamentni and building purposes. About 11 miie« from
a slate fcnnation, from which good roofing slates are obe
rainfall amounts to about 24 inches annually. Population,
830.
MOSS VALE. •
Southern Railway Line
land around Moss Vale
and Kangaroo Valley,
numerous settlers engaged chiefly
agriculture. Among the products
ated . Gr.
this SI
•bout 80 miles from Sydney, and has arisen
ion with the trade of a large district. The
id in the localities of Robertson, Burrawang,
noted for its fertility, and is occupied by
dairy-farming, gi-azing, and
ch reach the metropolis from
aizo, barley, and oats. Many
portions of the of a rild a;
FitKroy Falls on the Yarringa Creek, a s
garoo River, about 10 miles south-east froi
and frequently visited by travellei
The
ind t
tic desc
ibutaiy of the Ka
own, are well know
ts. The waters a
precipitated into an immense gorge about 680 feet deep. In many
respects it resembles the ravines or sunk -valleys found iu the Blue
Mountains, Owing to ita olevation of about 2,200 feet, Moss Vale
ujoys a climate that is cool and pleasant during the greater part of
avalids, and those who wish to
•breezes. Population, 570.
ituated on the Kyalite or
confluence with it of the
escape the relaxing iuiiu
MOULAMEIN.—This township
Edward River, a short distance below
Billabong Creek, about 7-1 miles north-west from Deniliquin, and
is suri'ounded by on area of pastoral ciiuntiy comprising some of the
best parts of Riverina. Po))ulation, 120.
M O U N T VICTORIA.—-M'111 at V
Groat Western Railway Line, and is di
77 miles. It lies at an elevation of
tho sea, and possesses a very healthy cli
bracing and invigorating effects on those a
the c t dist The
character, and is much frequi
on the south side, I'ises M(
may be aeon the dark outUu
I the opposite side
le vast )>anorama,
adily
George ;
Population, 2.50.
M U D G E E . - '
ant from Sydney about
I feet above the level of
late, well known for its
¡ustomed to the sea-air of
s of a wild and mgged
its. Near the township,
jn. Away to the east
nti7 around
nted by tou
unt Piddina
Mounts Tomah, Hay, and King
Kanimbla Valley, which spreads
beneath the feet of the observer,
le vicinity, aud produce well.
.roportancB of Mudgee has arisen both from
neral resources of tho surrounding country, and the varied
,y of its soil. The numerous settlers who swell the population
capabili
of the district are
igaged chiefly in agriculture, and among the prothe
ducts sent from it to the consumin
oats, and potatoes. Grapes and o
areas ai-e devoted to pastoral purposes, Gold is found; coal, slate,
aud iron are also plentifully distributed. The to>vii itself is situated
on the Cudgegong River, a tributary of the Macquarie, and since
September 1884 has been connected by railway with Sydney, from
Nvhich it is distant about IDO miles. At some distance east, the spurs
of the Dividing Range are met with, and the conntiy becomes rugged,
and iu places, precipitous and almost impassable. Mudgee contains a
number of very flue buildings, aud possesses establishments for the
manufacture of vehicles, leather, soap, and candles. Tho climate is
hot in summer, but mild and pleasant during the remainder of the
year. Tho average annual rainfall amounts to about 28 inches.
Population, 2,.i92.
consuming centres are wheat, maize, barley,
•ow readily. Considerable
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