mh A A ^ ; 9 ! 5 ; i 8 I 1 i 31 Queensland. Agent-general, Hand-book for emigrants to ..Queensland, ^.ustralia. W J^>^ (t*^ "«' tJ h K ■^\, //" W :^# •A" ^^"•fsr ; \ "v ■ JoJyiV^ "^ HAND-BOOK EMIGRANTS ''Vu i.y^ AUSTRALIA. Bi/ AuiJiority of (he Acjini-General for the Government of Queensland. SIR JOSKlMi: CAUSTON & SUXS, 18, rARLiA:\iE:NT street, s.w., ■l7,EASTiHEAl\ E.C, a.m. Ill .V: 89, SOUTH WARK ST., S.E. 187.3. The information cuntainrd in this ] land- Hook is partly com- piled from the Stiii-sfittil Register of (iuefuduml for IS 73, and some returns Jor hanie i/ear. Coinnninicationx on all muttern cynucctcd irit/i J^mifjniiion to Quieiuhind xhould lie addressed to the Agfnt-detieral, (^iiemslaiid (fovernmcnt Oificet, :\-2, C/airiiti/ Crofia. Umip^ration to (iwensland. from the United Kingdom, wan begun in 1.S61, since which time upuards of 70.000 persons hare proct-idtd to the C'olong under the arrangements of the Queensland dovfrnment O/fiec One hundred and fifty-nine ships have been de»piUrliid, and during the whole period no death of any passenger has occunid by marine casuiltg. All ships despatched are approved by the (.iovernmeni Officirs of the Board of Trade, and also by the Queinsland (iovirnment Officer. 'I'lic l'iiiii> liiiiliiif: 1o Qiiffiifi1aii(l arc — M.-sis. TAVLOI;, HKTJIKJ.L & KOIJEJITS, 110, FkncSukch SriiKi;r, V..V,., Loniion. Mr.MH. llorKDKi: HKOTllKKS & CO., 116, Lkadknhai.l Si III IT, K.C'., LdMioN. Mi-.M... |IK\ ri"T .VI- MOOKK, 10<». Lkai.kmiai.i. Sthekt, E.G., M.-M>. TIlMMAS. I,\\V \ CO.. 1J3, lIuPK Strkkt, Gi,Asaow. QUEENSLAND, INTRODUCTION. Reference to the Map attached to this pamphlet will show that the Colony of Queensland has no cause to complain of want of space, whatever other diawbacks she may be credited with. A calculated area of nearly 700,000 square miles, included between latitudes 29° and 8*^ south, end from the sea to longitude 138° east, provides a la'ge hunting ground for the capitalist seeking investment, and also for the poorly-paid and over- crowded labourers of the " old country." Further reference to the map shows that a main range, separating the eastern and western waters, runs parallel with the eastern coast line, and is joined by another range alright angles toils course, dividing streams trending nortb and soiitii. The eastern streams flow directly to the Pacific, the northern to the Gulf of Carpentaria. A portion of the southern ones find their way to the Darling and 3'urray, and so to the Southern Ocean through Lake Victoria; while anotiier pdrtion rarely find their way to the sea, but help, during the rainy season, to swell the volume of that system of salt pans in Soiith Australia of which Lake Torrens is the most extensive. Thus Queensland may be divided into three natural districts, namely, the East Coast or Pacific, the CurjJtuituTia, aud the Western Interior. East Coast or Pacific District. This country, included between the main range and the Pacific, is of triangular form, having the boundary of New South Wales as its base. It is that to wliich the largest population has been hitherto attracted, on account of its varied natural resources, — agricultural, pastoral, mining, — and its greater facilities for carrying on 6uch manufactures as have yet commenced in the Colony. The principal rivers on the Pacific slope are the Brisbane, Mary, Tiurnelt, Fitzroy, Pioneer, Burdekin, Herbert, Johnston, Endeavour', and Kennedy. On the alluvial soils of most of these, cane, cotton, maize, and other tropical and semi-tropical produce are now being profitably grown, aud the areas under cultivation are rapidly increasing. All the chief centres of gold and copjjer mining are also included in this District. Its pastoral capabilities are more adapted to the feeding of cattle, as sheep are found to thrive only on-the more elevated 'table Lauds, being banished for sufficient reasons from the coast country. The seaport towns of this District are Brisbane, the Capital, Maryborough, Glad- stone, Rockhampton, Maokiiv. Bowen, Townsville, Cardwell, and Cooktown. Tlia chief inland towns ai'e Ipswich, I'oowoomba, Warwick, Gympie, Springsure, Clermont, and Kavenswood. Carpentaria. _ This District would include all the country (within the Queensland limits) .drained by the streams :iu:aing iutJ the Gulf of Carpentaria. 4 The principal rivers are the Mitchell, Gilbert, Norman, Flindi '.,, and Albert. Two squatting stations only are situated on the head waters of the I-ynd branch of the Mitchell : but a late exploration of the ^litchell audits tributaries, the AValsh, Palmer, Sec, has resulted in the discovery of considerable areas of mineral country, of which the Palmer Gold Field is the centre, and a large population is being attracted there in consequence. A large extent of mineral country has been for some time worked at the head of the Gilbert, and a few squatting stations have been taken up in the neighbourhood of the mines. The Norman drains a generally poor pastoral country, and no mines have as yet been discovered on iis waters. The main branch of the Flinders traverses fine open chalk-marldowii-;, on ■which cattle are found to thrive well, and squatting stations exist all along it> otmrse. Its western branches, notably the Cloncurr_\. drain u p.)rtiou of the McKinlay i:'nge, and are likely to become important from the gold and copper ores found on fieir banks. No agricultural settlement has yet taken place in any portion of Cai j>iitaria. The seaport towns are Burke and Normantown; those inland are Georgetown and Gilberton. The Western Interior. Under this bead would be iucludco .ill that portion of Queensland lying to the west of the main Dividing range, and south of the Gulf watershed As before mentioned, this is drained by two river systems, tho one consisting of northern affluents of the Murray, wbioh include the Weir, Moonie, Oondamine, "\^'atrego, and Paroo rivers, the other rarely reaching tlie ocean, but spreading out into large lakes in the south or the interior. The Thompson, rising in the JIcKinlay range in about latitude 21* south, is joined by the Barcooiu about latitude 2.")". In seasons of flood these find liioir way to Cooper Creek, and thence to Lake Torrens; whilst the Herbert and otlmr stronms rising to the westward of the Thompson run west and suuth to unknown reservoirs in the interior. Of aU the Murray afiluonts the Condaniine is the most important, as on its tributaries are situated the Daulinq IJowns. 'ibis has been considered the (iiiestpnrt of the Colony lor tiiegruzier and grower of cereals. Its rich vulcanic soil and genial climate will justify this assninption. \\ iiliin iho last twelve months the pr^'vii)'i-lT-supposed worthless ccumry, lying imm-'diatrly south of the Downs, has bi-m sliown to be of great value, from tho large deposits of tin found in the valley of the Si vern river. When it is considered that a coal formation, with several included coal seoms, underlies these rich agricullunil Downs, it will be seen tlinl all the elemeutji for the support of a biri^e piistonil, ugricuitural, mining, and industrial populatiim here present themselves. The country drained by the Weir, .Moonie, Warrego, and Paroo, are esseniially p€Uitorai distriits. 'I'he two latter arc equally noteil for their '' salt bush'* plains, and for the tat cattle reared on them. Tlie chief towns ol the -Murray wati'rsln-d nre Tunwoomba, Warwick, Le>bnrn,dk°c. '1 he Har;li(-riioii of the Western Inter. <>r which has yet been bron^lit und< r thi- hands of ilie agi iciillutist ; lor though, a'* laran soil is con- cerned, tilt! Hartdo (ind Warrego Districts are equally available, still the climiite is nnsuitable, unless i^ri^^ation were brought into play, and this has not been hitherto Bitempted, except to bii]i)ily vegetables for the tables nf the jiastoial tenuiii.s. It will bo understood, theiefore, from what has been slated, that of these three diNisions, the I'acilie or I^ast ('oa--', and th(! Darling Downs portion of the Western, are the two (iistricis tn which tiie ini!nit,'raiit will take the most general inl^eresl, as they combine agricultural, luisloral. and mining ri'Hoiir<-es, with all that is nocdful lor the Hnccossff.l prosecution of nianufactunn^' industry in Ibo future. A rather more extended idea \\ill now, therefore, be given iu regard to these great intereutH. Climate. As the Tropic of Cnpricorn passc'^ throa;,'li the rniJdle of Queensland, the climate maybe called semi-tro]; the Presbyterians, 18; the Wesleyans, 15; the Congregationalists, 11; the Baptists, 6; the Primitive Methodists, 1 ; the United Methodists, 2 ; the Bible Christians and the Free Chureh of England, one minister each. Religious services are well supported, even at the diggings. In 1860 ibe Legislature ceased to grant State aid to the various religious bodies. Education. The Priraan' Schools, under the control of the Board of Education, were 203 in nuiuher in 1874, with an aggregate attendance of 29,012 children. School fees having been abolished in 1869, Queensland became the first of the Australian colonies to establi--h a free and comprehensive system of public vnttruetion There is a Training School in connection with the Normal School. The ^hool expenditure for 187.H was £77.987. Teachers' salaries range according to class. Masters obtain, in addition to residence, from ITOO to £200; and mistresses from £80 to £170. Since the abolition of fees, an equivalent is added to this stated salary. Flourishing Grammar Schools, aided by the Public Treasury, afford a higher class of instruction. Religious lessons in all schools receiving Government support must be imparted out of the ordinary hours deroted to secular learning, and cannot be noticed by the official School Inspector. Mechanics' Institutes. Free Libraries, and Schools of Art, minister to the wants of the working men, and are fostered by the State. Railways. The public debt of the Colony has been incurred principally, apart from emigration, lor t!.e formation of lines to open up the country to seltleineut. Two huudiea and twenty miles of iron road are now available for tralBc from Brisbane, across the main range, and over the Darling Downs. Another line has been partially opened. This is intended to go from the nortliei II purt of Rockhampton to the gold and copper mines of the I'eak Downs, eiteuaiuL; about 12u miles. Post Offices and Telegraphs. The Post Office is admirably served. \ penny post exists in the capital, and for twopence a Ifticr may be conveyed many hundreds of miles. Teleuiaph siaiions liHve been constructed throughout the province. There are 3,C09 miles ot wire now stretched, both westward and uorlhwmd. The exleusioa from Curdwell, on the Pacific side, to Xormanton, by the Gulf, is completed. Banks. There were in 1S73 six Joint Sto< k !5anks in Queensland, h iving 54 Branches and Agencies. Their deposits amounted to £'^,0(t7,H4.'j. A GoTerriment Savirtgs Bank was established in 1805. The results of this Taluable institution are shown in the following table: — Number of Depnuitors. 2,4H5 3,130 4,27r, .'),.127 .'.,H21 f.,7(19 8,121 ] 0,034 Amoimt to tbcir credit on Slut December In each year. £ 56,582 h:»,4M 123, 1. "ia 220,003 800,522 832,843 407,1.34 4011,754 5114,339 Trade. The exports for the year 1873 amounted to £3,542,513, and the imports to £2,885,499. In that year there arrived in port 5^2 British and other vessels. The internal trade is strewing rapidly, ihrou'jh the extension of the pastoral interest, and the great development of mining. There were 593 niHiiufactories and works in operation at the close of 1873, and great encouragement is given to the founders o industries. The Manufacturing Industries Act of I8(i9 enacts that a bonus of £1,000 shall be paid to the first manufacturer of woollen cloth who shall expend £2,000 on a plant, and work up £,*,000 worth of wool; and a sum of £1,500 to the first erector of a cotton lactory, if the plant and buildings be worth £3,000, and in which cotton goods to the value of £l,r)00 shall be manufactured from cotton grown in the Colony. Agriculture. The districts to which agriculture has hitherto been confined are the Pacific or Coast District, and that of Darling Downs. The main staples are cane, cotton, and maize. All these grow luxuriantly on the allunal banks of the east coa^t rivers. ()n the DarUng Downs, however, the ordinary cereals of a temperate clime have been produced, but hitherto to no great extent. The vine, and sucli fruit trees as are found to thrive in Southern Europe, have been successfully introduced here. The following Returns from the Proprietor of the Allora Mills, to the Hon. Minister for Lands, show the yield of Wheat in the Allora District on the Darling Downs in 1873 : — Acres under Bushels reaped. "^^ Bush ""^bs'*' 322 y^i " 260 2G" 632 35J 168 28 95 31 40 100 33 20 330 32 705 47 80 40 88 44 520 47 16 640 40 650 43 20 402 40 13 288 41 8 266 38 804 50 15 501 35 43 299 42 51 700 46 40 260 43 20 384 48 589 38 252 28 30n 30 544 34 344 43 350 35 540 40 216 :;(i Name of Farmer. Wheat. Kobert Bradfleld . . 10 Edward Collins .... 10 John Geamy 18 James Wilson .... 6 Edward Sparkman .. 3 William Tibbett .. 3 James Rooney .... 10 Eugene Gallagher ... 15 George Cooke .... 2 Henry Black a William Andrews . . 11 Charles Rii 16 John Hegarty 15 Patrick Kelly 10 John Gardiner .... 7 Michael Erhart .... 7 Peter Shirek 16 Lorenz Geek 14 Edward Fitzgerald .. 7 James Callaghan ., 15 W. Hanzelman .... 6 Tim Sullivan 8 M. Muir 14 E. Miller 9 Geo. Ellis 10 M. Donx 16 James Graham .... 8 James Stuart 10 E. M'Millan 16 G. Munro 6 300 11,568 Total average yield, 38 bush. 82A lbs. per aoi*. 6 Price of such wheat. growing land 15s. per acre, payable by equal instalments in ten years. Maize and cotton are the croi>s most cultivated by the sinall farmer, as they require little capital, and no great skill to produce : the latter is found to be of special value to farmers with large families, as much light labour is required in the picking season. Of 64,218 acres under crop in 187.], '21,110 were in maize, yielding from 40 to 80 bushels per acre, and of winch two crops a-year can be gr.iwn. The present price is is. per bushel. Of wheat, 3,745 acres ; potatoes. 3,009 acres. Sugar is now, liowever, the leading agricultural product, which produced last year 14,000 tons. Sugar is now grown extensively liom the extreme irouthem boundary of the Colony along the coast to the Herbert Kiver in south lat. lH-25, a distance of 700 miles. In 1873, 164,413 proof gallons of rum were distilled. The cultivation of the olive and mulberry, together with the rearing of the silkworm, are especially suitable to the climate of Queensland. No part of Italy is better adapted for the growth of silk. The price at which agricultural land can be obtained is very low, and the mode of obtaining it very simple. By the Land Act of lb6s, selections may be made from 40 to (i40 acres, at a cost of ISs. per acre. A conditional purchase involves the payment often annual rents of eighteenpence an acre, which completes the putchase. But after three years' residence by the holder, .ir his baililf, it he has fenced in the block, or expended in improvements not less than 10s. per acre, on payment of the balance ef rentals, the Crown Giant will be issued to l-.im. The same privilege is granted at any time if one-tenth of the land has been cultivated. The right of transfer cannot be obtained until the above-named conditions hate been complied with. Firsf and second class pastoral laud can be obtained under the i)rovisions of the same Act, at lOs. and 5s. per acre respectively, in equal instalments payable over ten years. From 80 to 2.50() acres can be selected of the first -class pastoral, and from 80 to 7,080 of the second class. Agricultural land for sugar and coffee, to the extent of from :^20 to 1,880 acres, can be selected within ten mile?-: ol th<- coast or of a navigalile river, on the same terms of payment as other agricultural land. If cultivutiug ouetenth within three years, the selector ia relieved from the obligation of residence. By the " Ilomesttad" clauses of the " Land Act" of 1868, and the amended Act on Homesteads of 1872, there may he selected 80 acres of agricultural land, or 320 acres of pastoral and agricultural together. Upon 80 acres agricultural, or 160 of pastoral and agricultural, the yearly rent is ninepence per acre lor the lirst. and sixpence for the second ; fivi* such jjaymenta complete the purchase. Upon continuance of residence for Arc years, with cultiva- tion of one- tenth, or the fencing in of the land, the lessee ohtains u Crown Grant. On the excess of those 80 or 100 acres, the rent is eighteenpence for tlw ngri- cultuial, and ninepence for the pastoral, during leu years. But at tlio end ol five years, the lessee may transfer the land, or by j^aying the five rentals still due ujion the excess, ohtain tlie (irant. Noil payment of rent involves forfeiture (»f land. But no honiesU-ad can be seized lor any deht incurred by the lessee before the issue of the Grant. Pastoral. For the first few years in tlw; history of Queensland, the pastoral was recognized as the princijial exporting interest in the Colony, and as providing the chief employ- ment for capital and luhour. Latterly, the a','ricnlturHl and mining interests have made great progress, and, as may be s«en from the returns, the mining exports of tlie colony exceed any of th« othern. The pastoral industry, however, is capable of considerable extension in the direction of fully slocking old " runs," and faking up now, as there is still much country in the nfirth and west yet unoccupied by the " squatter." The profitable growth of wool is confined to the Darling Downs and the high Table Lands without the tropics. The coast country and the Western Plains are more suitable for cattle. At the end of 187:} there were in the Colony: — Sheep 7,208,946 Cattle 1,343,093 Horses 99,243 Pigs 42,884 The value of tallow exported was i;50,899. The value of meat exported v.as £64,086. The wool of the year realized ^1,374,526. The regulations under which a " run " (as a tract of country leased from the Crown for pastoral purposes is called ) can be obtained are embodied in the " Pastoral Leases Act of 1869." of which the following is a summary :— Each run is from 25 to 100 square miles. Several runs together, to the amount of 200 square miles, may form a Consdldated Run. Subdivisions of a run cannot be less than v.'5 square miles each. As it is assumed that 100 sheep or 20 head of cattle can be depastured on every square mile of a run, the selector must stock with one-fourth of th.-.t amount befi re he can obtain the Occupation Licence for one year. Within that term he may apply for his transferable lease of twenty-one years. The annual rent, payable on September OOth, is 5s. per square mile for the first seven years, 10s. for the second, and 15s. for the third. If raised by a] praisemeut, on the seventh or fourteenth year, the rent will be from 7s. to los. for the second term uf years, and from 12s. to ilSs. for the third. Unwalered runs are at 3s. per square mile, and no conditions as to stock. Forfeiture of a run follows non-payment of rent, or insufficient stocking.of run. Lessees may purchase 2,560 acres in one block at 10s. an acre. In the Settled Districts, within twenty-five miles from the coast, the lease is but for ten years ; but upon six months' notice and compensation fur improvements, half the run may lie withdrawn when needed for selection or other public purposes. In 13^3 there were 2,;4 runs in the Settled Districts, containing 8,811,42;,! acres, and 3,072 in the Unsettled Districts, with 132,421,030 acres. Together they include but one-fourth of the Colony. Mining. The mining resources of Queensiaud already developed are very considerable, but bear small proportion to the amount of mineral wealth that willba avaihibie when the means of transit to the coast by the extension of railways becomes more com- plete. This want is specially felt in the case of coal, iron, copper, and tin. Gold Fields occur at intervals all along the eastern portion of the Colony, between ilie main range and the Sea, and on the flanks of the BIcKinlay P.anges, which foi-m part of the watershed of the Gulf of Carpentaria. The names and positions of these Gold Fields will be found marked on ti»e •ccompanying map. Coinniencing from the south, may be noted the minor gold areas of " Ennogera, ' " Talgai," and " Canal Creek." The alluvial deposits of the Palmer have yielded three quarters of a million during the last two years, and the quartz reefs in various parts of the Coiouy are giving satisfactory results. " Gympie." The mo.-^t inif>ortant gold field of Southern Queensland is " Gympie." This is situate on the Mary River, about 60 miles from its mouth, though not more than 30 from the nearest point of the coast. The value of gold transmitted from Gympie between January, l&Oc<, to Decem- ber, 1872, was more than one million pounds sterling. 8 The yield from the quartz criishings in 1872 gate a return of 3 ozs. 8 awt3. 13 grs. per ton uiion u'O.ia'Jj tons of quartz, a highly remunarative result for the entire field ; yet instances of indiyiduai s-uccess,* recently made known, lead to the conclu- sion that much more activity will be manifested in the district ere long, and that a fer larger number of miners will be employed in exploritig the numerous reefs of the district, only a few of which are now being energetically worked. The number of miners employed at Gympie in 1871 are returned in the statistics of that year at 1,235. " Kilkivan," " Jimna," " Imbil," "Burnett," and " Cania," are smaller mining ai-ea:^ lying around Gympie, and are classed among the southern gold fields of the Colony. In Central Queensland, "Calliope," "Crocodile," " Eidgelands," " Morinish," " Cawarral," " Peak Downs," all yield employment to the gold miner with fairly remunerative results. In Noithern Queensland, " Marengo," " Mt. Wyatt," "Broughton," " Charters Towers," "Cape," " (iilbert," " Ktheridge," " Cloncurry," "Palmer," are now kecomiug important centres of gold mining industry. The " .Martngo," " Mt. Wyatt," and '.' Nonnanby," though attracting increased attention on account of the value of their reefs, hate not yet risen to such importance as Ravenswoocl. This gold field, at the present time, aflfords occupation for a larger number of miners than any other in Northern Queensland. It fust attracted attention about three years ago, on account of the number and richness of its quartz reefs. T)ie crushing for IH71 and 1872 realized over 120,000 ounces. The thickness of the rpcfs varies from a few inches to fire feet, about 20 inches below the water level bi?in:^ the average. The number of claims exceeds two hundred. Claim No. I, Soulh Sunset, in two years to .\ugust, 1872, yielded •l,ft63 ounces of gold from l,fil3 tons of auriferous qnartz, giving the propiietors about £16,000. 1 lie yield of the lodes from the entire district has been two ounces per ton, though more gold was lost than saved, owing to imperfect milling. Charters Towers and Broughton Lie to thjj west - f Ravenswood, on the Western side of the lUirdekin Hiver. 'I 111 _\ liiive only been brought into notice liuring the last \ ear, but promise to rival Kuvenswood in ilu^ number and productiveness of tlieir reefs. Nearly ten thousand tons of quariz have been crushed from August to December, lH7'i, with an avera^'e yield of two and a-half ounces, and good relurns still continue with uu inci- using amount of quartz crusiied. The Cape, An older gidd licld to the westward of Charters Toners, on its discovery gave employ, mcnt tf> a large number of alluvial miners, a " deep lead " having hetMi remunera- tively workeil for more than two miles, besides numerous shallow drifis, similar to those of other Queensland gold fields. Quartz mining is now. liowevir, the only method by which gold is being obtained there, and recent crushings from the Specimen Gully reefs have given most satisfactory results. ♦The Inenl JonmM of July 20th, 1H73, reports a Hiiioltod cako of Roli), weighing 4,(»28 ozs. a dwtii. «iH., from claliiiH Nob. 7 and H, Honlh Moitklnn.1. In November, 187a, 73!) tons of stoDS from tiiu r.aiiii' claimi ylcliled 6,HUU uuiicoH of tho prccloua motnl. The " Gilbert," Including «' Mt. Hogan," the " Twenty Mile," and " Percy River," is a very eitensiva gold mining district, destined to be the centre of large operations in the future, as indicated by the number of reefs already discovered, and partially explored. The crushings at the Vulcan machine for the month of June, 1872, were 362 tons, yielding 802 ounces 12 dwts. The "Etheridge" Has only been recognised as a successfiU gold field iince the commencement of 1872. One hundred and eighty quartz claims are being worked, the reefs varjing in thickness from six inches to four feet. To the end of 1872 the yield from 1,539 tons was 3,539 ounces 4 dwts. 21 grains, averaging over two ounces to the ton. To September, 1873, 20,000 tons of quartz had yielded at the rate of one and three- quarter ounces per ton, seven machines were on the ground, and the highest charge for crushing was one pound per ton. The "Cloncurry" has been known as a gold field for several years, and the alluvial deposits have been extensively worked, but its distance from the seaboard, and the cost of transmission of stores, have been the great drawback to its development. The late discovery of a very rich quartz reef has, however, induced a party of miners to send up a " crushing machine " to the district, the probable pioneer of many speculations of a like nature. The determination on the part of the proprietors of " The Great Australian Copper IMine " to resume operations on their splendid property on a large scale will give a great impetus to the development of that very extensive mineral district known as the McKinlay ranges, on the northern spurs of which the Cloncurry gold field, and the copper mine above mentioned are situate. The "Palmer" la a new gold field representing a large tract of auriferous country on the Palm«r river and other tributaries of the Mitchell lying between 16" and 16° of latitude, and 143° and 145" of longitude. It was discovered by the Government exploration party under the leadership of Mr. William Hann, and is one of the many practical results of Government exploration set on foot under the enlightened policy of the Palmer administration. Large numbers of miners are now proceeding to this Disti ict, and it is anticipated that by this means the entire Cape York peninsula will be opened up for settlement. From the returns for 1873 the following particulars are learned : — Districts. Miners' Rights. Business Licences. Leases Issued. Companies. Reefs proved. Ground worked, square miles. Northern. . Central . . Southern.. 3,440 603 1,393 298 39 43 17 47 2 17 237 61 63 583 175 609| 5,490 380 64 19 361 1,307^ 10 Diatricts. Tons crushed. Total produce. Average yield per ton. Northern 56,894 Central 377 Southern 22,793 ozs. 90,880 670 47,977 0Z3. dwts. gre. 1 11 23 1 15 10 8 2 3 1 Regulations affecting the acquisition of Land for the purpose of Mining for Alluvial Gold. The holder of a " Mhiey^s Right" (acquired hy an annual payment of ten shillings) is entitled to hold an ordinary alluvial claim of 50 by 50 feet, and a Com- pany can hold .JO by 50 feet for every member ; each block to be rectangular, and no side being less than 50 feet. Or, in wet alluvial claims, 50 by 100 for one person, 100 by 100 feet for two, and so in proportion for any greater number of a party. Or, in rivers or creeks. 50 lineal feet in the general direction of the etream. Conditions. — To be continuously worked, but transferable. Regulations affecting the holding of Auriferous Reefs in Queensland. The di'^coverer of a gold-beating reef is awarded as follows: — With 100 feet along line of reef if less than 400 yards \ distant 150 ,, „ one mile from any 200 „ „ two miles line of 30(» „ ,, ten miles reef 500 „ ,, over fen miles; worked. The holder of a "Miner's Right" (which is «cquir>>d by an annual payment of ten shillings) is ent'tled to 50 feet by 40 doep along liie line of reef, or a Com- pany is eiititled to 60 feet by 4IK) feet deep each man. Couiiilioiis. — Claim must have boundaries marked at right angles to base line; reB:i8terei], and workL-d by half the number of Miners to whom claims are allotted. Leases nf Land not exceedii g 35 acres mny also be obtained for a term of 21 yenrs, after a Gold i'ield lias been two years proclaimed, at a rental of £1 per acre per aunum. Copper Mining. This industry is now attracting great attention in the Colony. The principal copper localities are the I'eak I'owns, i\lount Terry, ami Kroombit. The position of these is sliown on the accompanying map. The Pfal mines of Queensland, that it is only necessary to allude to the subject for the sake of pointing out the large area occupied by the carboniferous formation of the Colony, in which seams of coal, of varying thickness and ou>ility, are known to exist. This area is exhibited on the accom|janying map, and has been estimated at about 24,000 square miles, approaching t'ue half of the iupei-ficial area of the whole of England. At Tivoli, Redbank and Allora, in the neighbourhood of Warwick and Ipswich, as well as upon the Burrum river, in the Maryborough district, some few coal seams have been, and still are worked, but for the present in these localities only. The great exient of the Queensland coal foimation. and ihe number of included seams of that, mineral, with accompanying {ron ores, induce^ the belief that there will hence ultimately arise one of the main sources of emplojmunt for a large settled population. Lands containing the Coal measures may be purchased anywhere in the Colony, before or after survey, in any quantity of not more than 320 acres in one purchase, at Thirty Shillings per acre. Conditions: The expenditure of One Pound per acre in working tlie Mine within twelve months of approval, by Secretarj' for Public Lands- Leases may bo attained for 99 years, of any quantity of land, not more than 320 aeres in one block. Conditions: Five Shillings per acre per annum. In areas proclaimed by the Governor fur that purpose, the holder of a Mining Licence (attained on payment of Ten Shillings") may take up three square chains, or six such persons may hold six times the quantity. Conditions : 'I'o be continuously worked. 12 Conclusion. C«j?t0>OiOOi'*'>*(5r^C^"*CJO— '•-"06 (MOO — 0>C005-*COe000005 • CD O C^ l~C> — ■ Ti '.~ o c^ — ' c-< CO 00-««<(NSD«)?»OO — OS — MC-ltO GO r~ oc r-- to C-. 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Male 1 ^ ,£ 4 2 6 6 Female 1 To the Daughters, over or above 17 years of age, of families accepted as Assisted Passengers, if Domestic Servants, Free Passages will be granted. Assisted Families must all pay an additional amount of 10s. 6d. or£l for bedding and other necessaries required on the voyage, these to be their own on arrival in the Colony. Ship-kit for K's. (id., a bed, 2 sheets, I wash basiu, 1 plate, 1 pint dricking mue, knife and fork, 2 spoons, and 3 lbs. marine soap. Ship-kit for i 20s., a bed and pillow, 1 rug, 1 pair sheets, 1 wash basin, 1 plate, 1 pint drinking . mug, knife and fork, 2 spoons, 1 pail, 3 lbs. marine soap, and 1 canvas bag. Free Passages To Single Women (Domestic Servants), and to ^lai'ried Women, Farm Labourers, with not more than two children under 12 years of age. Fiee passages also granted to Single Men, Agricultnial Labourer.>5. Free Passengers niu^t pny £1 per head. They will receive the following ship- kit: — A new mavtress, 2 sheeti*, 1 wash basin, 1 plate, 1 drinking mug, knife and fork, 2 spoons, and 3 lbs. of marine soap; these articles will belon:^ to tlie parties rei^eiving free passages. Persons going in ships sailing uud«jr the direction of the Queensland Government are found in good pruvirions, and skilful medical attend- ance during the voyage, entirely free of cost. They will receive temporary ai'com- modation in the Government dipot with board and lodging on arrival. J library it provided by the Goverinnciit in sack of the Ships /nr the use of all thf I'aatnyert. Single Women are placed under the care of a I'erinuitcnt Matron. Prices of Provisions in Queensland. Fresh beef, 2d. to :id. per lb. ; best fresh mutton, 2d. to 3d. per lb. ; salt beef, 2d. per lb. ; tea, 2s. peril).; bacon, Is. 2d. to 2s. per lb.; potatoes, Ss. per cwt. ; tiour (best), 20$. per cwt. ; soap (Colonial), 5d. per lb. Outfits. Passenpers do not requiie to provide a hir^.'"! iiiiniiiy of clolhinft, these nrtiolM being ol)laini-d, at but little additional cost and bi.'iitr adiipic^d for use. in tlie Colony. The following li.'it will ho U'-fful as a guidr, e-ipccially to Steerage Passengers: — For Males : Six shirts, six pairs st' ckings, tvvo warm flannel or Onernsey shirts, two pairs of new sho< s, two complete suits of exterior clothing. For Females: Six sliiftH, two warm and stiong flannel petticoats, six ))nirs «tockinpR, two pairs of strong shoes, two strong gowns, one of which must be warm : Imi lor each cliiUl, nine nhirts or shifts, four flannel waistcoais, and one warm cloak or outside coat, six paim of Hiorkiii;,'^, two pairs strong shoes, and two complete suits of exterior clothing, are ret|nired ; inu\ at Icnst flireo sheets lor each berth, four towels, and two poiMuls of 15 marine soap, for each person. Necessary brusheB, combs, and clothes' brushes, must be provided. Persons must not have less than the above outfit. The voyage usually lasts about threo months ; and as the vojageis have to pass throujrh very hot and very cold weather, they should be prepared for both. Two or three coloured serge shirts for men, and an extra supply of tlannel for women and children, are strongly recommended. Baggage. Chief Cabin passenger^ are allowed 40 culiie feetof luggage ; Second Cabin, ."iO ; and Steerajje, 20. All pftckaj,'es of Baggage should be marked in paint with the name of the passenger, and the words "Not to go in fie hold," or " To yo in the hold," with the class of cabin. Packages of Steerage Passengers wanted ou the voyage must not exceed 2 feet 6 inches in length, 1 foot 6 inches in breadth, 1 foot 4 inches in depth. Boxes exceeding this size will have to go in the hold. A Surgeon-Superintendent is appointed bj^he Agent-General in all ships going out under the direction of the Queensland Government, and all tbe arrnngements on board are in conformity wiih the requirements of the "Book of Instructions to Surgeon-Superintendents of Queensland ships." A distilling apparatus is provided for the daily supply of fresh water for all the passengers. A librarj- is placed on board each ship. Dietary Scale during tlie Voyage for each adult Passenger per week. Beef, 8 ozs. ; Pork, 24 ozs. ; Preserved Meat, 24 ozs.; Suet, 6 ozs. ; Butter, 6 ozs.; Biscuits, 42 ozs.; Flour, 56 ozs.; Oatmeal, 16 ozs.; Peas, | of a pint; Rice, 8 ozs.; Potatoes, 8 oics. ; Carrots, 8 ozs.; Onions. 8 ozs.; Raisins, 8 ozs.; Tea, 1 02.; Cofiee, 2 ozs.; Sugar. 12 ozs.; West India Molasses, 8 ozs.; Water, 21 quarts, or 3 quarts daily exclusive of the quantity required for cooking. Mixed Pickles, 1 gill; Mustard, 4 oz. ; Lime Juice (when in the Tropics), 6 ozs.; salt, 2 ozs. ; Pepper, ^ oz. Medical coniforts are suppUed to be used by the Surgeon-Superintendent in case of sickness and for the use of children on board. Depots are establislud in various parts of the Colony, in order to facilitate the immediate employment of immigrants. " The commissioner for railways may grant a. /re"mnlJH . . . lloit8emi>|ils Hc)US«k«eperH ... General Servant '< Nurses Nursemaids Nuedlewomec . . . Waltre'