PART IV.—THE PRIMARY INDUSTRIES.
[CHAPTER I.]
THE PASTORAL INDUSTRY.
| Importance of Industry.—Small Beginnings in New South Wales.—Extension of Industry.—Stocking of Darling Downs and Western Queensland.—Rush for Pastoral Lands. —Difficulties of Early Squatters.—Influx of Victorian Capital.—Changes in Method of Working Stations.—Boom in Pastoral Properties.—Checks from Drought.—Discovery of Artesian Water.—Conservation of Surface Water. —Introduction of Grazing Farm System.—Closer Settlement of Darling Downs.—Cattle-Rearing.—Meat-Freezing Works. —Over-stocking.—Dairying.—Station Routine.—Charm of Pastoral Life.—Shearing.—Hospitality of Squatters. —Attraction of Industry as Investment and Occupation | [97-112] |
[CHAPTER II.]
AGRICULTURE IN QUEENSLAND.
| Tripartite Division of Queensland.—Climate.—Development of Agriculture in Queensland.—Wide Range of Products.—Early History.—Exclusion of Farmers from Richest Lands.—Origin of Mixed Farming.—Extension of Industry Westward.—Inexperience of Early Settlers. —Cotton-growing.—Chief Crops.—Dairying. —Cereal-growing.—Farming in the Tropics.—Farming on the Downs.—Farming in the West.—Irrigation. —Conservation of Water.—Timber Industry.—Land Selection.—Assistance Given by the Government. —Immigration.—Attractions of Queensland. —Defenders of Hearth and Home | [113-131] |