Queensland, the Rich but Sparsely Peopled Country, a Paradise for Willing Workers — John Shaqi
Queensland, the Rich but Sparsely Peopled Country, a Paradise for Willing WorkersQueensland Government Intelligence and Tourist Bureau
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Queensland, the Rich but Sparsely Peopled Country, a Paradise for Willing Workers
Queensland Government Intelligence and Tourist Bureau
Queensland -- Economic conditions
Deciduous fruits principally at Stanthorpe. Bananas, oranges,
mangoes, citrus fruits, tomatoes, &c., in the North. Pineapples,
oranges, and citrus fruit (in large quantities), peaches, bananas,
passion fruit, melons, custard apples, &c., in the South. The
Blackall Range and Cleveland have also become great
strawberry-producing districts.
Where are the Crops and Products Raised?
Cereals, root crops, fodder plants, tobacco, cotton, English
and sub-tropical fruits in the South. Sugar-cane, bananas, coffee,
tobacco, cotton, and tropical products in the North. Wool on the
Darling Downs and the great grazing districts west of the Main
Range.
What is the Mean Annual Rainfall?
It varies considerably. Along the Pacific slope it runs
approximately from 48 inches at Brisbane to 150 inches in the Far
North. West of the Great Dividing Range the rainfall diminishes
from 30 inches to about 10 inches, according to the distance from
the Main Range.
What is the Climate Like?
The climate of Queensland is the most perfect winter season in
the world.
But is not the Heat Great in Summer?
Although there are occasional hot days, the summer season is
not unpleasant. The mean summer temperatures are:—South
Queensland, from 66.5 to 76.7; Central, 80.5; South-western, 80.8;
North, 81.2; North-western, 84.3.
Is it Healthy?
The death-rate in Queensland in 1913 was only 10.39 per 1,000.
But does the Climate Suit English and European People?
Yes. They live to a great age in the genial atmosphere of
Queensland.
What Sort of People are already Settled in Queensland?
Scotch, Irish, English, Welsh, Germans, Danes, Italians,
Swedes, Russians, and other people of White nationalities.
Russians, Swedes, and Danes make splendid colonists, and are warmly
welcomed.
Do People Often Return after Leaving Queensland?
Yes. Men who go home with the intention of spending the rest of
their lives in England are constantly returning to Queensland.
What Openings are there in Queensland for the Investor?
There are numerous avenues of investment in sheep and cattle
stations, farming and dairying on a large scale, city and country
properties, mines and timber, in the development of secondary
industries, and in the growing of rubber.
For the Man with Small Capital on Government Land?
With £150 to £200 a man can start dairying in a small way, and
gradually increase his herd and operations. A good deal, of course,
depends on the man.
Suppose he had £250 or £300?
He could make a good start with that.
Suppose he tried Fruit Growing?
With about £100 he could make a start. He could grow vegetables
and minor crops until his trees grew old enough to bear, which
would be in about three years from planting.
What could a Man do without Capital?
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