The increasing importance of Sydney must in some measure be attributed to the flourishing condition of the colony itself, to the industry of its farmers, to the successful enterprise of its merchants, and to particular local causes. Charles Sturt attributecolonycondition share on social
Yet, upon the whole, the space I traversed is unlikely to become the haunt of civilized man, or will only become so in isolated spots, as a chain of connection to a more fertile country; if such a country exist to the westward. Charles Sturt chaincivilizeconnection share on social
If we strike a line to the N.W. from Sydney to Wellington Valley, we shall find that little change takes place in the geological features of the country. Charles Sturt changecountryfeature Change image and share on social
We moved leisurely towards Mount Foster, on the 22nd, and arrived opposite to it a little before sunset. Charles Sturt 22ndarrivefoster Change image and share on social
In this eventful period the colony of New South Wales is already far advanced. Charles Sturt advancecolonyeventful Change image and share on social
In a colony constituted like that of New South Wales, the proportion of crime must of course be great. Charles Sturt colonyconstitutecrime Change image and share on social
On the subject of emigration, it is not my intention to dwell at any length. Charles Sturt dwellemigrationintention Change image and share on social
I had no inducement to proceed further into the interior. I had been sufficiently disappointed in the termination of this excursion, and the track before me was still less inviting. Charles Sturt disappointexcursioninducement Change image and share on social
Mount Harris is of basaltic formation, but I could not observe any columnar regularity in it, although large blocks are exposed above the ground. The rock is extremely hard and sonorous. Charles Sturt basalticblockcolumnar Change image and share on social
The staple of our Australian colonies, but more particularly of New South Wales, the climate and the soil of which are peculiarly suited to its production, - is fine wool. Charles Sturt australianclimatecolony Change image and share on social
