Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara, Volume III: (Commodore B. Von Wullerstorf-Urbair,) Undertaken by Order of the Imperial Government in the Years 1857, 1858, & 1859, Under the Immediate Auspices of His I. and R. Highness the Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian, Commander-In-Chief of the; Austrian Navy.

· 1903

The politico-economical importance to England of her colonies.-- Extraordinary growth of Sydney.--Public buildings.--Expeditions of discovery into the interior of Australia.--Scientific endeavours in Sydney.--Macleay's Seat at Elizabeth Bay.--Sir Daniel Cooper.--Rickety Dick.--Monument to La Perouse at Botany Bay.--The Botanical Garden.--Journey by rail to Campbelton.-- Camden Park.--German emigrants.--Wine cultivation in Australia. Odd Fellows' Lodge at Campbelton.--Appin.--Wulongong.--Mr. Hill.--The Aborigines.--Kangaroo hunting.--Coal mines in the Keira range.--An adventure in the woods.--Return to Sydney.--The Australian club.--Excursion up Hunter River as far as Ash Island.--"Nuggets."-…

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