Queensland, the Rich but Sparsely Peopled Country, a Paradise for Willing Workers
Exploring Queensland's Economic Potential and Natural BeautyBy Queensland Government Intelligence and Tourist Bureau
Length2h 8m
About this audiobook
In "Queensland, the Rich but Sparsely Peopled Country, a Paradise for Willing Workers," the Queensland Government Intelligence and Tourist Bureau paints a vivid portrait of Queensland in the early 20th century, focusing on its rich natural resources and opportunities for labor. Through a blend of persuasive prose and compelling statistics, the book illustrates the allure of this underpopulated region as a land of economic promise. The literary style, imbued with both optimism and practicality, serves as a promotional piece aimed not only at potential settlers but also at investors, highlighting its vast agricultural potential and captivating landscapes. The Queensland Government Intelligence and Tourist Bureau was established to promote the state'Äôs development during a period of rapid expansion and immigration. The book reflects broader themes of nation-building and economic growth characteristic of the time. The Bureau's emphasis on the appeal of Queensland'Äôs untapped resources speaks to a growing desire to attract migrant labor and capital, offering insights into the sociopolitical climate that shaped early 20th-century Australia. This book is highly recommended for readers interested in Australian history, immigration studies, and economic geography. It serves as a time capsule that captures the aspirations of a region seeking to define itself in the context of nationhood, and it remains a crucial text for understanding the historical narrative of Queensland.
Audiobook details
GenreBusiness and Economics
Length2 hrs 8 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 19, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1— Queensland — The Rich but Sparsely Peopled Country
26Useful Lads.
2RATES OF WAGES IN QUEENSLAND.
27Grooms.
3Ordinary Farm Labourers.
28Female Domestics.
4Ploughmen.
29Cooks (Male and Female).
5Harvest Hands (Wheat).
30Gardeners.
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6Ordinary General Labourers.
31FACTS WORTH KNOWING.
7Navvies.
32Where is Queensland?
8Dairy Hands—Men.
33What is Queensland?
9Dairy Hands—Boys.
34How to get to Queensland.
10Cane-cutters.
35Where to get Particulars re Passages.
11Cane Farm Chippers.
36Free Passages.
12Boiler Attendants and Engine-drivers.
37Conditions of Free Passages.
13Fitters and Engineers.
38Approved Immigrants.
14Carpenters and Joiners.
39On What Conditions?
15Cabinet-makers.
40Nominated Immigrants.
16Bricklayers.
41Assisted Passages.
17Wheelwrights.
42What Queensland Offers.
18Blacksmiths (General).
43What Queensland Wants.
19Blacksmiths (Engineering).
44Employment.
20Plumbers.
45Where to get Information in England.
21Tinsmiths.
46What Population could Queensland Carry?
22Axemen.
47Where to get Advice about Work on Arrival.
23Sawmill Hands.
48Where to get Information of Lands Available.
24Married Couples.
49Where to get Information re Crops, Soils, etc.
25Stockmen and Boundary Riders.
50Where to get Information about any Part of the Country, Travelling, and Rate of Living.
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