This pioneering work provides a detailed overview of the economic, social, and political developments that shaped Australia during the mid-19th century. Including chapters on agriculture, mining, transportation, and politics, this book offers a richly detailed picture of a formative era. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of Australia or the history of British colonialism. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.