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Oceania: A Supplementary Geography
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The people of Australia have faith in their country, and faith in themselves. Through irrigation vast tracts have been reclaimed. Cities have sprung up in the desert In response to the rich deposits of gold and other forms of mineral wealth. Telegraph lines cross the continent, and railroads are steadily open ing up new areas. Australian cities are as progressive as any in the world, and government and education are abreast. Of the times. To a larger extent than is true of any other continent, Australia is being developed by the people of a Single nationality, English.
The people of Australia have faith in their country, and faith in themselves. Through irrigation vast tracts have been reclaimed. Cities have sprung up in the desert In response to the rich deposits of gold and other forms of mineral wealth. Telegraph lines cross the continent, and railroads are steadily open ing up new areas. Australian cities are as progressive as any in the world, and government and education are abreast. Of the times. To a larger extent than is true of any other continent, Australia is being developed by the people of a Single nationality, English.
187 pages, Paperback
First published June 24, 2015
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