02399cam a22003253u 4500 57437 UtSlPG 20260610134326.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DU Saltbush Sydney to Croydon (Northern Queensland) : An Interesting Account of a Journey to the Gulf Country with a Member of Parliament Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-07-03 Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "Sydney to Croydon (Northern Queensland)" by Saltbush is a travel account written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles a journey taken by the author and a friend from Sydney to the goldfields of Croydon, providing vivid descriptions of the locations, people, and experiences along the way. The narrative touches upon the landscapes, the modes of transport, and the social atmosphere surrounding the burgeoning gold mining industry in Northern Queensland. The opening of "Sydney to Croydon" details the author’s preparations and beginnings of the journey as they set off from Sydney in response to a friend's invitation to explore the Croydon goldfield. They travel by steamer to Newcastle, then by train through picturesque towns and challenging landscapes, engaging with various characters along the way. The author offers humorous anecdotes and lively observations about their fellow travelers and the scenery, painting a picture of the vibrant travel culture during this period. The stage is set for an adventure filled with the promise of discovery and the allure of gold in the unexplored territories of Queensland. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified New South Wales -- Description and travel Queensland -- Description and travel Gold mines and mining -- Australia -- Croydon (Qld.) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57437 98268 98268