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Northern Australia deserves development for soldier settlement
The author argues North Australia, from Queensland's east coast to Western Australia, is ripe for closer settlement, agriculture, and mixed farming. He cites royal commission findings, perennial streams, and the need for transport and water conservation to unlock vast beef and agricultural potential. The plan emphasizes population and industry growth in the Gulf, Peninsula, and Territory belt.
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Diers
Gulf District
Australia
Royal Commission On Public Works
Robert Henry Shadforth
Gulf Country
Mr. Smith
Commonwealth
Northern
North Australia
Queensland
Peninsula
Northern Territory
Western Australia
Michell