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TASMANIA.—The prospects of Tasmania are reported to be improving, owing to the development of its mineral resources. Very large quantities of tin, as is well known, have been discovered at Mount Bischoff, and quite recently the vast tract of country to the north-west, which has always been looked upon as valueless, has been explored with more care, and though it is probably of little use for agricultural purposes it has been found to contain enormous quantities of iron and other minerals. Traces of gold have been met with in the beds of some of the rivers, and copper has also been found. In the dense forests which are common in this region specimens of the Eucalyptus have been seen which are said to be more than 300 feet in height. Further exploration is still being carried on with a view to the accurate determination of the capabilities of this part of Tasmania.
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Geographical Notes . Nature 17, 508 (1878). https://doi.org/10.1038/017508a0
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