EPISODE · Aug 19, 2025 · 25 MIN
15 - Our New Zealand Cousins by James Inglis
from Our New Zealand Cousins · host James Inglis
Embark on a captivating journey through New Zealand as chronicled in 1885. This travelogue offers vibrant descriptions of the breathtaking landscapes, insightful comparisons between New South Wales and New Zealand, and a reflection on the progress made in the two decades since the author last visited. Delve into the writers thoughts on the future of agriculture, mining, forestry, and education in these burgeoning colonies. Chapter 20 shares a brief yet intriguing glimpse of Hobart on the return trip, while the Appendix features valuable statistics on New Zealands forestry industry, sourced from Professor Thomas Kirks report, alongside dramatic accounts of the Tarawera eruption in June 1886 as reported by Sydney newspapers. (Summary by Beeswaxcandle)
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Embark on a captivating journey through New Zealand as chronicled in 1885. This travelogue offers vibrant descriptions of the breathtaking landscapes, insightful comparisons between New South Wales and New Zealand, and a reflection on the progress made in the two decades since the author last visited. Delve into the writers thoughts on the future of agriculture, mining, forestry, and education in these burgeoning colonies. Chapter 20 shares a brief yet intriguing glimpse of Hobart on the return trip, while the Appendix features valuable statistics on New Zealands forestry industry, sourced from Professor Thomas Kirks report, alongside dramatic accounts of the Tarawera eruption in June 1886 as reported by Sydney newspapers. (Summary by Beeswaxcandle)
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