Western Australia.

Eight times the size of the United Kingdom—Founded 1829—Capital, Perth.

The Cinderella of the Australian Colonies.—This colony has been like a ship undermanned, but is now rapidly improving.

The Climate is the finest and most salubrious in the world. The severe droughts and floods of the other colonies unknown here.

Timber important. See jarrah Trophy, and also Karri Trophy.

Wood of Jarrah impervious to the borings of the Teredo and Termites, thus much sought after for jetties, piles, railway sleepers. Karri trees have been found over 400 feet high, with the first limbs 300 feet from the ground, thus the towers of the Crystal Palace would stand under them.

Mother-of-Pearl abundant off the coasts. Notice the Trophy; also the Southern Cross Pearl; also the Pearl Diver in his dress, and contrast him with the poor pearl diver of Ceylon.

The Southern Cross Pearl is formed of nine pearls together in one solid mass. It is valued at £10,000.

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Notice also the Honey. See also Miss Bunbury's collection of wild flowers.

Owing to the plentifulness of flowering trees and shrubs, all rich in honey, the bees are never at any time of the year in want of food.

Natural History. Notice the specimens in the large wood and glass pavilion.