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A journey from Queensland to London

Banfield discusses the way to grow cabbages in the tropics, the economic potential of cabbage growing, and the aesthetic beauty of the cabbage.

In his 'Prefatory' remarks, Banfield introduces the 'Southern Scenes Revisited' series, which will be based on notes made in Victoria and New South Wales. Banfield then describes Mr Joseph Barracluff's ostrich farm near South Head Lighthouse, Sydney. He discusses the breeding, nurture and financial value of ostriches.

A description of the beautiful garden plots that now adorn the strees of Melbourne.

A discussion of the motor car, which Banfield has just seen and travelled in for the first time.

Banfield describes the exodus from Melbourne to the bush for the Easter holiday along the Gembrook train line. Banfield arrives by train at Emerald, where he visits the estate of Mr C. A. Nobelius, which has extensive orchards of numerous popular and rare fruits.

Banfield's account of a voyage from Sydney to North Queensland on the steamer Cooma. He relates the journey to Brisbane, Rockhamption, the Whitsunday Islands, and finally the arrival in Townsville.

E. J. Banfield and a companion mistake a dead cow for a drifting boat.

E. J. Banfield argues against the collecting of rare birds' eggs and skins.