The increasing importance of Sydney must in some measure be attributed to the flourishing condition of the colony itself, to the industry of its farmers, to the successful enterprise of its merchants, and to particular local causes.

Charles Sturt

Attributed Causes Colony Condition Enterprise Farmers Flourishing Importance Increasing Industry Itself Local Measure Merchants Must Particular Some Successful Sydney

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