EDUCATION OF ADULTS IN AUSTRALASIAN COLONIES, 1881.
Colony. Proportions per 10,000 adults (15 years and upwards) living who—
Could Read. Could Write. Could not Read.
1. New Zealand 9,699 9,390 301
2. Victoria 9,651 9,265 349
3. South Australia 9,619 9,179 381
4. Queensland 9,446 8,918 554
5. New South Wales 9,298 8,747 702
6. Western Australia 9,004 8,362 996
7. Tasmania 8,897 8,153 1,103