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A Chronicle of Innisfail’s Early Boom and Change
The article recalls Innisfail’s late 19th century boom driven by railway, sugar, mining and settlement. It notes fever and hardship in camps on the Johnstone River, tramways and timber ventures, shifting land use, and the impact of democracy on speculation. It describes Chinatown camps, Beatrice country, and the era’s social scenes including a two up game near the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Om Palmerston
Wate Ali
Miller Miller
Beatrice
Innisfail
Mary
Dalrymple
Botes
Temisfasl
Moerrilyan
Goowll
Berry Amu
Mourilyan Syndicate
Townsville
South John
Stone River
Licurilvac
Queensland Estates
Gret
Micrest
Diecewess
Johnstone
Naterelly
Laory
Rko
Rgn
Hugh Nel
Beto Mnisiad
Johan McKensie
Morly
Parnea
John Chinaman
Tha G Eld
Jobn
John
Rossel
Towalla
Wren
Patamperini
Alfred Co
Farma
Australia
Innistail
Jordan
Esplanade
Bose