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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 23, 1917
Page
1
Fragmented land listings describe multiple parcels with areas ranging from 38 to 133 acres. locations include Freshwater Creek near Redlynch Station in Mona parish, Barrron near Bi boobra, and Koranda near a railway line. Prices noted as per acre. several parcels have permanent water and clearing.
In the Parish of Sophia buyers offered several blocks along Mulgrave River. Areas cited include 4320 acres in rich flats with scrub and sugar land near Mulgrave, plus 158 and 4320 acre portions priced from 5 shillings per acre to 30 shillings per acre. Northern half and eastern sections described with river frontage and virgin scrub.
A fragmented reminiscence describes miners' hopes under Labor party governance, urging support for local trials amid ongoing mining labor tensions. The piece notes a shift in the Russell Extended Gold Field, with green fields, daily visits by butchers and bakers, and improved access as scrub and leeches ease, while recounting early scrub life and trustworthiness of carriers in the Johnstone and Liverpool Creek region.
Fragmentary account describes rough sheds and yards for a few bullocks and other animals, with references to a rough countryside, convicts, and an open river route. The text mentions a district, hunger, and interactions among workers and locals near Rot santo and Chu Chabber, with scattered place names and events.
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