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Cairns Post in Cairns, Queensland

23 Mar 1920

Page 7

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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 23, 1920

Page

7

Grass Tree GullyStory of the Sticker and the Grass Tree rush

The Grass Tree district produced ironstone and occasional gold finds. A lone digger nicknamed the Sticker lived there twenty two years chasing luck, working the gully sides, battling lean periods, and mentoring a neighbor Bowen. A tragedy amid storms and wedding plans tests his ties to Norah and the community.

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Grass Tree Fowen Bowen Fancy Janda Stucker Bowes Sticker Jmet Bee Grasstre Heben Mime Bros A Realy Owen Norah Bali Cees Bi Xerah Eamndeeed
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The Sticker and Bowen Family Hold Out for Reef Prospect

In a frontier tale a loyal “Sticker” bonds with Norah Bowen amid household upheaval. Bowen targets a golden reef dream as two siblings marry and move away. The men guard details as they pursue amalgamated claims, preliminary work, and a lease of tenure to secure future mining ventures.

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Slade Bowes Norah Stoker Bowen Xorah Tor Tom Especi N Bowen Berg Bashborn Wes Biensel Deve Iwork
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