Cairns Post in Cairns, Queensland

Queensland Railways TRE Commissioner Report Extract

Extracts from the Commodore Traction Commissioner's annual report show stores on bond rising to £761,426 by June 30 with £367,524 balance after deductions. Notable items include wheels and steel stock for rolling stock, sleepers, bridge timber, and coal on hand. The report details station improvements at Brisbane Central and Roma Street, a new type for the Sydney mail train, and ongoing rail extension work, including new steel bridges and increased maintenance costs.