y separately published work icon The Cairns Post newspaper  
Alternative title: The Cairns Morning Post; The Morning Post; The Cairns Weekend Post
Date: 1887
Issue Details: First known date: 1883... 1883 The Cairns Post
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The Cairns Post was launched on 17 May 1883 by F. T. Wimble and his brother-in-law Tim Wall. From 30 June 1887 Richard Woods took over as publisher and editor, also becoming sole proprietor four years later. From June 1897 - 30 Nov 1907 the paper became known as The Morning Post, then The Cairns Morning Post from 2 Dec 1907 - 3 July 1909, before reverting to The Cairns Post in 1909. Also includes The Cairns Weekend Post.

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First known date: 1883
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y separately published work icon Victor Kennedy : In Pursuit of Sunlight Marina Cavill , Glen Waverley : Cavill Press , 2004 Z1201778 2004 single work biography
Palmerston - The Prospector H. A. Tranter , 1982 single work biography
— Appears in: Christie Palmerston : Explorer of the Rainforest 1982; (p. 9-11) A description of Palmerston's various prospecting adventures including his notorious exploitation of Chinese miners, by which he accumulated substantial wealth.
Untitled 1890 single work column
— Appears in: The Cairns Post , 26 July 1890; (p. 2) 'We are continually receiving letters of thanks from public institutions, both in the colony and out of it, thanking us for the Cairns Post, and enquiring if any charge will be made. No charge will be made as we have made a rule for years to forward copies free to Chambers of Commerce, School of Arts, Hospitals &c., &c.'
General News 1890 single work column
— Appears in: The Cairns Post , 4 January 1890; (p. 2) Contains several paragraphs referring to the dispute between the secretary of the School of Arts and the local press.
[Untitled] 1889 single work column
— Appears in: The Cairns Post , 30 October 1889; (p. 2) 'Mr Hyne, according to Hansard, when reading an extract from the Cairns Post in the Assembly, said - "It (the Cairns Post) was a strong Government supporter". Unless Mr Hyne spoke sarcastically, he was wrong, emphatically wrong. The Cairns Post is, and always has been, in strong antagonism to the present Government.'
y separately published work icon Victor Kennedy : In Pursuit of Sunlight Marina Cavill , Glen Waverley : Cavill Press , 2004 Z1201778 2004 single work biography
Palmerston - The Prospector H. A. Tranter , 1982 single work biography
— Appears in: Christie Palmerston : Explorer of the Rainforest 1982; (p. 9-11) A description of Palmerston's various prospecting adventures including his notorious exploitation of Chinese miners, by which he accumulated substantial wealth.
Local Items 1886 single work column
— Appears in: The Cairns Post , 4 March 1886; (p. 2)
  • The Cairns Dramatic Club held their first annual meeting on Monday evening. The annual report shows that the club is in profit and entertainments have been given in support of several organisations. There are fourteen acting and fourteen honorary members.
  • The Cairns Post is pleased to announce the current issues numbers 5,000 copies, distributed throughout Queensland and the adjoining colonies.
Local Items 1887 single work column
— Appears in: The Cairns Post , 24 March 1887; (p. 2)
  • Miss Gracie Paisted, prima donna of the Harding's Opera Company has pleased the residents of Herberton so much that they have presented her with a diamond bracelet. The company is expected in Cairns next Saturday and will open on Monday evening with Manteaux Noir.
  • The Cairns Post has appointed Mr Frank Gibson, from Sydney, as editor. Mr Gibson will take charge of the literary department of the paper. The paper has taken this step because of its increasing circulation amongst the intelligent section of the community and the probability that the paper will move to two issues per week.
  • The School of Arts committee meeting again failed to attract a quorum last night. Such culpable neglect of duty is reprehensible.
To Our Subscribers 1887 single work column
— Appears in: The Cairns Post , 4 May 1887; (p. 2) Notes that The Cairns Post came into existence four years previously, under the proprietorship of Messrs Wimble and Wall. The paper has endeavoured to be 'in every sense of the word a newspaper' and provide the Cairns population with the latest information. Circulation and the demand for news has increased to the point where the paper is now to be issued twice weekly, on Wednesday and Saturday. It will be distributed throughout the country and to all Schools of Arts and public reading rooms, thus bringing recognition to Cairns. As an additional attraction, a serial story 'of exciting interest', will be published regularly, with the first instalment in the current issue.
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PeriodicalNewspaper Details

Frequency:
Weekly ; twice weekly from 4 May 1887 ; daily.
Range:
17 May 1883 -
Mergers:
Incorporated The Northern Herald in December 1939.

Has serialised

Makin' in from the Pike River, David G. Falk , single work short story

When the Pike River goldfield proves disappointing three miners set out to ride the 300 miles to Cooktown, but their horses are poisoned by nightshade when they still have 200 miles to go. They continue on foot and come across Jack Baines, who left with his wife and child a week before. His wife is dead after drinking bad water, but Meg, his little daughter, is still alive.

The men continue their journey with Baines and the child but, one by one, they die. Only Myall Billy is left. Honouring a promise he continues to carry Meg, unaware she is dead, until he finally reaches a bush shanty and public house.
In the Roaring Days, James Devaney , single work novel
From Wilderness to Wealth : Featuring the Storied History of the District of Cairns, Hugh Borland , single work essay
Old-time Records : Cooktown in 1880, Hugh Borland , series - author column
Famous District Mining Groups, Hugh Borland , series - author column
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