y separately published work icon The Cairns Post newspaper issue  
Issue Details: First known date: 1885... 29 October 1885 of The Cairns Post est. 1883 The Cairns Post
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Contents

* Contents derived from the , 1885 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
School of Arts : Public Meeting, single work column

A detailed report setting out the various proposers' arguments in favour of establishing a School of Arts in Cairns. The mayor declared the proposal showed the people of Cairns were not totally absorbed in acquiring wealth, but were prepared to devote some time to 'higher and more elevating pursuits'. Having a place to study and read was essential to keeping up with the world and remaining informed about the thoughts and writings of the great men of the day.

The proposal was carried and £111.6s.6d was subscribed.

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Local Items, single work column (p. 2)
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