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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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    y separately published work icon The Cairns Post 29 October 1885 Z1804094 1885 newspaper issue 1885 pg. 2
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Local Items 1885 single work column
— Appears in: The Cairns Post , 24 December 1885; (p. 2)
  • An amateur concert in aid of the Roman Catholic Church Building Fund is being planned. Several visiting vocalists have offered their services.
  • The School of Arts temporary reading room is open to subscribers. The American and European papers have not yet arrived, but there is a good selection of colonial publications. The room is an attractive resort for lovers of literature and is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • The application made by the School of Arts committee for the allotment next to the School of Arts reserve has been refused by the Minister of Lands.
Local Items 1885 single work column
— Appears in: The Cairns Post , 10 December 1885; (p. 2) The School of Arts committee met on Tuesday. Eight applications for secretary were received and Mr R. Bulcock, who requested the lowest salary, was accepted. A sub-committee was formed to draw up rules and by-laws.
School of Arts 1885 single work column
— Appears in: The Cairns Post , 26 November 1885; (p. 2) The School of Arts committee held its first meeting last Thursday. It was agreed to invite applications for the salaried post of secretary. A number of publications are to be ordered for the reading room and country newspapers will be contacted and requested to supply copies of their papers gratis. An executive committee was elected to furnish and open the reading room, and a competition for the design of the School of Arts building will be advertised.
School of Arts 1885 single work column
— Appears in: The Cairns Post , 19 November 1885; (p. 3) The first general meeting of the School of Arts subscribers was held last Monday. A nine-member committee has been elected, with Mr Chester as president and the Honorable G. W. Griffith as patron. Mr Wimble offered the use of a building in Lake Street for the committee to use until the School of Arts is erected. The offer was accepted.
Local Items 1885 single work column
— Appears in: The Cairns Post , 29 October 1885; (p. 2)
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