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Cairns is a tropical city in Far North Queensland. It was thoughtfully named after Governor William Cairns, a man who deplored hot climates, particularly those with added humidity. I’m sure that the colonial authorities wanted to honour the Governor, not troll the poor man. The seafront and the Esplanade. The town. “Vampires have been spreadingContinue reading “The early years of Cairns, in colour.”