Ahoy there, fearless explorer! You're now standing near The Cairns Post building. Look out for a prominent structure that likely features signage bearing the words "The Cairns Post." This is often a bustling place with people coming and going-so keep an eye out for any surrounding activity or delivery vans that may hint at a newspaper office.
Now let's dive into some fun history about The Cairns Post! This major News Corporation newspaper has been keeping Cairns residents well-informed since it first hit the stands back in 1883. Imagine all the ink they've gone through!
The paper covers everything from local events to world news, health, beauty, and even cars and lifestyle. Publishing every weekday, with a special edition known as The Weekend Post every Saturday, it's truly a cornerstone of Cairns' daily life.
It all began with Frederick Thomas Wimble, an adventurous ink manufacturer who moved to Australia for his health. Cairns wasn't his first choice; he started in Melbourne and then Sydney before finally settling here. Wimble's initial foray into farming didn't quite pan out, but lucky for Cairns, he decided to dive into newspaper publishing instead.
The paper saw many changes and a fair bit of drama-economic depressions, lost fortunes, and even horsewhippings! But through it all, the spirit of the publication persevered. Today's Cairns Post traces its lineage directly back to those early days, continuing to serve as a vital source of news and information for the Cairns community.
Wandering around this historic site, you can almost feel the buzz of decades of news gathering and reporting. Now, onward to our next stop, intrepid adventurer!
