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English-born John Greenwood Barnes arrived in Mackay in 1863 and was the earliest settler on the northern side of the Pioneer River. Barnes had spent ten years in Victoria, perhaps initially at the goldfields, but he had developed an interest in gardening. The Mackay Mercury reported in 1868, "Two young vigorous looking orange trees were blooming in foliage, their branches literally loaded with golden fruit, fast-ripening under the genial influence of climate and the good quality of the ground". But it was the coconut palms initially planted in 1867 which increased to a plantation of 1200 trees that brought real fame. "These trees, growing in a most luxuriant manner, produce very fine fruit which was of much larger size than those obtained from the South Seas." Cremorne was already a popular venue for weekend entertainment when in 1884, Barnes erected a two-storey hotel that featured a promenade roof. Attractions for children were provided and fundraising fetes and concerts were held in Cremorne Gardens, which were possibly based on Cremorne Gardens in Melbourne, rather than those in London. developing his gardens by his father-in-law and former business partner, William Seaward, remembered for his keen interest in horticultural and agricultural pursuits. Source: www.mackayregionalbotanicgardens.com.au/about/history_of_...

Ingham is the town center of the Hinchinbrook Region and a major hub for Australia’s sugar industry. Nestled amongst rugged mountain peaks, giant waterfalls, sugarcane-filled floodplains, wild islands, tropical reefs, and a beckoning coastline; what is there to do in Ingham? The choices are endless! Ingham is known as the “Little Italy” of Tropical North Queensland and is known for the exceptional richness and quality of its Italian culture, which may be enjoyed at any of the local Italian delicatessens. Source: www.hinchinbrookway.com.au/destinations/ingham/

Hotel Central and adjoining buildings flooded in 1946. . Lower parts of the Main street beyond the Hotel Central were significantly affected by the floodwaters. Source: commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:StateLibQld_1_88500_Hotel...

It could be that this data is related to the Carrs family The Carr Family of Halifax, Queensland Posted by KeithMcPhee, Thursday, 13 July 2017 Four brothers, sons of William Arthur and Sussanah Carr of Halifax via Innisfail, Queensland, all enlisted in the Great War: Source: discoveringanzacs.naa.gov.au/browse/person/113161

Queen's Hotel It is an extraordinary building that, in the 1920s and 1930s, was known as the best hotel in North Queensland. There is something of the British raj about the building with its Moghul cupolas and its long verandas at street level. It would not be out of place in India or Singapore. In its day it was the place where the graziers, coming to the coast for business or pleasure, would stay. In recent times it was used as a television studio. The Queensland Heritage Register describes the building as "The Strand elevation shows Art Nouveau and Indian/Colonial influences in its design, including turrets crowned by cupolas framing low tower forms along the northern frontage, decorative render panels, wide eaves and arcaded loggias to the ground floor with verandahs above. The two large and two small tower forms differ slightly in their design and proportions, with the two larger having a broad, recessed arched entry with a recessed loggia above and surmounted by a steep pitch ribbed metal roof. The smaller forms are surmounted by a rounded pediment. Sections of the ground floor arcaded loggias are enclosed with timber framed glazing, and the open sections have cast iron balustrade and french doors with fanlights. The verandah, off which french doors with fanlights also open, has paired timber posts with cast iron balustrade and valance. Metal stanchions have been added to the face of the brickwork for the purpose of tying the roof down, and sections of floor have been replaced with concrete. Four bays of the eastern end of the building have been demolished and the verandah now returns along this face to the rear." Source: www.aussietowns.com.au/town/townsville-qld