Douglas Shire Historical Society

While chatting with Society doyen Mr Noel Weare the other day, he brought me up to date with happenings at the Douglas group.  Like all the history groups at this time, they are winding down for the year although the elections for the newly re-formed Douglas Shire Council has brought up a few concerns for the Society about the change back from the Cairns Council.  Along with their research on the Port Douglas cemetery, the Society has decided to start a new project to develop a guided walk through the Mossman cemetery to view the more historic graves.  The groups annual Melbourne Cup Luncheon for this year was held at Sassi's Cucina in Port Douglas.  This event is important as it is one of the Society's major fund-raising events for the year.  And to end the year, the members Christmas party is to be held at Mojo's in Mossman.  The Society appears to have had a very successful year.