Cairns Historical Society

The efforts of Pauline O'Keeffe were rewarded with the 'In Times of War' exhibition been a huge success.  It was reported that on the final day, which coincided with the Tanks market day, over 1400 people visited the display which was a record for the Tanks and this gave the Society some great public exposure.  The Society has been successful in attracting funding for a professional conservator to review the archival and photographic collection.  The timing is good as it will mean the group can start to plan for the storage of the collection in the renovated School of Arts building.  The latest on the renovation is that the Cairns Regional Council is calling for tenders now with work to start after the G20 Financial Ministers meeting in September.  It was also reported that a smaller crowd of members then usual attended the Heritage Festival activity which this year included a journey on the Kuranda Scenic Train.  Despite a heavy shower of rain early on the day, by arrival at the station, the sun was out and stayed that way for the rest of the day and overall it was a most enjoyable fieldtrip.  Sadly, it appears the monthly meetings have been again suspended for the time being due to poor attendance over recent months and the Management Committee will look at different formats regarding times and locations etc.