http://www.cairnsnewspapers.com.au/columnist/list.asp?cid=35Cairns Newspapers - Historyen-au9/8/2010 2:16:39 AM GMT +8http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssCopyright 2006, Cairns Publicationshttp://www.cairnsnewspapers.com.au/columnist/detail.asp?aid=1505The main dance venues (1940-50’s) were the ‘Aquatic Club’ (next to the Hilton Hotel), and the ‘Trocadero’( The site of Rockman’s) Alcohol was not allowed, so inbetween dances it was a mad rush to the nearest hotel to down a beer and hurry back. 7/31/2010http://www.cairnsnewspapers.com.au/columnist/detail.asp?aid=1406July 16, 1932 a day in Cairns’ history that sometimes is forgotten! The Battle of Parramatta Park of which not a lot is known. 3/18/2010http://www.cairnsnewspapers.com.au/columnist/detail.asp?aid=1385The Chinese community – As Feb 14 is the Chinese New Year (Year of the Tiger), it’s important to consider the part the Chinese pioneers played in our local history. 2/20/2010http://www.cairnsnewspapers.com.au/columnist/detail.asp?aid=1355There are 28 historic sites in Stratford, Cairns, with signage and the depth of the history recently being unveiled has been surprising. Stories of crossing the Barron River to access Cairns. Industry including rice mills, timber mills and ship building as well as local carnivals, the picture theatre and other entertainment. 11/19/2009http://www.cairnsnewspapers.com.au/columnist/detail.asp?aid=1322The Game of Cricket in Cairns –Cairns Cricket Club acquired a grant of 10 acres at the end of Spence St. in 1885.10/14/2009