One of the immigrants who arrived by the Whakatane stated he had heard that Cairns was the nearest port to the Darling Downs.
Town and Country. (1910, January 14). Cairns Post (Qld. : 1909 - 1954), p. 3. TROVE
Town and Country. (1910, January 14). Cairns Post (Qld. : 1909 - 1954), p. 3. TROVE