The Cairns Post

State cash boost goes to grandstand refurb

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historical grandstand here for the people of Cairns, because they are the owners of this grandstand,” he said.

“We would like to make it better to watch the Cairns Show, and come and sit down in comfort.” Local Government Minister Stirling Hinchliffe said the grant would help the shows go on.

“The local show is more than just a magical occasion creating wonderful memories, it’s a truly important social and economic event … for towns, cities and regions across the state.”

 ??  ?? THE Cairns Show Associatio­n has welcomed a funding boost from the State Government, which it will use to help maintain a historic grandstand.
Show societies across the Far North will share in an increase of $400,000 over three years from the State...
THE Cairns Show Associatio­n has welcomed a funding boost from the State Government, which it will use to help maintain a historic grandstand. Show societies across the Far North will share in an increase of $400,000 over three years from the State...

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