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Sepia photograph showing streetscape of Rankin Street, Innisfail, in the aftermath of the cyclone that made landfall on the 10th March 1918, taken from the opposite side of the road. The second building from left has roof missing and is severely damaged. A cart is located on road out front. Third building from the left is the store of Messrs O'Brien & Vandeleur. W. M. Vandeleur served a term as Division 1 Councillor in the Innisfail Shire Council and died February/March 1918. Fourth building from the left is Birchley's Saddlery

Black and white photograph showing streetscape of Rankin Street, Innisfail, in the aftermath of the cyclone that made landfall on the 10th March 1918, taken from the middle of the road. First building from left is severely damaged and a group of unidentified men are standing on the remains of the roof which is on the road. Second building from the left is the store of Messrs O'Brien & Vandeleur, also damaged. A man is standing on the verandah of the third building from the left, which is Birchley's Saddlery

Black & white photograph of the official party at the dedication of a cairn to commemorate the centenary of the landing of Edmund Kennedy and party near this place in June 1848. The unveiling took place on 22 May. A procession of floats along Victoria Street and a sports programme also marked the occasion

Colour photograph of the official party for the opening of Dunk Island resort, 2nd May 1936. Brice Henry, Chairman of Cardwell Shire Council is walking at the head of the group

Photograph of Olive and Rita Brett, aged 6 and 8, riding to school at Mrs Beattie's house. A private school was opened in Mrs. Beattie's house in 1923 which children attended before Banyan or Midgenoo provisional schools were opened

Sepia photograph of one of the Bryant Street mill houses constructed by the Tully Sugar Mill for the accommodation of employees

Sepia original photograph shows Thomas Ormond (Ormy) Butler riding his horse ahead of a large number of cattle travelling down a dirt road. The Butler family lived at Murray Upper from 1902

Sepia photograph of Paronella Park taken soon after the official opening. José Paronella purchased 13 acres of virgin scrub at Mena Creek in 1929 where he created his castle and home. The park was officially opened to visitors in 1935

Black and white photograph of Bob Christopher's tailor's shop on Butler Street. Next to the tailor is E. Harrington's Dental Practice. The Bank of New South Wales, with its picket fence, can be seen on the corner of Still Street

Photograph of Patrick Mullins, Jnr, son of Pat and Jean Mullins and known as P.J. Pat Mullins Snr along with his twin Mick Mullins established the Hotel Tully. PJ Mullins was a solicitor, cricket enthusiast and supporter of St Clare's Catholic Church, Tully. He also put together a compilation entitled "The Mullins Story and the Irish in Tully."