The frontier pubs of Cooktown By MICK ROBERTS © THERE are not many places to quench the thirst on the three hour journey along the Mulligan Highway to Cooktown, but the quality of the pubs on the 250km trek sure… Read More ›
West Coast Hotel Cooktown
West Coast Hotel’s famous frescoes
By Mick Roberts © A HOTEL in Far-North-Queensland once featured lively frescoes telling the story of the Palmer goldfield — from the early rush, to the rust which coated the derelict workings. The frescoes were painted by 44-year-old Sydney artist,… Read More ›