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Queensland Hoteliers 1912

Proprietor:
Elizabeth Simpson
Location:
PROSERPINE
Name of Hotel or Boarding House:
Prince of Wales Hotel
Population:
1833
Description of location:
A small township on the Proserpine River 42 miles by rail from Bowen. The centre of a rich sugar-growing district. At certain seasons of the year a small steamer runs weekly to and from Mackay. Good fishing and shooting. Rivers and creeks infested with alligators.
Rate Per Day:
4/- to 6/-
Rate Per Week:
20/- to 25/-
Persons accommodated:
20
Year:
1912
Source:
Hotel & boarding house directory Queensland 1912