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Queensland Hoteliers 1912

Proprietor:
Ellen McNulty
Location:
THURSDAY ISLAND
Name of Hotel or Boarding House:
Federal Hotel
Population:
1456
Description of location:
A prettily situated town on Thursday Island (one of a group) The chief industry is pearl-shelling. There is a Federal Garrison here commanding Torres Strait. The island is about 30 miles north from Cape York.
Rate Per Day:
4/- to 6/-
Rate Per Week:
20/- to 25/-
Persons accommodated:
Year:
1912
Source:
Hotel & boarding house directory Queensland 1912