Courier-Mail (Brisbane, Qld. : 1933 - 1954), Friday 10 July 1936, page 19


NORTHERN ROAD OPENED

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The El Arlsh to Bingit Bay Road was officially opened to-day by the Minister for Lands (Mr. Pease). He referred to the wonderful pioneering efforts of Cutten Bros., who landed at Blngll Bay SI years ago. He recalled the time when it took practically all day to travel from El Arish. Now they could travel the same dfstance in half an hour.* Councillor Alexander had established a. plantation of coffee, which flourished, only to find it later 'crucified' by the existing State duties. ... ? ? 1. ;