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The city of Cairns in north Queensland was named after the governor of Queensland at the time, William Wellington Cairns. Cairns was Governor of Queensland from 23 January 1875 to 14 March 1877.

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What is the major town north of Townsville on the east coast of Australia?

The city that fits this description is Cairns.


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