The City of Cairns, in Far North Queensland, was originally established as a borough with a chairman from 1885 until 1903, when the Local Authorities Act 1902 transformed it into a town with a mayor. The town achieved city status in 1923.
Cairns, in Far North Queensland, started as a municipal entity with a leader from 1885 until 1903, when the Local Authorities Act reorganized it into a town with a chief administrator. The town achieved city status in 1923.