Jack and Newell Building, Commercial heritage building in Cairns City, Australia.
The Jack and Newell Building is a two-storey brick office building at 29 Wharf Street, Cairns, built in 1911 by Hanson & Sons for Fearnley & Co. Ltd. Its facade was rendered after Jack & Newell bought the property in 1939, covering the earlier names Fearnley & Co. Ltd and Bartlams Ltd and replacing them with Jack & Newell & Co.
The building was constructed in 1911 as an office for Fearnley & Co Ltd to serve the shipping industry. In 1939 Jack & Newell took over and continued operating it as a forwarding and dispatch center.
The building shows how the port shaped Cairns and the role shipping played in the city's life. Its location and design reflect how central maritime trade was to the community.
The building sits right at the waterfront opposite the main wharves and is easily walkable from the city center. The area has good pedestrian access and offers natural views across the harbor.
The building's facade was rendered only after Jack & Newell bought it in 1939, covering the names Fearnley & Co. Ltd and Bartlams Ltd and replacing them with Jack & Newell & Co. The year 1893, linked to J. G. Fearnley's earlier firm, still appears on the front.
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