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Ball celebrates region’s legal network

30 June 2026

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Far North Queensland Law Association’s annual Carbolic Smoke Ball

Saturday, 20 June 2026

Whiskey & Wine in the Crystalbrook Flynn hotel, Cairns

Photos: Paul Furse, Frontrow Foto

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