A triangle of country, cane covered, is formed with the points, Stratford to Redlynch, to the junction of the Kamerunga-Smithfield road, with the Cook Highway not far from the Caravonica School. The site of Smith-field, Bill Smith's township, founded to serve the needs of the Hodgkinson field, corresponds somewhat to the farm areas of Messrs. Redford and Stegliona. But you will find little trace of the ruined village to-day. The cane grows where once were shops and houses and no labouring craft now progress with the tidal water of the Barron. The hallowed spot where rest many early pioneers of the land is surrounded by the cane fields-just another of the neglected cemeteries of the north.
- From PATHWAYS OF YESTERDAY, Cairns Post Wed 29 Nov 1939, Page 11
The Smithfield cemetery today contains only one marked grave which is indecipherable. Also at the back of the cemetery is an informative sign about living with water and floods. The old Smithfield township was abandoned after three successive floods.
No burial records remain other than newspaper reports and Death Certificates. It is maintained by Cairns Regional Council as a small area of parkland. Its a quiet place to have a look around although you won't find much there anymore.
The cache is located in a small tupperware container containing a logbook and pencil. There is room for swaps. Please leave it hidden from muggles.