Politics: William Duma’s K1.3 million house in Cairns

[Gator]

http://pngexposed.wordpress.com/2012/11/19/william-dumas-k1-3-million-house-in-cairns/

This is the $600,000 home Petroleum Minister William Duma owns in the exclusive Cairns suburb of Redlynch.

No. 38 Flindersia is described by real estate agents as:

“a spectacular residence [with] 5 bedrooms and features a parents retreat upstairs with en-suite and balcony”.

“Downstairs there are a further four bedrooms, separate living and media rooms and modern kitchen with stone benchtops and dishwasher. Open plan living areas open out on to two patios”.

“The property is fully air-conditioned and and comes with solar hot water system”.

[admin]

Nice house. Solar hot water system, some environmental awareness!
Although you didn't said or suggest it, Gator, but this info comes from a website called "PNGexposed"

There isn't any evidence of any wrongdoing here on the part of Duma, and without possession of the full facts, we're not really in a position to suggest that either, that's stuff for the courts, if and when applicable.

In short, I'm not really in favor of lynching parties on the basis of someone possessing a nice house. That isn't a crime.

[jft310]

Now who wants to be the next Head of the DPE and live on the Australian Beach. Neighbors Auther Somare and rest of the Somare clan. The street's name is Exxon drive. The next street over called Interoil drive is a dead end.

[Thylacine-2]

It's a nice house but I'm a bit disappointed actually. From all the talk on the boards about Duma's house in Australia I expected a grand estate.

[kerekesc]

Nice house. Solar hot water system, some environmental awareness! Although you didn't said or suggest it, Gator, but this info comes from a website called "PNGexposed" There isn't any evidence of any wrongdoing here on the part of Duma, and without possession of the full facts, we're not really in a position to suggest that either, that's stuff for the courts, if and when applicable. In short, I'm not really in favor of lynching parties on the basis of someone possessing a nice house. That isn't a crime.

I don't see where Gator mentioned a "lynching."  In fact, I don't see where he mention, or even alluded to any wrong doing!  The question I have based on his post is, how does a government beaurocrat save enough money to buy a $600,000 house in a foreign country?  I have seen this very same question pop-up in many countries......even some in Europe.

[kommonsents]

Nice house. Solar hot water system, some environmental awareness! Although you didn't said or suggest it, Gator, but this info comes from a website called "PNGexposed" There isn't any evidence of any wrongdoing here on the part of Duma, and without possession of the full facts, we're not really in a position to suggest that either, that's stuff for the courts, if and when applicable. In short, I'm not really in favor of lynching parties on the basis of someone possessing a nice house. That isn't a crime.

I don't see where Gator mentioned a "lynching."  In fact, I don't see where he mention, or even alluded to any wrong doing!  The question I have based on his post is, how does a government beaurocrat save enough money to buy a $600,000 house in a foreign country?  I have seen this very same question pop-up in many countries......even some in Europe.

They save a lot and make good "investments"

[sageo]

kommonsents - Loved your reply ! Sometimes when we are "mourning and weeping in this valley of tears' (no sell-down yet ) " , it is nice to have a laugh now and then . "Happy days" will hopefully shine again .

[Spartina]

I was hoping for something with a water view.

[admin]

Nice house. Solar hot water system, some environmental awareness! Although you didn't said or suggest it, Gator, but this info comes from a website called "PNGexposed" There isn't any evidence of any wrongdoing here on the part of Duma, and without possession of the full facts, we're not really in a position to suggest that either, that's stuff for the courts, if and when applicable. In short, I'm not really in favor of lynching parties on the basis of someone possessing a nice house. That isn't a crime.

I don't see where Gator mentioned a "lynching."  In fact, I don't see where he mention, or even alluded to any wrong doing!  The question I have based on his post is, how does a government beaurocrat save enough money to buy a $600,000 house in a foreign country?  I have seen this very same question pop-up in many countries......even some in Europe.

Yes, yes, I know, according to some, all government bureaucrats are criminals by definition, just because they're, well,government bureaucrats. You might have read my post a little better before booting in, I specifically mentioned that Gator didn't mention, or even suggest any wrongdoing.

I also mentioned the name of the website, which is called "PNG exposed"

And here are just a few possibilities of how a government bureaucrat might have a $600,000 house in a foreign country:

• He might have inhererited it
• He might have been (or still is) a wealthy businessman
• His wife might be wealthy

ALL I'm saying is that the mere fact that he has a $600,000 house doesn't mean anything in and by itself and I won't allow this turning into a witch hunt just on the basis of this.

[ArtM72]

Not a bad price. How much would $60K buy in New York City? I agree, not an extraordinary display of wealth. Anyone see Shaq's various estates? Google Shaq Home or Romney Homes. Duma's taste is significantly more pedestrian. Still, I think I'd be happy to trade 1,000 shares for his digs.