Bowen the oldest town north of Rockhampton is a fascinating place to spend a few days and learn of early pioneering days. From Catalina Flying Boats, to the unbelievable story of James Morrill and his courageous story of survival. All of Bowen's history can be retraced at the Bowen Historical Museum. . Oldest town in Nth Qld. Bowen Historical Museum. Heritage listed buildings. World War 2, Catalina flying boat base. Resting place of James Morrill. First vegetable crop in Nth Qld grown at Mullers Lagoon. The slab cottage beside the Bowen Historical Museum was first built in 1872. The cottage was dismantled at its original site and brought into town slab by slab, re-erected and restored. Period furniture and fittings were painstakingly collected to furnish the building. . The Bowen Historical Museum is located on Gordon St. The Catalina Flying Boats Museum is located at the Aerodrome.
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