Things to See & Do
Murals
  When a former Bowen resident visited Chemainus in Canada early in 1988 she saw the town's history painted on walls. She returned to Bowen determined that our rich historical past would also ensure success here in Australia.

By November 1988, the first mural had been painted.

Today, 24 historical murals, which are proudly displayed throughout Bowen's streets, depict the diverse history from the town's early settlement to present day.

Visitors to Bowen may like to join the Mural Tour Group on Wednesday mornings, which takes you through the streets of Bowen for a fascinating tour of the murals.

Features

The 24 murals depict the following images:		  
01. Transporting a Boiler to the Goldfields
02. Carson the Wheelwright
03. Goat Cart
04. Aviation History
05. The Newspaper History
06. The SS Canberra
07. Salt Harvest
08. Pioneer Women
09. Bank of New South Wales
10. First Motor Vehicles
11. First Ambulance and First Fire Truck
12. Merinda School
 13. Betzel Pioneer Families
14. Early Farming Days
15. Dension Hotel
16. Bowen Municipal Band
17. South Sea Islanders, Aboriginal and Islander
18. History of Bowen
19. James Morrill
20. Colour in People
21. Integration of the Arts
22. Coal, Fire and Steam
23. Federation of Port
24. Peter Delamothe, Attorney General
Did you know?
Each Wednesday morning between 10am and 10.30am you will find a Mural society member waiting at the Municipal Library to take a walking tour of the murals. If you wish to take part, please ensure that you are wearing comfortable shoes and a hat. Allow at least 1 1/2 hours for the tour.

Location
The Municipal Library, location of the first mural and the start point for the mural tours, is located on the corner of Herbert & Powell Streets.

Muller's Lagoon Bridge

Muller's Lagoon

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