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Howard is located just 37km west of the city of Hervey Bay, just 20 minutes drive, and is 285 km north of Queensland's capital, Brisbane. Howard was once a busy coal mining town, but now is a quiet rural settlement. It's still an important service centre for the surrounding mixed agricultural area of citrus orchards and sugar plantations.
The Burrum District museum has displays of local history from Howard and the district, including early coal mining, farming,
war memorabilia, and cottage crafts. The
museum is open Tuesdays and Wednesdays and the 1st Saturday of each month from 9 -12.
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One of the major attractions is Brooklyn House. This fully restored, historic colonial home was built in 1890 for Senator Dame Annabelle Rankin and William Rankin, the manager of the Queensland Colleries Ltd mine at Howard. Annabelle Rankin was a successful State and Federal parliamentarian. Brooklyn House is still a family home, offering guided tours, Devonshire teas, and local arts and crafts. Some locals say there's even a ghost...
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