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Our organisation exists for the betterment of the community of Wowan and surrounds, by engaging in community activities; advocacy with Council, Government and government bodies; and recording and preserving our community history for future generations.

04/08/2026

One small spark can quickly turn into an out-of-control fire💥

Did you know everyday tasks like slashing and welding are among the leading cause of fires?

If you are using any kind of machinery, it’s important to have enough water on hand to immediately extinguish any small fires that may start. It’s also vital to monitor Fire Danger Ratings (FDR) and, when possible, reschedule work to when conditions are more suitable.

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26/06/2026

Have had someone else enquiring about the Ritchie family. Moved to the Phesant Creek area in the 1920’s. He wants to know if anyone remembers where they lived. Not sure how long they lived there for but they moved away and a son has moved back at a later date with his family.

13/03/2026

Today I had a man ring inquiring about people that had the commercial hotel in wowan in years 1960 to mid 65. People who had it were John Alexander Ryan (Jack) and his wife Evelyn. He is interested in licence transfer etc and arriving and leaving dates. And wants to know if there is anyone to talk to about them.

🚨 Wowan Museum Vandalised – This Is Not OkThis afternoon the Wowan Museum was deliberately vandalised, and the damage is...
19/02/2026

🚨 Wowan Museum Vandalised – This Is Not Ok

This afternoon the Wowan Museum was deliberately vandalised, and the damage is extensive.

Multiple windows have been smashed. One of our original vintage rural fire vehicles has had its windscreen, both side windows and a headlight destroyed. Even the historic telephone box display has been shattered.

This isn’t harmless behaviour. This is the destruction of our town’s history.

The Wowan Museum is run entirely by volunteers. We were preparing to reopen — giving our time freely to preserve and share Wowan’s story — and in a single afternoon that hard work has been undone.

Whoever is responsible needs to be held accountable. Vandalism is not a prank. It costs real money, impacts volunteers, and damages irreplaceable pieces of our community heritage.

If you saw anything suspicious in Wowan this afternoon, no matter how small it may seem, please report it to police. Silence protects the wrong people.

this behaviour has no place in our community.

💥💥💥💥💥 We Are Back 💥💥💥💥💥💥Wowan Progress is holding a Trivia Night on Saturday 26th July at The Wowan Golf Club.(Dee River...
09/07/2025

💥💥💥💥💥 We Are Back 💥💥💥💥💥💥

Wowan Progress is holding a Trivia Night on Saturday 26th July at The Wowan Golf Club.
(Dee River Rd, next to showgrounds)

⭐️Doors open - 6pm
🌟Trivia Starts - 6:30pm
⭐️$15 Per Person, Max 6 People per team.
🌟Hot platters available for pre-order
Call Joelene - 0429550079 to order. 20th July last day to order!! (please pre-order so you don't miss out)
⭐️Bar Operating by Wowan Golf Club.
🌟Supper Supplied.

Don't wanna cook dinner, dont want to clean up, Want to have a good laugh, Enjoy a cold bevvy and show off your deadly knowledge. Then grab a team and head on out to The Wowan Golf Club
where we will have it all sorted and you can just relax.

23/06/2025

Hi all the Wowan Museum-Wowan & District Progress & Cultural Society reformed at the AGM on 23 of May.
Chairperson Rhyannon Willmette
Vice Chairperson Mark Horton
Secretary Joelene Kapernick
Treasurer Enid McKinlay.

We will be holding a General Meeting this Friday 27th June at 1.30pm at the Museum
All welcome.

15/05/2025

Wowan Museum and Progress Society will be holding it AGM come general meeting on 23.05.2025 at 1.30 pm at the Museum 4 Dee River Rd Wowan..
If we fail to attract member we will be left with no alternative but to close the door due to financial difficulties.

06/10/2024

Things have stepped up a bit at the museum we are starting to see a few people come through mostly people that have lived in the area or have family ties to the area that are interested in find out more of the history.

30/09/2024

We are looking forward to seeing a group of visitor tomorrow at museum I've been told 10 in all. So let's wecome them to Wowan.

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Old Leichhardt Highway
Wowan, QLD
4702

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+61493532208

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