In reality, to view spectacular Mount Mulligan is an awesome experience. The Museum's display reflects a mural of this region and its fascinating history.

In 1921, Mount Mulligan had one of the most horrific coal mining disasters in Australia's history.

Seventy-five men lost their lives, leaving a small town shattered with distraught women and children of all ages.

Did you know?
Mareeba the Aboriginal name for "Meeting of the Waters" was first settled by pastoralist, John Atherton in 1877. At that time Mareeba became a busy coach change on the track from Port Douglas, following the discovery of tin at Herberton.

The railway reached Mareeba in 1893 and it grew from a coach change to a busy railway town. Today, the Mareeba district is an important primary producer with a variety of crops being grown in the area including cattle, sugar cane, poultry, vegetables, coffee and a variety of tropical fruits and nuts.

The Mareeba/Dimbulah Irrigation Scheme provides adequate water supply to ensure that agricultural industries continue to be developed at a rapid rate in the coming years.

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