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Post office at Howard |
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Howard
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| Population: | 1,071 (2006 Census)[1] |
| Postcode: | 4659 |
| LGA: | Fraser Coast Regional Council |
Howard is a small town in Queensland, Australia, located 284 km north of Brisbane and 37 km west of Hervey Bay. At the 2006 census, Howard had a population of 1,071.[1]
The Bruce Highway passes through the edge of the town and Queensland's main north-south rail line cuts through its centre.
The main streets of Howard are Steley and William. Steley Street contains the Skatepark, Railway Station, Children's playground, Community Centre, Kindergarten, Respite Centre, located on the southern end. The Post office, Drapery and Patchwork Store, Hairdresser, Grocery and Hardware Store are on the northern end. The C.W.A hall is also located in Steley Street. The historic wooden foot bridge over the railway line can be accessed from Steley Street near the C.W.A Hall. It is a popular spot for photographing trains traveling north or south. William Street consists of a Milk Bar, Butcher, Bakery, Pharmacy, Pub, Bottle Shop, Newsagency, IGA Supermarket, Chip shop, Doctor and several Real Estate Agents. Howard also has a golf course on the outer part of the main part of town. (The Bowls Club is located at Torbanlea)
Howard was the home of Andrew Fisher, first Federal Member for the electorate of Wide Bay and first Labour Prime Minister of Australia. The house he built and lived in still stands.