It s been stored at the
Bowen Independent for years and now the time was right, as we were cleaning out the
Bowen Independent, he said. With the progressive Collinsville Historical Society, we just thought it would be a great thing to align with what they re doing out there. The
Star was on the ground during many major events and developments in the town, including the tragic 1954 Collinsville mine disaster, which claimed the lives of seven men. Â Â Mr Darwen said there were plans in the works for an official presentation of the press. We just hope it s an added attraction for the Collinsville Historical Society as they progress, he said.