1908 Reo Motor Car.

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3.5-ton replica of one of the first motor cars seen in Charters Towers, the iconic REO Motor Car.

This isn't just any car. In a beautiful nod to history, the sculpture captures Harry Bishop, of Charters Towers' who opened the very first motor dealership, NQ Motors Ltd., at the wheel. Seated in the back is his daughter, Dorothy Bishop — herself a trailblazer as Queensland's first woman certified as a pilot.

The Bishops were true pioneers: Harry Bishop helped introduce motor vehicles to North and West Queensland in 1908, selling REO Motor Cars, bicycles, oils, lubricants, and accessories from his bustling Gill Street showroom. His forward-thinking spirit didn't stop at the ground level; it soared into the skies, inspiring his daughter to become a pioneer of commercial aviation across Queensland.

Amenities

Internet Access

  • Free Wifi

Facilities

  • Family Friendly

  • Parents Room

  • Public Toilet

  • Shop / Gift Shop

Accessibility

  • Actively welcomes people with access needs.

Accessibility

Actively welcomes people with access needs.

1908 Reo Motor Car.

32 New Queen Road,
Queenton, Charters Towers Area
Queensland 4820

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