Gold seekers. Bushranger bail-ups. Fearless drivers. The Royal Mail.
The coaches that carried a nation, and the stories that rattle on … at a cracking pace …
After six years of archival research, Hazel Johnson has for the first time traced the proprietors who “ran under the style of Cobb and Co.” across Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. She has also mapped their coaching lines and the Cobb and Co. halting places across eastern Australia.
Along the way she has gathered amusing anecdotes, ghost stories, tales of fire & flood, terrifying accidents and countless other tales to capture the life and times of the era (1854–1924).
The result is an engaging, comprehensive, easy-to-read record of the pioneers behind Australia’s most famous coaching enterprise. Clamber up onto the box seat and join the ride. This groundbreaking research is featured in the Along the tracks of Cobb and Co. book series.
'Along the tracks of Cobb and Co. - The New South Wales Headquarters (In & Around Bathurst)' Third Edition coming soon ... includes maps of coaching runs across NSW.
Do you want to ride the stagecoach? More information from Outback Pioneers, Longreach
The coaches that carried a nation, and the stories that rattle on … at a cracking pace …
After six years of archival research, Hazel Johnson has for the first time traced the proprietors who “ran under the style of Cobb and Co.” across Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. She has also mapped their coaching lines and the Cobb and Co. halting places across eastern Australia.
Along the way she has gathered amusing anecdotes, ghost stories, tales of fire & flood, terrifying accidents and countless other tales to capture the life and times of the era (1854–1924).
The result is an engaging, comprehensive, easy-to-read record of the pioneers behind Australia’s most famous coaching enterprise. Clamber up onto the box seat and join the ride. This groundbreaking research is featured in the Along the tracks of Cobb and Co. book series.
'Along the tracks of Cobb and Co. - The New South Wales Headquarters (In & Around Bathurst)' Third Edition coming soon ... includes maps of coaching runs across NSW.
Do you want to ride the stagecoach? More information from Outback Pioneers, Longreach
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Discover the coaches, the drivers, and the stories of colonial Australia
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'Jimmy the Whip' ... curriculum-aligned book ... complimentary copy available for school libraries
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Wholesale and trade information — stock the series in your store
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Follow the routes — places to visit along the old Cobb & Co. tracks
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What readers are saying
"A historically significant book series by Australia's most acclaimed Cobb and Co. author—an essential read for history enthusiasts."
John Osborne OAM, Toowoomba, Queensland
"A historically significant book series by Australia's most acclaimed Cobb and Co. author—an essential read for history enthusiasts."
John Osborne OAM, Toowoomba, Queensland
"I bought the set of your 'Along the tracks of Cobb and Co.' books and I am impressed to say the least. Hazel has obviously put a vast amount of time and effort into creating this series and the result is fantastic. I am thoroughly enjoying reading them. Thank you Hazel, and once again well done." Greg Cotter, Adelaide Lead, Victoria
Jimmy the Whip "Terrific work, compliments! What an engaging, memorable read!"— Meredith Brice Copland, Co-director, Migration Art Museum, Conzano, Italy
"Jimmy the Whip is an engaging historical read that skilfully balances humour with rich Australian history, all presented through an accessible and enjoyable story format. The text cleverly weaves factual information about Cobb & Co into the narrative, helping readers understand the daily reliance on this vital transport service in Australia’s past without losing the flow of the story.
The combination of light-hearted moments and historical detail makes the content memorable and engaging for readers, while still clearly conveying the importance of coaches, horses and teamwork in everyday colonial life. The illustrations work in harmony with the text, visually reinforcing key historical elements and supporting comprehension of how Cobb & Co operated.
Overall, Jimmy the Whip is a thoughtfully crafted text that brings history to life, using humour, narrative and visual support to deepen understanding of an important part of Australia’s heritage."
Classroom Teacher – Dianne Kibble, Beenleigh, Queensland
The combination of light-hearted moments and historical detail makes the content memorable and engaging for readers, while still clearly conveying the importance of coaches, horses and teamwork in everyday colonial life. The illustrations work in harmony with the text, visually reinforcing key historical elements and supporting comprehension of how Cobb & Co operated.
Overall, Jimmy the Whip is a thoughtfully crafted text that brings history to life, using humour, narrative and visual support to deepen understanding of an important part of Australia’s heritage."
Classroom Teacher – Dianne Kibble, Beenleigh, Queensland
Books already held in public libraries.
Along the tracks that built modern Australia ...
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Australia's foremost researcher on the Cobb & Co. era
Hazel Johnson | Teacher, farmer, historian, author of eight books Presented to the Governor of Queensland | Queensland Museum book launch | 40+ years in education Find out more ... 
Public Group - 'Cobb and Co.'
Email: hazel@cobbandcotracks.com
Mobile: 0417 984 455 |
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Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which the Cobb and Co. stage coaches travelled. We pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging, and, extend our deep respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. |