Along the tracks of Cobb and Co. — Back to the Beginning (Victoria & the Goldfields)
Victoria's gold rush transformed a raw colony almost overnight—and Cobb and Co. were there for every mile of it. This volume traces the coaching routes that threaded through the goldfields, uncovering stagecoach regulations, dramatic accidents, and daring robberies along the way. Meet Cobb and Co. driver Bob Grover, whose unexpected encounters with Ned Kelly offer a rare and personal glimpse into one of Australia's most storied chapters. Available in eBook format on Kindle, Kobo, and Google Play.
Along the tracks of Cobb and Co. - The New South Wales Headquarters (In & Around Bathurst)
James Rutherford built an empire from Bathurst—securing mail contracts, commanding the roads, and driving Cobb and Co. to the height of its power in New South Wales. This volume follows the coaching routes in and around Bathurst, exploring the dangers that made every journey uncertain: broken king-bolts, runaway horses, and the dreaded cry of 'Bail up!' Includes an extended stop at Abercrombie House, one of Bathurst's most significant heritage properties. Available in eBook format on Kindle, Kobo, and Google Play.
Along the tracks of Cobb and Co. - The Roaring Days !
This volume collects the human stories behind the history—the characters, mishaps, and moments of courage that defined life on the Cobb and Co. tracks from 1854 to 1924. From the infamous snake-in-the-trousers tale to the steadfast resolve of Mrs Mary Jinks, mother of twelve, these are the human stories behind the history. Available in eBook format on Kindle, Kobo, and Google Play.
Victoria's gold rush transformed a raw colony almost overnight—and Cobb and Co. were there for every mile of it. This volume traces the coaching routes that threaded through the goldfields, uncovering stagecoach regulations, dramatic accidents, and daring robberies along the way. Meet Cobb and Co. driver Bob Grover, whose unexpected encounters with Ned Kelly offer a rare and personal glimpse into one of Australia's most storied chapters. Available in eBook format on Kindle, Kobo, and Google Play.
Along the tracks of Cobb and Co. - The New South Wales Headquarters (In & Around Bathurst)
James Rutherford built an empire from Bathurst—securing mail contracts, commanding the roads, and driving Cobb and Co. to the height of its power in New South Wales. This volume follows the coaching routes in and around Bathurst, exploring the dangers that made every journey uncertain: broken king-bolts, runaway horses, and the dreaded cry of 'Bail up!' Includes an extended stop at Abercrombie House, one of Bathurst's most significant heritage properties. Available in eBook format on Kindle, Kobo, and Google Play.
Along the tracks of Cobb and Co. - The Roaring Days !
This volume collects the human stories behind the history—the characters, mishaps, and moments of courage that defined life on the Cobb and Co. tracks from 1854 to 1924. From the infamous snake-in-the-trousers tale to the steadfast resolve of Mrs Mary Jinks, mother of twelve, these are the human stories behind the history. Available in eBook format on Kindle, Kobo, and Google Play.
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