Some felt the times were better, during the days of Cobb and Co. (G.M. Smith), recalling "the dust of bush roads and the sweet odors of ferns and eucalypti, captured on the dewy breath of early morning." 'Along the tracks of Cobb and Co. – The Western Run continues the exploration of the 'loose confederation of proprietors' who identified as Cobb and Co., originating from Bourke Street, Melbourne.
Follow the journey as this remarkable enterprise expanded into New South Wales, Queensland, and the outback. During Cobb and Co.’ s reign, there was bustling activity at every stage, with refreshment spots and mail-changes providing welcome breaks along the tracks. However, the rise of the railway system gradually led to the decline of the coaching business. Main routes were abandoned, and country lines were reduced to short feeders for the railway. The swift, mechanical transport that replaced them no longer required halting places every 30 miles or so, leading to the fading of once-promising hamlets. The westerners felt the loss of what had become almost an Australian institution—a romantic and picturesque feature of their homeland that could never be replaced.
You might wonder, what sets this Cobb and Co. Book Series apart? It aims to highlight the positive history of how Cobb and Co., along with the postal service, helped shape the great Australia we know today. By selecting fragments written between the 1800s and mid-1900s, history speaks for itself. The original text transports you to the 'box seat' next to the driver, experiencing the journey firsthand. As you cross the creek and top the first rise out of the valley, the sun's golden rays pierce through the thick bush, the atmosphere warms, and the sweet-smelling incense of wattle flower wafts on the breath of the morning breeze. Or perhaps you experience the rain, the pitiless sleet, cutting your face like a thousand sharp-edged knives—cold, wet, and full of discomfort. Either way, join us on this journey and take an extended stop in and around Roma.
Follow the journey as this remarkable enterprise expanded into New South Wales, Queensland, and the outback. During Cobb and Co.’ s reign, there was bustling activity at every stage, with refreshment spots and mail-changes providing welcome breaks along the tracks. However, the rise of the railway system gradually led to the decline of the coaching business. Main routes were abandoned, and country lines were reduced to short feeders for the railway. The swift, mechanical transport that replaced them no longer required halting places every 30 miles or so, leading to the fading of once-promising hamlets. The westerners felt the loss of what had become almost an Australian institution—a romantic and picturesque feature of their homeland that could never be replaced.
You might wonder, what sets this Cobb and Co. Book Series apart? It aims to highlight the positive history of how Cobb and Co., along with the postal service, helped shape the great Australia we know today. By selecting fragments written between the 1800s and mid-1900s, history speaks for itself. The original text transports you to the 'box seat' next to the driver, experiencing the journey firsthand. As you cross the creek and top the first rise out of the valley, the sun's golden rays pierce through the thick bush, the atmosphere warms, and the sweet-smelling incense of wattle flower wafts on the breath of the morning breeze. Or perhaps you experience the rain, the pitiless sleet, cutting your face like a thousand sharp-edged knives—cold, wet, and full of discomfort. Either way, join us on this journey and take an extended stop in and around Roma.
Thank you for your interest in letting Australian history 'speak for itself.' By purchasing this book, you contribute directly to my ongoing efforts to uncover and preserve the rich tapestry of our nation's past, ensuring that future generations can learn from and appreciate the stories that have shaped our country.