Along the tracks of Cobb and Co. - The New South Wales Headquarters
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Book 3: In & Around Bathurst
Edition 1 ... 156 pages ... over 110 historical photos
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Book 3
History speaking for itself ...
“It would be wearisome, and indeed impossible to follow ... the various firms which carried the banner of Cobb and Company through the 1860s.” However, the Along the tracks of Cobb and Co. Book Series forges ahead with identifying many of the proprietors of Cobb and Co. from 1854-1929, as accurately as possible, as a nod to the people of Cobb and Co. and their contribution to the development of modern Australia.
'Along the tracks of Cobb and Co. – The New South Wales Headquarters' continues to examine Australian history, during the time Cobb and Co. expanded into New South Wales with James Rutherford “setting a cracking pace ... and gathering in a regular monopoly of mail contracts. He fixed his headquarters at Bathurst ... The firm was on its way to greatness, and Rutherford was riding the wind without any false pride or brag or skite. He was making his contribution to Australia felix.”
You may ask What makes this Cobb and Co. Book Series different? To share the positive history of how Cobb and Co., and the postal service, contributed to the great Australia of today, fragments have been selected to tell the story, hence ‘history is speaking for itself’. The original text may make you feel like you are the one sitting on the “box seat of one of Cobb’s big coaches. The joy! On! on! rattle, trot, trot, clickety clack! as one rumbled across a rickety bridge that spans a creek from whence leaps wild the dark torrent from chasm to chasm.”
On this journey, take a long stop at ‘Abercrombie House’, an Australian heritage treasure in Bathurst, N.S.W. The property was established by Major-General William Stewart in the 1820s, and more recently, home of the Morgan Family for over half a century. In the roaring days, the Cobb and Co. coaches travelled on the west and southwest roads that went straight through the middle of this property. Currently, a Cobb and Co. coach (on loan from Mr. Ray Green of Bathurst) has been placed into the carriage garage on the southern side of the 1876 basalt Stables Building. The stables are being restored to include an interpretive display, along with period items, tack and harness.
Note: Authenticity has been maintained as spelling, punctuation and grammar are as per historical sources, while descriptive language is a highlight throughout the book series. These features, in themselves, further enhance the story of change over time. In addition, the development in photography—including availability and quality of past photographs—is evident.
Book 3
History speaking for itself ...
“It would be wearisome, and indeed impossible to follow ... the various firms which carried the banner of Cobb and Company through the 1860s.” However, the Along the tracks of Cobb and Co. Book Series forges ahead with identifying many of the proprietors of Cobb and Co. from 1854-1929, as accurately as possible, as a nod to the people of Cobb and Co. and their contribution to the development of modern Australia.
'Along the tracks of Cobb and Co. – The New South Wales Headquarters' continues to examine Australian history, during the time Cobb and Co. expanded into New South Wales with James Rutherford “setting a cracking pace ... and gathering in a regular monopoly of mail contracts. He fixed his headquarters at Bathurst ... The firm was on its way to greatness, and Rutherford was riding the wind without any false pride or brag or skite. He was making his contribution to Australia felix.”
You may ask What makes this Cobb and Co. Book Series different? To share the positive history of how Cobb and Co., and the postal service, contributed to the great Australia of today, fragments have been selected to tell the story, hence ‘history is speaking for itself’. The original text may make you feel like you are the one sitting on the “box seat of one of Cobb’s big coaches. The joy! On! on! rattle, trot, trot, clickety clack! as one rumbled across a rickety bridge that spans a creek from whence leaps wild the dark torrent from chasm to chasm.”
On this journey, take a long stop at ‘Abercrombie House’, an Australian heritage treasure in Bathurst, N.S.W. The property was established by Major-General William Stewart in the 1820s, and more recently, home of the Morgan Family for over half a century. In the roaring days, the Cobb and Co. coaches travelled on the west and southwest roads that went straight through the middle of this property. Currently, a Cobb and Co. coach (on loan from Mr. Ray Green of Bathurst) has been placed into the carriage garage on the southern side of the 1876 basalt Stables Building. The stables are being restored to include an interpretive display, along with period items, tack and harness.
Note: Authenticity has been maintained as spelling, punctuation and grammar are as per historical sources, while descriptive language is a highlight throughout the book series. These features, in themselves, further enhance the story of change over time. In addition, the development in photography—including availability and quality of past photographs—is evident.
Thank you for visiting & your interest in letting Australian history 'speak for itself' ...
Although the 'Along the tracks of Cobb and Co.' Book Series continues to delve deeper into Australian history & the story of Cobb and Co., each book also stands alone ... an affordable, often amusing and unique gift idea, celebrating a part of Australia's heritage.
Further research funded by book sales.
Although the 'Along the tracks of Cobb and Co.' Book Series continues to delve deeper into Australian history & the story of Cobb and Co., each book also stands alone ... an affordable, often amusing and unique gift idea, celebrating a part of Australia's heritage.
Further research funded by book sales.