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Good Old Days of Bathurst Bushrangers and Races
Two elderly Bathurst men, aged 84 and 78, recount the town’s past 60 to 70 years ago. They recall cockfighting fights in yards, boxing by Dave Dunsford, bustling dances at pubs, and horse racing with notable jockeys like Tommy Ryan and Jimmy Budge. They recall Ben Hall and his era, local mills and shops, and a lively social scene with little jazz but strong community gatherings.
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Tom
Alec
Bathurst
Saya Tom
Dave Dunsford
George Street
Club House
Ave Duneford
Alf
Burgee
Bird
Alee
Jimmy Rankin
Bear
Tommy Ryan
Ted Ryan
Jimmy Ashworth
Bertie Battie
Jimmy Budge
Garry Owen
The
Dames
Ben Hall
Bushrangera J
Felowa
William Street
Keloshlel
Druys
Rankin's
George Bonnor
Bill Bonnor
Flrst Nugget
Bill Ashwood
Jewell
John de Cloucct
Johnny Neville