Trip to Cobark Nostalgia and Old Timer Tales
A reader recalls a 40 year old journey to Cobark with John Sanders, visiting Grant’s accommodation house and Bernice, recounting early station life, wild cattle, and a bartering ram episode at Watt’s place, with portraits of local families and vivid regional details.
Life at Cobark Sixty Years AgoDescribed by Traveler
The narrator recalls a journey up the Cobark ridge to Cobark town, describing the old timber from O Brien s house and cow yard, and the scenic beauty of green saplings by the river. He notes changes over time, including road quality and bullock quality, promising to continue the life story in a future issue.
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O'Brien
Cobark
Dilgery
Barrington
Brisbane Show heats in Australian chop event final result
In the Brisbane Show last week the fourth heat of the Australian champion 13 inch standing chop saw Appo beaten by F Muller and W Cheers in a dead heat for second. Appo finished fourth after conceding 23 and 31 seconds. W J Cheers of Taree won the final of the 12 inch open standing chop with a cutting time of 50 seconds. C Thwaits of Beenleigh placed second.
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Doan's Ointment Promises Skin Relief For All
A widespread appeal claims skin irritation can be soothed by Doan's Ointment. Customer testimonials from Mrs S Callaghan of West Maitland praise cure of facial sores and lasting relief over twelve years, with Foster-McClellan Co listing Sydney as distributor and warning buyers to obtain DOAN'S.
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Doan
Foster- McClellan Co
Hamplton Street
Sydney
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