Festival marks 100 years since Cobb & Co.'s last horse-drawn coach run, celebrating a pioneering Australian transport company.

A recent festival in southern Queensland marked 100 years since Cobb & Co's last horse-drawn coach operation. Founded by American Freeman Cobb in 1854, the company once dominated Australian transport with a vast network of routes and thousands of horses. Despite its efficiency, Cobb & Co faced decline with the rise of railways and better communications. Celebrations included re-enactments with 19th-century vehicles and animals like camels.

November 17, 2024
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