Bomber Johnson & Dig Tree
Submitted: Tuesday, Sep 19, 2006 at 16:43
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I am planning a trip to
the Dig Tree at
Innamincka. While there I would like to meet Bomber Johnson. Bomber was a mate of my Uncle (Brian Mulder) when he worked in the west as a drover many years ago. If anyone has contact details for Bomber please let me know. He was recently working as a custodian of
the Dig Tree.
Reply By: kimprado - Tuesday, Sep 19, 2006 at 16:55
Tuesday, Sep 19, 2006 at 16:55
Think I met this guy some years ago. Give the Innaminka Store a ring.
Regards
Kim
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Reply By: Ken S - Tuesday, Sep 19, 2006 at 17:13
Tuesday, Sep 19, 2006 at 17:13
Telephone / Fax 07 46554323 by mail " The
Ranger Nappa Merrie Station "
PMB 6
Leigh Creek SA 5731 UHF Channel 1
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Reply By: Member - Jeff H (QLD) - Tuesday, Sep 19, 2006 at 17:14
Tuesday, Sep 19, 2006 at 17:14
Mate he'll probably catch up with you on his firewood rounds; top 'old world' type. Enjoy your trip.
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Reply By: Member - Bucky (VIC) - Wednesday, Sep 20, 2006 at 07:46
Wednesday, Sep 20, 2006 at 07:46
Just got back from our big trip , and that included the " Dig Tree ",
If you stay at the " dig tree " for a couple of days, the "
Ranger " will find you !
He is a great old bloke, and has a couple of dogs on the back of his Patrol Ute, that love a pat too.
Cheers Bucky
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Follow Up By: David from David and Justine Olsen's 4WD Tag-Along - Wednesday, Sep 20, 2006 at 19:18
Wednesday, Sep 20, 2006 at 19:18
One of the dogs was injured two years ago by an avgas drum falling on it. I was hoping to catch up with Bomber to see how the dog fared but he wasn't there when we were there last, shame really as he is a top bloke to talk to.
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Reply By: Shawsie (Bris) - Wednesday, Sep 20, 2006 at 13:32
Wednesday, Sep 20, 2006 at 13:32
We we're there a couple of weeks a go - same sentiment. The old bloke new what he was talking about and a very nice chap indeed, including his 2 dogs :o) He met us at
the entrance and told us all about the place. My missus & her 2 cousins are relatives of William Wills (yes, him!) and her 2 cousins have their picture on the info-wall. They cycled Burke & Wills route from Victoria to the Gulf, but they continued all the way to Cap
York. Have fun out there.
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Reply By: joc06 - Thursday, Sep 21, 2006 at 08:39
Thursday, Sep 21, 2006 at 08:39
Thanks to all for their feedback. What a great site & helpful group. Excellent
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