Hairy-Tanami Track
Submitted: Saturday, Mar 03, 2007 at 19:44
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Hairy
I had a few beers with a couple of old stockmen off the Northern end of the Tanami around three years ago. Our talk soon turned to the history of the track.
One of these fellas took ownership and went into great detail about how he opened up the area as a stock route down to
Alice Springs. He also mentioned a lot of names to support the story. Unfortunately, all my memory cells were destroyed when I awoke the next morning.
Apparently there's been a book produced detailing the history but I've been unable to find it.
Given that most authors are susceptible to Bush Bull Tish, do you know any old stock men I can talk to on my way through Alice this year? I'll also give Merve a call at Ruby Plains and see if there are any old records.
PS Which side of the road do guys drive on now? LOL
Regards
KIm
Reply By: Footloose - Saturday, Mar 03, 2007 at 22:28
Saturday, Mar 03, 2007 at 22:28
Those stockmen fellas son't get much fresh meat until the tourists come along. They're all the same, from those who run (what was once) landcruisers as battering rams at funny animals in the bush up north through to those around the Plenty("Yes mate, but what are you selling?")
Hearts of gold, the first to step up to the plate, but ooooh they tell a mean yarn at the drop of a hat.
Good luck in unravelling the truth from mythology. :)))))
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Reply By: handy - Sunday, Mar 04, 2007 at 08:33
Sunday, Mar 04, 2007 at 08:33
what ever side suits us. cheers
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Reply By: handy - Sunday, Mar 04, 2007 at 09:05
Sunday, Mar 04, 2007 at 09:05
the bloke at rabbit flat would have a fair idea on the history kim.
just have to get him on a good day. cheers
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Reply By: Member - Arkay (SA) - Sunday, Mar 04, 2007 at 12:40
Sunday, Mar 04, 2007 at 12:40
If you are interested in history of that region a book called Angels Don't Go Droving (The Dick Scobie Story) by Jim Ditchfield published by the Central Queensland University Press ISBN 1 876780 33 9 is a good read. If you can't find a copy fax Jim on 08-8278-1944, he has copies for sale direct.
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Reply By: Hairy - Sunday, Mar 04, 2007 at 13:36
Sunday, Mar 04, 2007 at 13:36
Kim,
Ill have a think who is still alive and get back to you.
As for what side of the road..... same as youse......left hand side till 7.00pm and then we change?
Cheers
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Follow Up By: Hairy - Sunday, Mar 04, 2007 at 20:24
Sunday, Mar 04, 2007 at 20:24
Kim,
There is a local historian called Dick Kimber who could probably answer your questions. Do a search on his name and you might get a contact number otherwise let me know and Ill track him down.
Also Willems mate Noel might know something.
Ill ask a coule of people at work tommorrow too.
Cheers
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Follow Up By: Richard Kovac - Wednesday, Mar 14, 2007 at 23:55
Wednesday, Mar 14, 2007 at 23:55
Hi I'v had one of those nights you know the ones
"A Coward is someone who hides behind a name... "
Or someone with contiuously throws abuse from the safety of a keyboard
Well said 666toy!
boy you get up my goat
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