Pulling together the story of the pubs of Cobar, Bourke and Walgett has been a huge task. The compilers of this information have been many, and they are the tip of the iceberg of authors, historians and record keepers who came before them, capturing the story of Western NSW and recording it for the future.
Most of all, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your work. We apologise in advance for any errors, and acknowledge that there are some gaps in our knowledge.
You can help us compile a better picture by contributing on our enquiries form or through our Facebook page – all feedback is welcome.
The Councillors and Staff of the Shire of Cobar
The Councillors and Staff of the Shire of Bourke
The Councillors and Staff of the Shire of Walgett.
Ross Earl, Executive Officer of the Far North West Joint Organisation.
Thank you
The Steering Committee of the Pub Route Project; Demi Smith, Melanie Milgate, Leonie Brown, Peter Vlatko, Alana Douglas, Megan Dixon, Anthony Doyle.
Andrew Hull of GidgeeMedia for coordination, video, photography and content.
Andrew Drane of BushMedia for web design, graphic design, photography & social media
Jono Roe for primary research and content.
Emma Knight of Epiphany Public Relations for graphic design support.
Caddie Marshall and Tamara Pearson at Ready Marketing.
Jessica Grundy at Roar Copy for assistance proofing and editing.
Historians; Kay Stingemore (Great Cobar Museum), Paul Roe (The Outback Historian), Cathy Simpson (Bourke Library), Jennifer Colless (Walgett), Barbara Moritz (Lightning Ridge), Michael McInerney (Tilpa), Bruce Gray (Bourke), Jim Flemming (Bourke).
Great thanks to the many conversations, tips and guidance from many members of the community, who include; Cherise and Peter Duncan, Tony Mallon, Tim and Jane Murray, Liz and Gary Murray, Melissa Hams, Lennie Brown, Gary and Samantha Mooring, Phillip Ridge, Ian Cole, John and Rana Manns, Marie and Budgie at Glenhope, Kevin Murray, Jane Kier, Tony and Sue Moorhouse, Ted Mayes, Mandy Murphy, Sue Cummings, John Doohan, Russell Gawthorpe, Rebel Black, Gary Turnbull and to everyone who has shared a yarn or pointed vaguely to the west describing a lost hotel – we can’t name you all, but we hope to see you soon.
Thank you to the publicans and staff of the hotels of Cobar Bourke and Walgett.
Images provided and sourced courtesy of; Bourke Historical Society, Walgett Historical Society, Great Cobar Museum, Noel Butlin Archive, ANU Open Research Archive, State Library of NSW.