by webit_godf | Oct 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
A beautifully presented eight-in-hand team of ponies pulling a miniature Cobb & Co coach captured the limelight as a crowd pleaser at the Good Old Days Festival. Bernie and Heather Rice, of Katamatite, Victoria, bring their pony team along each year to the...
by webit_godf | Oct 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
The vast sand dunes of the Simpson Desert are a long way from the tiny town of Barellan but for Australia’s oldest living cameleer, it was an opportunity to meet his old camel mates for one last time. At the grand age of 105, John Wilkinson, or “Wilco”, is a legend in...
by webit_godf | Oct 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
A young bullock driver who achieved a career highlight of being part of the 21st Century Australian record bullock team is the winner of the 2026 Tim Peel Cup. The perpetual award is an encouragement award for young teamsters and the only one of its kind in Australia...
by webit_godf | Oct 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
A goat destined to be “goat curry” helped one of the nation’s youngest cameleers win the prestigious Little Teamsters Award at the 2026 Barellan Good Old Days Festival. 2025 Tim Peel Cup winner and bullock driver Joey Reedy judged the Little Teamsters Award, choosing...
by webit_godf | Oct 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
One of the world’s greatest living horse teamsters Bruce Bandy has been decorated with the NSW Premiers Community Service Award for his dedication to his community over the decades. Mr Bandy was presented with the award by Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke during...
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