Another day in Newcastle and on the way stopped at Bobs Farm to take this photo of a bus which has sat in a field for quite some time!
My daughter Deb loves the story of how Bobs Farm got its name.
It was named after a convict called Bob who acted as stockman to a land holder called Gentleman Smith. Bob long admired a tract of property he wished to acquire when he had served his time. Sadly he died before his ambition was achieved. Eventually, Magnus Cromarty bought Smith 's herd and became owner of the land coveted by the stockman and ever after referred to it as "Bobs Farm".
Thankyou for sharing the story, its a lovely, but rather sad. Are you hunting out the sad and old at the moment, the boat and now this. I have to admit but I love the old and worn-out as they are often forgotten and tossed aside for the new and glossy. Perhaps because I am getting old myself!!!
@joluise Perhaps there is something very deep there! Could be trying to resurect them! I just find that the bus, the boat and the old barn have such character and still stand proud even though they are a bit worn out and battered round the edges. Maybe it is deep after all!!
@gerry@netkonnexion Thanks for your comments, very much appreciated. There are lots of interesting convict stories in Australia. A large part of our history.
@onewing your welcome Babs I suppose most parts of the World have Interesting parts of there History , When i was at School i was not one for History but as they say you get older you tend to enjoy the subject how very true would love to know more about your History where you live , have a lovely weekend
@rhos Maybe, but I think it was a while ago! Lee, who commented above mentioned that it would probably make a good photo inside the bus, but then I figured that the inside of that particular bus is probably spider and snake heaven! Think I'll give that one a miss.
