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JIM BOOTHE Head Stockman: 100 YEARS
Remembering JIM BOOTHE, born 100 years ago on 8 May 1926 at “Boxvale” Injune, the respected 1950s Glenhaughton head stockman who passed away aged 50 years at “Reedy Creek” Taroom on Anzac Day 25 April 1975. Born James Arthur Boothe, Jim grew up a bush boy. Second son of Harry and Violet Boothe, Managers of…
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The Legacy of Bronc Bradshaw, Taroom Legend
Farewell John BRONC Bradshaw, RIP Old Mate3 April 1942 – 17 May 2025 (83 years) It is with a heavy heart that I share the final story of our good mate Bronc, a pivotal player in the creation of Glenhaughton Ringers and Taroom Tales. Heaven has gained yet another unforgettable character, a top bloke, and…
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FRED McCONNEL (Glenhaughton Ringer 1957-1960)
Dr Fred McConnel passed away in Katherine N.T. aged 85 years. He was once a Glenhaughton Ringer and he considered those days to be the best of his life. Lex Smith was one of his mates in those early years when Fred was studying to be a doctor. Reunited after almost 70 years, they had…
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MEMORIES OF GLENHAUGHTON (Christopher McConnel 1951-2025)
Christopher David McConnel, son of Duncan, passed away peacefully at Cressbrook 8 November 2025 aged 74 years. He graciously shared stories and records from the McConnel archives before he passed. Some of his memories and those of his father are shared here, of events and men he knew and had heard of. Christopher considered the…
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HIP POCKET WORKWEAR TOOWOOMBA
SHIRT ORDERS Original Logo (Option 1): GLENHAUGHTONRingers and CooksTIN HUT 2023 New Logo (Option 2): GLENHAUGHTONRingers & CooksTaroom, Qld SHIRT STYLE: Ritemate “PILBARA”Half Button Front, Long Sleeve(Option: Full Button, Long Sleeve) ORDER DIRECT FROM SUPPLIER: Hip Pocket Workwear & Safety Toowoomba222 Anzac AveToowoomba Qld 4350Email: sales.toowoomba@hippocketworkwear.com.auwww.hippocketworkwear.com.au/toowoomba Price on application if ordering direct from supplier *Order…
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Bull Dust, Scrubbers and Lucky Escapes
The conversation with Noel Nugget Roser, John Bronc Bradshaw, and Lex Smith at the Tin Hut Ringers Reunion reveals the challenges and adventures faced by ringers in Taroom long before the 1970s cattle depression. These ex-ringers reminisce about their carefree, adventurous work conditions, characterized by remarkable tales of survival in mustering camps without modern technology.…
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Christy and Bronc – An Unlikely Pair
Mates from opposite sides of the globe, reunited after 58 years Glenhaughton Ringers and good mates from back in the day, Christy Curtis and John “Bronc” Bradshaw, reunited after 58 years at the Glenhaughton Ringers & Cooks Reunion. Together again at the Amphitheatre Tin Hut It’s been a long time between drinks for these two…
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Reunion Success Thanks to Taroom Community
Generous sponsorship and donations of all kinds from Taroom Community made the Glenhaughton Ringers Reunion a roaring success. 1950s & 60s ringers and cooks returned to The Tin Hut with family and friends in October 2023, the event organised in less than 2 months. Organiser Leesa Bongers thanks those who helped. Memories were made that…
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Glenhaughton Ringers Reunion (1950-1965)
Glenhaughton ringers and cooks from 1950s and 60s returned to Taroom and the Tin Hut to relive the glory days. Taroom was built on the back of the cattle industry and those who lived and worked on Glenhaughton station were a big part of the town’s development. Leesa introduces the men and women who returned…