In the 1880s a miner’s trek to the Albert Goldfields began in Wilcannia, and ended several weeks later on the goldfields of Mt Browne, Milparinka or the Granites (Tibooburra).

The demand for transportation and a postal service led to the introduction of coaches, with Cobb and Co opening a branch in Wilcannia in 1882.  This service ran twice a week to Cobham,  Milparinka, Mt Browne and Tibooburra.  Another service traveled to Sturt’s Meadows, Langawirra, Mootwingee (Mutawintgee), Gnalta, Tarella    Tarrawingee and Eurowie. 

The service was eventually taken over by Morrison Brothers, and later Kidman and Nicholas.

The coach service required a network of change stations between 16 kilometres and 40 kilometres apart.  Here fresh horses were kept.  The stations became shanty hotels selling liquor to passengers and providing accommodation.

There are many points of interest along these routes.  Click here for more information.

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