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THE TASMANIAN ‘ABDUCTION’ OF KING’S CROSS BOB

On February 20, 2024   /   Blog   /   3 Comments
Tags: Cygnet, Fox Terriers, Frederick Clement Thompson, Imperial Hotel Cygnet, King's Cross Bob, Rutherford Army Camp
THE TASMANIAN 'ABDUCTION' OF KING'S CROSS BOB

The Tasmanian sojourn of the fox terrier known as Kings Cross Bob began early in 1939.   It’s worth noting that by then  the dog had truly entered the mythology of The Cross. By the way, if you haven’t read part one of the story, CLICK HERE. Here

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KING’S CROSS BOB – THE FAMOUS FOX TERRIER

On February 20, 2024   /   Blog   /   3 Comments
Tags: Fox Terriers, Imperial Hotel Cygnet, King's Cross Bob, Kings Cross Sydney
KING'S CROSS BOB - THE FAMOUS FOX TERRIER

This is the story of  King’s Cross Bob,  a dog who brought joy to a community (actually to an entire city) throughout the Great Depression. The Sydney tabloid Smith’s Weekly paid tribute to him in April 1940. Yes, the ‘retired gentleman’ was a famous, aging fox terrier. 

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