Other name(s) | Bob, Terowie Bob |
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Species | Dog |
Breed | Koolie/ Smithfield cross |
Sex | Male |
Born | c. 1878 Adelaide Hills, near Macclesfield |
Died | 29 July 1895 Hindley Street, Adelaide | (aged 16–17)
Occupation | Railway traveller |
Employer | South Australian Railways |
Notable role | Driver's companion |
Years active | 1881–1894 |
Owner | Railwaymen, Terowie |
Bob the Railway Dog (also known as "Terowie Bob"[1]) is part of South Australian Railways folklore. He travelled the South Australian Railways system in the latter part of the 19th century, and was known widely to railwaymen of the day; he is part of the folklore in the area, and has been commemorated over the years.