Cobar Copper Centenary, 1869–1969 | Local Mining History of Western NSW (1969, Softcover)

Author: Cobar Copper Centenary Celebration Committee
Publisher: [Dubbo, NSW], 1969
Format: Softcover, unpaged volume with illustrations and fold-out map
Dimensions: 28 cm
Condition: Very Good – light wear to card covers, internally clean and well preserved.

Description:
Published in 1969 to mark 100 years of copper mining in Cobar, this commemorative booklet offers a fascinating overview of the town’s rich mining heritage. Produced by the Cobar Copper Centenary Celebration Committee, it features historical photographs, a fold-out map, and insights into both early European settlement and mining activity in the region.

The booklet briefly acknowledges Aboriginal connections to ochre sites and traditional waterholes, including a photo of the striking Devil’s Rock. It also touches on family histories, ceremonial sites, and the broader cultural landscape that shaped the township of Cobar in far western New South Wales.

Why You'll Love It:
A rare piece of regional history documenting one of Australia’s most important inland mining communities. An essential reference for local historians, collectors of mining memorabilia, and those with genealogical ties to the Cobar area.