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The Last Store Bread Cart Run (1976)
This NBN Television news footage and interview with bread cart driver 'Will" and his horse, 16 year old 'Gyp', it was the last bread cart delivery from the bakery of 'The Newcastle and Suburban Co-operative Society Ltd in 1976. Will emotionally describes with great affection his work mate 'Gyp' who "has never done a thing wrong in his life, he's always been like one of the family""
The Newcastle and Suburban Co-operative Society Ltd, known locally as 'The Store', was a co-operative based in the city of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. The Store was described as "the biggest and most successful co-operative venture not just in Australia but in the entire southern hemisphere".
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Date Created1976KeywordNewcastle and Suburban Co-operative Society Ltd. -- HistoryCooperative societies -- New South Wales – NewcastleYouTube link