Having procured Akubra hats at Mansworld, the expedition proceeded to infiltrate the Mount Isa Rodeo for cultural observations. We soon found the southern hemisphere’s best calf ropers, bull riders, and barrel racers. The dark red earth of northern Queensland, Bob Katter’s own country, is in blood of these cowboys.
The local Rotary club and XXXX Gold Beer are both sponsors.
Someone got the wind knocked out of them.
Lord Bailey’s Brass Rat was the only clue that our party did not belong amongst the several thousand north Queensland rodeo fans.
The carnival.
Some proper bush vehicles.
No kangaroo stands a chance against this outback ute.
