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What led to Bob's life changing dramatically?
What led to Bob's life changing dramatically?
- His owner took a new job in another state. (correct)
- His owner became ill.
- Bob decided to leave on his own.
- Bob was adopted by another family.
How did the railway workers in South Australia respond to Bob's potential move?
How did the railway workers in South Australia respond to Bob's potential move?
- They hid Bob to keep him from leaving. (correct)
- They encouraged him to explore.
- They offered him a new home.
- They celebrated his departure.
What was the unique feature of Bob's collar?
What was the unique feature of Bob's collar?
- It had a GPS tracker.
- It had a picture of Bob on it.
- It was made of gold.
- It stated his identity as the driver's dog. (correct)
Where would Bob often spend his nights?
Where would Bob often spend his nights?
What type of trains did Bob prefer?
What type of trains did Bob prefer?
How did Bob end up on a boat?
How did Bob end up on a boat?
What was Bob's fate after a long trip to Broken Hill?
What was Bob's fate after a long trip to Broken Hill?
Where can Bob's collar be seen today?
Where can Bob's collar be seen today?
What prompted the loading of 200 dogs onto a train in South Australia?
What prompted the loading of 200 dogs onto a train in South Australia?
How did William Ferry acquire Bob the sheepdog?
How did William Ferry acquire Bob the sheepdog?
What specific role did Bob the sheepdog perform on the train?
What specific role did Bob the sheepdog perform on the train?
What change occurred in William's job status that affected Bob's activities?
What change occurred in William's job status that affected Bob's activities?
How did Bob demonstrate his ability to navigate the train routes?
How did Bob demonstrate his ability to navigate the train routes?
What instinct did Bob rely on to notify William about work gangs along the train line?
What instinct did Bob rely on to notify William about work gangs along the train line?
What was one of Bob's favorite activities as indicated in his story?
What was one of Bob's favorite activities as indicated in his story?
What was a key characteristic of Bob that distinguished him from ordinary dogs?
What was a key characteristic of Bob that distinguished him from ordinary dogs?
Study Notes
Bob's Early Life
- Bob was a Smithfield cross sheepdog found by William Ferry
- William Ferry was a railway guard
- Bob quickly learned to carry messages between the train engine and the guard
- He would also warn the guard about workers camped along the railway line
- William Ferry was promoted, and Bob missed traveling on the train
Bob's Travels
- Bob started traveling alone on trains
- He traveled across various states, including Victoria and New South Wales
- He preferred to ride in the engine on the coal wagon
- He became known and respected by train drivers
- William Ferry moved to Western Australia, but railway workers hid Bob, so he didn't move with him.
Bob's Life as a Railway Dog
- Every train driver and station was his friend
- Every night he'd sleep with the train driver and then follow them back to the station the next day
- He loved trains with blackest smoke, loudest sounds, and loudest whistles
- He once got on a ship because its whistle sounded like a train
- He was given a collar marked, "Stop Me Not But Let Me Jog For I Am Bob The Driver's Dog."
Bob's Legacy
- Bob was famous throughout Australia
- He'd often be seen in Adelaide
- He met his end at Evans' Butcher Shop on Hindley Street
- He died at the age of seventeen
- His collar is now at the National Railway Museum in Port Adelaide.
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Explore the incredible adventures of Bob, the renowned Smithfield cross sheepdog who became a beloved figure among railway workers. This quiz covers his early life with William Ferry, his travels across states, and his experiences as a railway dog. Test your knowledge on Bob's unique bond with trains and the people he encountered.
