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Willie the Camel Man

November 1, 2010 Shakespeare Russell

William Cooma, Thargomindah, Qld 1995

William Cooma, Thargomindah, Qld 1995

William Cooma, Thargomindah, Qld 1995

William Cooma, Thargomindah, Qld 1995

William Cooma, Thargomindah, Qld 1995

I met Willie in 1995 on assignment for Australian Geographic Magazine. The following images were made at Thyangra Station, 50km South-West of Thargomindah. In very sad circumstances Willie passed away earlier this year. In my very short time spent with Willie I found a very humble man who loved life.

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5 thoughts on “Willie the Camel Man”

  1. Peter Mann says:

    Certainly looks a real character Russ.

    November 1, 2010 at 9:23 am Reply
    1. Shakespeare Russell says:

      yes Pete
      lovely man, travelled Australia with his camels. Sadly was found in a park, no suspicious circumstances

      November 1, 2010 at 9:31 am Reply
  2. brendan says:

    looks like a nice simple man who got it ,needed nothing other than his humble belongings what a blessed man
    he was one of the lucky ones.

    November 2, 2010 at 8:10 am Reply
    1. Shakespeare Russell says:

      Yes Brendan
      for sure

      November 2, 2010 at 8:23 am Reply
  3. Rohanne says:

    One of the most incredible men I have ever met. I love the photos..

    September 4, 2014 at 10:18 pm Reply

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