Pattemore's Service Coaches

ABOUT THIS ITEM

Alternative NamePattemore's Service CarsAdditional InformationPattemore’s Service Coaches were run by William John Pattemore with assistance from his son William Leslie Pattemore. The service which commenced in approximately 1917 met all trains at Cooroy and provided fast and comfortable transport from Cooroy and Tewantin to Noosa Heads, Coolum Beach, Coloured Sands, Double Island Point lighthouse and other popular beauty spots. Pattemore’s motto was ‘Service First”. Mr Pattemore had two cars and the trip between Cooroy and Tewantin took approximately 35 to 40 minutes.

SOURCE: Noosa Advocate and Cooroora Advertiser 21 December 1932, page 4; Gympie Times, 24 November 1917, p. 3

Photograph

Arthur Ronlund and Ada Ronlund (centre), Pattemore's Tewantin-Noosa car, Russell Street, Munna Point, Noosaville, ca 1920s

Pattemore's Tewantin-Noosa Service Car, Russell Street, Noosaville, ca 1930s

Pattemore's Service Cars

IDENTIFIERS

Subject (Keywords)Transport

CONNECTIONS

PersonWilliam John PattemoreMenuTopic | Tourism