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Fran Harding
Former outback publican and author of The Accidental Publican and The Accidental Australians, who ran the Korone's Hotel in Charleville and recounts its history and her family life there.
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Oct 8, 2025
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The unlikely outback publican of the 'Taj Mahal of the Warrego’
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Fran Harding, a former outback publican and author, candidly shares her unexpected journey to running Charleville's famous Korone's Hotel, known as the 'Taj Mahal of the Warrego.' From navigating life with eight kids while learning to pour beers to uncovering the hotel's rich history and the legacy of its founder, Harry Korone, Fran's stories are both entertaining and heartfelt. She reflects on the transformative impact of the 1990 flood, the quirky locals, and her bittersweet memories of motherhood intertwined with her years managing the pub.
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