ARTICLES BY COURTESY PHOTO ROBIN MILLER

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Stobie family

The Stobie family stands around the ranch, which is located up Thompson River.

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Original Stobies

The first Stobies, Joseph and Lucinda, to settle on Stobie Ranch.

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Vic and Anna

Anna Stobie stands with her new husband Hugo Victor French.

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Jase and Katie

Robin Miller’s son, Jase Miller stands with his new bride Katie Petteys. Though Petteys is not a Stobie descendant, Miller is and together they decided to get married at the ranch.

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Katie Pettey's wedding

Katie Petteys steps into the original outhouse at the Stobie Ranch. The ranch does not have electricity or running water.

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Four brides

From left to right, Peg McCarthy, Ruby Stobie, Robin Miller and Katie Petteys stand together at the Stobie Ranch. Thefour are the remaining brides who have all been wed at the Stobie Ranch.

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