Among the visiting grievers were Federal Member for Calare John Cobb, State MPs Kevin Humphries (Barwon) and Dawn Fardell (Dubbo), together with former Telstra regional manager Gavin Priestley, Country Energy’s regional manager Peter Halliwell and local government representatives from Bourke, Nyngan, Brewarrina, Narromine, Lachlan and Central Darling.

Local and Darling River Area Command police provided an escort and traffic control between the church and cemetery.

During a moving hour-long service conducted by parish priest Fr Paul Finucane, Dr Brady’s family recalled a loving and hardworking father devoted to the Cobar community and his medical duties.

Son ‘Pally’ also spoke of his father’s devotion to his family and his medical work.

Pally described how Dr Brady, during rare and brief occasions, enjoyed a game of back yard cricket with his family and neighbours.

Although not a class batsman, the ‘Doc’ claimed he was a better bowler than Shane Warne and was capable of taking more wickets including Pally’s.

A magnificent bouquet of flowers from Dennis Lillee and Kim Hughes commemorated his sad passing.

In a heartfelt eulogy family friend Geoffrey Langford described Dr Brady as a dedicated stalwart of the Cobar community which he served unselfishly for more than 40 years.

“Allan Brady conducted a determined, committed, dedicated and unselfish practice for over 25 long years of unstinting service to his patients and their families,” Mr Langford said.

“He treated all who came through his door, taking blood tests at 6am to be taken to Dubbo, visited the hospital every day and made many house calls to patients unable to come to the surgery.

“Dr Brady was on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 52 weeks a year for over 25 years helping his community and his patients.

“He went down the mine to treat the injured and attended fatal accidents, and later took the sad news to the families.