In the mid-19th century, a bushman’s tale arose about a loyal dog that sat upon his owner’s tuckerbox, anchoring it against the swirling waters of a flooded creek, until his owner returned. This tale, orally passed from generation to generation, became known as the Legend of The Dog on the Tuckerbox and is immortalized in Australian folklore as a testament to the enduring spirit and loyalty of dogs, particularly in frontier life. Legend recounts the story of a bullock driver known as ‘Bill the Bullocky’ who was making his way to the markets of Gundagai, New South Wales. His wagon subsequently became bogged in a creek named Five-Mile Creek, located five miles (8.0 km) from Gundagai. It was during this unfortunate mishap that his meals, stored in a tuckerbox, were guarded by his loyal dog until the very end. The vibrancy and spirit of the tale led to it being popularized in songs, poems, and other forms of communication, such as ‘Bullocky Bill’, which describes the exploits of a bullock team driver. The Dog on the Tuckerbox is firmly planted in the psyche of Australians, harking back to a time of drovers, bullock teams, and rugged pioneering. A monument to the dog was erected at Snake Gully, five miles from Gundagai, which today remains a popular site for travellers and locals alike, celebrating the courage and loyalty of a dog and his master in the face of adversity.