Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Jock Read on 'Popeye', Ersilac Parade, Main Road, Eltham, c.1960, 1960c
... Popeye (horse)... named the horse after Popeye the Sailor Man. Popeye was a dapple..., Jock named the horse after Popeye the Sailor Man. Popeye ...
Jock Read riding 'Popeye' south along Main Road approaching Bridge Street.
Jock acquired 'Popeye' just before the outbreak of WW2. As he was already in the Royal Australian Navy, Jock named the horse after Popeye the Sailor Man. Popeye was a dapple grey, then went white as he aged. Digital file only
(Wes's 35mm)don muir collection, eltham, ersilac, ersilac parade, jock read, main road, popeye (horse)
