Historical information

This belt is typical of those used in the lineshaft system of operation, with one central motor sometimes steam but later electrical, which allowed the power to be disippated to a number of points.

Significance

This belt links into Warrnambool’s past with the name of S Carter. Samuel Carter emigrated from Yorkshire in 1865 and opened his saddlery in 1866 in partnership with a Mr Roach until he moved his business to Fairy Street around1885. Samuel Carter died in 1892 and his son continued the business until around 1940.

Physical description

Brown hard leather with 9 metal staples in each end

Inscriptions & markings

Two oval stamps with S. Carter Warrnambool around outer edge and Saddler stamped in centre. All uppercase. Larger stamp is incomplete.