Historical information

Water carrier, used to transport water in the Malley. Used commonly used by horsemen farmers, etc They were also used by car travelers attached to the front of a vehicle to keep it cool.

Significance

Commonly used in the region but now rarely used or found.

Physical description

Canvas Bag type water carrier,

Inscriptions & markings

W Bowring Ltd Manufacturer
Merbein, Mildura, Wentworth.
Beneath a Black line around the middle No 14
Back is Plain , has a metal hanger thrue 2 canvas tabs,