black and white photograph, C1915

Historical information

The photograph shows two modes of transport in the early 1900s. Mr F. Gibbs is driving the bullock team and Mr G. Nixon and his family are in the car.

Significance

This is a pictorial record of transport in Orbost in the early 20th century.

Physical description

A black / white photograph post card showing a bullock team and a motor car.

Inscriptions & markings

on front at top - " F Gibbs; W.W. G. Nixon, Orbost."
on front at bottom - "The two modes of travelling in East Gippsland"
on back is a letter from "Jack & Nell to "Alice"

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