black and white photograph, 1889

Historical information

This photograph shows a large bullock team at the foot (eastern side?) of the Orbost township.

Significance

This is a pictorial record of transport used in the late 19th century in Orbost.

Physical description

A large black / white photograph of a bullock team pulling a laden cart. A man is sitting on top of the freight. In the background is a horse - drawn cart loaded with sacks (maize?) with a man on a horse to the side and another standing on the shafts. In the foreground are two men on horses. There is a small house and barn in the background.

Inscriptions & markings

on back - " At the foot of the township - 1889"

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