Historical information

Pigs were taken to Bairnsdale by coaxing them with maize thrown from a wagonette . From Bairnsdale they were freighted to market by train. The journey to Bairnsdale took about five days . This method of transport continued until the rail line to Orbost was opened in 1916.

Significance

This photograph is a pictorial record of farming practices in the early 20th century.

Physical description

A black / white photograph on a brown buff card showing pigs being taken to market. The photograph shows the pigs close up with men on horseback behind them. The pigs are on a gravel road with a fence on one side and and the Orbost flats can be seen in the background.

Inscriptions & markings

on back - "Pigs being driven from Orbost to Bairnsdale. M.Gilbert, Orbost"