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 Orbost farming practices in the early 20th century.
Physical description
A black / white photograph of pigs being taken to market. There are men on horseback with them.
Inscriptions & markings
on front - On the Way to Market W.S. Vogt Bairnsdale
