Historical information
LADIES PONY GIG – circa early 1900’s)
The gig was built by T Rose, North Melbourne.
Australian coachbuilders adopted American designs and modified these to suit local conditions, eg mudguards added for muddy country roads. As roads improved, lighter and faster designs were made.
These gigs were more comfortable than the normal farm cart / town cart (see nearby butcher’s cart), as they were often sprung for comfort rather than carrying heavy weights. (Donated by: Ivan & Gwen Russell, who purchased it from the Hogan Family, Tatura, in 1998)
Significance
Ivan & Gwen Russell purchased this jinker from the Hogan Family at Tatura in 1998
"The only information we have is that it was built by T. Rose, North Melbourne. As it is in the original Condition we would like to donate it to the Numurkah Historical society to be displayed for others to enjoy.
Physical description
Black-painted ladies jinker (pony gig), with rubber tyred wheels, light hickory shafts, patterned black upholstery on seat
Inscriptions & markings
T Rose Builder
