Dray Brake Band, Horse Equipment

Historical information

Drays were used to transport heavy materials such as farm products, building supplies, food. They were pulled by horses or bullocks.

Significance

Drays were important for transportation in the Kiewa Valley.

Physical description

Made of timber and steel. The piece of wood contacts the axle hub to brake the dray. Part of a brake for a dray. It is missing the actuator that is needed for tightening the band to operate as a brake.

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