Historical information

Postcard sent from Bruthen Victoria to Mr G Grant. Battens landing on the Tambo River was one of the last ports up river for loading goods onto steam vessels for transport to Bairnsdale , Sale and Melbourne.
It was also a drop off point for supplies to Omeo , Cassilis and other gold mining areas, these supplies were taken by Battens on a large horse team. The story of Battens landing is documented in a book "Battens Landing, the River Trade" (VTMH0043)
The Grant and Batten families are connected to Annie Roadknight nee Smith. Information provided by Janet Vibert

Physical description

A sepia postcard of eight horses pulling a covered wagon. Blacksmiths business in background . Message on the back is also shown

Inscriptions & markings

The Battens team (George) Grant about 1907. Auntie Loue's husband. On reverse of postcard