Historical information
The early pioneers of Emerald often led bullock teams, usually consisting of eight bullocks. These teams were used to haul logs, as well as plough and clear land for agriculture. However, this team may have been hauling wool; Wal Legg - who had a herd of sheep himself - was noted in one December 1927 article as "the teamster who cracked the whip over the bullock as Macclesfield's first waggon load of wool moved off to market." The article notes that this moment was captured in a "picture destined to become historic," - while it is impossible to tell with any certainty, it is possible that this is a copy of that picture. Regardless, it likely comes from a similar time period - the late 1920s or early 1930s.
Significance
This picture represents historical modes of transportation in the region; it is also possible it captures a specific historic moment in the local wool industry.
Physical description
This item is a black and white printed photograph on glossy photo paper. It has no margin. Most of the shot is filled by vegetation, but it centres on several bullocks; the bullocks are attached with a wooden bar through their horns, and held by a rope in the hands of a man to the right. The man is holding a whip and wearing a hat, pants, and collared shirt. The reverse has a brief handwritten annotation in blue pen, an accession number in pencil, printed technical information, and Kodak logos.
Inscriptions & markings
Pen: "Wal Legg"
Printed Technical Information:"
