Soldier Settlers
So many soldiers became soldier-settlers after WW1, on government allocated blocks which the men had to pay off.
Tom Broughton and Father Christmas
Tom Broughton drove Father Christmas around Hobart and outlying areas from 1919 until the late 1950’s.
Christmas Billies
In WW1 from Christmas 1915, the army serving overseas were given a gift filled billy, one each, and a half a pound of Christmas cake.
Wheat Handling
Prompted by comments and questions from our Facebook audience we dive into the topic of handling wheat, complemented by historical photos and articles.
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Trooper Gordon Jowett
Wonderful photo from Donna of her beloved grandfather, her description says it all…
Branding
The Australian government brand was and is the broad arrow. It is still used on some army equipment.
Remember Our Working Horses
We aim to facilitate a personal connection with our horse history: to remember the contribution horses made to our nation and remind us of how much we will lose if we let the old-fashioned horse just disappear.
Government Stallion Inspection Scheme
Government Stallion Inspection Schemes were once a key quality control measure used in Australia.
Dudley Farrar, polo player
Dudley Farrar was a legendary horseman in Western Australia, he lived in the Gascoyne area and was associated with Landor and Yinnietharra stations.