ACHS - Cart-Wheels

02/09/2026

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Before the truck came the team

Before roads improved and motor vehicles became common, heavy loads moved slowly — by hoof, wheel, muscle and patience.

Bullock and horse teams carried timber, produce, supplies and building materials through the district. They connected farms, forests, mills, wharves and townships long before modern transport made distance feel smaller.

Just like those shown in the photo near the jetty in Market Street, Merimbula, these teams were part of the working landscape. They remind us that every bag of maize, plank of timber, crate of produce or household supply had a journey behind it.

26/08/2026

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My mother's beautiful crocheted horse and cart. 🥰🐴 she has finally finished the horse to go with the cart.

❗️Not for Sale ❗️

Incredible detailed work. 🙌 she said the harness felt like it went on forever and ever.

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23/08/2026

ADELAIDE - c.1870

Duncan & Fraser's new premises at 42 Franklin Street, just after moving from their first premises across the road at number 37.

On the left is the photo is T. G. Collings Steam Dye-Works, advertised as "From Tisdall's, London, Dyer to the Queen."

Key Facts About Duncan & Fraser
Founding: Established in January 1865 at 37 Franklin Street, Adelaide, starting as a modest coach and carriage building partnership.
Evolution: Transitioned from horse-drawn carriages and wagonettes to manufacturing tramcars in the 1870s and automotive bodies (including Ford vehicles) by the early 20th century.
Legacy: Grew to become one of Australia's prominent early transport manufacturing enterprises before closing operations in 1927.

Reimagined scene, enhanced using a combination of Ai tools and hand editing/colouring. Inspired by an original image, info and date from State Library of South Australia B 2515

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23/08/2026

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Our attempt at the 2026 Brisbane Ekka, to replicate the angle and look of that iconic old Furphy photo featuring U.R.B ('Cocky') Robinson.

We almost got it spot-on! ;)

(Photo by Neil Hall)

13/08/2026

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10/08/2026

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09/08/2026

For over a decade I've been wondering about Tom. One day in 2006 Graham Bartholomew, "Bart" to everyone, showed me old Tom's horse shoes at the Mt Kembla Public