Californian hay rakes, Darling Downs

Date1900-1920

Object numberANMS0227[072]

NamePhotograph

MediumSilver gelatin print

DimensionsOverall: 127 x 203 mm

ClassificationsPhotographs

Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Robert D McKilliam

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DescriptionAn image of two horse drawn 'buck rakes' collectiung hay in a ploughed field. The title of the image is 'Californian hay rakes on Darling Downs Q'.HistoryAlso known as a 'buck rake', this hay fork system gathered large quantities of cut hay by horses which would then be taken to be placed in large stacks.SignificanceThis image is a part of the Captain Robert McKilliam collection. Captain McKilliam worked for the Aberdeen White Star Line for 32 years and sailed aboard such famous clipper ships as SALAMIS and THERMOPYLAE. He moved to Sydney in 1913 where he served as Assistant Wharf Master on Darling Island.