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Synnot & Dunbar Shearing Team Truck

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Bedford Vehicles

c. 1952

Overview

This 30cwt Bedford Truck (1952) was used by Synott and Dunbar shearing teams to travel between pastoral stations across Western Australia, in order to shear sheep. It is painted green with a long, wooden bench-seat lining the tray. It was adapted for purpose by Arthur Dunbar.

Historical information

Will Synott, a wool classer began contracting in 1918 and he teamed up with Arthur Dunbar, a steam engineer who could turn his hand to anything mechanical - he helped many stations move to mechanical plant. By 1929 they had 3 trucks and other contractors followed their lead. Shearing teams would travel without family and be on the road for most of the year, sending money back in the post for their families to survive.

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Front of shearing team truck, Synnot & Dunbar

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Left hand-side, front image of the truck.

Right hand side of shearing team truck.

Close up showing bench seating in back of truck tray.

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