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King of the Road Sulky
c. 1900Overview
Two-wheeled horse drawn vehicle with seating for two people and storage space under seat for luggage.
Historical information
Possibly made in Waroona. Later owned by Bill Parkinson, owner of the Dongara Hotel Motel. Was temporarily displayed in the Mt Magnet Museum, then Bill Parkinson gave the sulky to his niece Amanda Thorp, who stored it at Deepdale for about 30 years.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-72-GMOB3650
Item type
Transport
Material
Wood
Inscriptions and markings
No markings
Contextual information
Although not from Greenough, this is the type of vehicle used by more prosperous farmers, doctors and merchants.
Place made
Western Australia, Australia
Year
Last modified
Friday, 2 October, 2026
Completeness
King of the Road Sulky
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