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Greenough Museum and Gardens > Records

King of the Road Sulky

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c. 1900

Overview

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

100

Greenough Museum and Gardens

Greenough Museum and Gardens

King of the Road Sulky

King of the Road Sulky

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