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'Old Redman' Bullock Horns
c. 1877 - 1891Subcollections
Overview
Bullock horns with a cloth join mounted on a piece of wooden board.
Historical information
The bullock was named 'Old Redman' and it was born in 1877 on 'Appila Homestead' South Australia. The total length of the the horns is 175.26cm, 86cm from tip to tip. There are yoke marks under the right horn which show his willingness to work. The average pace of bullock team was 2.4kms per hour. The bullock died in 1891.
Page 10 of the attached sibling record provides more information on the bullock horns.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-202-HS2007.10
Item type
Objects
Material
Bone
Width
86 cm
Height or length
40 cm
Inscriptions and markings
On the back of the board is written 'Presented by Mr A. McD. Sargent'.
Year
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Last modified
Thursday, 18 December, 2025
Completeness
Copyright and Reference
Copyright and Reference
Rights category
Date of creation +70 years
Attribution requirements
Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.
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