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Supplies for stockmen

Copied (also PiP) from slides taken June 1971 on the Oodnadatta Track - see the notes with my previous image for more detail. Shortly after seeing the stockmen going out mustering, we were surprised to meet this camel-drawn wagon following with their supplies and camping gear. Camels had been used here extensively in the past in desert areas, but even in 1971 this was rare.

Noting that the driver is on a (very basic) bench, I'll wish everyone a Happy Bench Monday and a good week to follow.

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Gudrun said:

An incredible sight! Camels are perfectly adapted to such climates.
3 weeks ago

Günter Klaus said:

Das sind ja tolle Anblicke,wie dieser Wagen gezogen wird lieber George,da hast gleich schöne Aufnahmen machen können :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Sonntag,liebe Grüße Güni :))
3 weeks ago ( translate )

J.Garcia said:

I didn't know about this means of transport in Australia but it's perfectly understandable
Thanks for sharing, George
HBM too!
3 weeks ago

tiabunna replied to J.Garcia:

Thank you, Judite. Yes, until the railway went to Alice Springs from Adelaide, transport to the centre was by camel trains led by "Afghans" brought in for the job. The train then became known as "The Ghan" (short for Afghan). Camels were used quite widely and, when motorisation came along many were released - with the result that Australia now has feral camels!
3 weeks ago

Malik Raoulda said:

Un excellent et remarquable partage bien renseigné et bien rendu.
Bon dimanche paisible et salutaire.
3 weeks ago ( translate )

Ur@nos said:

HBM George, eine mobile "Bank" mit 4 DS (Dromedar-Stärke / Camel Power).
3 weeks ago ( translate )

Kayleigh said:

It makes me laugh. Happy Sunday to you :-)
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3 weeks ago

Annemarie said:

amazing this George!
3 weeks ago

William Sutherland said:

Awesome pair!

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3 weeks ago ( translate )

Nouchetdu38 said:

Again two "old" outstanding pictures!!!!!!!
3 weeks ago

Pam J said:

SHIPS OF THE DESERT !
3 weeks ago ( translate )

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Remarkable; thank you for the interesting note.
hBM
3 weeks ago

Trudy Tuinstra said:

nice! HBM
3 weeks ago ( translate )

Herb Riddle said:

A rare find indeed George. I have seen documentaries showing camels in your dry regions before, even them being used for work. I like the PiP too. Well done.

Enjoy the day. Herb
3 weeks ago

Loose_Grip/Pete said:

What a great shot of a bygone age!
HBM Herb. Enjoy the day.
3 weeks ago