A humble sign in the little 1920's town Ariah Park...But don't be fooled...
A wander round the park reveals a treasure trove of historical wonders...
A huge mural is eye-catching...
These wool bale stencils represent those used by farmers in the Ariah Park region...
It was completed in time for Australia Day 2017...
And then, scattered round the park, is a huge range of intriguing old farm machinery...
More details on the H.V.McKay story HERE
It is as if these old beasts of burden have now upscaled to precious artworks...
(Yes...I took many photos)...
All these items were close to the railway line...
But there was more...closely linked to the rail itself...
This little 'truck' was significant in reducing the labour and time involved in handling wheat...
As per the above sign, wheat silo construction began in 1918, soon after the 1916 construction of this little truck...
And the first silos were built in the Riverina of which Ariah Park is a part...
NOTE: Ariah Park is acknowledged as the birthplace of Australian bulk grain...
However, the silo story needs clarifying...
Maybe the first silos were built/being built in the Riverina, but Peak Hill silo, in central west NSW between Parkes and Narromine, claims to be the first operating silo in August 1918...
Work had started on the Ariah Park silo in 1916 but then halted and not completed till 1920...
And across from Davey Park, near the railway line, the silos stand...
