Sometimes a farmer would only have four large oxen, a walking plough and a wagon to complete his work.
Farming was not an easy life for homesteaders like the Blakely family, who were kept very busy farming throughout most of the year
This full working model of a steam engine tractor, can be viewed inside the Melfort Museum Powerhouse. Be sure to ask for a demonstration during your tour
This full, working model of a steam engine tractor can be viewed inside the Melfort Museum Powerhouse. Be sure to ask for a demonstration during your tour.
YOU’LL SEE OVER 100 PIECES OF FARM MACHINERY AT THE MELFORT & DISTRICT MUSEUM
Some of the machinery is outside for easy viewing, some are in the many buildings of the Settlers Village
Sometimes a farmer would only have four large oxen, a walking plough and a wagon to complete his work.
Farming was not an easy life for homesteaders like the Blakely family, who were kept very busy farming throughout most of the year