Back to search results »

Back to search page »

Henty Plough - Historical Society Museum

Location Cliff Street,, PORTLAND VIC 3305 - Property No B2494 File Number B2494 Level File only

[1/1] B2494 Henty Plough

Statement of Significance

Believed taken to Tasmania from Scotland as part of the cargo of the 'Thistle' and later brought from Launceston to Portland, again by the 'Thistle'. On 6 December 1834 it was used to turn the first sod in Victoria in the vicinity of Bentinck Street, between Julia and Henty Streets. On display, History House, Portland.
Not able to be classified: 06/08/1970
The Committee adopted a policy of not classifying objects in museum collections