The horse-drawn vehicle collection and its associated restoration workshop continue to be among the jewels in the crown of the Millicent National Trust Museum.
Branch chairman Barry Long reported on the comings and goings and restoration work at the recent annual general meeting.
With the imminent closure of the Keswick Army Barracks in suburban Adelaide, two historic horse drawn vehicles are Millicent-bound.
Another prized acquisition is a possible Gold Escort wagonette which may have been in use in Victoria around 170 years ago.
More modern uses of the vehicle have been to carry midwives as well as day trippers from Mount Gambier to Port MacDonnell.
Restoration of a one-time preacher’s van is proving to be a challenge but has been assisted by a benefactor.
Millicent has accepted a contract to restore an ice cream cart and four-wheeled carriage from Port Pirie.
A steam tractor associated with a threshing machine in the Millicent Museum may find a new home at Milang as repair work may cost as much as $60,000.
Another departure will be a restored baker’s cart which was a contract restoration for the Willunga National Trust.
Mr Long said the highlights of the past year included Heritage Day, a night-time Murder Melodrama and a visit by State Governor Frances Adamson.
