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William Reid mowing oats on Robbins Island. Circa 1900


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      Date: 1900 -

Description: William B Reid mowing oats with a scythe on Robbins Island c.1900. The Reid family took the lease of Robbins Island in 1873 and ocupied the island for 43 years. William Reid built three boats while living on the island, The Island Belle, Comet and Welcome.

Format: Pictorial and artistic works
Object: photographs

Titles:
William Reid mowing oats on Robbins Island. Circa 1900

Subjects: islandsoatsboatsmowingpioneer settlements

People/Orgs: Reid, William BThe Island Belle (vessel)Comet (vessel)Welcome (vessel)

Places: Robbins Island, Tasmania

Institution: Circular Head Heritage Centre

Object number: CHH_00417

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