    Click thumbnail for a larger image. | Creator(s): J. Furphy & Sons, Shepparton, Vic Date: 1920 - Description: The horse drawn Furphy Water Carts were built to in the early part of the 20th C. Similar carts used by the cooks in WW1, the men always congretated about to gather the latest news and gossip. Hence, in Aussie slangs, a rumour became known as a "Furphy" This water cart, built in 1920, is inscribed with "Good Better Best, Never let it rest, Till your Good is Better, and your Better Best" and also a shorthand inscription which translates to "Water is a gift from God, but beer is a concoction of the Devil, Dont drink beer." Format: Realia Object: water carts Titles: Furphy Water Cart Institution: Grubb Shaft Gold and Heritage Museum Object number: GSM_00205 Disclaimer The content of this record is provided by Grubb Shaft Gold and Heritage Museum. For any questions about the content please contact them. |
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