BILLS HORSE TROUGH
SE corner Cox Street and SE corner Martin Street PENSHURST, Southern Grampians Shire
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Statement of Significance
The Bills horse trough was one of many thousands provided during the Interwar years by Annis and George Bills, a philanthropic couple who had taken pity on the condition of horses in the streets. George Bills was a mattress manufacturer and a driving force in the RSPCA. The tradition is that the Bills bequeathed some 70,000 horse troughs which were used all over Australia.
How is it significant?
The Bills Horse and Dog Troughs are of historical significance to the Southern Grampians Shire and to the township of Penshurst.
Why is it significant?
The Bills Horse and Dog Troughs are historically important for demonstrating the nature of nineteenth century travel and transport and twentieth century compassion for animals.
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BILLS HORSE TROUGH - Physical Conditions
The trough is in good condition.
BILLS HORSE TROUGH - Physical Description 1
A pressed cement horse trough of standard design with a tap and pump at the right hand end. The back includes a tri-partite panel with a plaque stating that the trough was provided by Annis and George Bills. On the right hand side there is a also a smaller, lower trough said to be for dogs.
BILLS HORSE TROUGH - Historical Australian Themes
Theme 3: Developing local, regional and national economies
3.8 Moving goods and peopleBILLS HORSE TROUGH - Usage/Former Usage
heritage object
BILLS HORSE TROUGH - Integrity
high degree of integrity
BILLS HORSE TROUGH - Physical Description 2
Annis and George Bills
BILLS HORSE TROUGH - Physical Description 3
on road reserve
Heritage Study and Grading
Southern Grampians - Southern Grampians Shire Heritage Study
Author: Timothy Hubbard P/L, Annabel Neylon
Year: 2002
Grading:
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PENSHURST PROTECTORATE SITEVictorian Heritage Inventory
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