Transport
The roads were as very bad. Dusty and full of ruts in summer and muddy in winter. People rarely travelled far unless they had to do so. The horse was the main means of transport other than walking. Early settlers were known to walk 20 or 30 miles just to pay their lease money on time. If a function such as a wedding was held it was usually during the day or around the full moon so people could see to go home.
A bullock team
Once the land was at least partially cleared goods and logs could be moved by bullock team.
(From the Leongatha and District Historical Society)
Road Making
The tracks were muddy indeed and it was a very difficult job to try and turn them into roads. Here bullocks are being used to make a road.
(From the Leongatha and District Historical Society)