A Swine of Sumptuous Proportions

A Swine of Sumptuous Proportions

Billy, the gigantic New Zealand pig afforded an interesting spectacle to the many visitors to the Kalgoorlie Railway Station yesterday. He was travelling with the ‘World’s Smallest Racehorse’ to the Perth Royal Show.

Billy, a Berkshire/Tamworth cross breed is said to weigh 1500lbs. He is an ungainly looking fellow but is said to have the kindest disposition in the world. He is three years of age and has a splendid appetite of which nothing disagrees.

He consumes two cases of apples a day to keep him pure. His owner, Mr Joe Gardiner, states the cost to bring Billy from Sydney was over 300 pounds. Billy was able to set six youngsters along his back in comfort.

From the Kalgoorlie Miner, Monday 6 October 1924, page 4.

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Moya Sharp

Owner at Outback Family History

My name is Moya Sharp, I live in Kalgoorlie Western Australia and have worked most of my adult life in the history/museum industry. I have been passionate about history for as long as I can remember and in particular the history of my adopted home the Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia. Through my website I am committed to providing as many records and photographs free to any one who is interested in the family and local history of the region.

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