Historic tractors touch down in Brunswick for the state’s largest gathering of vintage farm machinery
Craig DuncanHarvey-Waroona Reporter
Jonathan and Lilah Tilling 4, showing off their tractor on the display grounds. Credit: Craig Duncan
Just outside of Brunswick, the country side was packed with historic tractors, colossal trucks and unique cars with the state’s largest gathering of vintage farm machinery, trucks and cars taking place.
Lights on the Hill is a yearly event hosted by Trachmach, the Vintage Tractor and Machinery Associated of WA. The event draws in visitors from across the state to see old and impressive farm equipment plough the fields of Harvey.
With tractors rolling the fields, blacksmiths and wood turners showing their wares and vintage machinery roaring into the countryside, the event was taste of the early days of farming.
Woodturner Steve Hebbard showing off his process. Credit: Craig Duncan
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Mitchell Harnett 8 and Brynn Harnett 5 with members of the Boyanup Foundation Blacksmiths Credit: Craig DuncanBoyanup Foundation Blacksmiths drew in a crowd with their work at the Lights on the Hill event. Credit: Craig DuncanA selection of hand tools on display at the Lights on the Hill event. Credit: Craig DuncanNigel and Diane Burgess from the Hand Tool Preservation Society of WA with their dog Billy at the Lights on the Hill event. Credit: Craig Duncan
Trachmach state president John Piavanini said this year they wanted to give special attention to Chamberlain tractors, a WA tractor company which closed down in 1986.
“It’s the 85th year of Chamberlain tractors this year, and the majority of tractors here today are Chamberlain,” he said.
“It has been a great turnout, considering the weather we had this week.”
State president of Trachmach John Piavanini in front of plans for the worlds largest tractor. Credit: Craig Duncan
Mr Piavanini said one of the other goals of this years event was to raise money for a replica of a Chamberlain tractor that is set to be five times the size and will become one of Australia’s many big things.
A range of vehicles were on display at the Lights on the Hill event. Credit: Craig DuncanClare, Ben and Stella 2 Vink at the Lights on the Hill event. Credit: Craig DuncanHarvey 4, Jasmine and Annabelle Treen 1 at the Lights on the Hill event. Credit: Craig DuncanBrooke Davidson with comet from Stockman's Farm Clydesdales at the Lights on the Hill event. Credit: Craig DuncanHamish Lawrence and his grandfather Murray Scott discussing a tractor very similar to one Mr Scott owned. Credit: Craig DuncanBrad Eatts with his tractor originally built in 1926 at the Lights on the Hill event. Credit: Craig Duncan
Harrison 12, Lewis 8, Tyrone 4 and Tony Treasure watch as Mr Treasure's brother Shaun drives a dozer. Credit: Craig DuncanJeffery Morton from the Old Machinery Club of WA at the Lights on the Hill event. Credit: Craig DuncanTony Brittain with his vintage car at the Lights on the Hill event. Credit: Craig DuncanPeter Johnston sheltering from the rain in his vintage truck Credit: Craig DuncanNorah 8, Kate and Zoe Baker 6, enjoying a ride on a hay waggon at the Lights on the Hill event. Credit: Craig DuncanTractors tilled the soil continuously as part of the display Credit: Craig Duncan
