Stump Jump Plough
Highlights
- Explore the Stump Jump Plough, a pioneering invention that revolutionises farming techniques in South Australia.
- Visit Ardrossan Museum to discover videos showcasing the historical significance of the Smith brothers' innovation.
- Admire two ploughs on display, one perched on the cliff top and another inside the museum, both steeped in history.
- Learn about the Smith brothers' legacy in Kalkabury, now Arthurton, and appreciate their impact on agriculture.
Visitors can view the Stump Jump Plough which was patented by the Smith brothers in 1876.
South Australia, in particular can be proud of the pioneering brothers Richard and Clarence Smith for the invention, development and perfecting of the Stump Jump Plough at Kalkabury, now Arthurton and the large-scale manufacture in Ardrossan.
There are two such ploughs on display in Ardrossan. One on the cliff top at the end of the main street, First St, and one in the Ardrossan Museum on Fifth St. The Museum has assorted videos on display, one of which covers the historically significant of its inception for those on farming land.
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