The wagon was built in England in the 1870s and brought to Australia, where it underwent modification in Sydney to cope with the rough roads and the use of bullocks.

The wagon then went to the South Coast in the 1890s and carted wool from the Central Tablelands to steamers on the coast.

In 1920 it carried a record load of 16 tonnes of wool drawn by 12 horses, when the normal load was only 6 tonnes. For most of the last century it has remained in Bega.

The wagon is unusual in Australia because it is a rare style of Kentish wagon with important local are history. The Braidwood Museum will use it as a centrepiece of its' Transport Display, being revitalised by the restoration of a local sulky and other vehicles.

The Cultural Gifts Programme allows people to gift items to museums in return for 100% tax credit. Other recent cultural gifts to the Museum include a highly important Chinese spoon from the personal dinner service of local historical figure Quong Tart. Anyone considering a gift can call local Commonwealth Valuer Antony Davies on 0438 126 987.