Toy Log Truck

During the second World War, 1939-45, toys were scarce and impossible to buy. Wages were low and many toys were hand made with material that was found in the shed. Parents made dolls, carts, cots and various other toys. This truck is an example of a father's effort. The log truck was made in 1944 by Bob Bell of Timmsvale, for his son Graham, who was four. Timmsvale is on the Eastern Dorrigo and was the centre of a thriving timber industry at the time.

Homemade model log truck, 1944. Made at a time when toys were not affordable. Parent's made children toys for Christmas. An accurate model truck with loaded trailer on a wooden base.