Bills Troughs in Queensland.

The only evidence of the generosity of George Bill when he set up the Bills Trust to supply free of charge water troughs in Queensland is this brass plaque Dated 1930
This photo was sent to me long ago by a real-estate Agent from Maryborough Qld .

He was seeking more information from me about George Bills .
He told me that the plaque was from a old water trough which was falling apart on a cattle station he was going to conduct a clearance sale on property. .
Also said there was two troughs one each side of the bridge which crossed the Mary river in Graville Maryborough Queensland.
Back in the 1900es when they build bridges over rivers they were designed to be very low flat types this was to ease the strain put on horse drawn carts so they could cross easier.
Has anyone ever heard of any other Bills Trough in Queensland ?
Your feed back would be appreciated Cheers George Gemmill.or emia lto. billshorsetroughs@hotmail.com

Missing Plaques on Bills Troughs.

Both the Emerald and Mullumbimby BHTs plaques have had some low life feral removed the plaques which were on these two troughs. Cheers George

Bairnsdale Water trough.

WHEN PASSING THROUGH BAIRNSDALE ON WAY HOME FROM HOLIDAY IN EDEN CALLED IN AND TOOK A LOOK AT THE BHT THERE. IT IS STILL IN THE SAME PLACE BUT THE STORY BOARD HAS GONE MISSING . CHEERS GEORGE

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Mornington Bills Water Trough.

The Bills Water trough located at the roundabout The Esplanade and Cook Street has been there for a long time and i recently received tow photos of it and noted it could do with some TLC.

Cheers George

Maldon Bills Troughs.

Photos of the two Bills troughs in Maldon ,sad to say that the one inthe main Street is often used as a rubbish bin, the nother trough is located in the old Race course and recreation reserve.

Seymour BHT

Located in Kings Parkin Tallarook Road a Bills Water trough This was first located down in the back of the Show grounds and has been moved into aa more prominent place and is well care for .

Cheers George

Barham NSW Bills trough

Aug 30, 2022

Well done the Flywheel club in restoring this BHT and having it located in a prominent place.

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Scone NSW Bills Trough.

Aug 30, 2022

This is a very old trough with a plaque , Donated by George and Annis Bills.

It is located in the Scones museum and think it is possible to one of the first troughs George donated ,there is a number of other BHTs in the Hunter region of NSW. More photos to follow.

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eSplash and Stanhope Bills water trough.

This month i would like to let readers know all about the Free eMagazine called eSplash .

It is put out by David Hebbert a retired School teacher from Alexander Victoria. I am sure you will find it a very interesting read and once you get on their email list you will receive copies when they are published.

I fully recommend eSplast to you if you are wanting to learn more about the George Bills story there is a comprehensive Booklet Called Annis and George Bills and that will give you all the information you would require .

This entry features the Stanhope Bills trough and it is just one of the many BHTs you will find in the Artworkz_eSplash_246 edition . Or visit this link.

Stay safe and keep on Smiling George Gemmill

Wahgunyah Bills water Trough.

For many year this Bill water trough was used to water stock located in the Recreation Reserve behind the tennis courts . It has since ben moved tinto the Main Street and is now located beside the Fish and Chip Shop.

Would appreciate it if anyone happens to see a Bills trough would you be kind enough to send me a photo of it to billshorsetroughs@hotmail.com. Thanks George Gemmill