Travel any distance in the bush and you will come across one of more of these cube-shaped, rivetted iron water tanks.
However, they are not a purpose built water tank but were originally ships’ tank used for transport of many varied items – the precursor to today’s ubiquitous shipping container.
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- A ship’s container repurposed as a water tank. Ubiquitous throughout the bush.
Early settlers immediately saw the advantages of their size and sturdy construction, repurposing them as water tanks.