Washing day.
The washing hoist or Hill's hoist (which it was called universally in Australia) was invented here many years ago and took the country and subsequently the world by storm. Before that though was the basic simple washing line reinforced by props (you can see one in this picture) which kept the line from sagging and becoming a sail in a decent wind. I haven't seen one of these for many years, my Dad having purchased one for my Mum way back in 1962. Life moves on and the demand for the bog standard Hills hoist has dropped off, even in its modern iteration because of the proliferation of small backyards and electric driers. But herein lies the rub, a basic washing line can be set up almost anywhere and it's got to be environmentally friendly too. Mumbil, New South Wales.
Washing day.
The washing hoist or Hill's hoist (which it was called universally in Australia) was invented here many years ago and took the country and subsequently the world by storm. Before that though was the basic simple washing line reinforced by props (you can see one in this picture) which kept the line from sagging and becoming a sail in a decent wind. I haven't seen one of these for many years, my Dad having purchased one for my Mum way back in 1962. Life moves on and the demand for the bog standard Hills hoist has dropped off, even in its modern iteration because of the proliferation of small backyards and electric driers. But herein lies the rub, a basic washing line can be set up almost anywhere and it's got to be environmentally friendly too. Mumbil, New South Wales.