Ratchet And Drill Bit

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TitleRatchet And Drill BitObject TypeObjectDatec.1900DescriptionRatchet and drill bit used at Bass Point Quarry.Provenance and SignifcanceThe blue metal trade began in early 1880 on the property of George Laurence Fuller at Dunmore.

In 1891, he had the steamer, 'Dunmore', built at Brisbane Water by R Davis to transport blue metal. The Dunmore was loaded at Long Point jetty at Shellharbour on 16 December 1891 and shipped the first load of blue metal to Sydney.DonorWillets, Col

CHARACTERISTICS

MaterialSteel.Dimensions28cm x 34cm x 6cm

CLASSIFICATION

PrimaryMiningSecondaryEquipment

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CollectionObjectsFamilyFullerIndustryMining - BasaltLocalityBass Point

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Ratchet And Drill Bit