Scythe

DESCRIPTION

TitleScytheObject TypeToolDatec.1880DescriptionScythe used to cut large areas of grass.

Provenance and SignifcanceThis pitchfork was used by Tom Minshull; gardener and chauffer at Dunmore House, during the tenure of the Parbury family.

Phillip Kingsmill Parbury 1910-1988. Early in the 1930s he visited England for professional training and in 1936 led a team that started up Lysaght’s Port Kembla sheet mill. He joined the AIF in 1939, serving in Libya, Greece, Syria and New Guniea.

The Parbury family lived at Dunmore House during Mr Parbury's time at Lysaghts, Port Kembla.

The Minshull family, Tom (gardener and chauffer), his wife (cook) and children lived in the former servants quarters during 1955-1961.

DonorMinshull, C.T.

CHARACTERISTICS

MaterialTimber handle and steel blade.Dimensions140 x 60cm

CLASSIFICATION

PrimaryToolsSecondaryGarden

CONNECTIONS

CollectionObjectsPlaceDunmore House

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