Summary
Square timber pole with notches of varying widths, depths and spacing cut into it. Probably used to standardise spacings between rails on cattle fences. Used at Newmarket Saleyards.
Physical Description
Long, narrow piece of timber with horizontal and diagonal notches of varying widths, depths and spacing cut into it. One edge has been painted light brown.
More Information
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Major Projects Unit, State Government of Victoria, 31 Jan 1990
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Place Used
Newmarket Saleyards, Newmarket, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, pre 1987
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
4 cm (Length), 3 cm (Width), 194 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Livestock, Livestock Sale Yards, Rural Industry, Working Life, Making History - Newmarket Saleyards
