Summary
Single A4 page typed sheet lists number and place for maintenance and by whom. Extra areas for maintenance are written in by hand. Located in the sub-station office of Newmarket Saleyards. Columns for date, description and location of work. First entry, in black biro, is dated 9 November 1982, for repairs to calf pens. Under 'FAULTS LISTED IN COMPLAINTS BOOK' are columns for date notified, description and location and date rectified. These columns unused.
Maintenance of the Newmarket yards was carried out by the Melbourne City Council. It mainly involved replacing rotten or broken timber fence rails and posts; repair of fittings on gates and rails; re-laying bluestone pitchers; and cleaning and maintenance of the administration buildings. The yard rails were made of hardwood, some of the older posts were jarrah but most were red gum. Sometimes damage to the yard would be caused by animals pushing against fences or becoming stuck between fence rails. Emergency maintenance and repairs had to be made during the sales, with the work being done quickly around the stock.
Physical Description
Single A4 page typed sheet.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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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, Nov 1982
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User
Melbourne City Council (MCC), Newmarket, Victoria, Australia, Nov 1982
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Inscriptions
Text: 'NEWMARKET SALEYARDS - MAINTENANCE RETURN/FOR MONTH OF NOVEMBER 1982' [extensive text]
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Classification
Agriculture & rural life, Livestock markets, Business records
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
29.7 cm (Length), 21 cm (Width)
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References
Vincent, K 1992, "On the fall of the hammer : a personal history of Newmarket saleyards", Lee White ed, State Library of Victoria, Melbourne.
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Keywords
Commerce, Livestock Sale Yards, Rural Industry, Rural Victoria, Making History - Newmarket Saleyards