Interior of Scotts Foundry, Wharf Street, Ipswich, 1940s

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TitleInterior of Scotts Foundry, Wharf Street, Ipswich, 1940sDate Created1940-1949StudioF.A. Whitehead & Sons

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StreetWharf StreetSuburbIpswichCity & StateIpswich, QueenslandGeo Coordinatesnot specified

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DescriptionInterior of Scotts Foundry. Alexander McConechy Scott started the foundry in 1912, supplying castings for mines and pipes for council work. After World War II it was sold to Queensland Industries and then Hadfields Steelworks. The company manufactured the 64 steel girders used on the David Trumpy Bridge. During War II they manufactured grenades.References (offline)Information taken from: R.Buchanan, 'Ipswich in the 20th century; celebrating 100 years as a city 1904-2004', 2004

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BusinessesScotts FoundryQueensland IndustriesHadfields SteelworksVickers RuwoltEventsWorld War II (1939-1945)Government & Non-Government OrganisationsScotts FoundryQueensland IndustriesScotts FoundryVickers RuwoltPeople & FamiliesAlexander McConechy ScottCurated CollectionsWhitehead Studios - Community CollectionMen's FashionOn The Homefront: FashionTaxonomy20th Century | 1940s

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SubjectsMen's fashion

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Reference IDqips-2009-06-24-0010Asset TypeImage - JpegImages, Maps and Artefacts (Trove mapping field)imageColour or Black & White ImageBlack & WhiteOrientationLandscapeGenreBusinessesPhysical DescriptionPrintHigher Resolution Available (contact Picture Ipswich)YesCopyrightPicture Ipswich Copyright Information

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Ipswich

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World War II (1939-1945)

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