Staff at Scotts Foundry with bandsaw frame for a butcher shop, Ipswich, 1950s

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TitleStaff at Scotts Foundry with bandsaw frame for a butcher shop, Ipswich, 1950sDate Created1950-1959

Location

StreetWharf StreetSuburbIpswichCity & StateIpswich, QueenslandGeo Coordinatesnot specified

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DescriptionStaff at Scotts Foundry. Alexander McConechy Scott started the foundry in 1912, supplying castings for mines and pipes for council work. After World War II the foundry 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 RuwoltPeople & FamiliesAlexander McConechy ScottDefining Tulmur | IpswichOn The Homefront: Industry & ManufacturingTaxonomy20th Century | 1950s

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SubjectsMen's fashion

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Reference IDqips-2009-06-24-0011Asset TypeImage - JpegImages, Maps and Artefacts (Trove mapping field)imagePhysical DescriptionPrintCopyright NoticeTo use this image, please contact the Picture Ipswich Digital Archivist.CopyrightPicture Ipswich Copyright Information

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