Staff at Scott's Foundry, Wharf Street, Ipswich, 1950s

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TitleStaff at Scott's Foundry, Wharf Street, Ipswich, 1950sDate Created1950-1959

Location

StreetWharf StreetSuburbIpswichCity & StateIpswich, QueenslandGeo Coordinatesnot specified

Description

DescriptionAlexander McConechy Scott started the foundry in about 1912, supplying castings for mines and pipes for Council work. During War II they manufactured grenades. After World War II, he sold to Queensland Industries and then Hadfields Steelworks. The company manufactured the 64 steel girders used on the David Trumpy Bridge. 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 RuwoltGovernment & Non-Government OrganisationsScotts FoundryQueensland IndustriesScotts FoundryVickers RuwoltPeople & FamiliesAlexander McConechy ScottTaxonomy20th Century | 1950s

Subjects

SubjectsMen's fashion

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