Ron and Ted Kruger, owners of Kruger Sawmills, Bundamba, Ipswich, c.1976

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TitleRon and Ted Kruger, owners of Kruger Sawmills, Bundamba, Ipswich, c.1976Date Createdc.1976

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DescriptionFounded in 1911 by Carl August Kruger. The firm made "Slash" brand axe handles and in the late 1930s, was employing 85 people. It opened its own sawmill in 1927 and relocated to Dinmore in 1978. The company was bought out by Besser-Pioneer, and was then purchased by two local business people. Ted and Perc were running the business by 1927.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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People & FamiliesRon KrugerTed KrugerKruger familyRelated ItemsRon & Ted Kruger at Kruger Sawmills, Bundamba, December 1977

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SubjectsMen's fashion

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Ron and Ted Kruger, owners of Kruger Sawmills, Bundamba, Ipswich, c.1976