Ted and Perc Kruger, owners Kruger Sawmills, Bundamba, Ipswich, early 1950s

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TitleTed and Perc Kruger, owners Kruger Sawmills, Bundamba, Ipswich, early 1950sDate Created1950-1955StudioMillar's Photographic Service

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SuburbBundambaCity & StateIpswich, QueenslandGeo Coordinatesnot specified

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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.

Asset Details

Reference IDqips-2010-04-01-0006p.jpgAsset TypeImages - JpegPhysical DescriptionPrintCopyright NoticeTo use this image, please contact the Picture Ipswich Digital Archivist.CopyrightPicture Ipswich Copyright Information

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People & FamiliesTed KrugerPerc KrugerKrugerSubjectsMen's fashionTaxonomy20th Century | 1950s | 1950

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Bundamba

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