Machine shears

Wool was a central colonial economy for Queensland and the basis for European expansion and settlement. The arrival of large numbers of sheep transformed the physical landscape.

Location

Australia
Queensland Museum
23 November 2010
Copyright © Queensland Museum, 2010, H19798
Australia
Dimensions
92mm
470mm
65mm

Builder's plate, Ipswich Railway Works, c1945

This Builders plate from the Ipswich Railway Workshops proudly proclaims 'War Finish'.

Location

Australia
R154
Queensland Museum
Ipswich
23 November 2010

Copyright © Queensland Museum, 2010

Australia
Dimensions
77mm
110mm
5mm
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