fishing

Fishing reel

Foreigners were made at Ipswich Railway Workshops by many employees in the various shops. They displayed the skills of those involved in their manufacture.

Location

Australia

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R6164

Queensland Museum

Ipswich Railway Workshops

23 November 2010

Australia

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Dimensions

135mm

180mm

65mm

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