This crocodile skin is being processed in Australia; many were sent overseas to be turned into manufactured goods.

Collection of the National Archives of Australia

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
R6164
Queensland Museum
Ipswich Railway Workshops
23 November 2010
 Copyright © Queensland Museum, 2010 
Australia
Dimensions
135mm
180mm
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

Pineapple peeler, c1972

Pineapple peeler, c1972

Location

Australia
H22737, H22738, H26451
Queensland Museum
Brisbane
1 January 1971
23 November 2010

Copyright © Queensland Museum, 2010

Australia
Dimensions
155mm
73mm
56mm

Canvas water bag, c1960s

Canvas water bag, c1960s

Location

Australia
H25947
Queensland Museum
Brisbane, Queensland
29 October 2010

Copyright © Queensland Museum, 2010

Australia
Dimensions
355mm
350mm

Wards Gladstone Cordial Works glass bottle

Location

Australia
H20666
Queensland Museum
28 October 2010

Copyright © Queensland Museum, 2010

Australia
Dimensions
170mm
74mm
74mm
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