Cross cut saws have been used for millennia, but they came into wider usage in Europe from the 15th century onwards. The term 'cross cut' refers to the blades on the saw’s cutting edge which come in a variety of different patterns. These saws are specifically designed for cutting across the grain of the wood by timber workers, sawyers, and other land workers for tree felling and cutting up larger pieces of lumber into smaller more manageable pieces. The saws come in variable sizes and lengths and are designed for use by one or two people. With the two-man saws, a method of alternating 'pull and push' to drag the blade back and forth through the timber, maximising efficiency and labour division. Donated by Wilfred Dungan on behalf of the Dungan family Collection originally used on the property of the late Dr Rae Dungan in Falls Creek Rd Olinda, purchased in the late 1930s from Olinda pioneers Harry and Minnie Holden. Also on the property of late May Farndon of Farndon’s and Falls Rd Mt Dandenong – aunt of Dr Rae William Dungan and also an early pioneer. Family holidays and weekends involved use of these sorts of farm implements plus working with horses. Post-war, the Olinda hand tools and machinery moved to the Shady Creek, Nilma North area where bush, pasture and cows had replaced the Olinda property. Wilfred well remembers being on one end of the crosscut saws cutting fence posts, logs and timber under “the tireless and vocal instruction” of a red headed local Darnum Rd legend called Harry Collyer. “He drove an old Rugby car and nearly pulled me through the logs with every cut!” steel blade, wooden handle and peg grip. Single person sawcrosscut, saw, churchill island, tool

Cross cut saws have been used for millennia, but they came into wider usage in Europe from the 15th century onwards. The term 'cross cut' refers to the blades on the saw’s cutting edge which come in a variety of different patterns. These saws are specifically designed for cutting across the grain of the wood by timber workers, sawyers, and other land workers for tree felling and cutting up larger pieces of lumber into smaller more manageable pieces. The saws come in variable sizes and lengths and are designed for use by one or two people. With the two-man saws, a method of alternating 'pull and push' to drag the blade back and forth through the timber, maximising efficiency and labour division. Donated by Wilfred Dungan on behalf of the Dungan family Collection originally used on the property of the late Dr Rae Dungan in Falls Creek Rd Olinda, purchased in the late 1930s from Olinda pioneers Harry and Minnie Holden. Also on the property of late May Farndon of Farndon’s and Falls Rd Mt Dandenong – aunt of Dr Rae William Dungan and also an early pioneer. Family holidays and weekends involved use of these sorts of farm implements plus working with horses. Post-war, the Olinda hand tools and machinery moved to the Shady Creek, Nilma North area where bush, pasture and cows had replaced the Olinda property. Wilfred well remembers being on one end of the crosscut saws cutting fence posts, logs and timber under “the tireless and vocal instruction” of a red headed local Darnum Rd legend called Harry Collyer. “He drove an old Rugby car and nearly pulled me through the logs with every cut!” Two handled cross cut saw. One manufactured handle and one bush replacement wedged with three inch nail. 6 broken teeth. Rivets for handle broken off at home-made end. M shaped tooth profile.churchill island, crosscut, saw, tool

Churchill Island has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series shows the extensive work and volunteering conducted on site by workers after it was turned into a heritage siteColour photograph of a woman making lace while another woman watches. Dates from approximately the 1990sCatalogue number on reverse in pencil. Written on reverse in pen 'lace making Amess House c. 1990s'churchill island, photograph

Churchill Island has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series shows the extensive work and volunteering conducted on site by workers after it was turned into a heritage siteColour photograph of a marching band in red tartan kilts gathering casually in a paddock with assembled people in background.Catalogue number on reverse in pencil. churchill island, photograph

Churchill Island has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series shows the extensive work and volunteering conducted on site by workers after it was turned into a heritage siteColour photograph of a group of six oxen yoked together in pairs walking towards the camera. A man with a bullwhip walks to their left. Potentially taken in 2001 at a Working Horses ExpoCatalogue number on reverse in pencil. churchill island, photograph

Churchill Island has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series shows the extensive work and volunteering conducted on site by workers after it was turned into a heritage site and former employee, Scott Campbell, can be seen driving oxen.Colour photograph of a group of six oxen yoked together in pairs walking towards the camera. A man with a bullwhip walks to their left. Potentially taken in 2001 at a Working Horses ExpoCatalogue number on reverse in pencil. churchill island, photograph, scott campbell

Churchill Island has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series shows the extensive work and volunteering conducted on site by workers after it was turned into a heritage siteColour photograph of two people in costume sitting on a cart being driven across a paddock on Churchill Island with a man driving Potentially taken in 2001 at a Working Horses ExpoCatalogue number on reverse in pencil. churchill island, photograph

Churchill Island has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series shows the extensive work and volunteering conducted on site by workers after it was turned into a heritage siteColour photograph of two people in costume sitting on a cart being driven across a paddock on Churchill Island with a man driving Potentially taken in 2001 at a Working Horses ExpoCatalogue number on reverse in pencil. churchill island, photograph

Churchill Island has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series shows the extensive work and volunteering conducted on site by workers after it was turned into a heritage siteColour photograph of four Clydesdale horses flanked by two men in matching outfits. Potentially taken in 2001 at a Working Horses ExpoCatalogue number on reverse in pencil. churchill island, photograph

Churchill Island has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series shows the extensive work and volunteering conducted on site by workers after it was turned into a heritage siteColour photograph of two teams of harnessed horses ploughing a field using historic equipment. Potentially taken in 2001 at a Working Horses ExpoCatalogue number on reverse in pencil. churchill island, photograph

Churchill Island has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series shows the extensive work and volunteering conducted on site by workers after it was turned into a heritage siteColour photograph of a large haystack with a cart loaded with hay on the right, and a man holding a Clydesdale on the left. Potentially taken in 2001 at a Working Horses ExpoCatalogue number on reverse in pencil. churchill island, photograph

Churchill Island has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series shows the extensive work and volunteering conducted on site by workers after it was turned into a heritage siteColour photograph of a large haystack with a cart loaded with hay on the right with a Clydesdale, and another seen in the background. Potentially taken in 2001 at a Working Horses ExpoCatalogue number on reverse in pencil. churchill island, photograph

Churchill Island has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series shows the extensive work and volunteering conducted on site by workers after it was turned into a heritage siteColour photograph of a large haystack with a cart having the hay unloaded on the right with a Clydesdale, and another seen in the background. Potentially taken in 2001 at a Working Horses ExpoCatalogue number on reverse in pencil. churchill island, photograph

Churchill Island has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series shows the extensive work and volunteering conducted on site by workers after it was turned into a heritage siteColour photograph of a team of three horses ploughing a field using historical machinery. In the background another team can be seen. Potentially taken in 2001 at a Working Horses ExpoCatalogue number on reverse in pencil. churchill island, photograph

Churchill Island has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series shows the extensive work and volunteering conducted on site by workers after it was turned into a heritage siteBlurry and unfocused colour photograph of a grazing white horse and a man demonstrating use of a whip in the Churchill Island Precinct. Potentially taken in 2001 at a Working Horses ExpoCatalogue number on reverse in pencil. churchill island, photograph

Churchill Island has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series shows the extensive work and volunteering conducted on site by workers after it was turned into a heritage site. Lolly and Sophie were two Clydesdales who came to live on Churchill Island in 1997. This photo shows Lolly and Sophie hitched to a wagon being driven by Scott Campbell.Colour photograph of a covered cart being drawn by two Clydesdales being driven by a man in front of Rogers Cottage Potentially taken in 2001 at a Working Horses ExpoCatalogue number on reverse in pencil. churchill island, photograph, clydesdale, scott campbell, lolly, sophie

Churchill Island has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series shows the extensive work and volunteering conducted on site by workers after it was turned into a heritage siteColour photograph of a covered cart being drawn by two Clydesdales being driven by a man in front of Rogers Cottage Potentially taken in 2001 at a Working Horses ExpoCatalogue number on reverse in pencil. churchill island, photograph

Churchill Island has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series shows the extensive work and volunteering conducted on site by workers after it was turned into a heritage siteCloseup colour photograph of two horses standing behind a wooden fence. Potentially taken in 2001 at a Working Horses ExpoCatalogue number on reverse in pencil. churchill island, photograph

Churchill Island has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series shows the extensive work and volunteering conducted on site by workers after it was turned into a heritage siteColour photograph of a group of people sitting in a long cart being driven by two horses passing by Amess House Potentially taken in 2001 at a Working Horses ExpoCatalogue number on reverse in pencil. churchill island, photograph

Churchill Island has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series shows the extensive work and volunteering conducted on site by workers after it was turned into a heritage siteColour photograph of a group of people sitting in a long cart being driven by two horses in the Churchill Island Heritage precinct Potentially taken in 2001 at a Working Horses ExpoCatalogue number on reverse in pencil. churchill island, photograph

Churchill Island has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series shows the extensive work and volunteering conducted on site by workers after it was turned into a heritage siteColour photograph of a group of people sitting in a long cart being driven by two horses in the Churchill Island Heritage precinct. Behind them, a group of people stand waiting for their turn. Potentially taken in 2001 at a Working Horses ExpoCatalogue number on reverse in pencil. churchill island, photograph

Churchill Island has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series shows the extensive work and volunteering conducted on site by workers after it was turned into a heritage site. Lolly (a deaf horse) and Sophie were two Clydesdales who came to live on Churchill Island in 1997. Colour photograph of two Clydesdales standing facing the camera behind a wooden fence. Potentially taken in 2001 at a Working Horses ExpoCatalogue number on reverse in pencil. churchill island, photograph, clydesdale, horses

Churchill Island has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series shows the extensive work and volunteering conducted on site by workers after it was turned into a heritage siteColour photograph of a horse hitched to a cart with the hay being unloaded. Potentially taken in 2001 at a Working Horses ExpoCatalogue number on reverse in pencil. churchill island, photograph

Churchill Island has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series shows the extensive work and volunteering conducted on site by workers after it was turned into a heritage siteColour photograph of a group of people disembarking from a cart being driven by two horses. Potentially taken in 2001 at a Working Horses ExpoCatalogue number on reverse in pencil. churchill island, photograph

Churchill Island has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series shows the extensive work and volunteering conducted on site by workers after it was turned into a heritage siteColour photograph of a demonstration of firefighters using traditional machinery to douse a fire. A contemporary fire engine stands int he background. Potentially taken in 2001 at a Working Horses ExpoCatalogue number on reverse in pencil. churchill island, photograph

Churchill Island has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series shows the extensive work and volunteering conducted on site by workers after it was turned into a heritage siteColour photograph of a working horse team standing in a pasture, ringed with hay. They are being held by their handler Lyall who is talking to Ash. Probably taken at the Churchill Island Easter Festival 30/03/2013Catalogue number on reverse in pencil. Written on reverse in pen: "Working horse team being rested with their handler Lyall talking to Ash. C.I. Easter Festival 30/3/2013" churchill island, photograph

Churchill Island has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series shows the extensive work and volunteering conducted on site by workers after it was turned into a heritage siteColour photograph of a working horse ("Baz") being rested while a family pats him. Probably taken at the Churchill Island Easter Festival 30/03/2013Catalogue number on reverse in pencil. Written on reverse in pen: ""Baz" resting & being petted by visitors. C.I. Easter Festival 30/3/2013" churchill island, photograph

Churchill Island has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series shows the extensive work and volunteering conducted on site by workers after it was turned into a heritage siteColour photograph of a Clydesdale working horse and his handler. Probably taken at the Churchill Island Easter Festival 30/03/2013Catalogue number on reverse in pencil. Written on reverse in pen: "Resting working horse & handler. C.I. Easter Festival 30/3/2013" churchill island, photograph

Churchill Island has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series shows the extensive work and volunteering conducted on site by workers after it was turned into a heritage siteColour photograph of a Clydesdale working horse and his handler, probably pulling a hay grabber aloft. Probably taken at the Churchill Island Easter Festival 30/03/2013Catalogue number on reverse in pencil. Written on reverse in pen: "Pulling hay grabber aloft. C.I. Easter Festival 30/3/2013" churchill island, photograph

Churchill Island has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series shows the extensive work and volunteering conducted on site by workers after it was turned into a heritage siteColour photograph of a Clydesdale working horse and his handler taking a break from pulling a hay grabber aloft. Probably taken at the Churchill Island Easter Festival 30/03/2013Catalogue number on reverse in pencil. Written on reverse in pen: "Having a break from pulling the hay grabber aloft. C.I. Easter Festival 30/3/2013" churchill island, photograph