broad axe, c. early to mid 20th century

Historical information

Used in the timber industry for trimming sleepers or shaping timber.

Significance

This item is associated with the timber and sleeper-cutting industry in the Orbost Region. Timber sleepers were superceded by concrete sleepers in c. 1970s.

Physical description

An iron axe with a long cutting edge. The neck of the wooden handle is chipped.

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