Photograph, Foster Valley Mills, Foster Valley Mills, Geelong, 1970s

Historical information

Photograph shows the installation of the new Sulzer weaving looms in the early 1970s, they replaced the old Hattersley looms that were in use at the time. The gentlemen in the suit overseeing the procedure was Jack St Quentin, maintenance manager at the time. - Greg Aldridge

Physical description

Colour photograph of textile machinery being installed at Foster Valley Mills. Image shows Elliots Mobile Cranes, Geelong supporting machinery being guided through mill doorway.

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