Historical information

Fence strainers were used to tension the wire on farm fences. This strainer was used on the Partington property in Greensborough.
Walkers Fence Strainers are advertised in the Tweed Daily (Murwillumbah, NSW) on Saturday 11 April 1914, page 1.

Significance

A relic from Greensborough's rural past.

Physical description

Metal fence-wire strainer. Some rust.

Inscriptions & markings

Stamped on side of item "WALKERS"