Historical information
Imported by Cameron, Sutherland & Seward Ltd. Machinery Merchants, Melbourne & Sydney,
this example is of the type of hand winch used by the Australian Industries and timber workers in the Australian bush. The central rotating drum is operated by three interacting cog wheels. The metal cable is wound onto the central drum.
Significance
Historic - Hand Winch type of hand winch used by the Australian Industries and timber workers in the Australian bush.
Physical description
Hand Winch made of wrought iron, metal and iron
