Charlton Foundry yard c. 1910
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Charlton Foundry established in 1885 by Munros. Taken over by Dabron and Forbes in 1899. Taken over by Dabrons in 1905 to 1965 when it closed.
Black & white photograph, mounted, unframed. Taken by Thos Gale Photographer Maryborough. Foundry backyard showing farm machinery and implements. Three workmen in the yard.
Thos Gale High St Maryborough
Charlton Foundry corner of Learmonth and High Sts Charlton. Established by C. Munro in 1885 and purchased by Dabron & Forbes in 1899. Taken over by Alfred Dabron in 1905 who managed it until he closed it down in 1965. Makers of the Premier Harvesters
Black & white mounted photograph. Copy of photo mounted on original mount. One of a set of three. Large group of men in front of the Foundry buidling. Photo looking along Learmonth St. Dray parked in front of men. Large chimney at the rear of the building. Group of men in Learmonth St. Typed note attached to photo says "Charlton Foundry Desk. In 1899 Mr. Dabron and Mr. Forbes purchased the foundry from Mr. Munro and carried on the business until 1905 until Mr. Forbes sold to Mr. Alfred Dabron , who continued on until 1965. This desk was used in their office. Loaned by Mr. and Mrs. V. Dabron."
Thos. Gale High St Maryborough
Foundry established in 1885. Bought by Dabron and Forbes in 1899. Taken over by Alfred Dabron in 1905 to 1965 when it closed.
Mounted unframed black & white photo showing a group of workers inside the foundry. One man in suit, waist coat and hat, other men in aprons and rolled up shirtsleeves.
Thos Gale High St Maryborough
foundry, dabron, forbes
