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Mixed media - Video Recording - Rosalie Whalen - 22 Sept 2022, Rosalie Whalen, Waverley Fork Lifts 50th Anniversary, 22 September, 2022

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In anticipation of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Waverley Fork Lifts, Rosalie Whalen recorded a presentation to be shown at the celebrations that were held on 11th February, 2023. This video includes a brief history of the Schwerkolt family in Australia and chronicles the genesis of the company, a Schwerkolt family business

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Born Digital video record. In anticipation of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Waverley Fork Lifts, Rosalie Whalen recorded a presentation to be shown at the celebrations that were held on 11th February, 2023. This video includes a brief history of the Schwerkolt family in Australia and chronicles the genesis of the company, a Schwerkolt family business. The video includes many images of Schwerkolt Cottage and the Schwerkolt family.