Book, D Matheson, Matheson's Australian Saw-Millers' Complete Log and Timber Ready Reckoner

Physical description

A damaged small brown cardboard Saw Millers' Complete Log and Timber Ready Reckoner book. It has a Preface, Tables No. 1, 2 and 3. which give full details of round timber, circumference of logs, contents of timber in general building sizes and full details of circumference of circles and more. There are handwritten notes inside the back cover. Opposite the title page is an advertisement for high grade circular saws and knives. Pp.120

Publication type

non-fiction

Inscriptions & markings

Scribbles are noted here and there and the back cover has grey lead pencil tables listed. 'L Howell Victoria Rd Wandin North' is handwritten inside both covers.

Summary

Log Books and Ready Reckoners were used and still are these days to record information for many different work needs. This small one would have been very practical for ease of use kept on-hand in a pocket. It was invaluable to carriers and all persons engaged in the timber trade.

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