Historical information

This small hand-operated chaff cutter was designed for generating feed for poultry. It was owned by Dr Murphy, Emerald's first and much-loved doctor, who moved to Emerald in the 1940s planning to breed turkeys.

Significance

This chaff cutter is significant because it recalls some early farming practices and because it was owned by a well-known Emerald doctor.

Physical description

Small iron chaff cutter consisting of two toothed wheels to grip and feed grasses etc. to the cutter blades by means of toothed cogs connected to a screw threaded central shaft.

Inscriptions & markings

On outer frame: 'NOURRISEUR JAPY'