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Photograph - Photograph Collection, Alison Lendoudis et al, Briar Hill Timber sawmill, interior, 1996, 1996

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© Copyright of Alison Lendoudis/Bob Manuell

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Historical information

The front of the Hire Services building was the sawmill’s sub power station and where general repairs were made. Mountains of sawdust accumulated at the back and local poultry farmers and market gardeners made use of this waste. Occasionally the sawdust piles burst into flames due to spontaneous combustion. The sawmill’s huge blades were at the back of the Greensborough Hire Services. Fire hoses stood ready. The sawmill ceased operating in the 1960s.

Significance

The Briar Hill Timber and Trading Company was active during the 1930s - 1950s during the development of the local area with many houses being built by owner-builders who used the company for their needs.

Physical description

Group of 3 black and white photographs

Subjects

Identifier

9751

Date made

1996

Creator

Alison Lendoudis

Creator

Bob Manuell

Production methods

photograph

Materials

Photographic paper

Measurements

Width: 15 centimetres, Height: 10 centimetres

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Photograph - Photograph Collection, Alison Lendoudis et al, Briar Hill Timber sawmill, interior, 1996, 1996

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