Convict tools : working at Camden Park and Tocal
Walsh, Brian2013
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This book brings to life convict work on rural estates by showing the tools they used on the range of jobs they performed. A practical insight of the day to day working lives of convicts in New South Wales, in particular on Belgenny Farm and Tocal Estate.
Main title:
Convict tools : working at Camden Park and Tocal / by Brian Walsh and Ralph Hawkins
Author:
Imprint:
Paterson NSW : CB Alexander Foundation, 2013
Collation:
92 pages colour illustrations
Contents:
Convict assignment and convict tools -- Working with timber -- Clearing and stumping -- Building huts, sheds and other structures -- Fencing -- Working with stone and brick -- Stonemasons' tools -- Working with bricks -- Working with iron -- Working with soil -- Ploughing and weeding -- Trenching, draining, road building -- Harvesting the crops -- Working with animals -- Sheep and convict shepherds -- Cattle, pigs, milk, butter and cheese -- Meat for the table -- Leather for harness, boots and shoes -- Hauling, carting and moving things -- Wheels for wagons, drays and other vehicles -- Barrels, casks and buckets -- Living
ISBN:
9780987418425 (paperback)
Dewey class:
621.9
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
8121
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research | History Support Collection | 621.9 CON | Available |