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PHOTOGRAPH: METTERS' WORKERS WEIGHING MOLTEN METAL

c. 1950
Overview

Black and white photograph showing two Metters' foundry workers weighing molten metal. The worker on the left is operating the wheel of the metal receiver, which is tilted to allow the molten metal to run into the large ladle in the foreground. The ladle is suspended on a hook below a scale, which is on a chain running from a crane above (out of sight). The worker on the right is operating the air-driven crane from which the scale and ladle are hanging.

Historical information

One of a number of photographs relating to Metters' Ltd activities.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-43-1994.323
Item type
Photographs
Material
Photographic Paper
Chemicals
Width
222 mm
Height or length
194 mm
Inscriptions and markings

Illustrations Pty Ltd, 664A Murray St, Perth

Keywords
Workers
Metters Ltd
Factories
Manufacturing
Shops And Businesses, Subiaco
Year
c. 1950
Statement of significance

Business, industry and manufacturing history. Metters Ltd

Last modified
Monday, 19 October, 2026
Completeness
94
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