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Shire of Toodyay > Records

WINNOWER

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Overview

Manual operated winnower, made of wood and metal.
Manufactured by Bagshaw, South Australia.
In good condition painted pole green and red, all paddles present and painted scroll-work (stencil decoration) still visible - stencilled in red at back (side) cross elevation rods.
On side painted Mess G L Throssell & Co. Agents Northam WA.
Winding mechanism on side - missing wheel that engages chain.
Timber at top missing. Had ID plate (Bagshaw badge) - now removed.
Has two small metal wheels on base for moving.

Historical information

Probably the winnower donated by Mr E Watkins.
(Another winnower was also donated Mr George Sheen.)

Details

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Registration number

cwa-org-37-2001.850

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Inscriptions and markings

"Bagshaw 654321" - settings for roller "321" - settings for prongs "CHAMPION"

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Shire of Toodyay

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