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Demonstration of splitting slate for roofing [B 55417/114] • Photograph

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Summary

WILLUNGA: Bill Meverley and Jack Kernick demonstrate the splitting of slate for roofing. They used a wooden mallet which lessened the shattering effect of hammering. The view was taken on the Official Opening Day of the Australian Slate Quarries Following a 18,000 pound upgrade.

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Physical description

Photograph; 20 cm x 15.5 cm

Dates / Publication details

1921

Collection

Part of Willunga Collection

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Digitisation information

Date

16/01/1999

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image/tiff

Resolution

2,592 x 1,856 pixels (4.8 MP)

Size

4.82 MB

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