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Marine fibre works at Port Broughton, South Australia [PRG 280/1/44/486] • Photograph

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Summary

The marine fibre works at Port Broughton, South Australia.

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Physical description

photograph; 15 x 19.5 cm

Dates / Publication details

Approximately 1912

Photographer

Tothill, Geoffrey

Collection

Part of Searcy Collection

Subject

Factories -- South Australia -- Port Broughton

Catalogue record

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General notes

Sepia reproduction.

Historical information

The plant was established in 1911 producing marine fibre which was used for clothing, upholstery, and for coverings on boilers and hot water installations; it was not a financial success and closed down in 1917.

Digitisation information

Date

18/09/2002

Format

image/tiff

Resolution

3,145 x 2,230 pixels (7.0 MP)

Size

7.02 MB

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