 Click thumbnail for a larger image. | Creator(s): Standard Earth Augur Co Date: 1920 - Description: Steel augur with steel handle used for boring post holes or other in ground. Earth remains in auger until shaken out. The augur was used by the Napier family first at St Mary's (Tasmania) and then taken to Cape Barren Island in 1965 for use there. With addition of extended pipe to the handle the augur was used to bore for water down to 15 ft Format: realia Object: augers Material: mild steel Titles: Earth Auger Subjects: farm & garden equipment Institution: Furneaux Historical Research Association Inc. Object number: FHR_00216 Disclaimer The content of this record is provided by Furneaux Historical Research Association Inc.. For any questions about the content please contact them. |
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