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Leaflet - Newmarket Saleyards, Newmarket, pre 1987 Reg. No: HT 27695

Summary:: Leaflet indicating place names and associated codes. Used in reference to maintenance at Newmarket Saleyards. Affixed to masonite notice board hung in Administration Offices at Newmarket Saleyards.

Maintenance of the Newmarket yards was carried out by the Melbourne City Council. It mainly involved replacing rotten or broken timber fence rails and posts; repair of fittings on gates and rails; re-laying bluestone pitchers; and cleaning and maintenance of the administration buildings. The yard rails were made of hardwood, some of the older posts were jarrah but most were red gum. Sometimes damage to the yard would be caused by animals pushing against fences or becoming stuck between fence rails. Emergency maintenance and repairs had to be made during the sales, with the work being done quickly around the stock.
Description:: Rectangular piece of brown paper. Some company names or places related codes are written in red and blue ink.
Acquisition Information:: Donation from State Government of Victoria Major Projects Unit, 1990

Discipline:	History
Dimensions:	12.60 cm (Width), 20.20 cm (Length)

Tagged with:	working life, livestock, rural victoria, livestock sale yards
Themes this item is part of:	Municipality of Melbourne, Victoria, Sustainable Futures Collection, Working Life & Trades Collection, Newmarket Collection
Primary Classification:	AGRICULTURE & RURAL LIFE
Secondary Classification:	Livestock Markets
Tertiary Classification:	reference materials
Inscriptions:	Text: '638186/FISH MARKET/MOA CO.OP./677783'.
Place Used:	Newmarket Saleyards, Newmarket, Victoria, Australia, pre 1987
User:	Melbourne City Council (MCC), Newmarket, Victoria, Australia, pre 1987
References:	See Parent Record