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Administration & Maintenance at the Newmarket Saleyards
Image: Notice - Dogs Are Not Permitted, Newmarket Saleyards, Newmarket
Source: Museum Victoria
Maintenance and administration of the Newmarket yards was carried out by the Melbourne City Council who had a workshop and office on site. It mainly involved replacing rotten or broken timber fence rails and posts; repair of fittings on gates and rails; re-laying bluestone pitchers; rubbish and manure removal; 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. Council Clerks were responsible for record keeping of livestock moving in and out of the Saleyards, and a Council employee worked at the 'Back Gate' as a stock counter, collecting stock passes and tallying yard dues. Prior to its closure, the Melbourne City Council had over 38 employees and 5 staff officers working full time at Newmarket.
References:
Wilson, G. 1982, The Age, 6 August.
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Leaflet - Maintenance Cost Code Sheet, Newmarket Saleyards, Newmarket, pre 1987
Typed A4 page indicating cost codes for maintenance, number and place for maintenance and by whom. Extra areas for maintenance are written in by hand. Located in the sub-station office ...
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Leaflet - Maintenance Return Sheet, Newmarket Saleyards, Newmarket, Nov1982
Single A4 page typed sheet lists number and place for maintenance and by whom. Extra areas for maintenance are written in by hand. Located in the sub-station office of Newmarket Saleyar ...
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Nail - Handmade, Newmarket Saleyards, Newmarket, pre 1950
Hand forged iron nail, slightly tapered square section with wider head. Used at the Newmarket Saleyards. Maintenance of the Newmarket yards was done by the Melbourne City Council. It m ...
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Nail - Handmade, Newmarket Saleyards, Newmarket, pre 1950
Hand forged iron nail, slightly tapered square section with wider head. Used at the Newmarket Saleyards. Maintenance of the Newmarket yards was done by the Melbourne City Council. It m ...
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Notice - Lighting Times, Newmarket Saleyards, Newmarket, pre 1987
Notice typed on paper about lighting times at Newmarket Saleyards, located on the wall of the sub-station office. Lists days and time lights went on and off for: Smithfield Road, Epsom ...
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Oil Container - Newmarket Saleyards, Newmarket, pre 1987
Metal oil container used at Newmarket Saleyards. Possibly used for measuring oil or petrol, and to fill up tractors or other machinery.
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Oil Container - Newmarket Saleyards, Newmarket, pre 1987
Metal oil container used at Newmarket Saleyards. Possibly used for measuring oil or petrol, and to fill up tractors or other machinery.
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Saw - Crosscut, Newmarket Saleyards, Newmarket, pre 1987
Crosscut saw with "Tasmanian" teeth. Used at Newmarket Saleyards.
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Spanner - Newmarket Saleyards, Newmarket, pre 1987
Extended spanner. Used at Newmarket Saleyards. Used for maintenance and to tighten the nuts on the hingers on the large stock gates. Maintenance of the Newmarket yards was done by the ...
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Timber Clamp - Newmarket Saleyards, Newmarket, pre 1987
Metal gravity clamp for lifting and carrying timber. Used at Newmarket Saleyards by Melbourne City Council in repairing yards, fences and buildings. Maintenance of the Newmarket yards ...
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