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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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Newmarket Collection
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Glossary of the Newmarket Saleyards
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Book - Stores Requisition, City of Melbourne, Newmarket Saleyards, 1978
City of Melbourne Stores Requisition book used at the Newmarket Saleyards from 26 April 1978 to 10 November 1978. Each page includes the following categories of information: Supplier, ...
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Book - Stores Requisition, City of Melbourne, Newmarket Saleyards, Newmarket,1979-1980
City of Melbourne Stores Requisition book used at the Newmarket Saleyards from 4 June 1979 to 5 February 1980. Each page includes the following categories of information: Supplier, Ba ...
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Book - Stores Requisition, City of Melbourne, Newmarket Saleyards, 1980
City of Melbourne Stores Requisition book used at the Newmarket Saleyards from 8 February 1980 to 25 August 1980. Each page includes the following categories of information: Supplier ...
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Book - Stores Requisition, City of Melbourne, Newmarket Saleyards, 1981-1982
City of Melbourne Stores Requisition book used at the Newmarket Saleyards from 8 October 1981 to 25 (?) June 1982. Each page includes the following categories of information: Supplier, ...
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Cutting Gauge - Newmarket Saleyards, Newmarket, pre 1987
Square timber pole with notches of varying widths, depths and spacing cut into it. Probably used to standardise spacings between rails on cattle fences. Used at Newmarket Saleyards.
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Funnel - Newmarket Saleyards, Newmarket, pre 1987
Galvanised metal funnel, possibly hand-made. Possibly used for funnelling oil or petrol into engines. Used at Newmarket Saleyards.
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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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