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Bill Fegan's ‘Pelican’ digging tool
1967
National Museum of Australia
Canberra, Australia
‘Pelican’ digging tool belonging to Bill Fegan, used in the construction of the Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Scheme.
A combined pick and shovel, timber-handled implement known as a 'Pelican'. It has a rounded metal head, which is chipped at the front and dented at the rear. The handle is well worn.
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Details
- Title: Bill Fegan's ‘Pelican’ digging tool
- Date: 1967
- Location: Snowy Mountains, New South Wales, Australia
- Material: Wood, Metal - non specific
- External Link: National Museum of Australia Collection Explorer, National Museum of Australia website
- Dimensions: L 870mm x W 175mm x H 265mm
- Credit: Donated by Bill Fegan
- Collection: Snowy Scheme - Bill Fegan collection National Museum of Australia
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