Bendigo Sewings Machine Ltd Bendigo Made Sewing Machines 1923 |
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| Author:
| McKail, Wayne
McKail, Judi |
| Research by:
| McKail, Wayne
McKail, Judi |
| Editor:
| McKail, Wayne
McKail, Judi |
| Foreword by:
| McKail, Wayne
McKail, Judi |
| ISBN: | 978-0-6488010-0-9 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2020 |
| Publisher: | Sew What Maryborough
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $20.00 |
Book Description:
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A book telling the story of what is believe to be the first 100% Australian made Sewing Machine. A story from making motors to building sewing machines . Edition one is the very basic outline into a very complex journey . From setting up to Government Tariff promises , Importing engineers , buying foundries and bold decisions adding in some cagey investments and this is the start to the demise of what could have been a huge industry for Australia which was not to be. A...
More DescriptionA book telling the story of what is believe to be the first 100% Australian made Sewing Machine. A story from making motors to building sewing machines . Edition one is the very basic outline into a very complex journey . From setting up to Government Tariff promises , Importing engineers , buying foundries and bold decisions adding in some cagey investments and this is the start to the demise of what could have been a huge industry for Australia which was not to be. A lost industry which began in 1923 which didn't achieve it true potential . So many industries never obtained their true potential, was this another "big one that got away?"