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DescriptionHistoric timber cutting machinery/relics.
Location 37° 12′ CD" S       **.****
147° 52′ CD" E       **.****
Co-ordinates accuracy : Co-ordinates taken from GPS (WGS84)
Location description : **km * of Omeo VIC
Prominent feature : Nunniong Road
What's there  2wd  Heritage  shelter  PetFriendly

General comments
An interesting stop along the Nunniong Road. The site has a 'portable' steam powered winch and aerial pulley block assembly. The equipment was used to snig fallen timber from down the hill, up to the road for loading onto mill transport. It is an interesting look into yesteryear bush activities in the area. The p.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

Pictures (click on image to enlarge)
Steam motor and winch drum : ../data/lrc197/lrc197_steam_motor_and_winch_drum.jpg (available on CD)  Pully block and structure : ../data/lrc197/lrc197_pully_block_and_structure.jpg (available on CD)  

OziExplorer track plots
The Washington Track File

How do I get there
Located 24.2km from the Bindi Road/Omeo Highway intersection. .... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

Document revision history
Paul and Val Sheahan LRCAC.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

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Document produced on 03-02-2010