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17 November 2014

Divers Pump

Amongst the many amazing relics at the museum you will come across two timber cabinets that might have you puzzled as to their purpose, until you have a closer look at the details that will give away their secrets.

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This is a pump that could provide air for two divers.
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Inside detail.
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Pressure Gauge.
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Bill Wray preparing to gather mud oysters from the bed of the Clyde River.
The suit, helmet, boots and lead weight weigh about 80 killograms.
This beautiful display can be seen in the museum..
http://ourtownourpeople.com/www.ourtownourpeople.com/55._The_Wray_Family.html
http://www.ladydenman.asn.au/newsletters/2011/feb.pdf

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