Iron Dog Spike
Production date
1864
Country
Australia
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Object detail
Description
An iron dog spike with a triangular plate attached at the top.
Classification
TRANSPORT Railways
Production date
1864
Production place
Measurements
L175 x W80 x H80mm
Media/Materials description
Iron
History and use
This object is an early iron dog spike found beside the abandoned railway formation at Mihi Creek. It is thought to have been used on the construction of the first railway in Queensland which opened on the 31st of July 1865.
Associated person
Registration number
R6920
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