The maker's name (Wiesener) is inscribed on the object.

Attribution only

According to the donor, the level was used for the tunnel construction of the railway between Circular Quay and St. James Station. The donor did not use the rod.
The donor purchased the level from the original owner.

Engineer's survey rod in canvas bag, wood/metal/canvas, Wiesener, England, 1925-1932.
(-1/1:3)Survey rod, in three parts, consisting of a graduated wooden rod which can be extended to thirteen feet (3.9 metres). The rod is graduated with black markings on a white background in feet, tenths, hundredths, and even thousandths, if required. The level has been designed so vernier scales can be extended or retracted, in accordance with the height of the levelling measurement.
(-2)Canvas bag.

Made: England; 1925 - 1932


Used: St James, New South Wales

Used: Circular Quay

(-1/1)Manufacturer's [or distributor's] name and location engraved on underside of metal 'U' plate, 'WIESENER / SYDNEY. / MADE IN ENGLAND'.
(-1/3)The following engraved into small metal plate on screwed to top of rod, 'PRECIS / 100 FT / SYDNEY'.

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1925 - 1932

1600 mm

80 mm