Rewind Series 5 Episode 15 – Local Industry and Manufacturing

It was a time when local ingenuity took hold

We saw the rise of new home building materials, with pioneering companies using innovative steel frames to construct houses faster and more efficiently

At the same time, the Carrington Slipways was a hub of activity, where skilled hands crafted powerful tugboats that would serve our ports for decades

We also captured the intricate work of our smaller industries. The fiery furnaces of Leonora Glassworks produced functional pieces, while skilled artisans kept local traditions alive

The rhythmic hammer of the local cobbler fixing a shoe, and the meticulous measurements of a tailor crafting a custom suit at Rundles, these were the sights and sounds of a self-sufficient community

But they were more than just businesses; they were the backbone of our economy and the pride of our towns. They created jobs, supported families, and built the very fabric of our society