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Darrell Kaesler in Gawler servicing the town clock.

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1 month ago

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Not only a new apron but by the look of it, a new oil can? Always good to see the old skills being passed onto the new generation.

Hi Darrell, nice work. New apron for the photo shoot?

Arthur Rorris, Secretary of the South Coast Labour Council, penned this piece in the Illawarra Mercury talking about the need to #RebuildwithTAFE, citing the defunding and privatisation of TAFE over the last decade as the biggest skills and training policy failure since the second world war.

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Brendan O'Connor MP Senator Mehreen Faruqi
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1 month ago

Arthur Rorris, Secretary of the South Coast Labour Council, penned this piece in the Illawarra Mercury talking about the need to #RebuildwithTAFE, citing the defunding and privatisation of TAFE over the last decade as the biggest skills and training policy failure since the second world war.

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Brendan O'Connor MP Senator Mehreen Faruqi
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1 month ago

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1 month ago

Did you know that many antique clocks were given names? For example, three Ansonia mantel clocks from their 1880 catalogue, Pauline, Parisian, and Ada, are shown below. ... See MoreSee Less

1 month ago

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1 month ago

The Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race is only a week away! As the official timer of this epic blue water event we have also made a very special watch for the winning crew! Bob loves all our watches but has taken time out of his day to personally check each of these beautiful timepieces.
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2 months ago

New stock just arrived in ...
McHugh Bros Pottery Launceston by Robert Florey.
Limited amount available in print so don't miss out!
Purchase available on our website or at the workshop

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

Round the grounds this weekend is this cracking shot of the epic Oceaneer NK129💥👊
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2 months ago

Photos from Master Clockmakers's post ... See MoreSee Less

2 months ago

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2 months ago
Great night at the WCA Tool night. Wonderful to see suppliers and hear all about staking sets.

Great night at the WCA Tool night. Wonderful to see suppliers and hear all about staking sets. ... See MoreSee Less

2 months ago

Love it when our retailers drop in!! Lisa and Matt from Lismore Timezone Watchmakers in Casino to get a better understanding of how we make our watches! Hope you enjoyed your tour! #adinawatches #australianwatch #australianwatchmaking #familybusiness #australianowned #australianmade #shoplocal #buyaustralian #watch
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3 months ago

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3 months ago
Watchmaking is not a vanishing skill. Jonathon is a third year apprentice that is currently working with a Jacot tool to refinish a watch pivot. This tool has been used for over a century and the skills still exist to continue its operation.

Watchmaking is not a vanishing skill. Jonathon is a third year apprentice that is currently working with a Jacot tool to refinish a watch pivot. This tool has been used for over a century and the skills still exist to continue its operation. ... See MoreSee Less

3 months ago

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Always good to see quality skills like watch making being encouraged.

Training clockmakers or watchmakers is not a try this and see how you go exercise. Training is peer reviewed and critically assessed to ensure high levels of competency. Make sure your on the right path as an apprentice.

Training clockmakers or watchmakers is not a try this and see how you go exercise. Training is peer reviewed and critically assessed to ensure high levels of competency. Make sure your on the right path as an apprentice. ... See MoreSee Less

4 months ago

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As a wannabe amateur, where would I go, where would I look, for training?

Better to check if you’re watch or clockmaker is qualified before you’re repair. #watchandclockmakersofaustralia #wca

Better to check if you’re watch or clockmaker is qualified before you’re repair. #watchandclockmakersofaustralia #wca ... See MoreSee Less

4 months ago
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