Sinking a well, Brown Edge

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Date:1950 - 1959 (c.)

Description:Celebrating the sinking of a well, 63 feet deep, at Brown Edge. The site of the well was selected by divining for water. Allan Brown, standing second from left, is holding a divining rod.

From left to right: Vera Fox, Allan Brown, Joe Fox, Agnes Fox, Endon Fox, Levi Fox, unknown. The little girl standing at the front is Cynthia Shufflebotham.

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Source: Mr Mike Skerratt

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