One of a set of four (one case and three drill bits) with various sizes.
a) A wooden cylinder case for the three drill bits.
b) This is the largest drill bit in the set
c) This is the second largest drill bit in the set and has markings: "7/32"
d) This is the smallest drilll bit in the set and has markings: "3/16"
One of a set of four (one case and three drill bits) with various sizes.
a) A wooden cylinder case for the three drill bits.
b) This is the largest drill bit in the set
c) This is the second largest drill bit in the set and has markings: "7/32"
d) This is the smallest drilll bit in the set and has markings: "3/16"
Photograph of Boyles Brothers setting up their drilling equipment in the City Centre. A hundred foot test hole is to be placed in this location. There are four men visible working. A crane is in the background on the right.
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Boyles Brothers setting up their drilling equipment in the City Centre. A hundred foot test hole is to be placed in this location. There are four men visible working. A crane is in the background on the right.
Manual metal drill with wood handle. Also known as a breast drill. Has a gear/cog that has grooves on only one side. Handle on one side which operates the drill.
Manual metal drill with wood handle. Also known as a breast drill. Has a gear/cog that has grooves on only one side. Handle on one side which operates the drill.
River Training Work: View downstream showing rock groyne on left (60% of total length), Drill rig at location of proposed direct intake in centre and dredging program on right.
River Training Work: View downstream showing rock groyne on left (60% of total length), Drill rig at location of proposed direct intake in centre and dredging program on right.
Photograph of drill rig no.3 moving into position for dock drilling. E/W mole in left background. Rigs No.1 and 2 and water scow in position, right background. One right there are two bulldozers visible, as well as some workers.
Bud Powell is a longtime resident of Kitimat and former smeltersite resident. He worked for Alcan.
Custodial History
Donated by Bud Powell.
Scope and Content
Photograph of drill rig no.3 moving into position for dock drilling. E/W mole in left background. Rigs No.1 and 2 and water scow in position, right background. One right there are two bulldozers visible, as well as some workers.
