Robinson James
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James Robinson, agricultural and general engineer, iron and brass founder and agricultural implement maker, arrived in Gawler in 1883 having had extensive experience in some of the largest factories in England. He was made foreman of the moulding section of James Martin and Company. In his first years at Gawler he patented a special plough share and submitted to Martin's, plans for a combined harvester. In either 1885 or 1887, he left Martin's to set up business on his own.
Robinson's Britannia Foundry was first located in Murray Street and subsequently moved to a four acre site adjacent to, and west of, the Gawler Railway Station, and continued his business until 1934. His home at 11 Railway Terrace adjoined the foundry.
Robinson's specialised in plough and cultivator shares, verandah designs, stamped buggy and carriage work, miner's picks, field gates, and land rollers. No doubt the ornate lattice work on the fence and verandah of Robinson's home was made in his foundry.
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