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Scale House

used as a storage facility for scales and other equipment required to weigh cargo goods on ships. The scales were never used inside the building, but were carted and moved to the wharf and assembled alongside a vessel that had just returned.

Built 1829
Heritage listed

Address: Derby Street

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Heritage listed · Built 1801
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Heritage listed · Built 1761