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12 September, 2026
Warracknabeal family uncovers rare link to Geelong’s industrial past
A weather-beaten washing machine sitting for decades on a local family’s farm has been revealed as a rare piece of Victorian engineering history. Warracknabeal locals Abby and Dale Stephan found the machine on their family farm, completely unaware of the interesting history hidden behind its weathered exterior.
The cast-iron nameplate on the historic Snow-Flake Washer provided a crucial clue for the machine's origins. Photo credit: SUPPLIED
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