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Bungendore's Village Blacksmith Paddy Murray Keeps Traditions Alive
Paddy Murray tends the forge behind his Bungendore home forging fire dogs brackets and hinges. Self taught with a few weeks in Orange, he crafts old fashion tools and modern reshaped implements using West Australian steel and gas-fired forges. He criticizes commercial outlets for high marks and reluctance to produce small quantities, preferring a cooperative selling approach.
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Paddy Murray
Consultime Economist
Canberra
Bungendore
Murray
Mullion Street
Westis
Amn
Orange