PIC/21466/1-30
National Library of Australia
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Created: June 2025
Collection Summary
- Creator
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Wells, Grant
- Title
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Waratah Woodchopping Carnival, Waratah, Tasmania, 8 February 2025
- Date Range
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8 February 2025
- Collection Number
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PIC/21466/1-30
- Extent
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30 items
- Language of Materials
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English
- Repository
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Special Collections (Pictures)
Introduction
Scope and Contents
Collection of images documenting the Waratah Woodchopping Carnival in Waratah, Tasmania. The Waratah Woodchopping Carnival is an annual event, giving competitors the opportunity to showcase their strength, skills and precision in various woodchopping events. Woodchopping is one of Australia's oldest sports, with the first recorded contest taking place in Tasmania in 1872. There have been changes to the sport in recent years. Bushfires and the crackdown of native logging have seen a shortage of the hardwood traditionally used for competitions. This has led to the use of softwoods, such as pine and other more sustainable options.
Conditions Governing Use
Conditions for copying and publishing of this collection may apply, please refer to the collections catalogue record for further information (http://nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn10115142).
Preferred Citation
Items from this collection should be cited as [Title or description of item], Waratah Woodchopping Carnival, Waratah, Tasmania, 8 February 2025 / by Grant Wells, National Library of Australia, PIC/21466/[item number(s)].
Source of description
Titles of photographs devised by cataloguer based on information provided by photographer.
Item Descriptions
Damien Purton preparing his log for an underhand chop during the Waratah Woodchopping Carnival, Waratah, Tasmania, 8 February 2025 (Item PIC/21466/1)
1 item,
Competitors participating in a standing event during the Waratah Woodchopping Carnival, Waratah, Tasmania, 8 February 2025 (Item PIC/21466/2)
1 item,
Competitors marking their blocks prior to a standing chop during the Waratah Woodchopping Carnival, Waratah, Tasmania, 8 February 2025 (Item PIC/21466/3)
1 item,
A three-way chop in the final during the Waratah Woodchopping Carnival, Waratah, Tasmania, 8 February 2025 (Item PIC/21466/4)
1 item,
The chopping arena and surrounds during the Waratah Woodchopping Carnival, Waratah, Tasmania, 8 February 2025 (Item PIC/21466/5)
1 item,
Competitors lubricating the saw blade prior to the race during the Waratah Woodchopping Carnival, Waratah, Tasmania, 8 February 2025 (Item PIC/21466/6)
1 item,
Scott Anderson and Damien Purton competing in double-handed sawing during the Waratah Woodchopping Carnival, Waratah, Tasmania, 8 February 2025 (Item PIC/21466/7)
1 item,
A loader after clearing the arena of cut logs from a chop during the Waratah Woodchopping Carnival, Waratah, Tasmania, 8 February 2025 (Item PIC/21466/8)
1 item,
An axeman's axe case during the Waratah Woodchopping Carnival, Waratah, Tasmania, 8 February 2025 (Item PIC/21466/9)
1 item,
Competitor participating in an underhand event during the Waratah Woodchopping Carnival, Waratah, Tasmania, 8 February 2025 (Item PIC/21466/10)
1 item,
Damien Purton participating in an underhand event during the Waratah Woodchopping Carnival, Waratah, Tasmania, 8 February 2025 (Item PIC/21466/11)
1 item,
Competitor sharpening their axe during the Waratah Woodchopping Carnival, Waratah, Tasmania, 8 February 2025 (Item PIC/21466/12)
1 item,
Henry Maine competing in a chainsaw race during the Waratah Woodchopping Carnival, Waratah, Tasmania, 8 February 2025 (Item PIC/21466/13)
1 item,
Event announcer David Foster and arena steward Bill Williams during the Waratah Woodchopping Carnival, Waratah, Tasmania, 8 February 2025 (Item PIC/21466/14)
1 item,
Rounds and sawdust after heats of chainsaw racing during the Waratah Woodchopping Carnival, Waratah, Tasmania, 8 February 2025 (Item PIC/21466/15)
1 item,
Ricky Aitken cutting into the back of his block in a standing chop during the Waratah Woodchopping Carnival, Waratah, Tasmania, 8 February 2025 (Item PIC/21466/16)
1 item,
Spectators watching an event during the Waratah Woodchopping Carnival, Waratah, Tasmania, 8 February 2025 (Item PIC/21466/17)
1 item,
Wrapped blocks of wood are lined up in the foreground.
Competitor applying lubricant to the axe face prior to a race during the Waratah Woodchopping Carnival, Waratah, Tasmania, 8 February 2025 (Item PIC/21466/18)
1 item,
Competitor bending nails around the top of a block to prevent 'chip out' during the Waratah Woodchopping Carnival, Waratah, Tasmania, 8 February 2025 (Item PIC/21466/19)
1 item,
Spectators, one with their pet, watching an event during the Waratah Woodchopping Carnival, Waratah, Tasmania, 8 February 2025 (Item PIC/21466/20)
1 item,
Well behaved dogs are welcome at chopping events.
Sharon Sheehan competing in a double-handed sawing event during the Waratah Woodchopping Carnival, Waratah, Tasmania, 8 February 2025 (Item PIC/21466/21)
1 item,
Stephen Haines competing in a double-handed sawing event during the Waratah Woodchopping Carnival, Waratah, Tasmania, 8 February 2025 (Item PIC/21466/22)
1 item,
Spectators watching a standing chop during the Waratah Woodchopping Carnival, Waratah, Tasmania, 8 February 2025 (Item PIC/21466/23)
1 item,
Stuart Snare starting into the front of his block during the Waratah Woodchopping Carnival, Waratah, Tasmania, 8 February 2025 (Item PIC/21466/24)
1 item,
Bill Purton finishing off his block during the Waratah Woodchopping Carnival, Waratah, Tasmania, 8 February 2025 (Item PIC/21466/25)
1 item,
Henry Maine opening the front of his block during the Waratah Woodchopping Carnival, Waratah, Tasmania, 8 February 2025 (Item PIC/21466/26)
1 item,
Steve Batchelor blasting through the back of his block during the Waratah Woodchopping Carnival, Waratah, Tasmania, 8 February 2025 (Item PIC/21466/27)
1 item,
Brent Walker opening the front of his block during the Waratah Woodchopping Carnival, Waratah, Tasmania, 8 February 2025 (Item PIC/21466/28)
1 item,
The chalk number on the block indicates the time (in seconds) of his handicap.
Children sitting on a log collected by a loader after clearing the arena during the Waratah Woodchopping Carnival, Waratah, Tasmania, 8 February 2025 (Item PIC/21466/29)
1 item,
Fellow competitors keeping a close eye on the progress of a race during the Waratah Woodchopping Carnival, Waratah, Tasmania, 8 February 2025 (Item PIC/21466/30)
1 item,