Log chain carrying logs from pond to saw at Mar Lodge sawmill
The image is courtesy of Alistair Cassie, Ballater, who received the images from a contact in Australia.
Canadian Forestry Corps (CFC) Company No 25 was one of eight companies based in the Deeside area as part of CFC District No 2. Records indicate the Mar Lodge camp construction began in December 1941 aided by men from Companies 2, 3, 4, 13 and 16. The team of men that formed Company No 25 arrived in Deeside at the end of March, early April 1942 and no doubt began timber production shortly after.
A very good image of logs going up the chain and no doubt onto the saw bench. Note the spiked dogs fitted periodically along the log chain which actually pick up and carry the logs. There is a good view of the strong, accurate frame construction of the mill clad with side off cuts from the logs to provide a bit of weather protection.
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