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Surveyors steel tape 1880

The use of Gunterโ€™s chains on surveys for the Lands Department in Queensland ceased in 1880. A circular to all surveyors (staff, contract and licensed) working for the department was issued in 1880:On and after the first day of January, 1880, all lineal measurements unless otherwise directed, are to be made with the broad flat band steel tape, maintained to the Brisbane Standard. Circular 1880, Queensland State Archives, Brisbanehttp://www.derm.qld.gov.au/museum/articles_complete/surveying/chains.html
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