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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DURA WORKS (Hessian, Sacking &c) | Dura Works | Mr J. Walker proprietor Dundee Directory 1856-7 William Finlayson Constable Works |
054 | [Situation] On the south side of Dura Street, and east side of Dens Road These works are situated on the East side of Dens Road, at the West end of Dura Street, immediately South of Constable Works. The buildings which are from two to three storeys high are used for preparing & spinning Jute into Yarn & weaving it into Hessians, Sacking &c. &c. The machinery is driven by two steam engines of 40 and 58 horse power and the number of persons employed in the works is 320. Proprietors Messrs. J. & H. Walker |
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