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The pikes used during the Eureka Stockade were made by local blacksmiths. There were comprised of a rough wooden pole about 2.4 metres long, tipped with a sharp metal spike and a hook designed to cut bridles and reins of the mounted men's horses. The hook could also be used to pull rider from their horse. | The pikes used during the Eureka Stockade were made by local blacksmiths. There were comprised of a rough wooden pole about 2.4 metres long, tipped with a sharp metal spike and a hook designed to cut bridles and reins of the mounted men's horses. The hook could also be used to pull rider from their horse. | ||
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Revision as of 16:25, 26 September 2014
The pikes used during the Eureka Stockade were made by local blacksmiths. There were comprised of a rough wooden pole about 2.4 metres long, tipped with a sharp metal spike and a hook designed to cut bridles and reins of the mounted men's horses. The hook could also be used to pull rider from their horse.
