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Backer Rolling Assistant
« on: Sunday 13 May 18 21:38 BST (UK) »
It's definitely backer, as it was printed. Should I just assume it was baker and they were terrible spellers, or is backer a thing? Thanks.

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Re: Backer Rolling Assistant
« Reply #1 on: Sunday 13 May 18 21:53 BST (UK) »
Where there any punctuation marks, it could make a difference.
ie; backer ; roller's assistant
assists roller (298) q.v. at back of rolling mill; lifts and handles heavy bars and sheets.
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Re: Backer Rolling Assistant
« Reply #2 on: Wednesday 21 November 18 19:46 GMT (UK) »
I missed this, sorry. Thanks.