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T1976.320.a

2nd type used on line. White ceramic with metal top. Marked "SIEMEN BROS" \ > . < E > : \ 1874" enclosed in circle. The 1st type used was "RAM'S HORN" - (symbol) ceramic. 3rd type used had a grooved top (symbol). None of 1st or 3 types collected. from the telegraph li between Eyre & Madura. After the 4th type; a new line was built further in land, and using steel posts to avoid corrosion & condensation.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: T1976.320.a
Accession Date: 12 Jan 1977

Material

Metal

china, metal

Metal/Metal

Measurement

height220mm

 

 

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