GAS METER, slot
T1985.129
Shilling or six pence-in-the-slot meter. A shilling purchased 288 cu.ft. of gas. Constructed of pressed metal, painted grey. Impressed on front: 'PARKINSON COWAN GAS METERS/ PC 72479M/ CU/ 100/ HR/ FT/ 0059/ REV/ 1961'. Used by the Fremantle Gas and Coke Company. Parkinson & Cowan (an English company with their Australian headquarters in Melbourne) began manufacturing meters in Perth in 1929. (P.O. Directory).
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
Accession Number: | T1985.129 |
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Accession Date: | 26 Jun 1985 |
Material
Metal/Metal | 0 - Whole |
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Glass/Glass | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
width | 290mm |
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height | 270mm |
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diameter | 160mm |
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