GAS METER
T1985.131
Black cast-iron ordinary meter with recently painted back with white lettering. Raised lettering on front: 'HIBBERD METERS/ PTY LIMITED/ SYDNEY NSW/ GENERAL SERVICE/ SIZE A/ 180 CU. FT. PER HOUR/ .2 CU. FT. PER REV'. On back: 'PATENT NOS/ 20748/ 28/ 3079/ 30/ 6059/ 31'. On small plate on front which appears to have been fixed after manufacture: '2198532/ 1949' suggesting the date it was put in service. Used by the Fremantle Gas & Coke Company.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
Accession Number: | T1985.131 |
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Accession Date: | 26 Jun 1985 |
Material
Cast Iron/Metal | 0 - Whole |
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Glass/Glass | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
length | 210mm |
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width | 250mm |
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height | 360mm |
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