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Sidchrome Socket Set

Siddons Drop Forging
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Overview

Complete 38-piece set chrome sockets in a red metal case.

Historical information

Set was bought at a garage sale and donated to the society. Markings on the tools show it to be from the track equipment workshop at the Western Australian Government Railways Midland Workshops.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-150-R15
Item type
Tools
Themes
Transport
Transport > Railways
Material
Chrome Steel
Metal
Plastic
Inscriptions and markings

On top of case in yellow print "Unconditionally Australian Guaranteed Sidchrome Quality Tools"

Contextual information

Item is an example of tools utilised in the WAGR Midland Workshops during the 20th century.

Place made
Brunswick, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Last modified
Friday, 25 July, 2025
Completeness
88
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Image may be used under the Creative Sommons License. High quality scan is available from Midland and Districts Historical Society.

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Image is to be attributed "Courtesy of Midland and Districts Historical Society Inc".

Midland and Districts Historical Society

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Sidchrome Socket Set
Sidchrome Socket Set
Sidchrome Socket Set
Sidchrome Socket Set
Sidchrome Socket Set

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