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SIGNAL, HAND - RAILWAY

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1892 - 1990

Overview

Round metal loop with the ends twisted together to form a second small loop handle. Over the large loop a piece of canvas has been stretched. One side painted red, the other painted white.

Historical information

This item was used at the Armadale Railway Station by the station employees. This item was found when the signal box at the Armadale Railway Station was moved to its current location at the Armadale Visitor Centre on Jull Street in 1990.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-33-COA2009.37

Item type

Material

Width

1.5000 cm

Height or length

37.8000 cm

Depth

49.3000 cm

Themes

People

Social History

Keywords

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Western Australian Government Railways

Armadale

Armadale Railway Station Signal Box

Year

1892

Year End

1990

Statement of significance

This object is part of a collection of that is associated with the history of rail within the City of Armadale. The arrival of the railway to the City of Armadale in 1889 saw the district change from one that was isolated from Perth due to distance (approx 30km from Perth) and a poorly maintained road. to one that had quick access via the train line. The train line meant not only the rapid transport of people but also of mail, news, ice and goods into and out of the district.

Comparative significance criteria

Interpretive capacity

Rare or representative

Well provenanced

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