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Crossley BL1 Generator
1909Overview
1909 Crossley BL1 Generator Engine
Number: 5944, 1 of 2 to come to Australia (very rare)
Modified Fuel, Water and Ignition Systems
Historical information
1 of 2 to come to Australia (very rare)
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-70-CVOB0058
Contextual information
Clarrie Milne Collection
Came from a small block of land south of Mingenew. It was shipped
from England to Perth in October 1909, then sent to Geraldton and
is one of two to come to Australia. May be the only surviving unit. Was
originally driving a large open wound generator. Restored in 2008.
Year
Statement of significance
CULTURAL VALUE: 16 (80%) Aesthetic: 3 Historic: 5 Scientific: 5 Social: 3
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Scientific or research significance
Comparative significance criteria
Object’s condition or completeness
Rare or representative
Last modified
Wednesday, 13 January, 2021
Chapman Valley Historical Society Inc
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1 of 2 to come to Australia (very rare). Came from a small block of land south of Mingenew. It was shipped from England to Perth in October 1909, then sent to Geraldton and is one of two to come to Australia. May be the only surviving unit. Was originally driving a large open wound generator. Restored in 2008. Modified Fuel, Water & Ignition Systems.
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