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Manjimup Heritage Park > Records

METROPOLITAN VICKERS SYNOCHROSCOPE

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Overview

Synochroscope guage.
Large and heavy.
Originally part of the First Light Display at the World of Energy museum which put together the history and theory of the generation of electricity in Western Australia. Likely from East Perth Power Station but not confirmed.
Object marking: 6,000/110V40~

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Registration number

cwa-org-35-2020.40

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Material

Inscriptions and markings

Metropolitan Vickers Elect. Co. LTD
Manchester England
517188

Statement of significance

Aesthetic: large gauge with fine detail on face and artistic finishes.

Primary significance criteria

Artistic or aesthetic significance

Manjimup Heritage Park

Manjimup Heritage Park

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