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Overview

Oval cylindrical metal tank with hinged bar on the top to which the lid is attached.
It has two metal rings on the rear, on top and bottom to which carrying straps can be attached. The two brackets on the top are to support the hose which is connected to a nozzle on the lower part of the tank. A metal support frame for the wearers back is located along the rear of the tank.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-33-AK1999.125

Material

Non Ferrous Metal

Plastic

Width

190 mm

Height or length

355 mm

Depth

465 mm

Inscriptions and markings

Text on front; [Simpson / patent .111.472 / 23/7/39]

Keywords

Forrestdale Volunteer Bushfire Brigade

Brigade Road, Forrestdale

Armadale West Volunteer Bushfire Brigade

Last modified

Tuesday, 26 May, 2026

Completeness

33

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