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Manjimup Heritage Park > Records

WYNDHAM SOUTHERN CROSS DC GENERATING SET 30300

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Southern Cross 14 kW DC generating set with Mark BFC, 30 bhp, 3 cylinder radiator cooled diesel engine. Serial No. 30300, 21500 rpm, flywheel and coupling to 14 kW compound wound DC generator, Serial No. 8739, 1200 rpm, 220/240 volts, 58.3 amps

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cwa-org-35-2019.5

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Statement of significance

This engine was one of three units installed in the Wyndham Meatworks to supply electricity in 1954. It remained in service until 1966 when it was used to provide emergency lighting until 1981.

Aesthetic: high
Historic: high
Rarity: high
Condition: high
Representativeness: high
Interpretive: high
Scientific, research or technical: medium
Social or spiritual: medium

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Historic significance

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