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Midland and Districts Historical Society > Records

Government Railways Padlocks

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Overview

Two brass padlocks - WAGR standard Lockwood padlock with key and an Australian Railroad Group Lockwood padlock, no key.

Historical information

These standard locks were used statewide for general purposes. Australian Railroad Group (ARG) bought Westrail Freight.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-150-R22

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Material

Inscriptions and markings

Padlock 1 is engraved on the front with an oval featuring the wording "Lockwood Australia" and beneath is the wording "Aust. Pat. No. 129699". The rear is engraved "W.A.G.R." and underneath is engraved with "8H". Padlock 2 is engraved on one side with an oval featuring the wording "Lockwood". The other side is engraved with a circular logo behind two arrows pointing left and right. The left arrow encompasses the letter "A" and the right arrow encompasses the letter "R", in between the arrows is a kangaroo. Inside the circle is the wording "Australian Railroad Group". Beneath the logo are engraved the numerals "005-801". Underneath the lock is engraved with "AR3".

Contextual information

Items are examples of industrial security devices employed in the late 20th century.

Place made

Western Australia, Australia

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Last modified

Friday, 25 July, 2025

Completeness

77

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Image may be used under the Creative Commons License. High quality scans are available from Midland and Districts Society.

Attribution requirements

Image is to be attributed "Courtesy Midland and Districts Historical Society Inc".

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