LID, IGNITION LAMP

c. 1918 - 1929
Overview

Round metal lid with a flat top to fit over opening of fuel can. Small hole in side.

Historical information

Oil can was used by the 2nd class Engineer Robert Campbell in the 1920's. The can was used to ignite boilers of steam trains during his time working in the Jarrahdale area for the Western Australian Government Railways.
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Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-33-AK1975.28B
Item type
Material
Width
28 mm
Height or length
57 mm
Depth
57 mm
Statement of significance

This ignition lamp, which includes his name attached by an engraved metal plate is representative of the type of technology used by Western Australian Government Railway employees such as 2nd class engineer robert Campbell to ignite the boilers on steam s

Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Comparative significance criteria
Rare or representative
City of Armadale - History House

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