Summary

One of 59 black & white photographs contained in a photographic album. Images depict petrol pumps manufactured by Engineering Products Pty. Ltd., EPEX. The photographs are mounted to both sides of the album pages, some images have become detached from the page and are now housed separately.

Part of a collection of engineering drawings, sales brochures, technical catalogues, company records and photographs relating to the products and operations of Engineering Products Pty. Ltd.
Engineering Products Pty. Ltd. was established in August 1927 by Stanley Beckett Newman, in a small factory in Burnley Street, Burnley, Victoria. Over the following 50 years the company thrived as a vibrant medium-sized engineering firm manufacturing a range of innovative products for the petroleum distribution and bulk chemical industries under the EPEX brandname.

Description of Content

Exhibition display of a Epex-Beckmeter electrical petrol pump, manufactured by Engineering Products Pty Ltd. On display is a twin pump with two globe displays mounted on the top. A label on the front of the pump, below the two gauges reads 'Got that Empire Spirit', above the text are Australian and United Kingdom flags. Surrounding the pump are curtains and a sign that reads 'Epex-Beckmeter.

Physical Description

black and white silver gelatin photograph attached to an album page.

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