Summary
Air raid siren, World War II, comprising a compressor and two horns. No identifying manufacturer's marks. It was probably made by the Victorian Railways Workshop.
The siren was installed in the Victorian Railways Jolimont workshops during the war, it remained in place until in 1993, when it was removed prior to planned demolition of buildings. Comprises compressor and two horns.
Physical Description
Cast metal compressor with two long metal horns, which are separate. The compressor has a round body, with two foot plates, each with two fastening holes, for attaching to a surface.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Victoria: Public Transport Corporation (PTC), 08 Oct 1993
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Manufacturer (Probable)
Jolimont Workshops, Victorian Railways (VR), Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1940
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Place & Date Used
Jolimont Workshops, Victorian Railways (VR), Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1940
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
200 cm (Length), 20 cm (Outside Diameter)
[Probably the length of a horn]
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Dimensions
159 cm (Height), 29 cm (Outside Diameter)
Measurement From Conservation. Measuring Method: One sound cone
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Keywords
Sirens, Wars & Conflicts, World War II, 1939-1945, Air Raid Precautions
