Summary
Wheel braces for 'Austral' 6 horsepower portable kerosene engine (no. 4946) manufactured by Ronaldson Bros & Tippett in Ballarat circa 1923. This type of engine was used to power a variety of farm equipment such as saw benches and pumps. The Museum acquired this example from Mr Maurie Ohlsen in 1985. It is activated to be used for public demonstrations at Scienceworks.
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Purchase
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Manufacturer
Ronaldson Bros & Tippett Pty Ltd, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, circa 1923
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Brand Names
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Classification
Mechanical engineering, Internal combustion power, Oil engines
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
2200 kg (Weight)
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Dimensions
265 cm (Length), 140 cm (Width), 185 cm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation. Measuring Method: Maximum dimensions
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References
MUSEUM OF VICTORIA LEAFLET, POST 1985.
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