Summary
Turret clock movement, made by Thomas Gaunt, Melbourne, 1882.
The clock was originally installed by the Victorian Railways on a tower at the Elizabeth Street entrance of Flinders Street Station, Melbourne, in 1882-3. It became a Melbourne landmark and was commonly known at "the water tower clock".
In 1901 the clock and tower was relocated to Princes Bridge Station, Melbourne. In 1910 to clock and tower was relocated to Spencer Street Station, Melbourne, where it remained until dismantled in 1967.
The structure holding the four clock faces passed into private hands, but was subsequently purchased by the Victorian Government. Restored with an electric movement, it is now installed in the main concourse of Southern Cross Station.
Physical Description
Clock movement in wooden and glass case with lead roof.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Victorian Railways (VR), 15 Dec 1967
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Maker
Thomas Ambrose Gaunt - Thomas Gaunt & Co, Bourke Street, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1882
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User
Victorian Railways (VR), Flinders Street, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1882-1901
Installed at Flinders Street Station, Elizabeth Street entrance. -
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Victorian Railways (VR), Flinders Street, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1901-1910
Installed at Princes Bridge Station. -
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Victorian Railways (VR), Spencer Street, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1910-1973
Installed at Spencer Street Station. -
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Overall Dimensions
122 cm (Length), 94 cm (Width), 114 cm (Height), 360 kg (Weight)
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Exhibition Collection Management
122 mm (Length), 94 mm (Width), 114 mm (Height), 360000 (Weight)
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