Four NSWTD Railway marker Oil lamps at Nobelius Packing shed Item stamped numbers unknown Oil burning lamps have always been an important part of Australian railway signalling systems and have been used for communication, safety and lighting. It is called a marker lamp and was hung on rolling stock (carriages and wagons) such as the guard’s van to indicate the rear of the train at night. They were also used to indicate the rear of steam locomotive tenders for identification and safety purposes. This type of lamp was introduced to the railways around 1860 and continued to be used for over one hundred years. Oil lamps were phased out on the railways during the late 1960s and early 1970s, when they were replaced by battery lamps. Railway lighting included not only stations but yards, engines, rolling stock, signals, signal-boxes and crossings. There were a number of different types of lamps used for a variety of railway purposes. Historic - New South Wales Transport Department.- Railway Marker Oil LampFour NSWTD Railway marker Oil lamps made of metal and glass Railway lamp, paraffin, metal / glass / fabric, used for attaching to railway rolling stock to mark the end of the train, made by the New South Wales Transport Department, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1870-1970 This lamp comprises a hollow cube of metal. One lens at the front transmits light from an interior light source. Fuel was either signal oil or kerosene. The burner inside the lamp used either cotton or felt wicks to create the light source. The lamp has a carry handle for carrying by hand and a bracket with a slot on the back for hanging onto the hook of a locomotive or item of rolling stock. It is marked "NSWTD" which stands for New South Wales Transport Department.NSWTDpuffing billy railway , pbr, four nswtd railway marker oil lamps

It was used as a bedroom lamp by Valmae (Colling) Gaudion in various railway houses lived in around Victoria in the days before electricity.A bedroom oil lamp with a light amber coloured glass bowl with a ring holder and blue oil inside. It has a green glass handle, a metal burner, cotton wick and a knob to adjust the flame. The chimney is clear glass with a decorated edge on the top.lamps, oil lamps

This marine oil lamp reservoir with a reflector may have been used in a marine navigation lamp. This oil tank is missing its burner.In the early-to-mid 19th century, a marine navigation lamp would use an oil reservoir with a reflector such as this one for marine signals at sea.Oil lamp reservoir, part of a ship's lamp or lantern. It includes the diamond-shaped base, curved reflector and fuel tank.warrnambool, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, lamp, ship's lamp, oil lamp reservoir, spare part, marine lamp, navigation lamp, lamp reflector and reservoir, marine equipment, shipping, marine technology

Colour Photograph. Male holding a frosted glass lamp shade from an oil lamp. in front of him are an oil lamp, and three vases, including one pair.biarri

A flat-wick lamp is a simple type of kerosene lamp, which burns kerosene drawn up through a wick by capillary action. A flat-wick lamp has a fuel tank (fount), with the lamp burner attached. Four prongs hold the glass chimney, which acts to prevent the flame from being blown out and enhances a thermally induced draft. The glass chimney needs a "throat," or slight constriction, to create the proper draft for complete combustion of the fuel; the draft carries more air (oxygen) past the flame, helping to produce a smokeless light which is brighter than that produced by an open flame. The lamp burner has a flat wick, usually made of cotton. The lower part of the wick dips into the fount and absorbs the kerosene; the top part of the wick extends out of the wick tube of the lamp burner, which includes a wick-adjustment mechanism. Adjusting how much of the wick extends above the wick tube controls the flame. The wick tube surrounds the wick, and ensures that the correct amount of air reaches the lamp burner. Adjustment is usually done by means of a small knob operating a toothed, metal sprocket bearing against the wick. A paraffin lamp with a green metal base to hold fuel with a side screw to adjust wick length. An opaque white glass shield sits in a metal frame attached to base* moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, pioneers, early settlers, market gardeners, lights, lamps, paraffin, oil lamps

Oil lamp 150mm x 80mm Silver colour Metal Constructionmining, bendigo, tools

Slightly rusty oil lamp. No painted areas, all bare metal.- LANORA - LANORA AUSTRALIAlantern, flat-wick lamp, hurricane lamp, lighting device, kerosene lamp

Either night or bedside lampSmall oil lamp with blue metal base and white glass shade.oil lamp, lighting

Oil lamp ornate metal base, green glass holder for oil.lighting, kerosene & oil

ink pen drawing of an oil lamp by Patrick Tobin drawing damaged and agedPatrick Tobindrawing, patrick tobin toolleen

Brass (looking) oil lamp with glass funnel top. Lamp has no burner, wicker lid.

Green-brown Eboracum LXXI 1971 Replica Roman oil Lamp with rope and explanatory noticeEboracum LXXI

In 1832 William McGeoch & Co., Ltd was established, by William McGeoch senior at 113 Argyle St Glasgow as hardware merchants and exporters, and later were manufacturers of lamps and electrical fittings for ship, railway and domestic use. In the 1900s the company had expanded and had offices at 28 West Campbell Street Glasgow with a factory and warehouse located at the Warwick Works, 46 Coventry Rd, Birmingham. In 1922 the company had expanded and were employing 400 to 500 people. William seniors three sons had joined their father in establishing the business around 1888. The business was run by William McGeoch senior with Williams three sons Alexander, William and Andrew also taking an active part in the day to day running of the company. The company had expanded to such a degree that they were now manufacturing a variety of ships' hardware. This included metal cabin furnishings, signal lamps, ships' oil and candle lamps, motor lamps, switches, switchboards, electrical accessories and fittings. In 1982 William McGeoch & Co., Ltd was acquired by Bowthorpe Holdings Ltd.A lamp made by a significant manufacturer of marine equipment that made fittings for many famous ships including the Titanic.Marine oil Lamp with glass panels. Front panel missing. Access through glass panel door at side flat metal back. Metal fuel reservoir and no burner. Metal rounded chimney on top. Embossed McGeogh Maker Glasgowwarrnambool, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, lamp, ships lamp, wm mc geoch ltd, hardware merchants, ships outfitters

This item is an example of a lighting device commonly used before electricity was widely available for domestic use. A kerosene / oil lamp which is mostly made of clear glass. The fittings are metal.The base is ornately decorated.lighting lamp kerosene oil-lamp glass-lamp

Third Class tests were set for Pages 10 and 11 years old. Educational required Pages to: Memorise 12 out of 16 items in Kims Test; Draw the emblems of the Australian States; Write a 100-150 words on "What I like about the MOK"; Tell in their own words how Gareth became a Page. [Methodist Church of Australasia Methodist Order of Knights Commanders' Handbook pg 24]Four round 3rd Class Educational merit badges. Green background with blue embroidery of an oil lamp. New.methodist order of knights

Safety lamp made for underground miners to replace naked flame lightingUsed in underground mining in Ovens or Buckland mining districtsmetal and glass oil powered lamp(partly obscured on glass) BRITISH MFP. ( on brass) 3BB BOSS ( on screw off base) 56 and 10mining, lamp, oil, safety, kerosene, underground

Colour Photograph: Male reaching for an oil lamp. in front of him are an oil lap with frosted shade and three vases including one pair.

First Class Test is set for MOK Esquires aged 14 and 15 years old. Testing for the Educational Merit badge included Kims Test; outlining the principals of local government; writing an account of the history of the Order and reading one book from a selection of biographies and "general" [Methodist Church of Australasia Methodist Order of Knights Commanders' Handbook, 1957, pg 28)Four round embroidered 1st Class Educational Methodist Order of Knights merit badge. The badges are dark purple with gold embroidery of an oil lamp.methodist order of knights

This is a photo of a fancy dress party in the old Halls Gap Hall. The hall is lit by oil lamps.A large group of people, some dressed in fancy dress costumes, grouped in rows for the photo. In the background is a wooden slat wall of a building with the framework visible. There is a large light in the top centre, and thick cables/wires extend from it to the edges of the photo. Individual faces are not discernable.buildings, halls, recreation, parties

prospectus detailing post graduate education opputunities for nurses at the College of Nursing AustraliaOf sigificance to the AHNL as some Alfred graduates would have undertaken these coursesStapled booklet with grey cover and black print, in addition to the title on the front cover there is the logo of the College of Nursing, Australia oil lamp, superimposed on an open book and a map of Australiaprevious catalogue number written at top right of front covercollege of nursing australia, postgraduate nursing education, nursing education

Before electricity was common in households throughout Victoria, kerosene lamps were used to illuminate our homes. The oil lamp manufacturer, Aladdin, arrived in Australia in 1916 after remaining primarily a United States-run company. Their lamps became incredibly popular in Australia following the company's official incoporation in 1924 where, even as the following decades saw a rapid increase in urbanisation and electricity, the demand for kerosene lamps remained high. A unique feature of the Australian-made models was that which allowed them to be transferred to different holders and stems. This meant that one lamp could function in multiple different ways, saving a family from needing to buy multiple lamps to sit in floor stems, on tables, or hang from ceiling brackets. From 1939, adapters could also be purchased to convert a kerosene lamp into an electric one. The lamp featured is likely a Model 16B, with an Australian-made bowl and American-made burner, as these were cheaper to import from the Chicago warehouse than to make locally. Significant wear around the underside of the lamp's lip may indicate that it was often used with a hanging frame.This lamp demonstrates the lasting necessity of kerosene and oil-powered lighting in more outlying regions like Emerald, even in an age where electricity was beginning to become nationally available.An oil lamp composed of two pieces: a metal base and a tall glass chimney. The base of the lamp is circular with a flat bottom and a small lip running around the highest outside edge. Underneath the base is a small hole. A circular cap rests on the top of the base, and protruding vertically from the base is a cylindrical metallic burner. The burner is perforated with many small ventilation holes, and an inscribed knob sticks out from its side. A glass chimney rests over the top of the burner.Glass chimney, printed: "Aladdin" Wick raiser knob, engraved: ".MANTLE LAMP CO. / NU-TYPE / Model B / Aladdin / PATENTS PENDING / MADE IN / U.S.A / CHICAGO, ILL."1940s, domestic life