Historical information
This lamp was used on the first coach from Cunninghame (Lakes Entrance) to Orbost. The coach started for Orbost from Roadknight's, near Cunninghame (Lakes Entrance), at 7.30a.m. The journey was 32 miles and took eight hours. The fare was 25 shillings return.
Significance
This item is an example of an item used in the time of horse and carriage transport.
Physical description
An old black kerosene coach lamp with a large glass lens. The glass is cracked. It has a metal stack with a handle.
