Historical information
Boiler purchased by Malvern city council to supply steam to a stationary vertical engine that drove a stone crusher.
Built by George and George Pty. Ltd., Melbourne in 1929, it is an external under-fired return-flue type 18 tube boiler
capable of supplying steam at 100 pounds per square inch (600 kPa).
This boiler can be occasionally seen in steam at the Museum supplying steam for the operation of stationary engines on display near by.
Donated by Malvern City Council in 1969.
Significance
Historic - Industrial Steam Boiler Equipment
Physical description
Steel, Cast Iron
Inscriptions & markings
George and George Pty Ltd,
Melbourne 1929
Subjects
References
- Engine Driven by Boiler Engine driven by Steam boiler at stone crushing plant for Malvern city council.
