Agriculture, carbide bird scarer; unknown maker; ?; RX.1987.4
Agriculture, carbide bird scarer
About this objectEarly model carbide bird scarer. When carbide and water are mixed they create a highly explosive gas. The bird scarer was used at the Fruitgrowers Shed at the Roxburgh Railway Station.
Maker Maker RoleManufacturer
Date Made?
Periodunknown
Place Made Medium and Materialsprocessed material, metal
Inscription and Marksnone
Measurements
l 350mm x d 190mm x h 520mm
wt: not measured
RX.1987.4
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