2014 Shannons Melbourne Summer Classic Auction
Lot
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c1920's Fire Hydrant by Orton & Burns, Melbourne (146cm tall)
Sold: $500
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These hydrants were very common in Australia especially in Melbourne. They were manufactured to the specifications of the former Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works which was the water supply authority for most of metropolitan Melbourne. They were used by a number of other water authorities in Eastern Australia, especially Geelong and Canberra. Some were installed in private premises and military installations.