Meter [Martin Taxi Meter]
Maker and role
Taximeters (Australia) Private Limited, Manufacturer
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Object detail
Accession number
1973.64
Description
Martin taxi meter. The unit consists of a large metal box with the "FARE" indicator on the front panel. A large grooved knob turns to indicate whether the taxi is still on hire. The currency is denoted in Shillings and Pence. There is a large swivel metal lever on the right of the meter.
Marks
MARTIN / No M2894 / TYPE 6BF Embossed
MADE IN AUSTRALIA / BY / TAXIMETERS (AUST.) PTY. LTD. / MELBOURNE Maker's Plate
MADE IN AUSTRALIA / BY / TAXIMETERS (AUST.) PTY. LTD. / MELBOURNE Maker's Plate
Media/Materials
Credit Line
Taximeters (Australia) Private Limited. Meter [Martin Taxi Meter], 1973.64. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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