Light Globe

DESCRIPTION

TitleLight GlobeObject TypeObjectDatec.1930DescriptionLight Globe.

CreatorRoyal Edison Provenance and SignifcanceElectricity changed the lives of Shellharbour residents, but for many it was not welcome.

In 1927, when Council held a poll on the question of electric street lights for the Municipality, Paddy O'Gorman wrote 'Let there be light' on a black board outside his butcher’s shop.

Residents voted 40-26 in favour of the electricity scheme.

Albion Park voted 21-16 in favour, and Shellharbour 19-10 in favour.
DonorHoward, Patricia

CHARACTERISTICS

MaterialGlass.Dimensions13cm x 7cm.

CLASSIFICATION

PrimaryLightingSecondaryElectric

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CollectionObjectsRelated Item1988.28.1 Last edited by: Annette Charlton

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