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Image Not Available for Monthly account of kerosene consumed at the Tasman Island Lighthouse Station in January 1955
Monthly account of kerosene consumed at the Tasman Island Lighthouse Station in January 1955
Image Not Available for Monthly account of kerosene consumed at the Tasman Island Lighthouse Station in January 1955

Monthly account of kerosene consumed at the Tasman Island Lighthouse Station in January 1955

Date1955
Object number00045748
NameAccount
MediumInk on paper
DimensionsOther: 335 x 211 mm
ClassificationsEphemera
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from John Cook
DescriptionManuscript record kept by the light keeper at Tasman Island Lighthouse Station, 'Commonwealth of Australia / Lighthouse Service / Monthly Account of Kerosene' consumed during January 1955. Double-sided printed document with information handwritten in ink and also some typed notes. Front records kerosene consumption, time of lighting/extinguishing the light and number of mantles broken. Reverse records the receipt and expenditure of kerosene, mantles and methylated spirits, special remarks and the signature of 'Head Keeper' P R Horne.SignificanceThese records give a detailed picture of the routine work of lighthouse keepers before automation, showing the maintenance and activity of the keeper at one of Australia's remotest light stations, the Tasman Island lighthouse.