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1909 Merryweather fire engine; 1982.62.8

1909 Merryweather fire engine, 1982.62.8
Name/Title
1909 Merryweather fire engine
About this object
This fire engine is considered to be the second oldest motorised fire engine in the world. The Science Museum in London has a similar engine dating from 1904. This vehicle served with the Metropolitan Fire Brigade in Sydney, before being brought to New Zealand in 1969 by a private individual.
Object Type
Fire engine
Object number
1982.62.8

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Fire Engine
Merryweather
metropolitan fire brigade
red
truck


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