| Accession Number | REL31832.002 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Technology |
| Physical description | Bakelite, Steel, Wood |
| Maker |
Post Master General's Department |
| Place made | Australia, Australia: Victoria |
| Date made | 1941 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Magnetic Pointer arm for plotting set
Description
Magnetic pointer arm. Used for picking up and placing down steel formation tags on a plotting table. The knurled handle is made from brown bakelite with a built in, sliding, magnet release button. The steel arm is a similar shape to a billiard cue. Fitted to the opposite end, is a swivelling cylinder containing a spring loaded and retractable magnet.
History / Summary
Unknown.