I just checked my lanterns.... I have two with 12/60 on them.
Well the address on the C J Thomas tag above matches the address of the Coleman Quick-Lite Co of Australia in 1936. I wonder what era the tag is from?
The 4 addresses are, 84 Pirie Street, Adelaide 185 William Street, Melbourne 500 Kent Street, Sydney 120 Charlotte Street, Brisbane
Also were all parts made in Australia or were some imported and assembled here?
Great topic...and why do we know so little about it? Surely there must have been many workers employed at the plant...surely some of these workers...
David - there is a UK member of The Coleman Collect Forum that has had many vents redone by someone in England....they have all turned out superb,...
Very interesting Tony - I have seen plenty of Kookaburra mantles at markets etc but have always passed as thought they were no good....obviously...
Matty - WOW what a wonderful collection. Did he have many Colemans? Also were all of these lamps/lanterns found in Australia - or were lots...
Matty and others - what a great thread!! I have only been collecting for a few years (main interest is Coleman lanterns)but have been lucky to...
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