Grinding mill by Jabez Burns and Sons Inc
Object No. 94/225/2
Grinding mill (ash grinder) and tray, metal / rubber / plastic, made by Jabez Burns and Sons Inc, United States of America, 1937-1938, used at Eastern Suburbs Crematorium, Matraville, New South Wales, Australia,1938-1994
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Summary
Physical Description
The machine is a coffee grinder used as an ash grinder at Eastern Suburbs crematorium. The grinder consists of a vertical stand rising from a square base which has holes in the corners to enable it to be bolted to the floor. An electric motor with a rubber belt driving a horizontal drive shaft is attached to the vertical stand. The motor operates the grinding mechanism and the belt is covered by a large guard attached to one side of the stand. A 'funnel' is attached to the top of the machine. Material was poured into the funnel, processed and dropped below through a chute into a tray which would have been supported by a shelf attached to the wall. The rectangular tray has handles at either end and is separate from the grinder. A long electrical cord with two plastic attachments extends from the motor of the machine.
DIMENSIONS
Height
1042 mm
Width
900 mm
Depth
605 mm
PRODUCTION
Notes
Designed by Jabez Burns & Sons Inc, c. 1937, this grinder is the 'No 12' model. Made by Jabez Burns & Sons Inc, USA, c. 1937. The grinding machine was manufactured c. 1937 and installed at Eastern Suburbs Crematorium where it was used from 1937-1994.
HISTORY
Notes
Used at Eastern Suburbs Crematorium, 12 Military Rd, Matraville New South Wales, 1938-1994.
SOURCE
Credit Line
Gift of Eastern Suburbs Crematorium Trust
Acquisition Date
17 October 1994
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