| Name | BPO Type cabinet Kiosk No.3 |
| Date | Trial run in the late 1920s. Some survived up until 1970 but none are now thought to exist. |
| Manufacturer | PMG |
| Usage | Public call box |
| Notes | Based closely on the British kiosk. The Soanian dome asbestos roof was later adopted for the Temperate model. |
| See more notes below. | Experimental model- Steel Cabinet with Domed Asbestos Cement Roof |
Development of the BPO Type cabinet Kiosk No.3
The BPO Type cabinet (Fig.5) is a close copy of the design used by the British Post Office and was called Kiosk No.3. It was made of steel, and small quantities were made during the war years, but due to failure of the surface by rust, and poor ventilation, production was quickly abandoned. Note however the cast asbestos cement roof which was to be adopted in later designs. |
Australia, Early, Experimental, Free Standing, Painted or Stainless Steel, PMG/Telstra (Australia), Telephone Box
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