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Morris Model FE Pye outside broadcast van used by ABC-TV Channel 2 ABN
Object type
Vans
Object number
1985.0050.0611.001
Description
Morris Model FE Pye outside broadcast van used by Australian Broadcasting Corporation Television (ABC-TV). The van is predominantly metallic blue, with a white flash along both sides, and a white roof. "ABC TV" is painted in red across the front, above the sunvisor over the four-panel windscreen, and "ABC TELEVISION / Channel 2 ABN" is painted on both of the sides. It is fitted-out as a complete mobile broadcasting studio for black and white television. Engine No 11364698 M, Model 5 KCFE / 3E. Chassis No 10225. Commonwwealth vehicle registration number C 81765.
Collection name
Australian Broadcasting Corporation collection no. 1
Manufacturer
British Motor Corporation - Morris
Chassis
Manufacturer
Papworth Industries
Coachwork
Manufacturer
Pye Ltd
Broadcast television equipment
Place made
England
Date made
1955
User
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Associated organisation
Australian Olympic Commitee
User
Mr Eddy Berlage
One of the three original cameramen/technicians employed by the ABC at Gore Hill
Place of use
Gore Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
The van was based at the ABCs Gore Hill Studio
Place of use
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
The van covered the Olympic Games in 1956
Date of event
22/11/1956
Covered the Olympic Games in Melbourne
Period of use
1956
Materials
Metal - non specific, Glass, Plastic - non specific, Rubber
Dimensions
Length: 7300mm
Width: 3300mm
Height: 2900mm
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