Bowling machine, c1965
Object Type
Sporting equipment/Accessory/Bowling machine
Date Used
Circa 1960
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Object Detail
Brief Description
A bowling machine manufactured in the mid 20th century, operating on the "trench mortar" principle, meaning it can only be pitched in one direction, and cannot spin or break/swing the ball. The machine can only be manipulated to alter speed (fast and slow), and elevation (high and low), therefore it can only provide variety regarding the fullness or shortness of the pitched ball. The machine is run on electric power, generating a motor rotating a metal tube which captures a ball from the cage, and from the middle of the pipe, shoots out the ball. The cage and motor generator comprising the machine are transported on a hand manoeuvred trolley system. Manufactured by 'Sterling Machinery', it was one of the very first made in Australia.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 2020 W: 1640 D: 680mm (H: 79 1/2 W: 64 9/16 D: 26 3/4")
Date Used
Circa 1960
Location
In storage
Registration No
M12810
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Melbourne Cricket Club Museum by Deakin University, School of Human Movement.
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