Combination of three movie films. Movie One (1950s): 00:00 – 13:14 Black and white footage of Diamond Creek firemen practising in Diamond Street in the 1950s for forthcoming demonstrations of abilities. Mentions of Gordon Brandy and Joe Hislop Running out hoses from old hose reels along Diamond Street, Diamond Creek Displays from various brigades running out and connecting hoses. Also scenes from the 1950s of Diamond Creek Fire Brigade competing in various locations around Victoria and Tasmania. Mentions of Brigade members Dave Kidd, Bruce Hackett, Ron Kirkbride, Jack Marks, Graham Upton who are prominent in these events. Members of Kyneton Fire Brigade also present. Members competing in running out hose reels, connecting hoses togethers and to hydrants then climbing towers to direct water from hose or at a target hanging above the road. Diamond Creek members identified wearing a diamond on their chest and back. Includes scenes of Scottish pipe bands at the events and significant crowds of spectators. Footage of Mel Stone and Beryl Marks, Stan Redpath and Ron Kirkbride, then Ron Kirkbride and Eric Holt viewing flower displays. Film changes to colour at Diamond Creek oval for practice with fire engine entering oval. Members depicted include Bill May, Jack Sinclair, Jim Cox, Bob Beale, Dave Kidd, Bruce Hackett and Captain Clarrie Stone. Reverts to black and white in the 1950s where the Brigade joins forces with the Diamond Valley Community Hospital for a Gala Day on the Diamond Creek Oval. Changes to colour again, possibly same event and scenes of children on bikes and scooters or with prams and carts racing around the oval. Mention of young lad Brian Laurie who has his own fire truck. Dart throwing, pony rides. Scenes with Dr Don Cordner, Gus Lyons, Vic Cohn (?) and spinning wheel and Diamond Creek School children entertain a large crowd with Maypole dancing. Movie Two (1950s): 13:25 – 19:00 This black and white film was taken by a TV film crew in the 1950s depicts a typical call out for the Diamond Creek Fire Brigade. In this case the careless action of a member of the public throwing a lighted match from a car, which can cause extensive damage. Footage features the Shire of Eltham War Memorial tower at Kangaroo Ground before it was modified with a fire spotter’s cabin. Discusses fire spotting operations from the tower. Shows a fire spotter walking around the top of the tower. A fire is detected, and the information is relayed to the nearest fire station, in this case, Diamond Creek. The telephone call is received, and the alarm sounded. Captain Clarrie Stone and firemen May and Shaw leave their workplaces and prepare for action. Scenes of running across the Main Hurstbridge road showing the shops (Shell service station and Chemist prominent). Scenes entering the fire station which has a pictorial warning covering the entire door “Only you can prevent forest fires – If you’re careless – we’re homeless!” Eric Holt pinpoints the location of the fire while Captain Clarrie Stone and Fireman Shaw take note. The advance vehicle (an FE Holden ute, rego GTE-696) leaves to assess the extent of the fire. Having assessed the fire, Fireman Shaw communicates with base showing radio with call sign VL3JZ. Eric Holt takes the call. In the meantime, Captain Clarrie Stone and Fireman Shaw undertake some limited action to address the fire. Firemen Bill May, Jim Bates and Hugh Bar (?) man the tanker. A photo portrait of Queen Elizabeth is visible hanging on the wall. They are later joined by Firemen Jim Cox, Eric DeBuse (?) and Jack Marks. The tanker is seen departing the station and diverging off before the bridge. Captain Clarrie Stone and Fireman Shaw are seen pumping water on the flames with hand pumps when the tanker arrives. The hose is unreeled, and water turned on the flames. Jack Sinclair joins the action. Jim Cox directs water to the high stuff. The fire put out, Jack Marks and Eric DeBuse wind in the hoses and the team head back to town. It’s peaceful again at the memorial tower. Movie Three (1969-1987): 19:14 – 34:34 Colour film “Fired with Dedication”, Country Fire Authority Victoria, produced by I.L. Wadeson, Commentary by A.M. Hem. Credits with CFA Victoria emblem and then placed over a view of an old-style ladder engine. Opens with the scene of a fire engine outside the Diamond Creek Fire Station then various trophies reflecting the competition success of the brigade in various track and disciplined events. Two trophies shown of particular pride to the brigade were for first place in the Torchlight Procession at the State Championships in Mildura in 1986 and also at Swan Hill in 1981. Still photo scenes of ex Captain Clarrie Stone, Brigade Captain for 21 years; ex Captain Jack Marks, 10 years; ex Captain Ian Douglas, 10 years. Cuts to scene of radio control room, January 1969, and news of a fire on the northern side of the township of Diamond Creek. With scenes of flames in bush, the narration explains that until the early 1960s the area was an orchard district which protected the town against the savagery of bushfires. But due to competition from other areas more suitable for orcharding and easier transport to Melbourne the district could no longer remain competitive, and orchards were replaced by grassed areas, which together with the bush areas were a feeding ground for fire. On 8th January 1969, high temperatures and strong north winds, were, with the carelessness of some individual all that was necessary to produce the worst fire the district had seen. Cuts to scene of blackened fields and cattle - Hundreds of hectares of grass land were blackened, and cattle had to be transported to other areas for agistment. Scene of destroyed buildings in the township – 13 houses and the public hall in the town were destroyed as was the theatre equipment which was owned by the fire brigade. The Church of England Hall and bell tower were badly damaged. The whole town could have been burnt out but for the determination, skill, and courage of the Diamond Creek Fire Brigade. Scenes of all that was left of the home on the hill on the west side of the Church of England. Also, the remains of the old Pisy (?) home on the top of the same hill near Lambert Street, and the ruined Crocker home. Cuts to a scene in the mid-1970s to mid-1980s of a house fire in Haley Street attended by the Diamond Creek Fire Brigade. Although the house was severely damaged, it was saved. Mentions that whilst assistance is appreciated, in some circumstances, those doing so are not properly dressed for fighting fires. Breathing apparatus is a must in structure fire attack. Next scene (either on Mangarook or Coventry oval) showing off four Diamond Creek Fire Brigade efficient and very expensive firefighting units. Features a forward control vehicle Toyota 4WD used for conveying task force personnel to the required areas; a Hino Model 3.2 tanker, diesel powered and carries 3,000 litres of water and has a 16 HP petrol driven pump which delivers 900 litres of water per minute; an International tanker (registration TCM-418) which carries 3,000 litres of water with pumping capacity of 600 litres per minute. The Ford diesel powered pumper (registration MXE-754) is a well-equipped vehicle with a water capacity of 1,000 litres and capable of pumping 1,900 litres of water per minute from the main pump, has many lockers which hose equipment such as breathing apparatus and various types of hose nozzles and foam making equipment. The vehicle carries 360m of 64mm diameter hose which can be laid out from the rear lockers and a portable lighting plant, an Oxy Viva resuscitator to revive smoke inhalation victims and forcible entry tools to gain access to structure fires. Views of the main pump and control panel on the vehicle. As well as the main pump, the vehicle is equipped with an auxiliary pump which allows the facility to pump whilst moving. Fire fighters must undergo constant training and hone their skills, Scenes of a training exercise using the pumper to pump from static water. First, the short lengths of suction hose are coupled, a strainer fitted to ensure debris does not foul the pump. Gauges must be constantly monitored to ensure manageable water pressures are maintained. Pressures are normally controlled to allow two fire fighters to work at each nozzle outlet. Two nozzles are tested, one adjustable jet fog type which is used on flammable gasses or within a structure fire to absorb heat. A straight jet nozzle to project water long distances to protect exposed surfaces close to a fire radiated heat. The pumper is quite a versatile vehicle in handling structure fires, but it also carries specialist equipment needed in containing hazardous chemical incidents. Cuts to scene of parade – the Diamond Creek Fire Brigade has with other neighbouring brigades participated in most town fairs and earns the respect of the watching public. It can be seen why this brigade has been so successful at disciplined contests. Views of Plenty Fire Brigade Road Rescue unit which is equipped with the “Jaws of Life” Scenes of athletic competitions – many neighbouring brigades indulge in friendly but keen competition at the Diamond Creek Town Fair. The young are also encouraged to participate in all aspects of Junior Fire Brigade activities and become tomorrow’s generation of volunteer fire fighters. Scene of the 1986 Diamond Creek Town Fair which was the last time veteran Captain Clarrie Stone BEM marched with the brigade. Clarrie was awarded the British Empire Medal for his service to the Country Fire Authority. Also, scenes of vehicles in the parade. Cuts to scene of brigade members in drill formation for inspection by Acting Chief Harry Rothsay (?) on the occasion of the opening of the new fire station extensions on August 29, 1987. Rudy Libel (?) Captain at the time. Scenes of crowds including many dignitaries of neighbouring brigades present including Lieutenant Gordon Grandy (who came down from Queensland for the occasion) and ex-Secretary David Kidd and wife Betty, also ex Captain Clarrie Stone and Mrs Nel Stone, a life member of the Ladies Auxiliary, the Reverend Jock Ryan, son of J.L Ryan, founder of the Diamond Creek Fire Brigade, Foundation Captain of the fire brigade, Keith Bradbury and Mrs Bradbury. Pauline Dick accepts a community service award for services to the CFA. Recognising over 47 and a half years of service, a presentation is made by Mr Neil Marshall, Acting Chairman of the CFA to ex Captain Clarrie Stone with response by Clarrie. Other members of the official party include Cr. Martin Wright, Shire President Wayne Phillips and local Member of Parliament, Mrs Pauline Toner. Ex foreman John Bennett is presented with a life member’s awards by Captain Rudy Libel. The camera also catches Gwen Cox, Jean Ryan and Bessie Layton (?) Provides historic footage of people, places and equipment and a record of the worst fires expoerienced in Diamond Creek in 1969BASF Standard Quality SQ E-180 VHS dubbing (poor quality) of three films Converted to MP4 file format 0:34:38, 1.85GBOn label: "Donation - August 2000 Diamond Creek Unit Old films made up from Fire Brigade shows at competitions - also Kangaroo Ground Tower being used"video recording, diamond creek fire brigade, 1986 diamond creek town fair, a.m. hem, acting chief harry rothsay, athletic competitions, beryl marks, bessie layton, betty kidd, bill may, bob beale, brian laurie, bruce hackett, captain clarrie stone, chemist, church of england hall, clarrie stone, clarrie stone bem, country fire authority victoria, coventry oval, cr. martin wright, crocker home, dart throwing, dave kidd, david kidd, diamond creek, diamond creek fire station, diamond creek oval, diamond creek school, diamond creek town fair, diamond street, diamond valley community hospital, dr don cordner, eric debuse, eric holt, fe holden ute, fire damage – buildings, fire spotter, fire spotter’s cabin, fire station extension, fired with dedication (film), firefighting units, fireman shaw, firemen jim cox, ford pumper, foundation captain, gala day, gordon brandy, gordon grandy, graham upton, gus lyons, gwen cox, haley street, hino model 3.2 tanker, house fire, i.l. wadeson, ian douglas, international tanker, j.l ryan, jack marks, jack sinclair, january 1969, jaws of life, jean ryan, jim bates and hugh bar, jim cox, joe hislop, john bennett, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground tower, keith bradbury, kyneton fire brigade, lambert street, main hurstbridge road, mangarook oval, maypole dancing, mel stone, mildura 1986, mrs bradbury, mxe754 vic registration, neil marshall, nel stone, orchard district, oxy viva resuscitator, pauline dick, pauline toner mp, pisy home, plenty fire brigade road rescue unit, pony rides, radio control room, reverend jock ryan, ron kirkbride, rudy libel, shell service station, shire of eltham war memorial, shire president wayne phillips, spinning wheel, stan redpath, state championships, swan hill 1981, tcm418 vic registration, torchlight procession, toyota 4wd, trophies, vic cohn, victorian bushfires - 1969, vl3jz

Looking slightly south east towards the bridge over the Diamond Creek. An FE (1956-58) or FC (1958-60) Holden is parked outside the Food Centre on left which is now Nillumbik CellarsBlack and white copy of photo printed on glossy photographic paper 30.5 x 40.5 cm (12 x 16 inch); image size approx. 18.5 x 28 cmcar, diamond creek, diamond creek tennis club, diamond street, dr edward rae cordner snr, ford model t, motor vehicles

Studebaker canteen registration number V-0172. There is a Holden panel van front right registration number JHE-915. The ground underfoot is muddy and there is snow in the trees in the background. Circa 1965police vehicles; wireless patrol; motor transport branch; motor transport section; studebaker car; holden panel van; victoria police canteen

Holden courtesy van, registration number JGE-028. Circa 1965. Taken at Dawson St.police vehicles; motor transport branch; motor transport section; holden courtesy van

Police and police vehicles parked outside a private residence that has experienced severe damage, particularly to the second storey. There are both uniformed and plain clothes police. The Holden has registration number HPJ-699. Circa 1963police vehicles; motor transport branch; motor transport section; holden car

Holden courtesy van, registration number HVP-355, with insignia on the driver's door, siren and megaphone on the roof. Circa 1963police vehicles; motor transport branch; motor transport section; holden courtesy van

Holden station car, registration number JKC-464, with blue light on roof and siren on bonnet. Parked in a Kew street. Constable William Robertson driver.Circa 1965police vehicles; motor transport branch; motor transport section; holden car

Holden van with two MTS police sitting on the tailgate in full uniform, including hats, coats, breeches, boots and recording instruments, presumably for speed. Circa 1967. Operating an Amphometer speed measuring device. St.Georges Rd North Fitzroypolice vehicles; motor transport branch; motor transport section; holden courtesy van

Holden station car outside a residential property. Constable William Robertson of Kew in the driver's seat. Circa 1965police vehicles; motor transport branch; motor transport section; holden car

Holden divisional van at Russell Street with blue light on roof and siren affixed to bonnet. There is an unidentified person in the driver's seat. The car is parked in front of an entrance way that is signed as 'Cars Only'. Circa 1965police vehicles; motor transport branch; motor transport section; holden divisional van; russell street

Holden Courtesy panel van, registration number JHE-915, and a Studebaker at St Kilda Mobile Traffic Section at rear of 145 Chapel St. St.Kilda. Circa 1965police vehicles; motor transport branch; motor transport section; holden divisional van; studebaker car

Shows car leaving the Russell St garageHolden Kingswood, registration number KEC-037. The first white station car. Circa 1968police vehicles; motor transport branch; motor transport section; wireless patrol; highway patrol; holden kingswood car

A 1967 Holden Divisional Van, registration number JVB-464, with a siren on the bonnet and a blue light on the roof. The van windows have visible reinforcement. The photograph has been taken in a park with large trees in the background. There is no visible insignia on the car. Circa 1991police vehicles; motor transport branch; motor transport section; wireless patrol: holden van

Rear view of a 1967 Holden Divisional Van, registration number JVB-464, with a blue light on the roof and visible aerial. The van windows have visible reinforcement with a turn handle on the rear door. The background of the photograph has large trees and a single level brick building. There is no visible insignia on the car. Circa 1991police vehicles; motor transport branch; motor transport section; wireless patrol; holden van

Front view of a 1967 Holden Divisional Van, registration number JVB-464, with a blue light on the roof and siren on the bonnet. The window separating the cab from the rear of the van has a visible reinforcement. The background of the photograph has large trees and a single level brick building with a pitched roof. There is no visible insignia on the car. Circa 1991police vehicles; motor transport branch; motor transport section; wireless patrol; holden van

Inside of a 1967 Holden Divisional Van with blue steering wheel, instrument panels and radio. Circa 1991.police vehicles; motor transport branch; motor transport section; wireless patrol; holden van

Front view of a 1967 Holden panel van, registration number JVB-464, with a blue light fitted to the roof and a siren mounted on the bonnet. The car is in open parkland and there are dwellings and trees in the background. Circa 1991.Holden Div. Van. 1967. Stationed at Seymour. Restored 1991police vehicles; motor transport branch; motor transport section; wireless patrol; holden divisional van;

Greg Quillinan, in uniform, standing beside a Holden divisional van. Only the passenger side of the car is visible including the siren fitted on the roof. Circa 1967police vehicles; motor transport branch; motor transport section; wireless patrol; holden divisional van; quillinan, greg

Holden pursuit car, circa 2010police vehicles; holden car

Holden Mobile Traffic Section patrol car, registration number OD-902, circa 1951. Note "Police" sign over windscreen and radio aerial at rear. police vehicles; transport branch; wireless patrol; motor police branch; motor traffic section; holden car

Holden, registration number OD-902, circa 1951police vehicles; transport branch; wireless patrol; motor police branch; motor traffic section; holden car

Two unidentified Mobile Traffic Section members standing beside a Holden patrol car, registration number SV-831, with antenna attached to rear bumper, circa 1951police vehicles; transport branch; wireless patrol; motor police branch; motor traffic section; holden car

FJ Holden Mobile Traffic Section "Courtesy" ute, in Russell St., with police insignia on door and megaphone on top, registration number GOG 872, circa 1954police vehicles; transport branch; wireless patrol; motor police branch; motor traffic section; fj holden ute; russell street

Holden utility, registration no. GOG 871, with police insignia on door, police light on top of vehicle and PA system in the tray of vehicle. Damage to the front bumper, with vehicle raised on hoist. Circa 1956police vehicles; motor transport branch; wireless patrol; holden ute

Holden Mobile Traffic Section patrol car, registration no. GKN 704, with , police light on top of vehicle, circa 1955police vehicles; motor transport branch; wireless patrol; holden car

FJ Holden utility, registration no. GHS 260, with police insignia on door, police light on top of vehicle and PA system in tray of vehicle. Sign on rear of vehicle says "Deathless Christmas". Circa 1956police vehicles; motor transport branch; wireless patrol; fj holden ute

FJ Holden utility, registration no. GET 245, with police insignia on door, police light on top of vehicle and PA system in tray of vehicle, escorting Mayne Nickless trick with wide load. Young boy running on the road alongside the truck. Sign on top of vehicle says "Police - Stop". Circa 1956police vehicles; motor transport branch; wireless patrol; fj holden ute

FJ Holden utilities and motorcycles lined up alongside of road. Circa 1956police vehicles; police motorcycles; motor transport branch; wireless patrol; fj holden ute; police motorcycles

Five uniformed police standing in front of a Dodge divisional van , circa 1957police vehicles; motor transport branch; wireless patrol; dodge brawler van; holden ute; russell street

Holden ute escorting truck hauling a wide load of an aeroplane. Registration number GUV 106. the plane has the QANTAS flying kangaroo logo on the cover of the left hand propellor. Circa 1957police vehicles; holden ute; wireless patrol; motor transport branch