After the 1939 bushfires, the Forests Commission Victoria invested heavily in a radically new communications network. After suffering some inevitable delays due to the war, radio VL3AA switched into full operation in October 1945 proudly beaming out 200 watts across the State. But by today’s standards, the technology was primitive and the reception poor unless the user was on a high point somewhere. The radio signal was "line-of-sight" and bounced between fire towers and relay transmitters across the mountains back to the District offices. The advent of solid-state electronics in the 1960s replaced the more delicate valve sets which enabled greater use of vehicle mounted radios. The Commission continued to research, develop and build new radios at its many workshops around Victoria. The network was supported by a large team of skilled radio technicians. The more secure and versatile State Mobile Radio (SMR) digital trunk system came into operation in about 1995. Upgraded Tait Radios were purchased in 2014 after recommendations of the 2009 Bushfires Royal Commission. But it was the convergence of separate technologies such as 5G mobile phones, high-capacity and light-weight lithium batteries, Wi-Fi, the ever-expanding internet, cloud data storage, digital cameras, GPS, personal organisers and hundreds of supporting Apps into powerful smartphones and tablets which revolutionised bushfire communications from the mid-2000s. Portable radio with handset Includes battery pack in vinyl carry case and carry strap With socket to attach external aerialModel Ebushfire, radios, forests commission victoria (fcv)

The University of Ballarat was granted a Coat of Arms from the College of Arms in London. The grant has five parts: the Shield, the Crest, the Supporters, the Motto and the Badge. The origin of the University Arms us based on the history of the University and its antecedents. The earlier institutions include the School of Mines and Industries, the Ballarat Teachers' College and its successor, the State College of Victoria at Ballarat. A Coat of Arms signifies the heraldic achievements of an individual or community. The University of Ballarat's Coat of Arms symbolises the golden past of the City of Ballarat and the former institutions, the School of Mines and Industries Ballarat Ltd and the Ballarat Teachers' College, which came together to form the University. At the same time, the motto 'dare to be different', presents a challenge to everyone in both the University and the region to strive for new ways of achieving.Pullup Banner of the University of Ballarat Coat of Arms on white background - in grey carry caseuniversity of ballarat, university of ballarat coat of arms, pullup banner, marketing, logo, coat of arms

Used by Mr. Craven to survey agricultural land in the Goulburn Valley for the purposes of setting out farm irrigation channels and check banksStanlley Dumpy Level on tripod, complete with carrying case and sixteen foot telescopic staffPatent Stanlley, Great Turnside, Holborn, London 11182surveying, irrigation, terrestrial

Very High Frequency radio and case used in Neonatal Emergency Transport Service Backup car.Very High Frequency radio in custom made carry case with handle and two locks on the front. Ambulance Service Victoria labels adhered to the carry case. Instructions on how to use radio are included in the case. A mobile telephone is also stored in the case.VHF RADIO FOR NETS BACKUP CAR Metropolitan Ambulance Servicevery high frequency, radio, carry case, neonatal emergency transport service, backup car, metropolitan ambulance service, ambulance service victoria

Kept at swimming pools, factories and work places for emergency resuscitation Yellow plastic carry case with clear vision panel and carry handle. Contains resuscitation equipment.LAERDAL RESUSCITATORresuscitation

Issued to some district officers. Not used in ambulances. These telephones did not have good reception. Source Chas Martin AHSV curatorBlack vinyl carry case with handle. Contains black telephone and cigarette lighter charging point.MOTOROLA PH.11

The Wodonga Historical Society Haeusler Collection provides invaluable insight into life in late nineteenth and early twentieth century north east Victoria. The collection comprises manuscripts, personal artefacts used by the Haeusler family on their farm in Wodonga, and a set of glass negatives which offer a unique visual snapshot of the domestic and social lives of the Haeusler family and local Wodonga community. The Haeusler family migrated from Prussia (Germany) to South Australia in the 1840s and 1850s, before purchasing 100 acres of Crown Land made available under the Victorian Lands Act 1862 (also known as ‘Duffy’s Land Act’) in 1866 in what is now Wodonga West. The Haeusler family were one of several German families to migrate from South Australia to Wodonga in the 1860s. This tape recorder was manufactured in 1961 by German company Grundig, established in Nuremberg in 1945. Grundig had the reputation of making some of the highest quality audio equipment in the mid twentieth century. The Haeusler Collection tape recorder could be used to listen to and record music and other sound, and was fully portable. This item has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of domestic and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history, social history, and women’s history.A mid century reel to reel tape recorder, stored inside a portable carry case with handle. "44327" on removable label on front of case/"TK1" on lid of case.tape recorder, tape, music, radio, haeusler, haeusler collection, wodonga

Specification MIL-C-19666A(WEP) Contract No. DSA-100-1203 Sock No. 8415-753-2901

1. Leather carry case with shoulder strap for carrying binoculars. 2. Binoculars with coated optic lens.1. “CASE CARRING M44 D-43813” 2. Left side: “BINOCULAR M15 HMR WESTINGHOUSE 1944” Right side: “THIS INSTRUMENT HAS "COATED OPTICS", CLEAN LENSES CAREFULLY 7 x 50”passchendaele barracks trust, carry case, binoculars

This puzzle was used by the Parker family. You probably had a set similar to these; I know I did as a kid. While these haven't completely vanished from the toy landscape, there are still a few sets of "Puzzle Blocks" being made today. Basically, these were six puzzles in one, made up of wooden cubes, each with 1/20 of the image glued to them. Usually they came in a tray or carrying case, allowing the owner to have a place to assemble the pictures. A 20 piece Walt Disney's All Wood Blocks puzzle with 6 coloured forms or pictures on all four sides of the blocks in a yellow cardboard carry case with a 6 in 1 Puzzle. The case has a plastic see through frame on the top to see the puzzle and a white plastic closing clip and handle on one side. The puzzle can be made in the box. On the back of the box are pictures of the six puzzles of Mickey Mouse and friends to be made.Details of the manufacturer are printed on the sides of the box as swell as explanations about what the carry box contains.toys, games, leisure games, children's toys, box puzzles

This item was used at Orbost Hospital.This item reflects the changes and development in medicine over the last century.A first aid kit in a metal carry case. It contains bottles, containers a thermometer, cotton bandages and iodine ampoules.TRAFALGAR (in red) FIRST AID KIT ( in green) Inside a green circle is a white cross. medical health orbost-hospital trafalgar-first-aid

This microscope belonged to Dr Alec G. Bond and was donated in 2000.Beck microscope, London, Model 29, 13695.Wwith swing out sub-stage with oak carry case.microbiology

This instrument was given to Allan White on 24.8.1935 by his grandfather. Allan White came to Orbost in 1946. He was firstly a share fvarmer on 3 farms then in business - saddler and bike shop with his brother Eric. Then withG.P. Motors as the RACV man. Allan was a "ham radio" operator and involved with Rotary, Rifle and Bowling clubs, also with the Presbyterian Church.A Mezon button accordion with a tan coloured canite carrying case. it has 3 bass valves and 10 treble valves.On front of case : MEZON Superior Manufacturer On accordion : MEZON accordion Made in Germany On end : steel reeds Hand engraved : 24.8.35 Corner pieces : MEZON Trade mark Made in Saxony musical-instrument button-accordion white-allan

Carry case containing rubber bag with 2 plastic with rubber seal, face masks. Instuctions and sales docket inclosed.Case - AIR cig VIVA RESUSCITATOR Inside Lid - (Expand photo to read)

Probably used to record patient details and allow computerised upload of details in hospital. This item used by Rural Ambulance Victoria. Portable computer (lap top) in black carry case aperture so that the screen can be 'written on' using attached stylus.WALKABOUT HH3 CEFC

Probably used to record patient details and allow computerised upload of details in hospital. This item used by Rural Ambulance Victoria.Portable computer (lap top) in black carry case aperture so that the screen can be 'written on' using attached stylus.WALKABOUT HH3 CEFC

Probably used to record patient details and allow computerised upload of details in hospital. This item used by Rural Ambulance Victoria.Portable computer (lap top) in black carry case aperture so that the screen can be 'written on' using attached stylus.WALKABOUT HH3 CEFC

Pentax AP-201 Automatic optical dumpy level without stand. In orange carrying case with strap. Used for teaching ArboriculturePentax AP-201. PENTAX 229410. Made in Chinaarboriculture, teaching, levelling, auto level

Stores Ref. 22C/1301773 S/N 11121

Carry case for a slide projector. Reinforced grey and white cardboard with a plastic handle and metal clips on sides to clip onto base of projectorBraun Nurnbergcarry case, slide projector

This Sphygnomanometer belonged to Dr Lorna Lloyd GreenSphygmomanometer, including arm cuff, rubbe tubing, rubber pressure bulb and metal pressure gauge and small black vinyl carry case.examination, blood pressure

Military communications and signaling equipment used from 19421942 portable morse code set with a day signaling light and spare globes. All fitted in timber carry case with webbing strap.Plate "Lamp Signaling Daylight. Short Range Case MK IIPMG MELM1942" S/N 10356. Operating instructions on spare globes box lidmorse code, wwii, signaling

Opera glasses from the family collection of the McIntyre familyPair of brass and ivory opera glasses with a fitted brown suede carrying case, lined with blue silk. Donated by Dione McIntyre in 1995optical instruments, dione mcintyre, opera glasses

William Forrest Passmore of Ascot Vale used these bowls in tournaments. He represented Australia in the Empire and Commonwealth Games of 1962 in Perth.Set of four lawn bowls in a blue vinyl carrying case. The pocket of the case includes a number of measuring instruments, some in leather cases. The set of bowls is engraved with the owners's name - William Passmore [of Acot Vale]sports - lawn bowls, william (bill) passmore, sprting equipment - lawn bowls

This instrument measures elevation by sensing minute changes in barometric air pressure relative to a fixed datum point at sea level or a known elevation, such as the starting point of a major town during a road survey, and has an accuracy of +/- 20 feet when used in experienced hands. The finely divided scale around the perimeter of the face is marked from 0 to 6000 feet elevation and 25 to 31 inches of mercury (Hg) for barometric pressure The single fine counter-balanced hand or pointer rotates anti-clockwise with increasing elevation and decreasing pressure. The label "compensated" indicates that the instrument is constructed to compensate for the effect of temperature changes on the accuracy of readings. Surveyor's Pocket Altimeter - Aneroid Barometer Type Branded N H Seward, Melbourne. Made in England. With leather carrying case and strap.forest measurement, forests commission victoria (fcv), surveying

Entered service in around 1982. Remained in service for around 4 years and mainly used in ural areas.Cream coloured electrical equipment with carry handle. Green monitor screen and paper chart printer built in. Red fabric carry case on item.PHYSIO-CONTROLdefibrillator, resuscitation

The slide rule was used for less accurate quick mathematical calculations. It was light weight and easy to use in the field. This slide rule was used by members of 4 Fd Svy Sqn circa 1960 for quick Survey calculations..1 12 Inch Slide Rule, multi-function Calculator .2 Protective box and carry case for Slide Rule. Green cardboard box.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr, 4 fd svy sqn

Initially made for and used by the military forces. Subsequently acquired (as army surplus equipment?) by the Ballarat School of Mines. Used in Surveying classes.A stereoscope arranged for positioning over a horizontal surface stored in a sturdy grey wood carry case. Spare set of mirrors attached to inside of box lid.scientific instruments, surveying, ballarat school of mines, stereoscope, map reading