Used to protect ankles from sticks in thick scrub as well as from snake bitesCanvas protective gaiters with leather straps (ex-army)forests commission victoria (fcv), protective clothing, bushfire

used at fire basecampsWood fire "copper" to heat water at basecampsforests commission victoria (fcv), bushfire, camping equipment

Firefighting often requires walking through the rough bush with handtools to construct control likens. This carry pack was designed in-house to enable the safe transport of a small chainsaw See FIRE EQUIPMENT NOTE - 35 [ https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CKtcH-3rUlrtbE9dkNP27PYT2-raVVhF/view ] A fibreglass-moulded backpack to enable chainsaw operators to safely carry saws in rough or steep terrain. Weighing just 3 kg the backpack is fitted with a padded shoulder harness, waist strap and includes two 1lt Sig Bottles for storage of a small quantity of fuel and oil. A separate storage compartment is also provided for accessories such as spare chain, sharpener and tool kit. Stihl 034 and 038 size chainsaws will fit into the backpack quite comfortably.Fibreglass carry pack for small chainsawCFLforests commission victoria (fcv), bushfire, hand tools

The Furphy Water Cart, made in Shepparton is an iconic part of Australian manufacturing history. Troops gathered around these sturdy carts during WW1 to have a drink of water, to swap stories, and embellish them a bit along the way. This led eventually to the term 'furphy' entering the Australian vernacular, meaning a rumour, gossip or fake news. Many people have probably heard ... “GOOD, BETTER, BEST - NEVER LET IT REST - TILL YOUR GOOD IS BETTER - AND YOUR BETTER, BEST." But the random squiggles across the centre of a Furphy water tank are not Arabic writing as many believe but Pitman Shorthand that translates as … “WATER IS THE GIFT OF GOD, BUT BEER AND WHISKY ARE CONCOCTIONS OF THE DEVIL, COME AND HAVE A DRINK OF WATER”. Several versions evolved over the decades and this 1942 cart also has an illustration of a stork holding a baby with more squiggles underneath, also in shorthand, which is a quote often first attributed to the WW1 Prime Minister Billy Hughes ... "PRODUCE AND POPULATE OR PERISH”. The Forests Commission owned lots of Furphy water tanks and Rocky Marsden managed to rescue and restore two of them which are at the North Altona workshops.Two Furphy water tanks forests commission victoria (fcv), fire pump, bushfire

Looking southwards Temporary bridge on RHS 2 July 1962 The bridge was destroyed by bushfires 15-16 January 1962Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.1962-07-02, bridge construction, christmas hills, clintons road, infrastructure, shire of eltham, victorian bushfires - 1962, bush fires

Burned bridge Temporary bridge on RHS 2 July 1962 The bridge was destroyed by bushfires 15-16 January 1962Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.1962-07-02, bridge construction, christmas hills, clintons road, infrastructure, shire of eltham, victorian bushfires - 1962, bush fires

HOSPITAL BUILT IN 1947 AFTER PREVIOUS ONE BURNT IN BUSHFIRE IN 1944. NOW BEING USED AS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE.BLACK AND WHITE ANGLED VIEW OF CLUNES HOSPITAL - SHOWING FRONT ENTRANCE - PORTICO AND DRIVE, GARDEN, NEW PLANTS SMALL - BIG TREE ON RIGHT OF PICTURE - TENNIS COURT AND FENCE IN RIGHT OF PICTURElocal history, photography, photographs, hospital

THE CLUNES HOSPITAL WAS RE-MODELLED IN 1937 - SUBSEQUENTLY BURNT IN A BUSHFIRE IN 1944. A NEW HOSPITAL WAS BUILT IN ANOTHER SITE IN 1947.LARGE PHOTOCOPY OF CLUNES HOSPITAL WHICH WAS BURNT DURING THE 1944 BUSH FIRES. MATRON CLAIRE STEWART STANDING ON FRONT STEPS OF MAIN ENTRANCE. NURSES ROOMS ON RIGHT SIDE.local history, photography, photographs, hospital [old]

A pictorial journey through Bruno's sculpture garden in Marysville with an additional section of photographs taken post-2009 Black Saturday bushfires.A pictorial journey through Bruno's sculpture garden in Marysville with an additional section of photographs taken post-2009 Black Saturday bushfires. Bruno's Sculpture Garden is one of Marysville's popular attractions. There is a sculpture garden as well as a gallery of artworks. Both the garden and gallery were destroyed during the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires. Some of the sculptures were totally destroyed though a few did survive the fires. Bruno made the decision to re-sculpt the lost sculptures and re-built his gallery and re-open his garden to visitors to Marysville. This book is a new edition of a book that has been published as a symbol of the re-birth of both Marysville and Bruno's Sculpture Garden. Hardback. Front cover has a photograph of a sculpture of a large hand with a waterfall flowing from it. There is also a sculpture of a girl kneeling by the waterfall capturing water in her hands. The back cover has a photograph of a sculpture of two figures holding hands, one of whom is carrying a water jug.To this wonderful planet Earth/ Our experiences and stories are the colours of our life Acknowledgement/ I would like to express my gratitude to Iris and Andrew for their great work and enthusiasm toward this project/ and to all the people who have inspired me, especially my wife Marleen. Also many thanks to Jerome and Linda/ for all their generous support and to Ron Patterson for making it possible./ Bruno Torfsbruno torfs, bruno's art and sculpture garden, gardens-design, marysville, victoria, sculpture, australia, sculpture garden, sculptors, 2009 black saturday bushfires

An information flyer for Allawah Country Cottages in Marysville. This business, along with most of the village of Marysville, was destroyed in the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.An information flyer for Allawah Country Cottages in Marysville.allawah country cottages, marysville, victoria, australia, information brochure, accommodation, 2009 black saturday bushfires

An information and reservation form for Anastasia's Cottage in Marysville. This cottage, along with most of the buildings in the township, was destroyed in the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.An information and reservation form for Anastasia's Cottage in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, reservation form, accommodation, anastasia's cottage, 2009 black saturday bushfires

A colour photograph of the Tower Motel in Marysville. The Tower Motel was one of the few buildings in Marysville that survived the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.A colour photograph of the Tower Motel in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, tower motel, accommodation, photograph, 2009 black saturday bushfires

An information brochure regarding Anastasia's Cottages in Marysville. These cottages, along with most of the buildings in the township, were destroyed in the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.An information brochure regarding Anastasia's Cottages in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, anastasia's cottages, information brochure, accommodation, 2009 black saturday bushfires

A colour photograph of Ashlar Cottage B&B in Marysville. This cottage, along with the majority of the buildings in the township, was destroyed in the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.A colour photograph of Ashlar Cottage B&B in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, accommodation, ashlar cottage b&b, 2009 black saturday bushfires, photograph

An information brochure regarding Anastasia's Cottages in Marysville. These cottages, along with most of the buildings in the township, were destroyed in the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.An information brochure regarding Anastasia's Cottages in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, anastasia's cottages, information brochure, accommodation, 2009 black saturday bushfires

An information brochure regarding Anastasia Fairytale Cottage in Marysville. This cottage, along with most of the buildings in the township, was destroyed in the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.An information brochure regarding Anastasia Fairytale Cottage in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, information brochure, accommodation, anastasia fairytale cottage, 2009 black saturday bushfires

An information brochure regarding Beauty Spot Lodge in Marysville. This lodge, along with the majority of the buildings in Marysville, was destroyed in the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.An information brochure regarding Beauty Spot Lodge in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, information brochure, accommodation, beauty spot lodge, 2009 black saturday bushfires

In February 2009, the Black Saturday bushfires ravaged parts of Victoria. This book covers the stories of those who were caught up in this disaster.288p., illus. Paperback.bushfires, victoria, kinglake, strathewen, st andrews, kinglake west

A business card from the Tower Motel in Marysville. The Tower Motel was one of the few buildings in Marysville that survived the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.A business card from the Tower Motel in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, tower motel, accommodation, business card, 2009 black saturday bushfires

A colour photograph of the rear gardens at Arbor Green Galleries in Marysville. This cottage, along with most of the buildings in the township, was destroyed in the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.A colour photograph of the rear gardens at Arbor Green Galleries in Marysville.Arbor Green Gardens/ 1 Falls Rd M'sville./ Rear gardenmarysville, victoria, australia, photograph, accommodation, arbor green cottage, 2009 black saturday bushfires

A colour photograph of the kitchen in the cottage at Arbor Green Galleries and Cottage. This cottage, along with most of the buildings in the township, was destroyed in the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.A colour photograph of the kitchen in the cottage at Arbor Green Galleries and Cottage.1 Falls Rd. M'sville./ Cottage Kitchen.marysville, victoria, australia, photograph, accommodation, arbor green cottage, 2009 black saturday bushfires

An information flyer regarding Ashlar Cottage B&B in Marysville. This cottage, along with the majority of the buildings in the township, was destroyed in the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.An information flyer regarding Ashlar Cottage B&B in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, information flyer, accommodation, ashlar cottage b&b, 2009 black saturday bushfires

An information flyer regarding Ashlar Cottage B&B in Marysville. This cottage, along with the majority of the buildings in the township, was destroyed in the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.An information flyer regarding Ashlar Cottage B&B in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, information flyer, accommodation, ashlar cottage b&b, 2009 black saturday bushfires

Cape Otway is a story of sailing ships, race wars, shipwrecks, bushfires, murder and betrayal, love and revenge, births and deaths, and of the oldest lighthouse in Australia.Cape Otway: Cape of secrets. Bruce Pascoe. Lyn Harwood. 1st ed., rev. Pascoe Publishing; Apollo Bay (Vic); 1999. 96 p.; illus, map. Soft cover. ISBN 0-947087-33-8cape otway; bruce pascoe; lyn harwood; kooris; aboriginals; birds; plants; palaeontology; bush tucker;

A digital copy of a colour photograph of the Tower Motel in Marysville. The Tower Motel was one of the few buildings in Marysville that survived the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.A digital copy of a colour photograph of the Tower Motel in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, tower motel, accommodation, photograph, 2009 black saturday bushfires

A digital copy of a colour photograph of the Tower Motel in Marysville. The Tower Motel was one of the few buildings in Marysville that survived the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.A digital copy of a colour photograph of the Tower Motel in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, tower motel, accommodation, photograph, 2009 black saturday bushfires

A digital copy of a colour photograph of the Tower Motel in Marysville. The Tower Motel was one of the few buildings in Marysville that survived the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.A digital copy of a colour photograph of the Tower Motel in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, tower motel, accommodation, photograph, 2009 black saturday bushfires

A colour photograph taken during the construction of Arbor Green Cottage in Marysville. This cottage, along with most of the buildings in the township, was destroyed in the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.A colour photograph taken during the construction of Arbor Green Cottage in Marysville.1 Falls Rd M'sville./ The future ahead./ The Arbor Green Galleries/ 3 Levels.marysville, victoria, australia, photograph, accommodation, arbor green cottage, 2009 black saturday bushfires

A colour photograph of the garden entrance and bridge at Arbor Green Gardens in Marysville. This cottage, along with most of the buildings in the township, was destroyed in the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.A colour photograph of the garden entrance and bridge at Arbor Green Gardens in Marysville.Garden Entrance & bridge./ Arbor Green Galleries/ 1 Falls Rd. M'sville./ Spring 1992marysville, victoria, australia, photograph, accommodation, arbor green cottage, 2009 black saturday bushfires