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Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Bookmark, c1922
Sliver hand and pointing finger bookmark with engraving at cuff and hand detail."JM June 1922" -
Forests Commission Retired Personnel Association (FCRPA)
Safety box for fusee matches and DAIDS
The Forests Commission developed the use of helicopters for aerial ignition from the mid 1960s. Bryant and May at Richmond worked with the Commission to develop a Delayed Action Incendiary Device. DAIDs as the were known, had an overall length of 180 mm, striker end length - 10 mm. Ignition end length - 80 mm, then a layer of high melting point wax (to prevent accidental ignition when rubbing together in transit). Both ends coated with a modified match head compound with safety fuse exposed length between coated match ends. There was a 17-second delay from when the small end was struck to an intense flaming of the large end, which lasted for 40 seconds. Other types on large matches known as fusees were also used. DAIDs and Fusees were dangerous so were transported in this wooden box lined with foam cushioning. Wooden safety box lined with foam cushion Fuseesbushfire -
Forests Commission Retired Personnel Association (FCRPA)
McArthur Forest Fire Danger Meter - Mk 5, 1992
The Forest Fire Danger Index (FFDI) was originally invented by the grandfather of Australian bushfire science, Alan Grant McArthur, during the 1950s and ‘60s. Alan published his landmark paper, “Controlled burning in eucalypt forests” in 1962. Leaflet No. 80, as it was known, proved a turning point for forest and fire managers across Australia. More importantly, Alan was very practical forester and wanted his work to be useful to people in the field, so after several iterations he came up with the now familiar circular slide rule called the Forest Fire Danger Meter (FFDM). The Mk 4 version first appeared in operational use in 1967. This is the Mark 5 from 1992Alan McAthur's scientific legacy with the FFDI meter is unquestionably huge and has served forest firefighters very well over the decades.Control burning meter Series of circular slide rules to calculate Forest Fire Danger Index (FFDI)bushfire -
Forests Commission Retired Personnel Association (FCRPA)
FCV Control burning meter, 1970
The Forest Fire Danger Index (FFDI) was originally invented by the grandfather of Australian bushfire science, Alan Grant McArthur, during the 1950s and ‘60s. Alan published his landmark paper, “Controlled burning in eucalypt forests” in 1962. Leaflet No. 80, as it was known, proved a turning point for forest and fire managers across Australia. More importantly, Alan was very practical forester and wanted his work to be useful to people in the field, so after several iterations he came up with the now familiar circular slide rule called the Forest Fire Danger Meter (FFDM). The Mk 4 version first appeared in operational use in 1967. Two Forests Commission staff, Athol Hodgson and Rus Ritchie, built on McArthur’s pioneering work and by applying their own practical experience, developed a modified version in the late 1960s called the Control Burning Meter which was better suited to Victorian forest conditions.Introduced to the FCV in 1970Control burning meterbushfire -
Forests Commission Retired Personnel Association (FCRPA)
Surveyor's Pocket Altimeter, c 1940
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 Retired Personnel Association (FCRPA)
Delayed Action Incendiary Device (DAID), Bryant and May - Richmond, Large double ended match
The Forests Commission developed the use of helicopters for aerial ignition from the mid 1960s. Bryant and May at Richmond worked with the Commission to develop a Delayed Action Incendiary Device. DAIDs as the were known, had an overall length of 180 mm, striker end length - 10 mm. Ignition end length - 80 mm, then a layer of high melting point wax (to prevent accidental ignition when rubbing together in transit). Both ends coated with a modified match head compound with safety fuse exposed length between coated match ends. There was a 17-second delay from when the small end was struck to an intense flaming of the large end, which lasted for 40 seconds. DAIDs were dangerous so were stored in a metal box outside the helicopter along with a disposable striker patch attached with a quick release pin to a special half-door. The first test was with a Bell 47G on 4 October 1967 and the first use, anywhere in the world, of DAIDs to backburn a large bushfire was undertaken in north eastern Victoria in February 1968. There was a crash of an FCV helicopter conducting aerial ignition near Wandiligong on 19 April 1978 with the tragic death of two forest officers and their pilot. The crash led to the immediate end of the use of DAIDs and the adoption of the safer Premo ping-pong ball incendiary machine which originally came from Canada but was modified at the Altona workshops. Overall, the development of aerial ignition techniques by the Forests Commission from the mid-1960s resulted in a steady climb in the area burnt each year…. peaking at 477,000 ha in 1980-81 and with an impressive 10-year rolling average of 220,000 ha around the time of 1983 Ash Wednesday Bushfires.Developed in Victoria for aerial ignitionLarge double ended match used for aerial ignition and back burning by dropping from a helicopterbushfire -
Forests Commission Retired Personnel Association (FCRPA)
Telescope used in FCV fire towers - ex military, c 1940s
Victoria once had well over one hundred fire lookouts and firetowers. Fire lookouts, or observation posts, were often just a clearing on a hill or a vantage point, whereas firetowers were definite structures. Many were established by the Forests Commission Victoria (FCV) in the 1920s, but the network was expanded rapidly in response to recommendations of the Stretton Royal Commission after the 1939 Black Friday bushfires. When a fire or smoke was spotted from the tower a bearing was taken with the alidade and radioed or telephoned into the district office. It was then cross referenced with bearings from other towers on a large wall map to give a "fix" on the fire location Alidades and telescopes were used in the post war period but were replaced with a much simpler map table and reference string suspended from the centre of the tower cabin.Uncommon usageTelescope used in fire towers Ex military Kern Company NY Argus made in USA Adjustment lens, dials and focus ring Small spirit levelbushfire -
Forests Commission Retired Personnel Association (FCRPA)
Alidade - sight tube used in FCV fire towers, c 1940s
Victoria once had well over one hundred fire lookouts and firetowers. Fire lookouts, or observation posts, were often just a clearing on a hill or a vantage point, whereas firetowers were definite structures. Many were established by the Forests Commission Victoria (FCV) in the 1920s, but the network was expanded rapidly in response to recommendations of the Stretton Royal Commission after the 1939 Black Friday bushfires. When a fire or smoke was spotted from the tower a bearing was taken with the alidade and radioed or telephoned into the district office. It was then cross referenced with bearings from other towers on a large wall map to give a "fix" on the fire location Alidades and telescopes were used in the post war period but were replaced with a much simpler map table and reference string suspended from the centre of the tower cabin.Uncommon usageAlidade Sight TubeFCV and bearing markers on the alloy base. Very simple design. bushfire -
Forests Commission Retired Personnel Association (FCRPA)
Wooden Model Fire Tower, Tom Coish, Model of Reef Hills fire tower, (5 km south of Benalla), 1957
Victoria once had well over one hundred fire lookouts and firetowers. Fire lookouts, or observation posts, were often just a clearing on a hill or a vantage point, whereas firetowers were definite structures. There are at least three categories of firetowers… (1) tree perches, (2) four-legged towers made of either wood or steel, as well as (3) hilltop cabins and observatories. Many were established by the Forests Commission Victoria (FCV) in the 1920s, but the network was expanded rapidly in response to recommendations of the Stretton Royal Commission after the 1939 Black Friday bushfires. The wooden towers were often built by bush craftsmen like legendary FCV overseer Clem Heather from Orbost. But advances in aerial reconnaissance and radio technology led to the gradual reduction in the number of fixed towers. FFMV now operates 72 firetowers. The CFA, Melbourne Water, Hancock Victorian Plantations (HVP) also operate some, the Army has one at Puckapunyal overlooking the live-firing range. Only two remaining fire towers of this design remain in Victoria (Mt Little Dick and Big Tower in the Mullungdung State Forest). Mt Nowa Nowa and Stringers Knob burnt down in the 2019/20 bushfiresLarge model of an Reef Hills fire tower. Presumably used for instructional purposes. Traditional FCV four legged design with three landings and closed cabin.bushfire -
Forests Commission Retired Personnel Association (FCRPA)
Portable UHF Radio - Sawtron / Kyodo, c 1980s
After the 1939 bushfires, the Forests Commission 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. Rapid improvements in technology led to various models of bulky handheld portables with heavy batteries that always seemed to go flat. In fact, batteries were a constant impediment at bushfires. 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 4G 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 UHF Radio with leather carrying case and strap. Charging station. Kyodo Model KC-1109 MOYHU Whitfieldbushfire, radios -
Forests Commission Retired Personnel Association (FCRPA)
Base station radio with handset, Mid 1980s
After the 1939 bushfires, the Forests Commission 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 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 4G 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.Base station radio with handsetRC-4B Amalgamated Wireless Australiabushfire, radios -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, Bulmer, 1900 c
Also another copy of same postcard 05405.1Black and white postcard showing view from Jemmys Point of east end of Rigby Island and Reeves channel the e3ntranc3e and sand dunes with Hope channel in distance Lakes Entrance Victoriatownship -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1949 c
... Point lookout Kalimna Victoria... Sale Victoria Miss Rivers, Miss Turner Miss Beadle, Miss ...Black and white photograph of two teachers from St. Annes girls school Sale Victoria Miss Rivers, Miss Turner Miss Beadle, Miss Bailing, Front Miss Carlyle posing on steps at Jemmys Point lookout Kalimna Victoriaboats and boating, tourism, waterways -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Smyth Chris, Baltuiks Isabel, Roberts Lorelle, Roberts Maurice, Stooping Stones a Guide to Mallacoota and District, 1986
Description guide to Mallacoota Victoria and the surrounding district of far East Gippsland including Genoa Gipsy Point and Betka River illustrated with sketch maps photographs and sketches.township -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Allard, Peter and Alues, Geoff, Border Tales - Stories from Genoa,Wangarabell, Wroxham.Timbillica, Maramingo, Nungatta, Wingan and Gipsy Point, 2000
A short history of the life and times of residents of Genoa, Victoria, and associated border settlements. Not indexed, but has comprehensive contents list.aboriginals, township, timber industry, transport -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Catherine Larkins, Survey of Crown Lands, between Lake Bunga and Mill Point, 2013
Proceedings of the farming seminar held as part of 150th aniversary celebratins Brainsdale Victoriafarm, irrigation -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, Murray View Gympie Qld, 1970 c
... Heights and Jemmys Point Lakes Entrance Victoria... Island and part of Kalimna Heights and Jemmys Point Lakes ...Also a second postcard lookin west showing township, North Arm and Kalimna Heights 05213.1 10 x 15 cmBlack and white postcard showing ariel of township, North Arm and Cunninghame Arm, Bullock Island and part of Kalimna Heights and Jemmys Point Lakes Entrance VictoriaAerial view of Lakes Entrance Vicbridges -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, Rose Series, 1925 c
Post and rail fence beside highway and no vegetation on sand dunes eastern part of Cunninghame ArmBlack and white postcard showing view of Cunninghame Arm from Jemmys Point, gravel Princes Highway, North Arm bridge and end of town Lakes Entrance VictoriaNearing Lakes Entrance on the Princes Highwaytownship, waterways -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, H D Bulmer, 1922 c
Image clearly shows new alignment of Princes Highway around Jemmys Point and part of the original high road to the first bend above North Arm BridgeBlack and white postcard aerial view of the western area of the town, Bullock Island and Snake Island and waterways Lakes Entrance VictoriaAerial View Lakes Entrancewaterways -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, 1922 c
Also three postcards showing different views of the road around Jemmys Point 05281.1, .2 and .3Black and white postcard showing view of new alignment of the Princes Highway on Jemmys Point and part of the original high steep road approaching Lakes Entrance VictoriaThe New Road Lakes Entranceboats and boating, tourism, waterways -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, J E Barnes Kew, 1920 c
Black and white postcard with decorative edging of a view of Bendigo VictoriaView Point and Fountain Bendigogenealogy -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1920 c
Also two other black and white photographs taken at same time , one of the ocean end of western pier and one of eastern pier taken looking towards Kalimna and Jemmys Point 05294.1 and 05294.2Black and white photograph of view of the entrance to Gippsland Lakes showing east and west piers and kiosk building next to boardwalk to eastern pier Lakes Entrance Victoriagenealogy -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1975
... Church taken at Jemmys Point Lakes Entrance Victoria... Gregory all member of the Uniting Church taken at Jemmys Point ...Colour photograph of five women Nell Ross, Ella Cole, Nan Fraser, Dorothy Lindsay, Muriel Gregory all member of the Uniting Church taken at Jemmys Point Lakes Entrance Victoriaagriculture, machinery -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, 1910 c
Note on back Happy Christmas to all from Aunt AliceBlack and white postcard showing SS Gippsland in Reeves Channel below Jemmys Point heading towards town East end of Rigby and Snake Island shown Fish pens visible along Hopeton Channelk shoreline Lakes Entrance VictoriaView from Jemmys Point towards fish pensships and shipping, waterways, township -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, Segerberg and Bulmer, 1910 c
Message on back Arrived safe 25th have a good time hoping you are aqll well from FCG Addressed to Mrs FC Gason Jessops Hill Lower NicholsonBlack and white postcard showing dredge Pioneer working below Jemmys Point facing entrance rock groynes on west of Bullock Island calm entrance in distance steamer JCD heading across Reeves Channel after leaving Lakes Entrance VictoriaLakes Entranceships and shipping, islands, waterways -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, Murray Studios Gympy Qld, 1930 c
... and rail fence on Jemmys Point Lakes Entrance Victoria... Point Lakes Entrance Victoria Postcard Murray Studios Gympy Qld ...Also a second hand colourewd postcard of similar view showing navigation light on right side of photo 05366.1 6.5 x 10 cmColoured postcard showing view of entrance and New Works buildings and western end of Bullock Island and rock groynes. Post and rail fence on Jemmys Point Lakes Entrance VictoriaMurray views No 32 A picture view of the Entrance at Lakes Entrancewaterways, islands -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, Bulmer
Black and white postcard of Snowy River at Basin Ranch with two men in foreground pointing to high cliff across the river Gippsland VictoriaSnowy River at Basin Ranch H D Bulmer photofires -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1/04/2014 12:00:00 AM
... beside a landslip on the Princes Highway at Jemmys Point Lakes... on the Princes Highway at Jemmys Point Lakes Entrance Victoria Photograph ...Traffic was reduced to single land temporary traffic lights were installedColour photograph showing a Vic Roads staff member standing beside a landslip on the Princes Highway at Jemmys Point Lakes Entrance Victoriabridges -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Charles Turner painter, 1880 c
The first school at Metung was held in Grants old Post Office building 1890 cColour photograph of painting of home of George and Sarah Grant at Shaving Point which was the first Post Office unofficial at Metung Victoriagenealogy -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Brooks Photographic Union, 1888 c
Marked on photo Gilders Jetty Flag Staff Red light and groynes on Bullock IslandBlack and white photograph of New Works area prior to opening Lakes Entrance VictoriaBullock Island and Entrance View from Jemmys Point overlooking piers before Entrance was openedboats and boating