Coloured photograph of the Golden Square Primary School Year 3/G 2001 class and their teachers. Their names are; Back Row, L to R: Mrs Julie Gibson (Teacher), Joseph Singe, Maddie Eames, Winston Pene, Joshua Adams, Mitchell Spedding, Natalie Carroll-Taylor, Mrs Ruth Dean (Teacher). Middle Row, L to R: Brandon Lee, Jessica Parsons, Tyler Ruschmeyer, Melissa O'Brien, Caleysha Hunt, Lauren McLean, Shanae Roberts, Dylan Herbertson, Tyler Dixon. Front Row, L to R: Hayley Gilroy-Scott, Nuhtaya Johnson, Bradley Clayton, Seb Anderson, Emma Penno, Piri Tumai, ;Jessica Apps, Sharni Marshall. Sitting, L to R: Anthony Hunt, Noah Dunlop, Jackson Bissett, Sonia Witcombe, Jack Holliday.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - photograph - golden square primary school year 3/g 2001, mrs julie gibson (teacher), joseph singe, maddie eames, winston pene, joshua adams, mitchell spedding, natalie carroll-taylor, mrs ruth dean (teacher), brandon lee, jessica parsons, tyler ruschmeyer, melissa o'brien, caleysha hunt, lauren mclean, shanae roberts, dylan herbertson, tyler dixon, hayley gilroy-scott, nuhtaya johnson, bradley clayton, seb anderson, emma penno, piri tumai, ;jessica apps, sharni marshall, anthony hunt, noah dunlop, jackson bissett, sonia witcombe, jack holliday

Coloured photograph of the Maple Street Primary School Grade 2 - 3 R class and their teachers. Their names are: - 3rd Row L-R: Thomas Ansell, Annie Ng, Liam Gordes, Shane Lowry, Shanelle Crole, Zachary Jury, Hayley Saunders, Dale Lowry, Tamara Ferrari, James Ferrari. 2nd Row L-R: Rebecca Craig, Matthew Compston, Ashlyn Kentish, Kristen Olsen, Ricky Apps, Chloe Coombs, Dirk Muir, Wanisha Malcolm, Joshua Patten. Front Row L-R: Jasmine Aldous Rachel Horgan, Benjamin Reidy, Corey Bray, Sara Hunt, Chanel Healey, Christina Foreman, Tyson Brennan, Emma Goudge. Teachers: B Reidy, E Bruhn. Principal: Mr David Robins.Arthur Reed Photoseducation, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - photograph - golden square maple street primary school 1999, thomas ansell, annie ng, liam gordes, shane lowry, shanelle crole, zachary jury, hayley saunders, dale lowry, tamara ferrari, james ferrari, rebecca craig, matthew compston, ashlyn kentish, kristen olsen, ricky apps, chloe coombs, dirk muir, wanisha malcolm, joshua patten, jasmine aldous rachel horgan, benjamin reidy, corey bray, sara hunt, chanel healey, christina foreman, tyson brennan, emma goudge, b reidy, e bruhn, mr david robins, arthur reed photos

Coloured photograph of the Golden Square Primary School Year Prep.-/M 1999 class and their teachers. Children are wearing schoolo uniforms. Their names are: Back Row, L to R: Ruth Dean (Integration Aide), Georgina Hyett, Alivia Stirling, Maddie Eames, Joseph Singe, Melissa O'Brien, Tyler Ruschmeyer, Joshua Ring, Noah Dunlop, Lyndal McClure (Teacher). Middle Row, L to R: Emma Penno, Jessica Parsons, Tyler Dixon, Nicholas Denner, Brandon Lee, Lauren McLean, Michael Owen, Shanae Roberts, Mason Flint. Front Row, L to R: Jessica Apps, Tynille Knight, Jack Holliday, Hayley Gilroy-Scott, Nuhtaya Johnson, Harrison Logan, Aimee Legg, Georgia Zerella, Oval sketch of the school on the right of the names.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - photograph - golden square primary school year prep.-1/m 1999, ruth dean (integration aide), georgina hyett, alivia stirling, maddie eames, joseph singe, melissa o'brien, tyler ruschmeyer, joshua ring, noah dunlop, lyndal mcclure (teacher), emma penno, jessica parsons, tyler dixon, nicholas denner, brandon lee, lauren mclean, michael owen, shanae roberts, mason flint, jessica apps, tynille knight, jack holliday, hayley gilroy-scott, nuhtaya johnson, harrison logan, aimee legg, georgia zerella

Coloured photograph of the Golden Square Primary School year 3-4/W 1999 class and their teacher. Children are wearing school uniform. Their names are: Back Row, L to R: Mr John Wakker (Teacher), Christopher Tout, Kate Hewett, Kyla Melville, Teika Larkins, Samantha Wynne, Garon Freeman, Jade Plane, Eleah Hardwick, Cory Lane, Jenny Mann. Middle Row, L to R: Ryley Flint, Cameron MacLeman, Adam Monti, Brock Lancaster, Michael Garner, Zach Sawyer, Rhiannon Brown, Emma Allen, Philip McLean, Dylan Holliday. Front Row, L to R: Jessika Ruschmeyer, Scott Owen, James Logan, Claire Hudson, Jessie Higgins, Karra Bourke, Alex Stewart, Scott Ricardo, Hannah Apps.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - photograph - golden square primary school year 3-4/w 1999, mr john wakker (teacher), christopher tout, kate hewett, kyla melville, teika larkins, samantha wynne, garon freeman, jade plane, eleah hardwick, cory lane, jenny mann, ryley flint, cameron macleman, adam monti, brock lancaster, michael garner, zach sawyer, rhiannon brown, emma allen, philip mclean, dylan holliday, jessika ruschmeyer, scott owen, james logan, claire hudson, jessie higgins, karra bourke, alex stewart, scott ricardo, hannah apps

Coloured photograph of the Golden Square Primary School Year 4-5, 1999 and their teacher. Children are wearing school uniform. Their names are: Back Row, L to R: Mrs Julie Gibson (Teacher), Ryan Needs, Joshua Parsons, Tayla Flint, Adrian Bourke, Matthew McKenzie, Daniel Curnow, Alex Fettling, Caitlin Skinner, Amy Allchin. Middle Row, L to R: Breanna Dawkins, Catrina Preece, Linda Iwaschtjeschin, Brohgan Parmenter, Mike Lewis, Ashlee Ludbrook, Janelle Roberts, Chris Holliday, David Doolan, Toni Kenyon. Front Row, L to R: Lisa Rosos, Chris Hyett, Leah Morris, Toby Apps, Hannah Eames, Bianca McPherson, Sarah Harper, Melanie Donaldson, Anastasia Knight.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - photograph - golden square primary school year 4-5 1999, mrs julie gibson (teacher), ryan needs, joshua parsons, tayla flint, adrian bourke, matthew mckenzie, daniel curnow, alex fettling, caitlin skinner, amy allchin, breanna dawkins, catrina preece, linda iwaschtjeschin, brohgan parmenter, mike lewis, ashlee ludbrook, janelle roberts, chris holliday, david doolan, toni kenyon, lisa rosos, chris hyett, leah morris, toby apps, hannah eames, bianca mcpherson, sarah harper, melanie donaldson, anastasia knight

Coloured photograph of the Golden Square Primary School Year Prep.-1/M, 1998 class and their teachers. Children are wearing school uniform. Their names are: Back Row, L to R: Lyndal McClure (Teacher), Joshua Gordon, Douglas Holt, Alysia Semmens, Daniel Dole, Emily Zerella, Brett Monti, Tony Cutting (Teacher). Middle Row, L to R: Noah Dunlop, Chloe Boyd, Tyler Ruschmeyer, Melissa O'Brien, Maddie Eames, Joshua Ring, Joseph Singe, Tyrone O'Neill. Front Row, L to R: Jack Holliday, Nuhtaya Johnson, Shanae Roberts, Jessica Parsons, Stephanie Murphy, Tyler Dixon, Lauren McLean, Jessica Apps, Emma Penno, Caitlyn Anderson, Phelissitie Johnson. Oval sketch of the school on the right of the names.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - photograph - golden square primary school year prep.-1/m 1998, lyndal mcclure (teacher), joshua gordon, douglas holt, alysia semmens, daniel dole, emily zerella, brett monti, tony cutting (teacher), noah dunlop, chloe boyd, tyler ruschmeyer, melissa o'brien, maddie eames, joshua ring, joseph singe, tyrone o'neill, jack holliday, nuhtaya johnson, shanae roberts, jessica parsons, stephanie murphy, tyler dixon, lauren mclean, jessica apps, emma penno, caitlyn anderson, phelissitie johnson

Coloured photograph of the Golden Square Primary School 1997 Year Prep/1-2 class and their teacher. Children are wearing school uniform. Their names are: Back Row, L to R: Ms Jan Newson (Aide), Dylan Holliday, Hayden Dixon, Julia Morris, Christie Harty, Rhiannon Brown, Ryley Flint, Monique Hardwick, Mrs Jenny Levett (Teacher). Middle Row, L to R: Lauren Stirling, Henry Anderton, Karra Bourke, Corrinne Packham, James Logan, Jamie Lock, Hannah Apps, Timothy Kalms. Front Row, L to R: Samuel Weeks, Andrew Rosos, Jessika Ruschmeyer, Roschelle Meehan, Rachel Tingley, Katie Allen, Lisa Downes, Matthew Enever, Natalie Carter. Absent: Corey Lane. Oval sketch of the school to the right of the names.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - photograph - golden square primary school year 1-2 1998, ms jan newson (aide), dylan holliday, hayden dixon, julia morris, christie harty, rhiannon brown, ryley flint, monique hardwick, mrs jenny levett (teacher), lauren stirling, henry anderton, karra bourke, corrinne packham, james logan, jamie lock, hannah apps, timothy kalms, samuel weeks, andrew rosos, jessika ruschmeyer, roschelle meehan, rachel tingley, katie allen, lisa downes, matthew enever, natalie carter, corey lane

Several items once belonging to shipwright Norman McKenzie were donated to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village. They relate to Norman’s apprenticeship and certification as a Shipwright in Belfast, his Union membership and his employment as a shipwright in Melbourne. One of the items, a union Rules Book inscribed with the name H.B. Thomas and dated 1902, had within its pages Norman’s Indenture of Apprenticeship, dated 1941, Norman Desmond McKenzie was born in Belfast in 1925 and lived at 10 Pansy Street Belfast, Northern Ireland. At the age of 16 years, he began a 5-year Shipwright’s apprenticeship with Harland & Wolff Limited, Shipbuilding & Engineering Works, Belfast. He was a member of the Ship Constructors’ and Shipwrights’ Association, Belfast (B) Branch 20. His Registration Number was 38748. He completed his apprenticeship on December 16th, 1946, aged 21 years, his address was 26 Connsbrook Drive, Sydenham, N. Belfast. In October 1949 Norman received Clearance from his Union as a financial member to move to another branch. He had completed his Apprenticeship on December 16th 1946. Two months later he migrated to Australia, arrived in Victoria and became a Financial Member of the Victorian branch of the Federated Shipwrights, Ship Constructors, Naval Architects, Ships’ Draughtsmen and Boat Builders’ Association of Australia, Victoria branch. One of Norman’s donated books is the Rules of the Shipwrights' Provident Union of the Port of London. It is inscribed on several pages with the name H.B. Thomas and includes the year 1902 and the address of 29 Brickwood Street, Gardenvale. This is a location in Victoria, Australia. The Victoria Government Gazette, February 1959, in the section “Removal from Registration on The Architects Registration Board of Victoria, during the year ended 31st December 1956” lists “Deceased – Thomas, H.B., 29 Brickwood Street, Gardenvale”. The Architects Union includes Naval Architects and Shipwrights and other trades that came under the same union. It seems likely that when he was in Melbourne, Norman worked as a Shipwright for H.B. Thomas and was given the Rules book by Thomas, perhaps as a reference book or maybe as a gift. Around that same time, December 1949, Norman met his wife-to-be, Daphne, in Melbourne. Daphne had migrated from London with her family and her father found work with the Melbourne Harbour Trust. They married in Melbourne in 1953 and their family grew to include five children. In 2003 Norman and Daphne moved to Warrnambool and then years later they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Norman passed away on July 28th 2015 at Warrnambool’s South West Healthcare hospital.Norman McKenzie's Rules Book, Union Cards, Indenture of Apprenticeship, and other documents tell the story of a young Irish lad's work and qualifications to become a shipwright and his migration to Australia. The young man found a job and a wife who had also migrated, and they raised a family in Melbourne. He and his wife then retired to Warrnambool to enjoy their later years. The collection of documents relating to Norman McKenzie is significant for its connection with the shipping industry of the early 1900s, the migration of qualified tradesmen to Victoria, and their contribution to the development of Victoria. The collection also shows the role of the Union in the shipping industry. The documents link shipwright Norman McKenzie to the Shipwright's Union in London and in Australia, and to shipbuilder H B Thomas in Melbourne, most likely his employer.- Apprentice's Membership Card, Shipconstructors' and Shipwrights' Association; pink fabric covered card covers with white paper pages that record the member's contributions. for the year 1946 - enclosed within the Card is a printed and signed white paper Certificate of Shipwrights' Clearance Line, Shipconstructors' and Shipwrights' Association, Branch Transfer papers for N.McKenzie, 1st October 1949. ON THE CARD: Stamped "BELFAST (B) branch" "J ALEXANDER" Handwritten "N. McKenzie, 26 Connsbrook Drive, Sydenham," NIR", (Branch Nu.) "20", (Reg No.) "38748" "9/3/46", (Rate) "APP" ON CERTIFICATE: "(99) BELFAST B" "N McKenzie" "NIR" "38748" (Member No.) "221" "24" (years of age) (CLASS OF MEMBER" "Full Benefit" "!st October 1949" (Signature Of) "John Alexander"union card, apprentice shipwright, branch transfer papers, union membership, m mckenzie, 1946, flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime village, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, norman mckenzie, norman desmond mckenzie, belfast shipwright, shipwright's apprenticeship, harland & wolff limited, shipbuilding & engineering works, the ship constructors’ and shipwrights’ association, registered shipwright, victorian branch of the federated shipwrights, ship constructors, naval architects, ships’ draughtsmen and boat builders’ association of australia, victoria branch, shipwrights' provident union, h.b. thomas, architects registration board of victoria, naval architect, daphne, norman and daphne mckenzie, indenture of apprenticeship, 1941, 1949

Typed below one copy, "Ringwood detachment of 10th Light Horse Regiment 1909". Typed below another copy, "Ringwood Light Horse Regiment at Ringwood Carnival 1909". Written on back of one photograph, "1909 - for opening Mechanics Institute. Ringwood Section, 4th Troop, 5th Squadron, 10th ALH Regiment. Lt. Apps, Lt. Timms, Falconer (2), W. Dickson, W. Grant, F. Dyer".

Coloured photograph of the Golden Square Primary School No. 1189 Grade 1/2 1996. Children are standing in front of and on a piece of timber playground equipment. Their names are:- Back Row, L to R: Alexander Fettling, Sam Woodman, Michael Lewis, Christopher Holliday, Tayla Flint, Samantha Wynne, Caitlin Skinner, Zachary Aldous. Middle Row, L to R:- Joseph Scoble, Jack Wallis, Mrs Dzintra Martin (Teacher), Susan Seybold, Meredith O'Neil, Ashlee Batters, Nikki Steele, Catrina Preece, Daniel Stirling, Logan Buck, Joel Clark, Matthew McKenzie. Front Row, L to R:- Kellyanne Moschetti, Jessica Theobold, Nicholas Smith, Joshua Boyd, Toni Kenyon, Sarah Harper, Jess James, Toby Apps, Melanie Donaldson, Ben Reidy. On the right of the names is an oval sketch of the school.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - golden square primary school no. 1189 - grade 1/2 1996, alexander fettling, sam woodman, michael lewis, christopher holliday, tayla flint, samantha wynne, caitlin skinner, zachary aldous, joseph scoble, jack wallis, mrs dzintra martin (teacher), susan seybold, meredith o'neil, ashlee batters, nikki steele, catrina preece, daniel stirling, logan buck, joel clark, matthew mckenzie, kellyanne moschetti, jessica theobold, nicholas smith, joshua boyd, toni kenyon, sarah harper, jess james, toby apps, melanie donaldson, ben reidy

Coloured photograph of the Golden Square Primary School Year 5-6/H 2001 class and their teacher. Their names are; Back Row, L to R: Christopher Holliday, Kyla Melville, Garon Freeman, Eleah Hardwick, Joshua Taylor, Tayla Flint, Nicole Dunn. Middle Row, L to R: Ryley Flint, Daniel McDonald, Cameron Macleman, Julia Morris, Matthew Williams, Joshua Parsons, Brock Lancaster, Mrs J Honey (Teacher). Front Row, L to R: Lisa Rosos, Alex Stewart, Melanie Donaldson, Kate Steele, Janelle Roberts, Christopher Hyett, Adam Monti, Kaylee Haylock. Sitting, L to R: Scott Owen, Dylan Holliday, Christie Harty, Luke Scoble, Hannah Apps, Rhiannon Brown, Jake Pollock. Oval sketch of the school on the right of the names.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - photograph - golden square primary school year 5-6/h 2001, christopher holliday, kyla melville, garon freeman, eleah hardwick, joshua taylor, tayla flint, nicole dunn, ryley flint, daniel mcdonald, cameron macleman, julia morris, matthew williams, joshua parsons, brock lancaster, mrs j honey (teacher), lisa rosos, alex stewart, melanie donaldson, kate steele, janelle roberts, christopher hyett, adam monti, kaylee haylock, scott owen, dylan holliday, christie harty, luke scoble, hannah apps, rhiannon brown, jake pollock

Coloured photograph of the Golden Square Primary School Year 4-5/G, 1998 class and their teacher. Children are wearing school uniform. Their names are: Back Row, L to R: Zoe Braddy, Tara Lock, Joel Clark, Rachael Simmonds, Elma-Jean Hosking, Nikita Holmes, Logan Buck, Noni Hyett, Arna Packham. Middle Row, L to R: Tim Sproule, Belinda Caldwell, Matthew Gordon, Nikki Steele, Zoe McPherson, Sam Woodman, Daniel Stirling, Alex McLean, Kimberly Rosos, Brittany Hercus, Joshua Boyd, Mrs J Gibson (Teacher), Katrina Stewart. Front Row, L to R: Jeffrey Weeks, Brohgan Parmenter, Ruby Anderson, Ryan Needs, David Doolan, Jimmy Weeks, Meredith O'Neil, Toby Apps, Lorne Dunlop. Oval sketch of the school on the right of the names.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - photograph - golden square primary school year 4-5/g 1998, zoe braddy, tara lock, joel clark, rachael simmonds, elma-jean hosking, nikita holmes, logan buck, noni hyett, arna packham, tim sproule, belinda caldwell, matthew gordon, nikki steele, zoe mcpherson, sam woodman, daniel stirling, alex mclean, kimberly rosos, brittany hercus, joshua boyd, mrs j gibson (teacher), katrina stewart, jeffrey weeks, brohgan parmenter, ruby anderson, ryan needs, david doolan, jimmy weeks, meredith o'neil, toby apps, lorne dunlop

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, forests commission victoria (fcv)

Sarah Ann Shillinglaw was the first child of Phillip Shillinglaw and Sarah Ann (nee Kidd). She was born February 14, 1873 at Bundoora and died June 3, 1878 at Bundoora and was buried in McLeans Cemetery at Preston. In Memory of Sarah Ann Shillinglaw Who died 3rd June 1878 Aged 5 years and 4 months Interred at McLean's Cemetery Also written in brown ink above main inscription in document held by the bird "I'm going to Heaven to see little Janie" Janie was Sarah's younger sister, Phillp and Sarah's second child born January 14, 1875 at Bundoora who died May 4, 1876 Memorial card manufactured in delicate embossed paper lace, printed in black and completed in (faded) brown ink; loosely placed on a black painted wooden mount inside a wooden frame 19 x 15 x 2 cm fitted with glass pane. Inserted loosely behind this lace card is a second half size embossed paper lace which states Sarah was interred at Melbourne Cemetery on 5th June 1878. G.W. Apps, Undertaker, 165 Fitzroy Street, Fitzroymarg ball collection, memorial card, sarah ann shillinglaw (1873-1878), jane shillinglaw (1875-1876), mcleans cemetery preston

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 victoria (fcv)

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)

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. Mobile vehicle radio with handsetAmalgamated Wireless VFH FM Model 25Mbushfire, radios, forests commission victoria (fcv)

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. Mobile vehicle radio with handsetbushfire, radios, forests commission victoria (fcv)

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. Mobile Radio with handset in case Similar to item A/012Tait 1163FM on metal box plus serial number Tait T499 miniphone on radio unit plus serial number bushfire, radios, forests commission victoria (fcv)

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. Mobile vehicle radio with handsetKG107bushfire, radios, forests commission victoria (fcv)

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. Radio with handsetFPI Series 2bushfire, radios, forests commission victoria (fcv)

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. Mobile vehicle radio with handsetbushfire, radios, forests commission victoria (fcv)

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 leather carrycase and strapTARA Systems Australia Connected to FCV radios to allow field staff to call a fixed line telephone / office etc Used by for the Minister Joan Kirner vehicle.bushfire, radios, forests commission victoria (fcv)

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 leather carrycase and strapModel CD7055 Transceiverbushfire, radios, forests commission victoria (fcv)

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 leather carrycase and strapModel CD7055 Transceiverbushfire, radios, forests commission victoria (fcv)

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. Introduced to the FCV in the mid 1960sRadio Transceiver Forest Phone FP-1 with handsetbushfire, radios, forests commission victoria (fcv)

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. Radio telephone.bushfire, radios, forests commission victoria (fcv)

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. Introduced to the FCV in the mid 1960sRadio Transceiver Forest Phone FP-1 with handsetbushfire, radios, forests commission victoria (fcv)

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. Radio with handsetConservation Forests and Lands Colac Region 09/209bushfire, radios, forests commission victoria (fcv)