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The heavy twin tanks formerly contained vaporised kerosene which was used as a fuel to light the lantern. Kerosene became available in the 1860s as the oil industry in the United States developed, and vaporised kerosene soon became the most common system of illumination. The kerosene vapour lamp was perfected by Chance Bros. for burning the light in their renowned lenses. The system involved vaporising kerosene under pressure and mixing it with air and then burning the vapour to heat an incandescent mantle. The lamp had to be watched throughout the night in case a mantle broke, and the tanks needed to be maintained by hand-pumping each hour or so. Kerosene tanks like these were developed in the early twentieth century, and kerosene as a fuel was phased out by electricity, with the last kerosene system in Australia eventually replaced in 1985. The wick lamp in Gabo Island’s light was altered to a vaporised incandescent kerosene mantle burner in 1909. They would have been in use until 1935, when the light was electrified and the original first-order lens was replaced by a fourth-order lens. The Gabo Island tanks, which are presumed to be those used in the lighthouse between 1909 and 1935, are not attached to the optical apparatus and are no longer in the lighthouse. They are also missing the pressure gauges that were formerly attached to the top of each cylinder. Cape Schanck has a pair of unattached tanks, which are not historically associated with the lighthouse. Point Hicks has an iron stand that formerly supported its lighthouse oil tanks. Despite their lack of intactness, the Gabo Island tanks have first level contributory significance for their provenance to the lightstation and historic association with the lantern’s original Chance Brothers first order lens, which was removed in 1935Two large green cylinders standing in a metal frame. There is also a pumping mechanism attached to the stand with a wooden handle.

Was the stand for a Chance Brothers air & oil containers fitted with pump handle & pressure gauges.This type of installation was once common and relied on the lightkeeper having to pressurise the cylinders manually at regular intervals throughout the hours of darkness. The oil was fed under pressure to the burner mantle. It is all that remains of an air and kerosene oil tank installation, with each rounded side formerly supporting a heavy iron tank. The containers would have been fitted with a pump handle and pressure gauges. An intact assemblage is displayed in the AMSA offices, Canberra with a text that explains ‘This type of installation was once common and relied on the lightkeeper having to pressurise the cylinders manually at regular intervals throughout the hours of darkness’.The system involved vaporising kerosene under pressure and mixing it with air and then burning the vapour to heat an incandescent mantle. The use of kerosene as a fuel to light the lantern became the most common system of illumination from the 1860s after the oil industry in the United States began to develop. The kerosene vapour burner was created in 1901 by British inventor Arthur Kitson (1859-1937) and perfected by Chance Bros for burning a more intense light in their renowned lenses. The lamp had to be watched throughout the night in case a mantle broke, and the tanks needed to be maintained by hand-pumping each hour or so. The Point Hicks lantern was initially lit by a six-wick Trinity house kerosene burner. This was replaced by the more efficient and brighter 55mm vaporised kerosene mantle burner in 1905, and the tank stand is probably original to this apparatus. Electricity eventually replaced kerosene at Point Hicks in 1964 making the tank installation obsolete, and the last kerosene system in an Australian lighthouse was replaced in 1985. Gabo Island Lightstation has a pair of tanks that are not attached to the optical system and are no longer in the lighthouse. They are also missing the pressure gauges that were formerly attached to the top of each cylinder. An intact tank assemblage is displayed at the Cape Schanck Lighthouse Museum it is detached and not original to the lighthouse. Although corroded, the remnant Point Hicks tank stand has first level contributory importance to the lightstation. It is significant for its provenance and historical value as part of the Chance Bros vaporised kerosene burner introduced in 1905 to intensify the light and improve the efficiency of the system. The rusted iron stand rests on four short legs and is shaped like a pair of spectacles.

Ash Wednesday Veteran This Bedford M Series tanker spent its working days at the Forests Commission depot at Gembrook, and among its many forays, fought the deadly Ash Wednesday bushfires at nearby Upper Beaconsfield and Cockatoo on 16 February 1983. Earlier in 1975, the M Series tankers underwent a design change at the Altona North workshops, replacing the cylindrical water tank with a “V” bottom 4090 litre water tank that sat low between the chassis rails to reduce its centre of gravity. Aluminium heat shields were also added to protect the pump operators on the back. While generally considered "bulletproof" the petrol fuel lines on this particular model were very prone to vaporise in the heat causing the motor to stall, often at the most dangerous moment.... in this case frightening the hell out of its driver, affable knockabout bloke, and firefighting legend Lex Wade. Some jokingly said this design quirk was an inbuilt safety feature to stop crews getting too close to the fire in the first place. The Gembrook tanker was later sent into the workshop and all its brake and fuel lines fitted with heat resistant lagging. Fortunately, this remarkable bushfire survivor was rescued from the scrap heap by Lex and fire equipment wizard Barry Marsden upon its retirement from a loyal and lengthy service. After a lick of fresh paint and most of its battle scars "buffed out", this time-honoured veteran now takes pride of place at the Altona North workshop.Bedford M series fire tankerMZF 347fire pump, fire tanker, forests commission victoria (fcv)

Coleman, originally known for making lanterns, made over 30 different models of irons from 1929 to 1948. They generally came in an enamel coloured finish. The best known and most commonly found today is the “Cool Blue” enamel Coleman’s 4A gasoline iron. The Coleman 4A gasoline iron was much lighter than the previous ‘sad irons’ and no longer required to be heated on the stove or by charcoal. Instead, the pump was used to build up pressure in the fuel tank and a match was lit underneath the iron, making a flame inside the iron that would distribute the heat on the surface. Despite these benefits, fuels irons made ironing a potentially dangerous job. They had a very real possibility of causing a fire or exploding. Gas-pressure irons, that had been manufactured as early as 1900, were eventually replaced by electric-powered steam irons, in the 1970s as an affordable and safer alternative.This item is significant because it is an example of domestic appliances used widely throughout the Wodonga District.A self-heating iron which made from metal and enamel plate which included a small tank for fuel which powered the unit. A small wooden pump was used to build up pressure in the iron’s fuel tank. It has a wooden handle.domestic appliances, coleman fuel irons

A gray plastic folder with a plastic insert at the front. In this insert there is a yellow paper with Australian Air Publication 7434.005-3 No. 8 top right hand corner. Above the Royal Australian Air Force Insignia reads Royal Australian Air Force. the rest of the information is under the insignia in black ink. Down the spine of the manual there is also a plastic insert with yellow paper that has the information in black ink. the manual is held together with metal supports.royal australian airforce - manuals, fuel pumps, bottom tank mounting

The Aerial Drip Torch (ADT) was an idea conceived in Canada in the 1970s by John Muraro It was developed in 1982 by the New Zealand Forest Service to become the Ashley Aphid Helitorch. Forestry Tasmania acquired one of the machines and modified it in February 1987. Also known as a dragon helitorch it consisted of a large 135-litre tank containing jellied petrol, a displacement pump, propane ignition system, burner nozzle and fire extinguisher system. It was first trialled in Victoria at Swifts Creek in 1991 and the Aerial Drip Torch (ADT) has now become standard practice.Two Aerial Drip Torches (ADTs) were built in the 1990s by the Fire Equipment Development Centre at North Altona, They were developed in conjunction with the Department of Conservation and Land Management in Western Australia. The first was trialled during the 1991/92 autumn burning season. The machine proved to be successful and a second machine was introduced in 1998 to assist with burning operations across the State. The ADTs were commonly used for regeneration burning (controlled burning of logging slash). The first ADT introduced in 1992 had a dry weight of 160kg and a capacity of 130 litres, providing about an hour of operation. Following initial use, systematic modifications were adapted including improved ignition of gel at the drop tube, installation of an air bleed valve at the pump to assist pump priming and improved mounting brackets for the CO2 bottles and propane canister attached to the machine. The second, and lightweight ADT, introduced in 1998 had a dry weight of 68kg and a capacity of 200 litres due to a smaller lightweight frame and plastic (Polyfin) tank. In operation the ADT is suspended below a helicopter via four strops attached to the vessel and a cable to the helicopter cargo hook. Gelled fuel is dispensed via a drop tube which is attached to the pump outlet of the machine, and ignited via a gas torch. Safety features built into the first ADT were: a brass melting plug designed to be activated at 200 C bursting disc designed to burst at170 Kpa should the vessel over pressurise. a pressure relief valve set to 35 Kpa ( vessel operated between 16 &34 Kpa) a low pressure sensor designed to shut down the machine should the vessel pressure drop below 15Kpa. the vessel is filled with CO2 above the gelled fuel to eliminate ignition with in the vessel. CO2 is used to expel any residue of ignited gel from the drop tube to prevent ignition when flying outside the boundaries of the burning area. See FIRE EQUIPMENT NOTE - 46 [ https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CKtcH-3rUlrtbE9dkNP27PYT2-raVVhF/view ]forests commission victoria (fcv), bushfire, bushfire aviation, planned burning

Tilley lamps were widely used from the early 20th century for camping, railway operations, military use, and household lighting in areas without electricity. They operate by pressurizing paraffin (kerosene) and using a mantle that glows when heated. These lamps were particularly popular in rural Australia, where they were essential for farm work, shearing sheds, and outback travel.This is a vintage Tilley paraffin (kerosene) pressure lamp, designed for portable lighting. The lamp consists of a brass fuel tank (base), a glass globe, a burner assembly, and a protective wire frame. The glass globe is clear and houses the burner and mantle. The burner unit is rusted, particularly the top vent cap, which has a semi-circular opening that appears worn. The lamp's wire frame extends above and around the glass globe, providing support and protection. The pump mechanism is visible on the fuel tank, used for pressurizing the fuel for operation.lamp, light, household item

Kerosene irons were commonly used in the early to mid-20th century, especially in rural areas without electricity. The fuel tank would be filled with kerosene, which was pressurized using a pump. The burner heated the metal base, allowing users to iron clothes without the need for electricity. These irons were popular among homesteads, tailors, and travelers who needed a portable heat source. Kero irons were widely used in Australia, particularly in outback communities, farms, and stations.A vintage blue-painted kerosene iron with a metal body and a wooden handle. The iron consists of a flat metal base, which heats up using a pressurized kerosene burner attached to the side. A rounded fuel tank is positioned near the handle, with a control valve and burner mechanism below it. The handle is curved, ergonomic, and coated in blue paint, likely wooden for heat insulation. The burner assembly is connected via a small pipe and valve system, controlling the fuel flow.iron, kerosene, clothing, household item

This portable stove was likely used in the early to mid-20th century for camping, emergency cooking, or small-scale kitchen use before modern gas and electric stoves became widespread. Such stoves were popular among travellers, soldiers, and rural households, where permanent cooking facilities were not available. The pressurized fuel system suggests it used kerosene, alcohol, or gas to create a controlled flame for cooking. The sturdy cast iron or aluminum frame allowed it to support pots and kettles for boiling, frying, or heating food. This type of stove design was an essential tool for survivalists, campers, and households in areas without electricity.The item is a single-burner portable stove, likely powered by kerosene, gas, or alcohol, commonly used for camping, emergency cooking, or small kitchen setups. It consists of: A circular metal frame with three stabilizing legs, designed to support a pot or pan over the burner. A central burner unit with a small rusted cast iron or brass burner head, which has multiple gas outlets or jet holes for controlled flame distribution. A fuel tank on the left side, likely made of aluminum or tin-plated steel, connected to the burner by a fuel line. The tank appears to be pressurized, meaning it may have used a hand-pump system for fuel delivery. A control valve with a round metal knob on the right, used to regulate the flow of fuel to the burner. The surface is worn and oxidized, showing signs of use and exposure to heat and fuel residues.stove, fuel, gas, household item, cooking

Petrol heaters like this one were commonly used in homes, workshops, and outdoor settings before electric heaters became widespread. Operated by pressurizing petrol fuel, which was vaporized and burned to generate heat. The reflector dish helped distribute heat efficiently, making it effective for small rooms, tents, or workspaces.This is a vintage petrol-powered radiator heater, likely from the early to mid-20th century. The heater consists of a cylindrical fuel tank at the base, supported by three cast metal legs for stability. A large, concave metal reflector dish is mounted on top, designed to direct heat outward. A burner mechanism is located at the center of the reflector, where petrol fuel is ignited to produce heat. A manual pump and valve system are present on the side of the fuel tank, likely used for pressurizing the fuel before ignition. There is a metal handle attached to the rear, suggesting it may have been portable.petrol, heater, radiator, household item

Blow torches like this one were widely used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries before modern gas torches and propane burners became standard. Operated by pressurizing liquid fuel (kerosene or gasoline), which was vaporized and ignited to create a high-temperature flame. Commonly used for: Soldering and brazing in plumbing. Heating and softening metal for shaping. Thawing frozen pipes in cold climates. Industrial applications requiring direct flame.This is a vintage kerosene or gasoline blow torch, commonly used in soldering, metalworking, and industrial applications. The torch has a cylindrical metal fuel tank, which appears to be made of brass or steel, with signs of oxidation and patina. Attached to the top of the tank is a pump handle, used to pressurize the fuel inside the tank. The burner assembly extends from the top of the fuel tank and includes a fuel control valve (a round, serrated metal knob). The burner nozzle is housed inside a silver-coloured metal casing, likely made of cast iron or aluminium, which serves as a heat shield. A wrapped cloth insulation is present around part of the handle, likely to protect the user from heat. It could be from a well-known maker such as Turner, Clayton & Lambert, Bladon, or Sievert, which were among the leading manufacturers of blow torches in the early to mid-20th century.blow torch, welding, farm equipment, commercial equipment

This type of portable kerosene pressure stove was commonly used for camping, outdoor cooking, and military applications in the early 1900s to mid-century. It operates by pressurizing liquid fuel (such as kerosene or methylated spirits) using the pump, which is then vaporized and burned to produce a strong, hot blue flame. These stoves were popular with travellers, explorers, and rural households before the widespread availability of electric and gas stoves.This is an antique portable kerosene or spirit stove, likely from the early to mid-20th century. The stove consists of a circular metal fuel tank at the base, which is darkened and aged, possibly made of brass or iron. A raised burner assembly sits atop the fuel tank, enclosed by a metal wind shield, which appears to be stamped with a manufacturer's name or logo. The burner head is centrally positioned, with a control valve and a pressurizing pump extending from the tank’s side. The top of the stove features a circular cast-iron trivet or pot stand with multiple supports, allowing pots or kettles to rest above the flame. The trivet has a well-worn patina, with visible signs of heat exposure and rust. It may indicate a well-known brand such as Primus, Optimus, or another vintage stove manufacturer.cooking, gas, kitchen, household item