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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - SHEET OF INFORMATION: ARTHUR SWANICK
... , Fireman Polglaise, Country Fire brigades Association Accident Fund.... Polglaise, Country Fire brigades Association Accident Fund. Document ...Sheet of information re Arthur Swanick, part typewritten with handwritten annotation. Re the death of fireman Arthur Swanick (1908) due to a horse falling on way to a fire at the Post Office. This note is undated and there is no author given. Fireman Filbin, Fireman Polglaise, Country Fire brigades Association Accident Fund.person, individual, arthur swanick, pall mall post office -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - F.H. Stevens in uniform, Bendigo Fire Squad
... of the City Fire Brigade and was their lieutenant in 1886 when... in various fire brigade competitions. When he died at the age of 69 ...Frederick Henry Stevens (1861 - 22/1/1931) Frederick was the son of Thomas and Margaret Wiseman. He was a cooper at the Kent Brewery Company in Bendigo. He was an early member of the City Fire Brigade and was their lieutenant in 1886 when the brigade presented him with a crockery set to mark the occasion of his recent marriage to Elizabeth Jane Hills. He competed successfully in various fire brigade competitions. When he died at the age of 69 he was living in Northcote.Two photographs of F. H. Stevens in uniform of the Bendigo Fire Squad, undated. To photos 1 x B&W and 1 x hand coloured. Photograph taken by Bartlett Bros. View Place, Bendigo, Photographers, miniature Portrait & Painters.early fireman in bendigo, fire squad, uniform, f h stevens -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Fire Station in Byrne Street c1887-1890 -- 2 Photos
... Stawell Volunteer Fire Brigade. Fire Station with hose...Stawell Volunteer Fire Brigade. Fire Station with hose ...Stawell Volunteer Fire Brigade. Fire Station with hose reels in front c1887 - 1890s. Byrne Streets Stawell Fire Station Byrne Street built in Sept 1883. Tower built previously. Bell Lady of Stawell was cast in England early 1880.stawell -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, c1939
... 8. General Parade 9. Fire brigade cart ("Jim Sheridan... for parade 3. Fire Brigade cart 4. Unknown shed 5. Silos built 1948 ...Small photographs pasted on both sides of a piece of grey cardboard. Written at top of the side with 4 photographs is "Back to Rutherglen 1939". It appears that there were once 5 photos on this side, but number 1 is missing (2017). Documentation identifies them as 1. Jaspers Corner Group 2. Float for parade 3. Fire Brigade cart 4. Unknown shed 5. Silos built 1948. Other side has 5 photographs: 6. General View - Main St looking east 7. General Parade 8. General Parade 9. Fire brigade cart ("Jim Sheridan" written on cardboard next to no. 9) 10. Main St looking east 1949 to 1950back to rutherglen, main street -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Information folder - Fire Safety
... of Australia -"Belgrave Heights & South Volunteer Fire Brigade Fire... Fire Brigade Fire Information Pamphlet", 2 copies. -CFA ...Folder containing fire safety pamphlets. Contents: -"Bushfire safety in urban fringe areas", Insurance Council of Australia -"Belgrave Heights & South Volunteer Fire Brigade Fire Information Pamphlet", 2 copies. -CFA recruitment pamphlet, Belgrave Heights & South FB/Home Safety Awareness, CFA -"Ordinary People, Extraordinary job", CFA recruitment pamphlet. -"Living In The Bush", CFA booklet. -"Bushfire, Recognise The Risks", CFA, 3 copies. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: HISTORIC
... is the Shamrock hotel, the fire brigade depot and bell tower, the County.... Paul's Church tower. Visible is the Shamrock hotel, the fire ...Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Historic: The view over Bendigo in the early 1900s. The photo was taken looking north-west from St. Paul's Church tower. Visible is the Shamrock hotel, the fire brigade depot and bell tower, the County Court House and district jail. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Painting, A S Murray, Tasmanian Coast Scene, n.d
... Street Ballarat VICTORIA BUILDINGS, OPPOSITE CITY FIRE BRIGADE... BUILDINGS, OPPOSITE CITY FIRE BRIGADE CEMA Art Collection Previously ...CEMA Art Collection Previously located in History HouseThe painting depicts a large body of water with a shore line in the foreground on the left. Depicted in shades of grey, the calm water features a patch of white in the centre. In the background to the right, is a distant view of a small patch of land covered in trees. Behind the land is an out of focus view of mountains in the distance. The top half of the work features a grey cloudy sky. The work has a gilded ornate frame with cardboard and gold mounts and glass.Front: A.S. Murray Label attached to glass front: Presented to Council in 1984 by A.S. Murray Dunrobin Back: W. Hamer 189 Sturt Street Ballarat VICTORIA BUILDINGS, OPPOSITE CITY FIRE BRIGADE -
Melton City Libraries
Photograph, Steve Hirst and Harry Rothsay, Unknown
... of creating smaller compact groups of fire brigades the Country Fire...: In its policy of creating smaller compact groups of fire brigades ...Handwritten notes from Edna Barrie: In its policy of creating smaller compact groups of fire brigades the Country Fire Authority Regional Officer Harry Rothsay in 1967 requested that the following 6 brigades surrounding Mt Cottrell transfer from their respective groups. Melton and Rockbank from Bacchus Marsh Group, Toolern Vale and Sydenham from Mt Macedon Group and Truganina and Werribee from Little River Group forming a new Group to the be named Mt Cottrell Fire Brigades Group. Steve Hirst and Harry Rothsay at Melton Fire Stationlocal identities, emergency services -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: FIRST PRIZE
... of Sandhurst number one fire brigade, stands with a horse and dray...: William Palmer, the captain of Sandhurst number one fire brigade ...Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Thursday, April 18, 2002. First prize: William Palmer, the captain of Sandhurst number one fire brigade, stands with a horse and dray (other man unknown). They were selling raffles in aid of the Worn Out Miners Art Union. Date unknown. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Grand Football Match & Band Performance", 1946
... Grand Football Match & Band Performance Fire Brigade v... Church St Grand Football Match & Band Performance Fire Brigade ...Grand Football Match & Band Performance Fire Brigade v Tramways Richmond City Reserve Sunday 14 July 1946 Pamphlet advertising event and Gala Ball at Melbourne Town Hall. Handwritten note with tram times from Swan St & Church St to North Richmond. Note signed "Dist Supt SS"trams, tramways, instructions, football, richmond, swan st, church st -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GOLDEN SQUARE LAUREL STREET P.S. COLLECTION: LETTER RE RUPERT WILLIAM CARTER
... . William Carter was a Captain of the Fire Brigade and his wife... Carter was a Captain of the Fire Brigade and his wife Annie ...Letters dated 14 May 2004, and 3 August 2004, from Wendy Takos, re father Rupert William Carter, and his brothers Cyril and Allen and sister Nell who attended Golden Square Primary School. William Carter was a Captain of the Fire Brigade and his wife Annie Montgomery lived in Shamrock Street.bendigo, education, golden square primary school -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HAMILTON COLLECTION: LETTER, 1902
... February 1902. The letterhead is from the Kyabram Fire Brigade... Fire Brigade with a picture of a lantern and fire fighting ...Document. Handwritten letter to Mr Hamilton accepting his terms of 2 pounds 2 shillings to perform at a concert on 19 February 1902. The letterhead is from the Kyabram Fire Brigade with a picture of a lantern and fire fighting equipment and the word''Memorandum''. Letter is signed by ''J.S. Walker''. Secretary and lists the other performers in the Concert. Written on both sides.performing arts, elocution, letter -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: LONG GULLY COMMUNITY HOUSE
... of the Bendigo Fire Brigade, Long Gully Community House, Bendigo... of the Bendigo Fire Brigade, Long Gully Community House, Bendigo ...Program for the unveiling of memorial plaque at the location of the former Long Gully Fire Station on the 20th August 2000 at Creeth St Long Gully, rear of St Mathews Anglical Church. List of Dignitaries include Parliamentarians: Hon Andre' Haermeyer MP, Hon Bob Cameron MP and Ron Best MLC. Other Dignitaries: Cr Laurie Whelan, Cr Willi Carney and CFA Bill Davies and Bruce Furnell. Special Guests included Representatives of the Bendigo Fire Brigade, Long Gully Community House, Bendigo and District Cornish Association, Central Victorian Fire Preservation Society and St Mathews Church. Briefing notes include the Plaque, Long Gully and a brief history of the Long Gully Fire Brigade. Also included is a location map of the Long Gully Area.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - long gully community house, the hon andre' haermeyer mp, long gully fire station, st mathews anglical church, george a ellis, long gully history group, bruce furnell, cr laurie whelan, greater city of bendigo, hon bob cameron mp, hon ron best mlc, cr willi carney, bill davies, country fire authority, bendigo and district cornish association, central victorian fire preservation society, mechanics institute, post and telegraph office, cfbb chief officer hennah -
Clunes Museum
photograph, 1950-55
... PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN FROM NEAR THE OLD FIRE BRIGADE HALL.... PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN FROM NEAR THE OLD FIRE BRIGADE HALL LOOKING TOWARDS ...PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN FROM NEAR THE OLD FIRE BRIGADE HALL LOOKING TOWARDS METHODIST CHURCH ON THE OCCASION OF A PLEEASANT SUNDAY AFTERNOON SERVICE. BUSES FROM BALLARAT AND SURROUNDING TOWNS FERRIER THE VISITORS. SERVICE STREET, CLUNES.BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF METHODIST CHURCH ONE SUNDAY AFTERNOON. THE OCCASION WAS A PLEASANT SUNDAY AFTERNOON SERVICE WITH BUSES AND CARS TO TRANSPORT THE VISITORS. SERVICE STREET, CLUNES.local history, document, postcard, churches, wesley -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTIONL FIREMEN
... by a dedicated fire brigade, which often took on the elements regardless... has always been served by a dedicated fire brigade, which ...Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Thursday, April 21, 2005. Firemen: Bendigo has always been served by a dedicated fire brigade, which often took on the elements regardless, of personal risk when attempting to save property and life. Pictured in the early 1900s is a fire crew aboard one of the first trucks used in Bendigo.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Frank Williams
... 4. Tatura Fire Brigade c.1930, Frank Williams right.... Williams jnr.|Photo 3. Frank Williams jnr.|Photo 4. Tatura Fire ...Frank Williams family photos.|Photo 1. Frank Williams.|Photo 2. Frank Williams jnr.|Photo 3. Frank Williams jnr.|Photo 4. Tatura Fire Brigade c.1930, Frank Williams right.3 photos -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Turtons, Wodonga, c1920
... was actively involved in the fire brigade, including as Secretary... was actively involved in the fire brigade, including as Secretary ...Abel Hoyle Turton was born in 1877 and married Hannah Richardson of Barnawartha, Victoria in 1902. He established a wheelwright and coach making business. Mr. Turton also operated a blacksmith business as a side trade. In his earlier years he was actively involved in the fire brigade, including as Secretary, and on the committee of the Wodonga Brass Band. Mr. Turton also served as secretary of the local branch of the Australian Natives Association. In 1912, despite having received a long service medal for the Wodonga Fire Brigade, Turton resigned for the brigade under a cloud after having been accused of insubordination at a fire. The brigade captain Mr. Twomey also resigned. They were both later reinstated. He died in Wodonga on 24 December 1932. After his death, the premises were taken over by George McFarlane who commenced business as a shoeing smith and general blacksmith.This image records the premises of an early 20th century Wodonga business.A black and white photograph of the premises of A. H. Turton, Coach builder of Wodonga as well as 2 newspaper advertisements for this business.Above the store: A. H. TURTON / COACH BUILDER On windows: PAINTING/ TRIMMING/ RUBBER TYRES A SPECIALITYwodonga businesses, a. h. turton, turton wheelwright wodonga -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - GLASS DOME, Post 1918
... . The item was from the Bendigo Fire Brigade of which Jack was a long... no 1776.3P. The item was from the Bendigo Fire Brigade of which Jack ...Relates to John "Jack" Hindley, WIA and captured 11/4/17, died as POW in Germany 6/5/17. See also item no 1776.3P. The item was from the Bendigo Fire Brigade of which Jack was a long member off.WWI souvenir glass dome containing artificial flowers.ornaments-glass, military history-souvenirs -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Newsletter, No. 76 January 1991
... • ‘Watershed’ Jackson • Kangaroo Ground Fire Brigade • Other News ... Fire Brigade • Other News The Shire of Eltham Historical ...Contents: • Next meeting, guest speaker; Pat Vaughan, Environmental Officer, Shire of Eltham • February Meeting • Maroondah Aqueduct Centenary • Annual General Meeting • Eltham, England • ‘Watershed’ Jackson • Kangaroo Ground Fire Brigade • Other News The Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 photocopied newsletter distributed to membersnewsletter, eltham district historical society, shire of eltham historical society -
Buninyong Visitor Information Centre
Print - Photograph, Workers at the Case Factory, 1920s Learmonth Street Buninyong, Circa 1900
... Church, football, bowls and the fire brigade. James Howard owned... Church, football, bowls and the fire brigade. James Howard owned ...Howards Box factory. The Howard family (owners) resided at Netherby 606 Warrenheip Street and were involved in the Methodist Church, football, bowls and the fire brigade. James Howard owned the factory. he had two sons, Arthur and Charles. Early Buninyong. This is a rare image of early industry. Circa 1900. Framed photocopy of early photograph of workers at the case factory. Approximately 48 employees. Wood pile and trees in background, rail line in foreground.box factory, fruit boxes, factories, industry -
Clunes Museum
Negative - NEGATIVE PLATES
... grandparents D & K Patience" .1 Weickhardt Tanks .2 Fire Brigade .3... "our grandparents D & K Patience" .1 Weickhardt Tanks .2 Fire ...Negatives taken and owned by Carl Weickhardt, grandson of Johannes, Son of Jacob (Tank Maker)10 Glass Negative Plates in a box with a note "our grandparents D & K Patience" .1 Weickhardt Tanks .2 Fire Brigade .3 David and Kate Patience .4 Ballarat Bakery (Clunes) .5 Montage of F Weickhardt .6 Tank on a lorry .7 Tank .8 Clunes North School .9 Aeroplane landing .10 Aeroplane landingOn box; Kodak, Abbotsford, Melbournenegatives, patience, tanks, kodak -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Pride of the nation. Australia Day honours [2016], 27/01/2016
... Retired Melbourne Fire Brigade Superintendent John Berry..., colour image. Retired Melbourne Fire Brigade Superintendent John ...Retired Melbourne Fire Brigade Superintendent John Berry from Lower Plenty, received a Medal of the Order of Australia for his work. Nillumbik Council Australia Day Citizen of the Year was awarded to Eltham local Beth Pender for contributions to the community and various causes.News clipping, black text, colour image.australia day awards, john berry, beth pender -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Magazine - The Protectors, A Tribute to the Men and Women who Defended Victoria in Fire Season 2006-07
... during summer. Local fire brigades assist in the protection... during summer. Local fire brigades assist in the protection ...The magazine covers details of the 2006-07 bushfires in Victoria. On page 31 Region 24 list includes towns in the Kiewa Valley. The Kiewa Valley is under constant threat of bush fires during summer. Local fire brigades assist in the protection of residents.The Kiewa Valley was affected by the 2006-07 bushfires. Residents are encouraged to have a fire plan, to be knowledgeable about bush fires and to be ready to leave their homes when under threat. The local towns each have a fire brigade which includes volunteers. On page 18, 'The Yellow Line" - Photo of Kiewa Valley (Mt Beauty and Tawonga) Crews.Glossy coloured photograph of firemen on the front cover and raging fire on the back cover. 31 pages2006 - 2007 bushfires, kiewa valley fire crews -
Wangaratta Urban Fire Brigade
Photograph - R.C.H appeal
... who was heavily involved with both the Fire Brigade...Wangaratta Urban Fire Brigade 26 Handley Street Wangaratta ...Cyril Davidson (Grasshopper) was a vollunteer fire fighter who was heavily involved with both the Fire Brigade and the Royal Childrens Hospital Good Fiday appeal (RCH GFA). He passed away in 1993. In this photo Cyril is shown collecting for the RCH GFA with two children.A black and white photograph showing Cyril Davison and two children collecting money for the Royal Children Hospital.Cyril Davidson Good Friday 1987 (12) Le dawn studios Pty Ltd, Wangarattaphotograph, cyril davidson, royal childrens hospital, good friday appeal -
Ballarat Fire Brigade
Shield, around 1946
... Wooden shield from the Ballarat Fire Brigade Social...Ballarat Fire Brigade Corner Barkly & East Streets Ballarat ...Wooden shield from the Ballarat Fire Brigade Social Committee. Shield is known as the Schulze Memorial Shield and was for the winner of the annual Billiards tournament. The shield is wooden with 3 metal plaques attached with the names of the winners engraved. Shield was presented in 1946, 1947 & 1948. Shield is traditional shape with 3 points across the top, 1 either side towards the top and 1 in the middle at the bottom.B.F.B.S.C. / SHULZE MEMORIAL SHIELD / ANNUAL BILLIARDS TOURNAMENT WINNERS. (on metal plaques) 1946 / Won by / A.Beshara, 1947 / Won by / K.Evans, 1948 / Won by / G.Morris -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Newspaper cuttings, Kyabram Free Press, Kyabram, The Club's the Thing, 1960
... and Racing, Football, CWA, Fire Brigade, Younger Set, Croquet, Red... and Racing, Football, CWA, Fire Brigade, Younger Set, Croquet, Red ...22 group photographs of Tatura organisation on double page supplement. Tatura Guardian Newspaper 8 September 1960. Included are: Apex, Shire Councillors, Show Society, RSL, Plumpton Coursing and Racing, Football, CWA, Fire Brigade, Younger Set, Croquet, Red Cross, RSL Auxiliary, Kinder, Golf, Council Staff, Young Farmers, SS Mothers Club, Hospital Auxiliary.Tatura Guardian Press Thursday 8 September 1960 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: HEROES
... , March 24, 2004. Heroes: Golden Square volunteer fire brigade... Square volunteer fire brigade in February 1962, after fighting ...Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from Wednesday, March 24, 2004. Heroes: Golden Square volunteer fire brigade in February 1962, after fighting blazes in the Dandenongs in which nine people died. From left: Captain Harley Brown, Ted Hocking, Bendigo mayor Dick Turner, Neill Tarr, Rupert Brown, Len Doye and Albert Naughdort. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Melton City Libraries
Photograph, Shire centenary, 1962
... , members of the Mt Cottrell Fire Brigades Group In the background... Roaers and Graeme Gilliland, members of the Mt Cottrell Fire ...Bon Barrie, Graeme Cooper, N. Gillespie, Peter Barrie, Ken Robinson, Ray Allen, Tom Barrie, John Roaers and Graeme Gilliland, members of the Mt Cottrell Fire Brigades Group In the background of the photo is the pavilion during construction, Melton Recreation Park on Reserve Road.Melton South Trailer tank, pump and Syd Coopers Car at the Shire centenarycouncil, local significant events, emergency services -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Postcard, Stawell Fire Station in Byrne Street c1887-1890 -- 2 Copies
... Stawell Volunteer Fire Brigade and Stawell Fire Station...Stawell Volunteer Fire Brigade and Stawell Fire Station ...Stawell Volunteer Fire Brigade and Stawell Fire Station also Stawell Branch Australian Miners Association. Byrne Street 1890s. Stawell Fire Station Byrne Street built in Sept 1883. Tower built previously. Bell Lady of Stawell was cast in England early 1880.stawell -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1/03/1993 12:00:00 AM
... photographs show damage being inspected by Fire Brigade members... photographs show damage being inspected by Fire Brigade members ...Also two other black and white photographs of disastrous fire damage to Jimmys Mermaid Fish Shop 15 June 1993 photographs show damage being inspected by Fire Brigade members and Arson Squad Detectives. Numbers 03795.1 and 03795.2 size 10.5 x 15.5Black and white photograph of Jimmy Garidas of Jimmys Mermaid Fish Shop, showing Jimmy standing at the deep fryer, 509 Esplanade Lakes Entrance Victoriabuilding industry