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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - Bush Fire Control Map Bendigo District
... are houses, Post Offices, Police stations, bush fire brigades, water..., bush fire brigades, water channels, swamps, marshes, dense ...A Bush Fire Control map is a valuable tool used by emergency services and communities to respond to respond to bushfires.Cream coloured parchment map showing roads, railway lines, telephone lines, rivers, creeks and water courses. Also marked are houses, Post Offices, Police stations, bush fire brigades, water channels, swamps, marshes, dense, medium and scattered timber, aqueducts and reservoirs. Villages, districts and Towns are clearly marked. Printed in red, green, black and blue. Very clear and easy to read. Undated.bush fires, bendigo area map -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: LONG GULLY WINNERS HOSE PRACTICE FOR EIGHT MEN
... Copy of two fire brigade photos. The top one shows... fire brigade photos. The top one shows the Review in the Upper ...Copy of two fire brigade photos. The top one shows the Review in the Upper Reserve with the band in the foreground and the brigade teams marching on the reserve. The lower photos Long Gully, Winners Hose Practice for Eight Men. Team members are: B Mitchell, T Smith, G Hall, W Wearne, W Trahair, J Waterson, A Polglaise and A Truscott. Photographers were Vincent Kelly and W H Robinson.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - brigade review and long gully winners hose practice for eight men, w tibbett, f arthur, w stewart, e miller, h harvey, h derham, w h robinson, vincent kelly, b mitchell, t smith, g hall, w wearne, w trahair, j waterson, a polglaise, a truscott -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Household, Button Cleaning Shield, C 1960
... Urban Fire Brigade from 1940 through to 1977.... who was a member of the Warrnambool Urban Fire Brigade from ...This object was used a shield to slide brass button through to enable them to be polished.They were a common object for those who wore military type uniforms with metal buttons The item belonged to John T Sizeland who was a member of the Warrnambool Urban Fire Brigade from 1940 through to 1977.This is an object which was commonly used by those in the military and those who wore uniforms with brass buttons. This item has strong provenance having belonged to John Sizeland who was a member of the Warrnambool Fire Brigade for over 30 years and was donated along with a number of associated fire brigade items. Long horse shoeshaped piece of copper with narrow slice three quarters through with rounded notch at the end.J Sizeland hammered into one end.warrnambool, button cleaner/protector, button cleaning shield, brass button, john t sizeland, brass button cleaning -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Tatura Fire Station
... Shows picture of the former site of Tatura Fire Brigade... of Tatura Fire Brigade, Casey Street, Tatura. The station was opened ...Shows picture of the former site of Tatura Fire Brigade, Casey Street, Tatura. The station was opened in 1972 and closed in 2021 when a new one was built. Building to left is premises of F L and A T Forster & Sons, 68 Casey Street, Tatura. Formally part of the Tatura Flour Mill.Colour photograph showing the old Fire Station in Casey Street, Tatura. Also shows premises of Forster & Sons. Photograph stuck onto piece of white cardboard. tatura fire station, f l & a t forster, tatura flour mill, casey street tatura -
Melton City Libraries
Photograph, West Melton-Coburns Road, 1969
... Fire Brigade. Road construction of Service road and beginnings... the Bush Fire Brigade. Road construction of Service road ...Coburns Road - 19th c family descendents living in Melton. Coburn Primary School Cr George Coburn. 1930’s. December 1935 Shire President Cr Geo Coburn convened meeting to form the Bush Fire Brigade. Road construction of Service road and beginnings of West Melton subdivision. West Melton-Early Division View of Coburns Road. council, local significant events -
Melton City Libraries
Photograph, Rural demo Region 14, c.1969
... Region 14 Mount Cotterill Fire Brigades Group. In the back... maroon and white practice gear Region 14 Mount Cotterill Fire ...Region 14 Mount Cotterill Fire Brigades Group. In the back row is Bon Barrie, Keith Gillespie, Ross Backhouse, Peter Barrie, Edgar Barrie, Rob Radford, David Rintoul, Jim Patterson. Front Row: Les Gillespie, Graeme Gilliland, Ray Allen, Vic Allen and Steve Hirt.Melton CFA group wearing the new maroon and white practice gearemergency services, local identities -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: OFF AND RUNNING
... and running: the Bendigo Fire Brigade's running team from the mid...: the Bendigo Fire Brigade's running team from the mid 1940s looked ...6 Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Saturday, June 5, 2004. Off and running: the Bendigo Fire Brigade's running team from the mid 1940s looked superbly fit when this photograph was taken. Back row: Ron Thomas, Bill Boxshall, Leo Rodda, Bill Margingo, Fred Gannaway and Ken Grose. Front row: Keith Hocking, Dave Harries, Ron McKerlie and Alf Grieson.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Button Cleaner
... or a bandsman or a public utility such as the fire brigade. The source... utility such as the fire brigade. The source of the lettering has ...This object would have been used to place on a jacket around the button area. The buttons would have been brass and on a uniform of some sort; probably one belonging to the armed forces or a bandsman or a public utility such as the fire brigade. The source of the lettering has not been traced. An item such as this could still be used today.This item has been retained as a memento of past times when dress uniforms for men were more common.Brass flat oval shape with narrow space ending with a round space in the centre. There are some dents and stains on it.V A 1043 then crossed out 1070 -
Wangaratta Urban Fire Brigade
framed certificate
... to THE WANGARATTA FIRE BRIGADE LADIES AUXILLARY in Grateful Recognition...Wangaratta Urban Fire Brigade 26 Handley Street Wangaratta ...The text under the hospitals shield/emblem is centered and says... ROYAL CHILDRENS HOSPITAL MELBOURNE PATRON HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN Certificate of Appreciation Presented to THE WANGARATTA FIRE BRIGADE LADIES AUXILLARY in Grateful Recognition of your generous support (signed by the president) 6th September 1979 No.635 -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Leaflet - Kergunyah, Kergunyah 1838 - 1974, 1974
... , Card Club and Fire Brigade.... C.W.A. Netball Club, Card Club and Fire Brigade. Kergunyah ...Kergunyah is a small town in the Kiewa Valley in north east Victoria. It is 10km south of Kiewa (town) and 23 km north of Dederang (town). it is farming country commencing in 1838, developing into a small community in 1974 with a School, Church, Post Office, Football Club, Young Farmer Club C.W.A. Netball Club, Card Club and Fire Brigade.Kergunyah is in the Kiewa Valley. Its history is important in the valley as it developed from a large pastoral run in 1838 into a small community supporting the local farming industry with essential organisations eg. school, fire brigade and social organisations eg. sporting teams, C.W.A.. Its history is significant as this leaflet has details of the organisations up to 1974 and this detail can be compared to organisations at Kergunyah today and can be compared to the history of other small rural communities. White stiff paper, folded to A4 size, with black and white photos on each of the 4 pages. Each page has detailed information under headings of community buildings and clubs in the small town. kergunyah; kiewa valley; small community; rural town; -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard - Sturt Street Ballarat, Victoria, Rose Stereograph Co, 1920s?
... Photo taken from the City Fire Brigade station...Photo taken from the City Fire Brigade station ...Photo taken from the City Fire Brigade station at the corner of Sturt and Raglan Streets, looking east towards Mount Warrenheip. Has an eastbound ESCo tram. Photo shows the overhead structures, Harry Davies & Co. Drapers Importers, Ballarat Town Hall and the general view of the city. On the rear is a large Rose symbol and publisher details.Yields information about Sturt St during 1920sPostcard - Rose Series P 1717, Sturt Street looking east. Second copy - cigarette card size - 63mm x 87mmHas an address in Macarthur St, Ballarat on rear. Second copy has in ink "To Ken from Paul Kiwi4755"ballarat, sturt st, fire watch tower, harry davies -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: FIRE
... 31, 2004. Fire: Golden Square fire brigade's annual... Square fire brigade's annual Christmas sports day gave brigades ...Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Friday, December 31, 2004. Fire: Golden Square fire brigade's annual Christmas sports day gave brigades the chance to display their talents. In this photograph, taken in 1942, Keith James (assistant), Bill Rodda (ladder man), Bill Curnow (pole), George Symons (coupler) and Dick Turner (hydrant) display their talents under the watchful eye of the judge, Bob Houston. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Tatura Fire Brigade's First Motor Unit
... Tatura Fire Brigade's First Motor Unit|Back : N. Mitchell... Tatura the-murray Photograph Tatura Fire Brigade's First Motor ...Tatura Fire Brigade's First Motor Unit|Back : N. Mitchell, E. Francis, B; Ough, M. Brady, CJ Mitchell, T. Layton, T Hogan, K. Williams, - Anderson, R Dick, D Anderson,. In Driver's seat: W. Martin. R Barron. Front : J.Whelpdale, J. Brady, M. Prichard, E Mitchell. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Pamphlet, F.P. Dwerryhouse, Town Clerk and Treasurer, Ringwood Council's Annual Report To The Ratepayers - December 1967, 1967
... , Metropolitan Fire Brigade, Vandalism, Street Lighting, and list..., Fly Control, Garbage Removal, Metropolitan Fire Brigade ...City of Ringwood community information annual report for 1966, including sections covering Finance, Rates & Charges, Commercial Projects, Municipal Library, Memorial Clock Tower, Private Street Construction, Advisory Service, Litter, Fire Hazards, Home Help Service, Immunisations, Infant Welfare Centres, Native Flora, Dogs, Horse Riding, Fly Control, Garbage Removal, Metropolitan Fire Brigade, Vandalism, Street Lighting, and list of departing and current Council Representatives.Mrs. Elizabeth Penny, representing the East Ward, made history in Ringwood by being the first woman elected to the Council, and subsequently as Ringwood's first lady Mayor.rinx -
Wangaratta Historical Society
The Fire Bell
... a Wangaratta volunteer Fire Brigade took place on 16th May 1876... meeting to form a Wangaratta volunteer Fire Brigade took place ...The Fire Bell The first constituted meeting to form a Wangaratta volunteer Fire Brigade took place on 16th May 1876 at the Council Club Hotel Murphy Street Wangaratta. In June 1876 Council agreed to provide a Fire Bell at a cost of 10 pounds. In 1895 the bell was erected in Ford Street at the purpose built Fire Station that was later to become the Wangaratta Historical Society Museum. The bell can be seen in place in the Old Fire Station photo 000001. -
Melton City Libraries
Photograph, Bon Barrie at Ferris Road, Unknown
... radio station from home on a 24 hour basis for fire brigades... base radio station from home on a 24 hour basis for fire ...As Group Communications Officer he operated the VL3 LY base radio station from home on a 24 hour basis for fire brigades of Melton, Rockbank, Sydenham, Diggers Rest, Toolern Vale, Truganina and Werribee. With his brother Edgar, he built the first Melton Fire Truck. It was housed on the family property until a fire station was constructed in the Melton township. Bon at his house on Ferris Road, Meltonlocal identities, emergency services -
Wangaratta Urban Fire Brigade
Photograph - marching team at Swanhill
... were members of the Wangaratta Urban Fire Brigade. Steven Brown...Wangaratta Urban Fire Brigade 26 Handley Street Wangaratta ...Showing the participates of the Discipline March at the State Championships held at Swanhill in 1974. All the marchers were members of the Wangaratta Urban Fire Brigade. Steven Brown is the son of Les Brown. Les Brown passed away in 2011. Peter Graham and Tom Philp went on to be long serving members of the Brigade. John Briese also was a long serving member who moved to Melbourne around 1995. A black and white photograph of the Marching Team at Swanhill Championships 1974.Left to Right: Ian Moscrop, Tom Philp, John Spence, Peter Graham, Steven Brown, Les Brown, John Plecter, G Robinson, Bill Forge. Leader: John Briese Swanhill 1974photograph, marching team, swanhill -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Clothing - Fireman's Dress Jacket
... at top of each arm embroidered with Tatura Urban Fire Brigade... arm embroidered with Tatura Urban Fire Brigade. White label ...Uniform worn by A. Perry, who was a Fireman in Tatura from 1959 to 1967 ( 8 years )Navy blue Pure wool, double breasted, 7 brass buttons, ( 2 on lapels ), brass hook each side at waistline for belt. Red patch at top of each arm embroidered with Tatura Urban Fire Brigade. White label inside with David Lock P/L Melbourne., NAME A. Perry, 8 739. Shoulders lined with navy cotton fabric. Buttons are brass with Country Fire Authority Victoria , Shield and Helmet embossed on them. One button is missing -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Melbourne tram history, 1930's
... , use of buses, financial and community services - Fire Brigade... and community services - Fire Brigade etc and concession fares. Noted ...Manuscript? - 8 sheet carbon copies (poor) on foolscap sheet, untitled document outlining the tramway history of Melbourne from the time of the formation of the Melbourne Omnibus Co., through the cable tram era, NMETL, PMTT, formation of the MMTB. Preston Workshops, tramcars, Melbourne compared to other cities, in particular the lower population density, conversion of cable cars, use of buses, financial and community services - Fire Brigade etc and concession fares. Noted dated - c1930. Two copies heldtrams, tramways, mmtb, workshops, cable trams, buses, bus services, concession fares, melbourne omnibus co. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: LIST OF PROPERTY VALUATIONS DATED 1891
... : Albert Hotel, Fire Brigade, City, British American, Hustlers Reef.... These include: Albert Hotel, Fire Brigade, City, British American ...Printed Cohn Bros Memorandum letterhead notepaper dated 23rd Dec 1891 with handwritten 'Property Valuations'. Nineteen Cohns Hotels with 1891 valuations are listed. These include: Albert Hotel, Fire Brigade, City, British American, Hustlers Reef, Garden Gully, Universal, Brougham Arms, Victoria, United Kingdom, West End, View Bend, Sparrowhawk, Greyhound, Normanby, Noahs Ark, Saw Mills, and the Royal at Wedderburn, as well as the South Elmore at the township of Elmore. These totalled £14,305bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO EASTER FAIR COLLECTION: EASTER FAIR PHOTOS
... . - could be fire brigade. Very early image, copy only and poor... (indecipherable) and small hats. - could be fire brigade. Very early image ...2 photocopies of Easter Fair photos. A. Floats rounding corner of Pall mall and View Streets, approx 1940's. B. Photo of float, flat tray carriage with box type structure on top, models of horses and men and stone type house, on top. 'KF' on side of float.(Kangaroo Flat) 4 men dressed in uniform, jacket and pants, logo on top of arm (indecipherable) and small hats. - could be fire brigade. Very early image, copy only and poor quality.bendigo, bendigo easter fair, parade -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO EASTER FAIR COLLECTION: RAFFLE TICKET, 4th March, 1976
... . Raffle in aid of Bendigo Urban Fire Brigade, Base Hospital, Home... of Bendigo Urban Fire Brigade, Base Hospital, Home & Hospital ...2 Raffle tickets Bendigo Easter Fair Society Limited, 1976, cream, blue print. Coloured TV set first prize, valued at $500. Raffle in aid of Bendigo Urban Fire Brigade, Base Hospital, Home & Hospital for the Aged, RSL Building Patriotic Fund, Apex Club Toy Fund, Sandhurst Apex Club, Golden Square Spastic Centre Auxiliary. H.A. Sutton Secretary, W. Robertson, Sec/Treasurer. Promoted by Hargreaves St. Popular Girl Committee.bendigo, bendigo easter fair, raffle ticket 1976 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ARTICLES FOR RHSV BENDIGO BRAND NEWSLETTER AUG 1973
... ; vegetable market; hay and corn market; wood market; City Fire...; vegetable market; hay and corn market; wood market; City Fire ...Articles for RHSV Bendigo Brand Newsletter Aug 1973. 1. Market Square - reference to Messrs Reid & Co.; pudlers' activity on that area; Hunter's puddling machine in area; weighbridge 1855; vegetable market; hay and corn market; wood market; City Fire Brigade; City Retail Market; City Lock-up; City Hall (1885). 2. Typewritten article ''Looking Back'' (see Mosaic #6545). 3 Handwritten notes on ''The Pearl mine'' - see Mosaic # 6543document -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NORMAN OLIVER COLLECTION: SPEECH NOTES NOVEMBER 1950
... , and the Fire Brigade Track...., vandalism, the Australian Publicity Council, and the Fire Brigade ...The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Sixteen typed pages of notes. Date, Nov 1950, written in pencil in ink in the left hand margin. In the format used for this weekly talks on 3BO 'The Mayor Speaks'. Topics include: Bendigo Centenary, the Aerodrome, the Ambulance, Bendigo Creek, Bendigo Baths, Library Matters, Taxi fares, vandalism, the Australian Publicity Council, and the Fire Brigade Track.bendigo, council, speech notes, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. 3bo 'the mayor speaks'. bendigo centenary 1951. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, 1932 "Back To
... Day March in Melbourne. Tatura Fire Brigade Band 1932... Fire Brigade Band 1932.|Including Eddie Lockwood; Alf Whelpdale ...The band performed at the 1932 "Back To" and at the Anzac Day March in Melbourne. Tatura Fire Brigade Band 1932.|Including Eddie Lockwood; Alf Whelpdale; George Cuthberton; Bert Battye; Ron Chapman; Les Seabourne; Billy Mortimer; Paddy Harford; Neil Hunter;Ed Mitchell; Mark Pritchard; Wal Reddie; John Dixon; Jim Harford; Gawne; Frank Pritchard; Ray Davies; Charlie Hunter.photograph, people -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mick Walsh, Mick Walsh Stawell Studio Colour Negatives, 1975 to 1986
... Kath Banfield & Col Petch Ridd Family Joel Fire Brigade Joel... & Col Petch Ridd Family Joel Fire Brigade Joel Joel Girls Fire ...Negatives from Stawell Photographer. Discarded from Penna Print Ararat. Son contacted and gave approval for Stawell Historical Society to keep them. Only those of a non personal nature scanned. Parish family Dalgetty Sheep Train Jean Holmes Family Kath Banfield & Col Petch Ridd Family Joel Fire Brigade Joel Joel Girls Fire Brigade Ryan Grandchildren Walter Boothey Shalder Grandchildren Hodgetts Silver Wedding Geoff Robertson Family Prue Spittle & Bill Moorshead Elaine Feldman & Maurie Stewart Pamela Barber & Howard Cooper Helen David & Scott Grainger Barry Henderson baby Pickford Baby, Donna Smith & Wayne Reddrop Val Morris & John Kennedy SFC Coaches 1978 Mr & Mrs Robyn Smith halls gap Rosemary Spriggs & Robin Smith Walker Family Bill Dunmore Baby Mr & Mrs C Woodman Greg Holmes Baby Bartholomew & Coughlan Colour negatives of families, weddings and other. Nineteen Lever Arch Folders Mick Walsh 52 Patrick Street Stawellphotography -
Clunes Museum
Award - SERVICE BADGES
... Officers & Members Clunes Urban Fire Brigade in appreciation... Officers & Members Clunes Urban Fire Brigade in appreciation ....1 25 year bar - white background red lettering .2 30 year bar - navy background silver lettering .3 40 year bar - yellow background silver lettering .4 45 year bar - gold background black lettering .5 Medal attached to red ribbon supported by metal banner. Medal is round, white background with navy in centre. Gold enamel images of hose pump fittings and other firefighting regalia are imposed on the front of the medal. A gold coloured metal insignia is pinned to the red ribbon. A pin on a swivel is attached, this pin is used to attach to clothing. .1 25 YEARS .2 30 YEARS .3 40 YEARS .4 45 YEARS .5 LIFE MEMBER is on top of red ribbon, CLUNES is on bottom of red ribbon/INSCRIPTION on reverse of medal "Presented to J. T. Hardin from Officers & Members Clunes Urban Fire Brigade in appreciation of service 5-9-1986" j t hardin, sevice medals -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, Nineteenth Annual Report of the Association for the Advancement of the Blind 1914, 1914
... of the Police, Military and Fire Brigades who hosted a monster carnival... of the Police, Military and Fire Brigades who hosted a monster carnival ...Annual report of the Association for the Advancement of the Blind outlined activities and events over the year, including the opening of the new wing at the Adult Home for the Blind by Lady Denman, removal of a 300 pound debt due the combined efforts of the Police, Military and Fire Brigades who hosted a monster carnival at Luna Park to raise funds for this, and with the help of the Minister of Railways - Hon. Donald Mackinnon - free suburban train for guides has now been granted.1 volume of printed material with some illustrationsassociation for the advancement of the blind, annual reports -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Peter Bassett-Smith, 20th Anniversary of Eltham District Historical Society, afternoon tea in Senior Citizens' Centre, 10 October 1987, 10/10/1987
... , Cemetery Trust and Captain of the Kangaroo Ground Fire Brigade... Fire Brigade. (Newsletter No 157) 1987 activities senior ...Robert Bruce Ness (1917-2004) came from a pioneer Kangaroo ground family and was heavily involved in the community. Bruce and Joy Ness were foundation members of EDHS. Bruce was a former Vice-President and committee member. He was a driving force for the establishment of the Andrew Ross Museum in Kangaroo Ground. His other involvements in the community included the Presbyterian Church, Cemetery Trust and Captain of the Kangaroo Ground Fire Brigade. (Newsletter No 157)Colour photograph1987, activities, senior citizens' centre -
Clunes Museum
Document - PHOTOGRAPH
... , INDOOR BOWLS, AND A MEMBER OF CLUNES FIRE BRIGADE WOMEN'S..., INDOOR BOWLS, AND A MEMBER OF CLUNES FIRE BRIGADE WOMEN'S ...THELMA ANNEAR WAS AN OUTSTANDING MEMBER OF THE CLUNES COMMUNITY FOR MANY YEARS. DURING HER LIFETIME SHE HAD BEEN PRESIDENT OF C.W.A, GOLF CLUB, CLUNES BOWLING CLUB, MOTHERS' CLUB, INDOOR BOWLS, AND A MEMBER OF CLUNES FIRE BRIGADE WOMEN'S AUXILIARY, R.S.L WOMEN'S AUXILIARY, CLUNES SHOW AUXILIARY. SHE WAS ALSO INVOLVED IN MEALS ON WHEELS, SWIMMING CLUB, YOUTH GROUP AND WAS FOUNDING PRESIDENT OF EWING HOUSE FOR DEAF CHILDREN IN BALLARAT..1 COPY OF A COLOURED PHOTOGRAPH OF THE LATE THELMA ANNEAR .2 COPY OF OBITUARY FROM THE BALLARAT COURIER PAGE 6, WEDNESDAY JUNE 19, 1996 FOR THE LATE THELMA ANNEAR .3 COLOUR BROCHURE OF THE HEPBURN SHIRE CELEBRATION WOMEN'S DAY AND HEPBURN SHIRE WOMEN'S HONOR ROLL 7 MARCH 2006 THELMA ANNEAR APPEARS ON THE HEBPURN SHIRE WOMEN'S ROLL local history, photography, photograph