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Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, History of Murchison Fire Brigade, 1983
Centenary and history of Murchison Fire BrigadeWhite soft cardboard cover with black fireman's helmet and fireman's hose. 1883-1983 in red printing on helmet. 20 pages.Presented to Tatura & District Historical Society, from Murchison Fire Brigade 17.11.90fire brigade, murchison fire brigade -
Melton City Libraries
Document, Mount Cottrell Fire Brigade Group standing order and constitution, 1978
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. Group Headquarters was established at the Ferris road residence of Melton Captain E W Bon Barrie, who was elected Group and Communications Officer of Mt Cottrell. E W (Eddie) Gillespie and Keith Watt of the Toolern Vale brigade were appointed Deputy Group Officer and Group Secretary respectively. Documents from the Mount Cottrell Fire Brigade Group emergency services -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Fire Brigade Memorabilia Display -- Coloured
Fire Brigade Memorabilia Display. There are 8 coloured photos in Album 9B of the display all taken 03.09 2003. On display are photos, trophies, equipment and uniforms of the Fire Brigade Members.Coloured photograph of Fire Brigade memorabilia display showing, Various displays, inc Uniforms and Photgraphsstawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Fire Brigade Memorabilia Display -- Coloured
Fire Brigade Memorabilia Display. There are 8 coloured photos in Album 9B of the display all taken 03.09 2003. On display are photos, trophies, equipment and uniforms of the Fire Brigade Members.Coloured photograph of Fire Brigade memorabilia display showing, A Model of a Poppet head and Hose nozzles.stawell -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Book - n/a, Vietnam 1968/The Battle of Fire Support Bases Coral/Balmoral, c2018
An Australian Government sponsored detailed description of the Battle of Fire Bases Coral/Balmoral - an important Australian battle in the Vietnam War.A detailed but easy to read recount of a major Australian battle in the Vietnam War. Thin book, very dark in color for front and back covers; front cover shows soldier on watch, back cover shows (in negative) two soldiers jumping into shallow dugout.Vietnam 1968/The Battle of Fire Support Bases Coral/Balmoral.vietnam, vietnam war, battle, coral/balmoral, diamond valley vietnam veterans, fire support base -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Map, CFA, Map of Stawell / deep Lead Fire of 31/12/2005, 2006
Fire Started from lightning strike near Deep Lead and Burned on New years Eve with nasty North Wind, Southerly to Black range, Then Easterly towards Great western. Fire Subduded by Rain Event on 2/1/2006.Laminated Coloured Map of Stawell / Deep Lead 4/1/2006 with Fire Perimeters.CFA GIS Services Community Services -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum Inc
Photograph, Charlton Fire Station c. 1987
The Charlton Fire Station was built in 1931.Colour photograph of the Charlton Fire Station. A single storey red brick building with a white frontage. A large entrance and three high high windows down the side. There is a plaque on the LH side of the main entrance that can't be clearly read.. The signage above the main entrance reads C.F.B.B. FIRE STATION 1931 There is a light above this sign. The fire tower is at the rear of the building. There is a low railing fence on the right side.charlton fire station, charlton fire brigade -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - copy, D. Clark, Tatura Fire Brigade, 1989 copy
Copy of photograph of Tatura Fire Brigade. Members: firemen Anderson, Knuckey, Lt Layton, fireman Hanlon, Capt Barron and fireman Levangs.Black and white copy of photograph of six fire brigade members -
Melton City Libraries
Archive, Edna and Bon Barries Fire Brigade Archives, 2010
In the 1950s with the introduction two-way HF and later VHF very high frequency radio sets. Melton Rural Fire Brigade was part of the Bacchus Marsh Group. Radio sets where located in the Melton Fire Truck, and in the house of the Barrie family at Ferris Road. This was an ideal location to observe a 360 degree view in all directions when smoke appeared on the horizon. An antenna was erected beside the house. The set OX 7 was located in the kitchen and monitored 24 hours by the family. When an electrical fire occurred at the junction of the electricity to the house there was time to radio the fire station and summons the men working in the paddocks, thus saving the house from possible destruction. With the introduction of UHF – ultra high frequency Vinten Radios the signal was clearer and static and interference lessened and radio traffic became easier to read, and reduced noise levels in the household. VL3 LY Radio Base became the Group Headquarters was established in 1967. By 1970 the Brigades were: Melton, Rockbank, Sydenham, Toolern Vale, Diggers Rest, Truganina, and Werribee. In 1974 when the family moved to First Avenue, another antenna and a small building were erected adjacent to the residence and used to house the equipment, maps. Radio traffic consisted of regular schedule times and communication with adjoining groups of brigades such as Bacchus Marsh, Mt Macedon and Little River Groups. Many of the brigade and group base radios were situated in private residences and operated primarily by fire fighters wives who held the position of Communications Officer, either registered as a brigade member or informally. Edna was never registered as an operational brigade member but operated informally as an assistant to her husband Bon. She was however a member of the Melton Fire Brigade Ladies Auxiliary from its inception in 1968, a non-operational position. Edna kept up to date with radio procedure following the 1967 handbook; preparing maps, plotting compass points and taking notes on weather forecasts from the SA Border and Western District. Daily notes were taken in anticipation of fire warnings. These log books and daily radio traffic were incidental to the regular radio schedules. Emergency turnouts noted, burning off times and predicted location of smoke. In the summer fire season all TBF (total fire ban days were recorded.) In times of emergency the Barrie family assisted Bon the base radio operator to plot the position and location of fire trucks and to help clarify garbled radio traffic, keep notes and make telephone calls. These log books are held in the EE and EW Family Archive. Items selected by Wendy Barrie for viewing Melton Fire Brigade celebrationsemergency services, local identities -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Fire Brigade Memorabilia Display -- Coloured
Fire Brigade Memorabilia Display. There are 8 coloured photos in Album 9B of the display all taken 03.09 2003. On display are photos, trophies, equipment and uniforms of the Fire Brigade Members.Coloured photograph of Fire Brigade memorabilia display showing, Various items on table inc. Photos and Trophies.stawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Fire Brigade Memorabilia Display -- Coloured
Fire Brigade Memorabilia Display. There are 8 coloured photos in Album 9B of the display all taken 03.09 2003. On display are photos, trophies, equipment and uniforms of the Fire Brigade Members.Coloured photograph of Fire Brigade memorabilia display showing, Various items in a cabinet inc. Photos and Trophiesstawell -
Forests Commission Retired Personnel Association (FCRPA)
Bushfire awareness sign, Protect your forests from fire, 1953
Bushfire Prevention Week was initiated by the Forests Commission in 1930. Victoria’s State Governor, Lord Somers, the Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Sir Harold Luxton and the newly appointed Minister for Forests, William Beckett launched the innovative campaign with great flourish to 250 invited guests at Melbourne’s opulent Town Hall on Monday 13 January 1930. Special church sermons had been held previously on Sunday. The packed program of gala events included lavish luncheon talks at city clubs, scholarly lectures broadcast on the wireless, together with daily articles in the Melbourne and country press about the pressing need for fire prevention. The slogan for the ground-breaking campaign was… Prevent Bush Fires – It Pays… The Shell Petrol Company of Australia supplied 15000 windshield stickers, the British Australasian Tobacco Company donated a large supply of stamp stickers, while many other companies drew attention to the campaign in their newspaper advertisements. The Victorian Railways and many city firms displayed special fire posters, while Bryant and May posted messages on their limited-edition matchbox covers which are now highly prized by phillumenists (i.e. matchbox collectors). The Postmaster General's Department franked postage stamps and letters with special bushfire slogans. While plainclothes police were secretly deployed to the bush to arrest potential arsonists. Canvas and enamel fire prevention signs were erected on most roads leading to forest areas. Letters to the Editor later appeared in many city and country newspapers extolling the virtues of Bushfire Prevention Week and urging for its continuation as an annual event. Although a new idea for Australia, the Canadian Forest Service had been running a similar program for a few years. The Forests Commission in its 1929-30 Annual Report, under the title of "Propaganda", noted with some glee… "One of the most gratifying features of the ''Week" was its low cost to the Government, the major part of the publicity material being donated by private firms." And so for the next 50 years until the 1980s, Bushfire Prevention Week continued unabated with the Forests Commission producing a series of coloured “Magic Lantern” slides which were manufactured by Alex Gunn and Sons in Collins Street Melbourne for screening at Val Morgan cinemas. The slides famously introduced the menacing character, Willy Wildfire, warning motorists to be careful with matches. Now known as Fire Action Week, it remains a key event in the annual calendar for both DEECA and the CFA and is still going strong... These canvas fire awareness signs were used right throughout the period of the Forests Commission until the mid 1980sBushfire awareness signProtect your forests from firebushfire -
Melton City Libraries
Booklet, Region 14 Rural Fire Brigades Association, 1968
Formation of the Mt Cottrell Fire Brigades Group 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. Group Headquarters was established at the Ferris road residence of Melton Captain E W Bon Barrie, who was elected Group and Communications Officer of Mt Cottrell. E W (Eddie) Gillespie and Keith Watt of the Toolern Vale brigade were appointed Deputy Group Officer and Group Secretary respectivelyRegion 14 Rural Fire Brigades Association First Annual Demonstration programmeemergency services -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, CLUNES VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE MARCH 1864
C.D. - BEFORE AND AFTER RESTORATION 40 VOLUNTEER PHOTOS DISPLAYED IN FIRE BRIGADE (BELL SHAPE ARRANGEMENT OF IMAGES). FIRE FIGHTING EQUPMENT ILLUSTRATED AT BASE OF BELL - WAGON, REELCART AND WATER CARRIER. .1 ENLARGED COPY OF POSTCARD PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, .2 POSTCARD PHOTOGRAPH OF THE CLUNES VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE - ESTABLISHED MARCH 1864. .3 PHOTOGRAPH MOUNTED ON CARDBOARD .4 CD WITH PHOTOS OF CONSERVATION, BEFORE AND AFTER .5 PHOTOCOPY OF ENLARGED PHOTO PRINTED ABOVE THE IMAGE: MOTTO - "READY TO SAVE" PRINTED ON FRONT: J. R. FARMER PHOTO REGISTERED JUNE 10TH, 1870local history, photography, photographs, fire brigade -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Magazine - The Protectors, A Tribute to the Men and Women who Defended Victoria in Fire Season 2006-07
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 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, The Baron Bob Bridge Fire Brigade, 1932
Fire Brigade entry in street procession, 1932, Tatura Back ToBlack and white photograph of horse and cart in procession. In photograph: The Baron Bob Brigade Fire Brigade -
Melton City Libraries
Newspaper, Melton Fire Captain Honoured, 1984
Participated in the Formation of Mt Cottrell Fire Brigades Group in 1967Article featuring Stephen John Hirt, Captain of CFA Melton Urban and Rural Fire Brigades.local identities, emergency services -
Melton City Libraries
Photograph, Melton Fire Brigade Memorial Wall, 2013
Ernest W (Bon) Barrie, 1909 – 1985 Melton Fire Brigade (and predecessor Bush Fire Brigade) Apparatus Officer, 1945 - 1953 Captain, 1951 - 1965 Mt Cotterill Fire Brigades’ Group Elected Group Officer, on the formation of the Group, 1967. 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. Recipient of the Queens Medal, 1979 Recognised for 44 years of service on the Melton Fire Brigade Memorial Wall Plaque, dedicated May 2013 Mt Cotterell Fire Brigades G H Q and aerial was erected at No 17 - 19 First Avenue in 1974 at the home of Edna and Bon Barrie. Previously the Mt Cotterell Group VL3LY communication headquarters occupied their h ome in Ferris road at its inception in 1967. The First Avenue headquarters and map room, with radio equipment was also housed at the residence. It was operated with an additional cable connection to Fireman Wayne Sullivan (Deputy C/O) who resided at the rear in Kurrajong Cr.Section of the Melton Fire Brigade Memorial wall with brigade members who have passed away while as members. emergency services, local identities -
Melton City Libraries
Archive, Melton Fire Brigade Ladies Aux Constitution, Unknown
Edna Barrie was a member of the Melton Fire Brigade Ladies Auxiliary from its inception in 1968, a non-operational positionEdna Barrie's copy of Melton Fire Brigade Ladies Aux Constitution and list of membersemergency services, local identities -
Clayton RSL Sub Branch
hard cover non-fiction book, Warriors and Fighting Men, 1971
... Warriors and Fighting Men ...Examines the epic battles of fighting men from ancient times to today (1971)hard cover non-fiction book -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Fire Brigade Memorabilia Display -- Coloured
Fire Brigade Memorabilia Display. There are 8 coloured photos in Album 9B of the display all taken 03.09 2003. On display are photos, trophies, equipment and uniforms of the Fire Brigade Members.Coloured photograph of Fire Brigade memorabilia display showing, photos, equipment, uniforms and trophies used by Brigade members over the years. stawell -
Fire Services Museum of Victoria
Austin Front mounted pump, 1952 (exact)
1952 Austin, Series 11, front mounted Fire PumperRegistration XF 472, CFA logo on cabin doors, "Austin" badge on front of bonnet.front, 1952, fire, truck, pump, austin, country, authority, cfa, mounted -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Isle of Wight Hotel Fire, 1926
Part of a collection from Mrs Jessie Smith. The Isle of Wight Hotel was destroyed by fire 1926. At the time it was one of two Hotels on the Island.After the fire at Isle of Wight Hotel, 1926, showing chimneys standing and debris in foreground.local history, photographs, isle of wight hotel, cowes, phillip island, sepia photograph, building fire, the esplanade cowes, jessie smith collection, stan mcfee -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Original Photograph, Members of Old Buninyong Fire Brigade outside Headquarters c1899, April 1996
Buninyong Fire Brigade in uniform shown in front of new Headquarters possibly shown at an opening ceremony c1899. The original Merryweather can be seen at the right of the photograph.Possibly shows the opening of the new Headquarters with the members of the brigade in uniformBlack and white photograph of Old Buninyong Fire Brigade in uniform in front of Headquarters c1899 fire brigade, fire station, merryweather -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum Inc
Photograph, Petrol bowser fire c.1930
Petrol bowser fire c. 1930 at garage cnr High & Armstrong St CharltonSmall balck & white snapshot of petrol bowser fire. a crowd of onlookers including a boy on a bicycle and a car on the road. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Map - Fire Underwriter's Association Sketch Map, Fire Underwriter's Association of Victoria, Doncaster, Mitcham and Tunstall, 29/4/1932
Shetch map of Doncaster, Mitcham and Tunstall. Scale 1inch = 40 chainsA sketch map of Doncaster, Mitcham and Tunstall by the Fire Underwriters' Association of Victoria.non-fictionShetch map of Doncaster, Mitcham and Tunstall. Scale 1inch = 40 chainsmap, doncaster, mitcham, tunstall -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Fire Brigade, First Hose Six Team group portrait who won at Warrnambool Demonstration1905
Group Portrait of Stawell Fire Brigade First Hose Six Team Warrnambool 1905 FramedSepia photograph in a mount. Six males dressed in uniform, four at the back and two at the front. The two men at the front are seated on cane chairs, beside a table covered with a cloth. A silver tray (trophy) rests on the table.Stawell Fire Brigade FIRST HOSE SIX Warrnambool Demonstration 1905 Writing on the back is illegiblestawell, fire brigade -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Uniform, Warrnambool Fire Brigade, Mid 20th century
This is a complete uniform of the Warrnambool Urban Fire Brigade in the mid 20th century. The Warrnambool Fire Brigade, located today in Mortlake Road, Warrnambool, was established in 1863. The formation was prompted by a fire at the Flying Buck Hotel in Liebig Street. The Warrnambool Fire Brigade has a long proud history of service to the people of Warrnambool and district for over 150 years. The uniform belonged to John (Jack) Sizeland, a firefighter for over 37 years. He retired in 1977. This uniform is of some significance as it shows the type of uniform worn by Warrnambool firefighters in the mid 20th century. It is also of importance because it belonged to a local firefighter, Jack Sizeland. This is a Warrnambool Fire Brigade uniform consisting of:- .1 A black cloth single-breasted jacket lined with black and white material. It has four silver metal buttons down the front and two on the top pocket lapels. The buttons have the inscription ‘Country Fire Authority Victoria’. There are two red and black cloth tabs stitched on the top of the sleeves (‘Warrnambool Urban Fire Brigade’). The belt is stitched at the back and loose at the front. .2 Black cloth trousers with a red braid stripe down each leg. .3 Black leather belt with a silver-coloured buckle. .4 Black officer-type hat with red plastic lining, a plastic peaked front with a green backing, a red and black braid around the rim with two metal buttons and a silver-coloured metal badge of the Country Fire Authority. .5 Black cloth (polyester) tie with orange lining. Trousers: ‘C.F.A., I. L. Wise’ Tie: ‘Mark Andrew Made in Australia’ Hat: ‘Emerco, Melbourne, Registered Trademark, This is Your Guarantee for Quality, Made in Australia’ warrnambool fire brigade, jack sizeland, history of warrnambool -
Wangaratta Urban Fire Brigade
Photograph
(.1)S/O Joe Grenfell and S/O Stewart Marshal (holding spraying hose) testing S.E.C Cherry pickers for fire fighting (.2) Testing S.E.C Cherry pickers for fire fighting use - S/O Joe Grenfell & S/O Stewart Marshal at top. 9 men standing on ground watching, 1 on back end of cherry picker truck. 2 black and white photos(.1) S/O Joe Grenfell S/O Stewart Marshal Testing S.E.C Cherry pickers for fire fighting 1985 (.2) Testing S.E.C Cherry pickers for fire fighting use 1985 S/O Joe Grenfell & S/O Stewart Marshal at top 1985, staff, j. grenfell, s.marshal -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Clothing, Jacket Warrnambool Fire Brigade, Mid 20th century Place Made
This blazer was worn by a Warrnambool Fire Brigade member (Jack Sizeland). It was part of the dress uniform for fire brigade members in the 1960s and 70s. The Warrnambool Fire Brigade was established in the early 1860s after a fire at the Flying Buck Hotel in Liebig Street prompted a public meeting to establish a permanent fire authority in the town. There had been a couple of attempts previously to set up a local fire brigade. The Warrnambool Fire Brigade actively participates in Country Fire Authority Championships and competitions and has been very successful, particularly in the 19th century. John (Jack) Sizeland retired when he was 65 in 1977 (37 years of service).This blazer is of interest as it shows us what fire fighters in Warrnambool were wearing in the mid 20th century (dress uniform). It is also a memento of one long-serving firefighter, Jack SizelandThis is a man’s black blazer with three large black buttons. The sleeve ends and the three pockets have a diagonal red and black patterned braid stitched on. The upper portion of the blazer and the sleeves are lined with black material. The top pocket has the badge of the Warrnambool Fire Brigade in red and yellow stitched on. The badge features a Fire Brigade helmet, a ladder and two axes set in two concentric circles. A printed label with the owner’s name (Sizeland) is stitched inside the collar areaName ‘Sizeland’ stitched inside collar areawarrnambool fire brigade, country fire authority, john sizeland, history of warrnambool