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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Fire damage, Missions to Seamen building, Port Melbourne, Representative of NTV, 2 Jun 1994
Squatters in the building after the government removed community caretakers set fire to the chaplain's quarters in May of 1994. The Trust came down and photographed the damage 2 June.One of ten National Trust photographs of the damaged Seamen's Mission, taken June 1994 after the fire in the chaplain's quarters: exterior view of quarters from back, bit of wire fencing in foregroundmissions to seamen, fire and fire services, crimes and misdemeanours, national trust of victoria -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Fire damage, Missions to Seamen building, Port Melbourne, Representative of NTV, 2 Jun 1994
Squatters in the building after the government removed community caretakers set fire to the chaplain's quarters in May of 1994. The Trust came down and photographed the damage 2 June.One of ten National Trust photographs of the damaged Seamen's Mission, taken June 1994 after the fire in the chaplain's quarters: interior view of quarters from kitchen, lounge room fireplace in viewmissions to seamen, fire and fire services, crimes and misdemeanours, national trust of victoria -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Sign - Sign, Danger
A white rectangular metal sign with rounded corners and a black line border. It has holes drilled in four corners. plus two larger central holes for fixing it to wall or pole and is rusted on the left side. Centre justified warning message reads: Commonwealth Of Australia (in black)/ DANGER (in red) /Live Firing/ Unexploded/Ordnance/ Trespass/ Upon This Land/ Is Prohibited. Centre justified message reads: Commonwealth Of Australia (in black)/ DANGER (in red) /Live Firing/ Unexploded/Ordnance/ Trespass/ Upon This Land/ Is Prohibited. sign, commonwealth of australia, danger, warning -
Bendigo Military Museum
Flag - SALVATION ARMY FLAG, Carroll and Richardson, 2020
This flag was donated to SMIMM to HONOR the service and assistance that the Salvation Army has rendered the Australian Forces over many decades.Salvation Army flag, rectangular shape, colours are outer rim blue all around, centre magenta, middle an 8 pointed gold star with Magenta wording, a white cord and loop at one endCentral, “BLOOD & FIRE”flags, salvation army -
Clunes Museum
Award - TROPHY
Epergne - silver base and handle with figures embossed. Three receptacles, white frosted glass with pink fluted edges, yellow, blue, wine, green sprays of flowers. 1 large centre bowl and two conical shaped side receptacles.Clunes Fire Brigadetrophy, clunes fire brigade -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, Flames Across The Mountains, 2004
This book was initiated and compiled by Leanne Appleby with assistance from Sandra Livingstone and Brian Blakeman. After hearing some of the stories of the events that took place during these fires, Leanne Appleby decided that collating and recording the stories in book form would "perhaps relieve some of the tension and stress". Brian Blakeman as Community Development Officer, East Gippsland Shire, and Sandra Livingstone of Buchan became involved in the project.This is a historic record of events that took place during the 2003 bushfires in the Victoria High Plains.A 206 pp paperback book titled Flames across the Mountains. the front cover is representative of fire and lightning. In the centre is a background of bushfire and the silhouette of two mounted bushmen. The book contains personal accounts of the Bogong, Razorback and Pinnibar fires in East Gippsland, January 2003. It has both b/w and coloured photographs.bushfires reminiscences victorian-high-country -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Boomerang, Unknown
Boomerang - ornamented with red ochre and lined with grooves on obverse side. Non returning type used for hunting or fighting.local history, aboriginal artifact, boomerang, hunting & fighting implement -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Medal
South Vietnam: Gallantry Cross. (Heroic conduct while fighting the enemy.) ( Palm device is citation for Unit Award.)medals, vietnam, army -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Newspaper
Glass framed front page of the Herald, Melbourne. Saturday, August 20th, 1966. Headline - Diggers Fight Back.newspaper, herald, diggers fight back -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, Laminated Document, The Australian - April 9 1965, 9/04/1965 12:00:00 AM
Laminated Document. The Australian Newspaper dated April 9 1965. Headline "Menzies says it - we fight in Vietnam"Multiplelaminated document, the australian, menzies -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Fight to save trees: Vermont v. the dozer, 1966
Residents of Vermont are fighting to stop the destruction of trees .Residents of Vermont are fighting to stop the destruction of trees owing to the Dandenong Valley Authority's plan to remodel Dandenong CreekResidents of Vermont are fighting to stop the destruction of trees .vermont, dandenong creek, dandenong valley authority, abbey walk, vermont, larkman, barry, terry, w. g., mann, j. n. -
Clunes Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH JAMES MICHAEL HEFFERNAN, 1927
JAMES MICHAEL HEFFERNAN WAS A VOLUNTEER FIREMAN IN CLUNES FIRE BRIGADE, HE MARRIED JEAN ROBERTS IN CLUNES 14.12.1935. OCCUPATION WOOD CUTTER.BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF JAMES MICHAEL HEFFERNAN BORN COGHILLS CREEK. 31.7.1910. DIED IN GEELONG 30.10.1978. PHOTOGRAPH SHOWS J. M. HEFFERNAN WEARING CLUNES FIRE BRIGADE UNIFORM IN 1927 AGED 17 YEARS.photography, fire brigade, james michael heffernan -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Shovel head - Fainter Falls
The Fainter Falls Walking Track was originally accessible via a fire fighting access trail, which was used by fire-fighters putting out spot fires caused by lightening strikes. The fires in the summer of 2003, highlighted the beauty of this area and provided the residents with the opportunity to consider the redevelopment of the trail. Work to establish a 700 metre grade 2 walking trail with a 50 metre grade 3 extension trail to the Falls began in 2005. It also includes 3 observation decks, a bridge over a creek crossing, car parking and interpretative signage.The shovel was found during work on the Fainter Falls track. It was left there some time ago by a previous visitor to the Falls indicating that the Falls were accessible and attracted visitors many years ago.Rusty metal shovel head curved on each side and rounded at the front. At the back of the blade it is attached on top with 3 nails to the top piece. The top metal piece overlaps the blade by 6.5 cm longitudinally x 5 cm across. On the back the metal piece overlaps the blade by 12 cm both longitudinally and across the handle end but tapers to a point. It has 6 nails attaching it. Both metal pieces are attached to the blade and curve parallel and around so that a wooden handle would fit between them. This would have 2 nails passing through both metal pieces and the handle. (The handle is missing.) shovel. fainters falls. bogong. walking track. fire track. water. -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Folder - Fainter Falls, 2003 - 2008
The Fainter Falls Walking Track was originally accessible via a fire fighting access trail, which was used by fire fighters putting out spot fires caused by lightening strikes. The fires in the summer of 2003 highlighted the beauty of the area and provided the residents with the opportunity to consider the redevelopment of the trail. Work to establish a 700 metre grade 2 walking trail with a 50 metre grade 3 extension trail to the Falls began in 2005. It also includes 3 observation decks, a bridge over a creek crossing, car parking and interpretive signage.A Friends of Fainter Falls committee was formed to work towards the construction of a track to Fainter Falls. The contents of this folder is evidence of how a local community achieved its goals for such a project in 2003 - 2008.Large orange lever arch folder bound with 2 rings. Contains the history of the redevelopment of the Fainter Falls track 2003 - completion at the end of 2008. It is divided into: Funding Proposals. Correspondence Inwards & Outwards. Minutes and Letters of Support. Inserted separately in a large white and yellow Express Post envelope is additional information including chronology, minutes, newspaper cuttings Inserted separately is the 'Small Towns Development Fund' Application Form 2006.Cover blankfainter falls. bogong. walking trail. fire track. kiewa valley community. -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Domestic object - Kitchen Equipment, tin spills/tapers holder, c1880
Spills and tapers were used by early settlers in Moorabbin Shire to light fires, candles and gas lamps. . Late 19 century. A light-wieght black enamelled tin for holding spills and wax tapers. Spills and tapers were used to light fires and gas lamps. The tin is decorated with gold scrolls, and green and blue flowers. The paint work is damaged. No makers mark.kitchen equipment, lights, candles, fireplaces, early settlers, pioneers, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, market gardeners -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Postcard - Post card, c1920
Believed to have been taken sometime in the 1920s. An enthusiast could probably date the photo by the fire engine.Black and white photographic postcard showing a parade in Main Street, Rutherglen. The building at the center of the photograph is the Victoria Hotel. The men near the front of the hotel, in white robes, are members of the Druid lodge. The firetruck is from the New South Wales Fire Brigade.main street rutherglen, parades, victoria hotel, druids -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - original, Kodak, F. E. Williams Store c 1920, 1920
original photograph of grocery window display, arranged and photographed by Frank Stevenson. Later to have his own grocery store. reflection of fire brigade station across the road. original sepia photograph of store grocery window display, F. E. Williams store. c 1920. Exterior.on back: F. E. Williams Shop. Grocery window display. c 1920. Arranged and photographed by Frank Stevenson 1920's. Reflection of fire brigade station.f. e. williams store -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photograph Fire Prevention Victorian Alps, Burning, Circa 1950
This photograph, in late 1950s, shows an Alpine Fire Prevention technique of "burning off" low levels of scrub to reduce the level of available fuel against any possible summer bush fires. The Alpine regions accumulate high levels of potential fuel (undergrowth and small shrubs) which if not reduced has the potential of breaking into a dangerous bush fire. The men in this photograph are not wearing any protective clothing. Their visibility to other firefighters is severely reduced by smoke. This photo is a snap shot in time when Occupational Health and Safety Legislation was in its infancy stage.This photograph details the fire prevention activities in the Victorian Alps under the management of the SEC Victoria. The level of undergrowth within the Australian bush needs to be kept under control to avoid the possibility of lightning strikes (during summer storms) igniting dry forests resulting in a major bush fire. Controlled fires within alpine regions are required not only to reduce the level of dry undergrowth but also to provide those various plant species requiring fire for regenerate. This method was used by the original inhabitants (Aborigines) as limited scrub fires were used to flush game and bird population for food, with a side benefit to those plants requiring the fire for regeneration.This black and white photograph shows an Alpine Fire Prevention technique of "burning off" low levels of scrub. The photograph is on 200gsm paper but it is not photographic paper. It can be assumed that the photo is not the original but a copy. See also KVHS 0413 and KVHS 0415 for other similar photos.kiewa valley tourism, victorian alps, alternate energy supplies, alpine population growth -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Equipment - Fire implements
The wreck site of the Earl of Charlemont is historically and archaeologically significant for the remains of its cargo and passengers' belongings from an international immigrant ship of the gold rush period, representing the cultural material being bought out to Australia in a typical immigrant ship. It is socially significant for the descendants of the many immigrants who made it ashore safely, and who have erected a memorial cairn to their forbears on Point Flinders.4 brass implements: fire poker, fire shovel handle, shaft and head of unknown implement, piece if fire tongs. 1 copper dumpship wrecks, earl of charlemont, fire implements -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LESLIE JOHN BAGUST COLLECTION: VALENTINE BENDIGO POSTCARDS, 1940
Leslie John Bagust Collection. Black & White Photograph of The Conservatory Gardens Bendigo 1940. In the rose garden surrounding the Conservatory and Law Courts there is an iron statue of a man fighting wild animals, titles "Man Fighting Wild Animals". The inscription reads "Presented to the Citizens of Bendigo by Mayor Harkness 1899."Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd. Melbournebendigo, tourism, conservatory gardens bendigo, http://www.bendigo.ws/bendigo-attractions/bendigo-gardens/conservatory-gardens.html -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Postcard, 1917
From the album of WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion. This collection of postcards, photographs and clippings were sent between William and his family and loved ones during the years he was on active service. See also 207 and 220. Colour postcard with drawing of the Great Britain, Russian, Belgian and French flags - the flags of the allies. Handwritten message on back.Front: "Australia for / ever" (handwritten) "The flags that fight in freedom's cause" (printed)album, photo album, newspaper clippings, postcard, wwi, 1917, the flags of the allies, belgium, russia, great britain, france, flag -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Back in Business, 2016
Shops at the south-eastern section of Blackburn Village have gradually started to reopen.Shops at the south-eastern section of Blackburn Village have gradually started to reopen after a fire at the Food Republic Cafe before Christmas 2015. Roof space was interconnected causing damage to many businesses.Shops at the south-eastern section of Blackburn Village have gradually started to reopen. blackburn village shopping centre, re-open -
Wangaratta Urban Fire Brigade
photograph - house fire
Old house was donated to be burnt for training - this was a way to get rid of an old building before recycling in the late 1950 s - 1960 sHouse on firescratch on front upper centre about 3 cm long pin holes in corners1950, 1960, training -
Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia Inc
Tongs
This item is part of the Thomas Caine Tool Collection, owned by The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and curated by the Hand Tools Preservation Association of Australia.tongs, fire -
Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia Inc
Tongs
This item is part of the Thomas Caine Tool Collection, owned by The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and curated by the Hand Tools Preservation Association of Australia.tongs, fire -
Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia Inc
Tongs
This item is part of the Thomas Caine Tool Collection, owned by The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and curated by the Hand Tools Preservation Association of Australia.tongs, fire -
Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia Inc
Tongs
This item is part of the Thomas Caine Tool Collection, owned by The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and curated by the Hand Tools Preservation Association of Australia.tongs, fire -
Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia Inc
Pocker
This item is part of the Thomas Caine Tool Collection, owned by The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and curated by the Hand Tools Preservation Association of Australia.pocker, fire -
Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia Inc
Pocker
This item is part of the Thomas Caine Tool Collection, owned by The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and curated by the Hand Tools Preservation Association of Australia.pocker, fire -
Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia Inc
Pocker
This item is part of the Thomas Caine Tool Collection, owned by The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and curated by the Hand Tools Preservation Association of Australia.pocker, fire