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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - March for Democracy, protest rally against amalgamation, Spring Street, Melbourne, 5 Jun 1994
One of fifteen photos taken by David Thompson at March for Democracy, protest rally against amalgamation's firing of local councils and replacement by Commissioners, Spring Street 5 June 1994: Ex Mayor Liana Thompson speaking iipublic action campaigns, amalgamation, liana thompson, chris raeburn -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: EAGLEHAWK FIRE BRIGADE, c1900
Photograph. Harry Biggs Collection. 4 photographs (3 copies) of Eaglehawk Fire Brigade. C1900. The 13 men are all dressed in suits & standing in front of a hose reel. In the background can be seen the Murdoch sign above their business.organization, club/society, community, harry biggs collection, eaglehawk fire brigade -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: WATER WHEEL FLOUR MILLS BRIDGWATER
Two photographs (proofs 63A and 63 B&C),. 63A,. A factory on fire, the building is almost hidden from view by the smoke.,63B&C,. Two different views of the factory buildings at the Water Wheel Flour Mill Bridgewaterbuildings, commercial, water wheel flour mill, water wheel flour mills bridgewater, factory fire -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BENDIGO EAST JUNIOR FIRE BRIGADE, 1937
Photograph - black and white. A photograph of a Junior Fire Brigade, Bendigo Easter Fair, 1937. 'First Prize - Section 10'. Cliff Hughes is the gentleman in the centre of the back row and Bruce Heider is fourth from the left of the sitting row.organization, public utility, fire brigade, bendigo east junior fire brigade. bendigo easter fair 1937. cliff hughes. bruce heider. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Equipment - Equipment, Army, Long Tan Firing Pin
Glass fronted exhibit featuring Long Tan Firing Pin with description of its importance. Complete with Photograph of the Battle of Long Tan Cross and Memorial Service. No.4 Delta Gun, 106 Field Battery, 4th Field Regiment.long tan, firing pin, 106 field battery, 4th field regiment, no.4 delta gun -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Original Photograph, Learmonth St from the east, Town Hall Precinct, early 1900's, 9/11/1991
historic buildingsB/W photograph, Learmonth St from the east, Town Hall Precinct, early 1900's, Refreshment Rooms, Fire Station, Town Hall, Whyke's Butchers, Allan's Store, Bank, Buninyong Inn, toll booth."Specially Produced For A.H. Dixon Learmonth St, from east, Buninyong 1543"buninyong, calf's refreshment rooms, fire station, town hall, whyke's butches, allan store, nab bank, buninyong inn, toll booth -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - Our Black Summer - First Person Account from the Frontline, 2023
The 2019 - 2020 fire season, which became known as "Black SUmmer" was long and difficult for the CFA, emergency services and communities across the eastern seaboard of Australia, especially in northeastern and eastern Victoria. By its conclusion more than 8,200 CFA volunteers had contributed to the fire response in Victoria and another 2,288 CFA volunteers had been deployed interstate. THe bushfires burned 1.5 million hectares, destroyed more than 400 homes, 6,800 livestock and thousands of native animals. Tragically 5 people also lost their lives. The fires took their toll physically and psychologically.This book provides an insight into the challenges faced by so many in their efforts to protect communities and was produced as part of the recovery process from this horrific event.A publication by the CFA giving detailed information, images, maps and photographs about the bush fires which blazed across Victoria and southern New South Wales from November 2019 until brought under control in February 2020.non-fictionThe 2019 - 2020 fire season, which became known as "Black SUmmer" was long and difficult for the CFA, emergency services and communities across the eastern seaboard of Australia, especially in northeastern and eastern Victoria. By its conclusion more than 8,200 CFA volunteers had contributed to the fire response in Victoria and another 2,288 CFA volunteers had been deployed interstate. THe bushfires burned 1.5 million hectares, destroyed more than 400 homes, 6,800 livestock and thousands of native animals. Tragically 5 people also lost their lives. The fires took their toll physically and psychologically.This book provides an insight into the challenges faced by so many in their efforts to protect communities and was produced as part of the recovery process from this horrific event.black summer bushfires, cfa volunteers, bushfires australia -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Postcard - B/W, 1950
By 1950 Hotel Bellfield was owned by Mr and Mrs McMullin In June 1952 the staff quarters at the rear of the main building was destroyed by fire. As the staff accommodation comprised seven detached bungalows, similar to those in the photograph, it was possible to isolate the fire from spreading to the main building.Guest house with bus in foreground Wonderland Range in backgroundThe Rose series P 4894 copies Kodak Picture maker, Agfaaccommodation, guesthouses, bellfield -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
Book, Beauty from Ashes A Church Grows From the Bushfires of Ash Wednesday, 1987
The town of Cockatoo was destroyed by fire in 1983. This book tells the story of the building up of the parish of St. Luke's Anglican Church and the building of the Church in the four years following the fires. It is written by Peter Crawford who became the vicar of the Emerald-Cockatoo parish on the outskirts of Melbourne.Soft cover. Signed by the author Peter Crawfordst. lukes church, cockatoo, peter crawford -
Wangaratta Urban Fire Brigade
Photograph - R.C.H appeal
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 -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Kettle Aluminium, mid to late 1900's
This aluminium kettle was manufactured between 1940 to 1960's and replaced the heavier caste iron "open fire" stove ones (in doors or in the bush). A cast iron flat base between the open fires and the kettle was required. This kettle was used extensively with indoor open fire places. It was part of the evolution in "tea" making kettles. These were the only method of making hot beverages before introduction of electric kettles. For the Kiewa Valley the connection to the major electricity grid was post 1950's.This kettle is significant demonstrating the type of kitchen utensils required before electrical home connections became a reality. The aluminium structure of the kettle was an advancement over the heavier caste iron kettles. This type of kettle is still in use for bush and mountain hikers/climbers due to the light weight. This kettle was used by the Tawonga C.W.A. Branch. The C.W.A. motto "Honour our God, Loyalty to the throne, Service to the country, Through country women, For country women, By country women."This 99% aluminium hot plate kettle with lid (bakelite handle) is Australian made for flat stoves (cooking or room heating). It has a "tea style" spout and a bakelite hand grip(knob) on the top of the lid. The lid has nine ridges (for strength) radiating from the central hand grip. The two handle prongs are bop riveted onto the the body of the kettle. The bakelite hand grip has been fashioned to fit the natural contours of a clutching hand.On both sides of the aluminium handle "HOT PLATE WARE" and covering an oblique shaped triangle "99% PURE ALUMINIUM" and below that "MADE IN AUSTRALIA".Within the triangle "DURALIFE"cwa, homeware aluminium kitchen utensils, made in australia cook ware -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Glen Huntly Fire Station
This folder contains 3 copies of photographs plus notes about the Glen Huntly Fire Station: 1/A print of a small black and white photograph (95mm x 127mm) of the exterior of Glen Huntly Fire Station accompanied by typed notes sourced 13/03/2007 from the Melbourne Fire Brigade Museum. The notes indicate that the fire engine shown parked out the front was in service 1919 to circa 1924: Car 55 Rego 8499 Hose Carriage Engine No. 3178 Napier. 2/An A4 sepia copy of the same photograph (210mm x 291mm) with street advertising of one of the shops clearly visible: 'DRAPERY EMPORIUM. UNDERCLOTHING BABY LINEN; HOSIERY HABERDASHERY MILLINERY'. The electric tram at the terminus on Grange Road is also seen in the photograph. Noted on the reverse of the photo: 'Glen Huntly Road and Grange Road' in pencil. 3/A photocopy of a black and white photograph (154mm x 200mm) of Fire Engine with No. 13197 outside the Glen Huntly Fire Station. Two firefighters are seated in the carriage and three others stand on the running board. It is noted 'D DISTRICT' at the top and 'No. 29 STATION GLENHUNTLY' on the bottom.glenhuntly, glen huntly fire station, glen huntly road, glenhuntly road, grange road, eastern hill fire station, electric trams, metropolitan fire brigade board, fire stations, fire brigades, fire engines, firefighters, firefighting equipment, hose carriage engine no 3178 napier, glen huntly, melbourne fire brigade museum, russell david -
Federation University Art Collection
Ceramic, Tony Nankervis, Three Lidded Woodfired Cylinders by Tony Nankervis, 1986
Nankervis prefers the pre-Industrial Revolution method of firing pottery, involving heating the kiln by burning wood for five days, to the modern, quicker methods using gas or electricity. The distinctive surfacing in wood-fired ceramics is generated by the ash and volatile salts from the burning wood. "Because the wood ash and salts blush the ceramic pieces in the kiln, the finished work tends to take on the nature of the firing process," he said. "One colleague has described the process as painting with fire."(https://www.strathnairn.com.au/studios/artist-in-residence/montessa-maack-ursula-burgoyne-jen-lyall-and-vicki-grima-5ndd6, accessed 09 July 2021)Tony NANKERVIS Tony Nankervis taught ceramics from 1984 when the university was the Northern Rivers College of Advanced Education from 1984. before moving to Southern Cross University (SCU) in 1994. He retired from full time teaching in 2004. Nankervis was a pioneer of the long wood-fired ceramics technique in Australia: a technique he has been practising since the late 1970s Nankervis prefers the pre-Industrial Revolution method of firing pottery, involving heating the kiln by burning wood for five days, to the modern, quicker methods using gas or electricity. The distinctive surfacing in wood-fired ceramics is generated by the ash and volatile salts from the burning wood. "Because the wood ash and salts blush the ceramic pieces in the kiln, the finished work tends to take on the nature of the firing process," he said. "One colleague has described the process as painting with fire. There are particular qualities that only come from firing in that way, he said. "If you see some of these older ceramics, particularly from Asia, the surface qualities are discernible from the surfaces generated by post-Industrial fuels." (https://www.scu.edu.au/engage/news/latest-news/2004/leading-australian-potter-who-paints-with-fire-retires-from-lecturing-at-scu-after-19-years.php, accessed 09 July 2019)Three Lidded Woodfired Cylinders ceramics, jan feder memorial ceramics collection, tony nankervis, tony nankervic -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Weapon - QF 1 pounder 37mm (Pom-Pom) Round
This round was fired by the QF 1 pounder gun known as the Pom-pom because of its distinctive sound when firing. It was the world's first automatic cannon and was used by many different countries. It achieved notoriety when used by the Boers in the South African War 1899 - 1902.Brass case and iron pom-pom projectile.V S & M -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Kenneth Ingram Snr, c.1970
Kenneth Douglas Ingram in his Anglesea Urban Fire Brigade uniformpam thoonen (nee ingram) collection, kenneth douglas ingram, anglesea urban fire brigade -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Telofa, home of Thompson Family, About 1910
Telofa house was in Chapel Street, Cowes. Early Hospital and Fire Brigade.Sepia photograph of Telofa, home of the Thompson family.Telofa,. Thompson house at Cowes. Built by James Findlay of Coburg in 1909-1910. Built of cement blocks.buildings - historical, telofa house, thompson family, cowes, historic houses, james findlay -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Corner of Flintoff and Grimshaw Street Greensborough, 18/06/2018
3 views of a fire damaged property at 4 Flintoff Street GreensboroughDigital colour photographsgrimshaw street greensborough, flintoff street greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article and Photograph, Eltham Barrel, 2017_
Information and photos of the Eltham Barrel, including a photograph of the fire which destroyed it.This photograph and text was copied from a Facebook site. Members are people who lived in the Greensborough area and share their reminiscences of the area with others. The site is administered by a GHS member but is not officially affiliated with the Society. Any information is the opinion of the contributor. Article and photograph sourced from social media.the eltham barrel -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper, Herald Sun: Black Saturday Edition 15/02/2009, 15/02/2009
Special edition of the Herald Sun to commemorate the Black Saturday fires of 2009.Pictorial coverage of the Black Saturday fires in Victoria.Newspaper wrap-around, 20 pages, illus. (some col.)"Black Saturday February 7, 2009" on cover.herald sun, black saturday fires -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Inferno: The Day Victoria Burned by Roger Franklin, 2009
Description of bush fires in Victoria on Black Saturday 7 February 2009267 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. (chiefly col.), maps, ports. ; 25 cm.ISBN black saturday, bush fires victoria -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Weapon - Cannon Ball, Victorian era
A cannon ball, made of iron, is used as ammunition for a cannon and fired at a target.Cannons with cannon balls as ammunition were installed at Warrnambool for protection from possible invasion in the mid-to-late 19th century and early 20th century.Cannon ball, iron, painted black. Originally marked "16"flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, cannon ball, ammunition, cannon, fortifications, military equipment, firearm -
Wangaratta Urban Fire Brigade
photograph
photograph of Cyril Davidson in meeting room of ly St fire stationblack and white photographCyril Davidsoncyril davidson, ely st -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Rungs in the Ladder, 1994
Gives details of membership, activities, fire fighting related to local areaGreen covered book with yellow printing written to mark centenary 1894-1994tatura fire brigade, rungs in the ladder, michael r, tatura, demonstrations, band, ladies auxiliary, books, history, local -
Creswick Campus Historical Collection - University of Melbourne
Document, 1956-1964
Fire Protection equipment records for VSF, Officer in Charge. 1956-19643Book -
Clunes Museum
Newspaper
ARTICLE RELATING TO GRASS FIRE IN THE DISTRICT ON WEDNESDAY 8TH JANUARY 1969CRESWICK ADVERTISER ISSUED ON FRIDAY JANUARY 10,1969local history, documents, newspaper, -
Malmsbury Historical Society
Photograph (Item), "Alf Bates In House Owned By His Father, From Newspaper", Malmsbury
People - "Bates, Alfred" Buildings - House Fire Place Associated with - Newspaper -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Fire Brigade at Centenary & the Ladies Committee 1973 -- Group Portrait
Group portrait of Ladies Committee Stawell Fire Brigade at Centenary 1973stawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Fire Brigade Bell (“The Lady of Stawell”) hanging in frame and with housing
Stawell Fire Brigade Bell (“The Lady of Stawell”) hanging in frame and with housingstawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Fire Brigade's Ex Capt J Maddocks 1885 -- Studio Portrait
Portrait. Ex. Capt J Maddocks. Stawell Fire Brigade 1885stawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Fire Brigade's Lieut Walter Shirreff 1893 -- Studio Portrait
Portrait. Lieut Walter Shirreff. Fireman Stawell Fire Brigade 1893stawell