94 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 21 x 30 cm.fire brigades - melbourne

Donation made on behalf of Surrey Hills Primary School. A second lesser copy was donated at a much earlier date.A 59 page informal history of Surrey Hills State School, No 2778. To quote the authors: "we have not used footnotes, nor a bibliography; and we have used reminiscence without always ensuring that facts and dates are strictly accurate." The book is richly illustrated with photos, excerpts of student work and other ephemera. It is not indexed. Headings are: Beginnings, The Cadet Corps, Head Teacher Bennett, School Days 1900-1925, War Time & Beyond, The Mothers' Club, Childhood Illness, School Days in '30s, Expansion, PWD Problems, Depression and Wartime, Post War Crowding, memories, Mr Wheeler, Migrants, Royal Tours, Pedestrian Crossings, The Canteen, Craft Room, Sports Days, Acquisition of Mr Prior's House, Parents Right to Know, Social Service, School Committee, Concerts & Balls, Mothers' Club to Parents' Club, Library, More PWD Problems, Changes, Camps, Recent Principals. This copy includes a copy of the Centenary Weekend Programme which has been stuck inside the front cover.wekworth, - (miss), reardon, edith, lauchlan, thelma, grant, mavis, higgins, nancy, kellan, coster, joyce, parker, marjorie, dyson, joy, sutton, phyllis, cadmar, gwennyth, mclaughlin, maurine, wendorf, winifred, broadbent, doreen, hawes, hilda, powell, crocker, beatrix, triggs, dorothy, peers, ker, pryde, norma, clemson, kathleen, owen, doris, glasscock, elaine, lovering, w b (mr), dyer, e a (mr), gamble, william, brown, j k (mr), raw, whitfield t, doyle, annie, st stephens presbyterian church, cadets, bennett, george t, brigadier general gordon, cottingham, r v (mr), day, george, greaves, arthur, servan, alice, renkin, anne, lutheran peace memorial home, gourlay, education, schools, doney, - (mr), collins, fyfe, alexander, fire brigades, maypoles, duck, lorraine, hendy, ives, alfred, reaburn, john, walduck, gwyneth, world war, 1914-1918, breeden, horace, horrie, wise, amy (miss), blogg, john kendrick, newington, lily (miss), parents clubs, brookes, - (mrs), lancashire, deans, johnson, herbert, -(mrs), travancore, jamieson, welch, mcdonald, harley, mclean, jack, rex theatre, surrey hills progress association, gamer, ernest, southall, ivan, influenza, barbara, ross, poliomyelitis, scott, moroney, daniel, thwaites, jean, constable, oswell, frank, large, gifford, a e (rev), gillies, j (rev), buxton, porter, jill, morgan, jan, 1939-1945, williamson, joan, cargill, jackson, van ernst, cooke, tyrell's milkbar, plaw, graeme, dairies, chenu, a h, rutzou, peter, bowie, heymann, megan, wilson, ritter, alan, martyn, dawson, l (mrs), mcgregor, d (mrs), e (mrs), fiedler, wheeler, lewis, marsh, rhyll, slater, games, gangell, pam, barrow, ford, henry, mcewan, marion, conlon, kathy, canterbury recreation reserve, surrey park, chatham oval, mooney, neil, kitson, surrey dive, monk, kay, saldineri, macqueen, lyndy, thomson, daley, susan, discombe, diane, hanson, robert, mulvey, albers, angela, tucker, david, glover, bright, lynette, mcinnes, jeanette, nethercott, turnball, eric, smith, roberts, chasemore, lyle, chislett, miss, capon program, k n (mr), fuller, i d (mr), henwood, j w (mr), g (mr), veitch, g (mrs), m (mrs), cheetham, j (mr), gardner, l (mr), d (mr), sepitka, lorna, balfe, win, wells, bob, keith, ian, kett, mr, elizabeth, liney, bruce, macarthur, rob, kelly, paula, neil b, sydenham, shirley, dixon, o'hagan, ros, van someren, fred, norman, burns, roberta, harry, christine, barker, henry j t, nutt, ernest h, richards, benjamin, lievesley, john h, knight, gabriel, clough, john s, hepburn, james, tinney, arthur h, blanchen, bernard j, somerwell, elizabeth j, john t, john m, caldicott, howard t

This collection of six documents (1915-1922) belonged to Charles Geary who was born in Warrnambool, the son of Thomas and Martha Ellen Geary in 1893. The collection documents his joining the Australian Imperial Expeditionary Force A.A.M.C. Dental Reserve, his subsequent discharge and post military employment in the Town of Warrnambool as a Hackney Carriage Driver and later as a second class engine driver.. This collection gives examples of references and certificates of leave required to join the A.I.F. in 1916. The discharge certificate is a good example of what was given to military personnel after their services were no longer required. The llicense and certificate of competency show some of Charles' post war endeavours. Charles is listed on the Warrnambool Fire Brigade World War 1 Honour Roll as an active member. (.1) Typewritten refence on Robinson's Motor Pty. Ltd. green and navy printed letterhead with a purple ink stamp and black written signature and embossed company seal. (.2) Reference, handwritten in black ink on blue 8mm lined white paper with a 38mm printed margin. (.3) Black print on a cream certificate completed in black ink. (.4) Cotton woven paper certificate completed in blue, black and red ink with black ink thumb prints. (.5) Black printed Certificate number 1069 on cream paper completed in black ink. (.6) Peach coloured certificate with red printing on heavy weight paper completed in black ink and numbered 8313charles geary, australian army medical corps dental reserve, a.a.m.c., robinson's motor proprietary limited, geo powell, country fire brigades board of victoria, hackney carriage driver's license, second class engine driver, dental mechanic

Sepia photograph of four young men in uniform, three seated one standing behind. The four men are identified as: (standing) Jim Nicol, (seated left to right) George Bennett, Bob Cornish and Jim Wishart. The image has been adhered to a thick cardboard backing.linton fire brigade, fire brigades, jim nicol, george bennett, bob cornish, jim wishart

Slide. Fire Brigade Competitions. Preparing to go up the ladder.slide, bendigo, fire brigade competitions., fire brigade competitions.

Slide. Fire Brigade Competitions. Four men racing with the reel.slide, bendigo, fire brigade competitions., fire brigade competitions.

SEPIA PHOTOGRAPH OF FIRE BRIGADE UNIFORMED MR. GEORGE MORELAND GEORGE MORELAND 1920local history, photography, photographs, fire brigade

THE LADY WHO APPEARS TO BE ON DAIS IS MRS. SKELLET SISTER TO MR. KEMPSON, REPORTER TO GUARDIAN AND SON AND DAUGHTER OF PETER KEMPSON FIRST HEAD TEACHER OF SCHOOL ON TALBOT RD.FIRE BRIGADE MEMBERS AND BAND MEMBERS IN FRONT OF FIRE STATION..1 Lady who appears to be on a dais is Mrs. Skellet, sister to Mr. Kempson reporter of Guardian and son and daughter of Peter Kempson first head teacher of the school on Talbot Rd .2 Man with beard and bell topper is Mr. Roberts, bandmaster & meine host of Duke of Edinburgh Hotellocal history, photographs, fire brigade

BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF CAPTAIN AND MEMBERS OF CLUNES FIRE BRIGADECAPTAIN A. LEAN L. CARTER, D. WRATHALL, B. WINGATE, E. BROWN.local history, photography, photographs, fire brigade

Black and white group photograph of men in Fire Brigade uniforms.On back of photo: "Back - Neville Miller, Gordon Miller, Gordon Smith, Ron Eggleston, Fred Collins, Norm Smith, Bill Gayfer, Stewart Jones, Sam Stones. Middle - Jack O'Keefe, Terry Cooper, ___, Reg Edwards, Robert Parkin, ___, Allan Miller, John (Herbie) Collins. Front - Hec Francis, Robert (Bob) Smith, Ken Buscall, Norm Hawking, Mark Blowers, Bill (Gandy) Collins, Peter Walsh." fire brigade, neville miller, gordon miller, gordon smith, ron eggleston, fred collins, norm smith, bill gayfer, stewart jones, sam stones, jack okeefe, terry cooper, reg edwards, robert parkin, allan miller, john collins, hec francis, robert smith, ken buscall, norm hawking, mark blowers, bill collins, peter walsh

Black and white group photograph of men in Fire Brigade uniforms.On back of photo: "L to R ? Ron Eggleston, Neville Miller, Ron Humphreys, Ray Pepper, ? Ken Buscall"fire brigade, neville miller, ron eggleston, ken buscall, ron humphreys, ray pepper

Framed Black and White Photograph of Sunshine Works Fire Brigade

Gratitude for contribution letters Dear Bon and Edna, The members of the Mount Cottrell Group wish to extend to you both their sincere gratitude for the dedicated service you have both provided to the Group Brigades whilst you operated the radio and phone from your home. It is thanks to people such as yourselves who, with foresight, pioneered the Group system and the communications that went with it, that has made the Country Fire Authority what it is today. Words can never express the sacrifices we know you have both made over the years to keep the radio and phone manned. We did try to leave your remote but the Authority would only allow one to Wayne’s residence. Once again many, many thanks to you Bon and Edna for your contribution to the Group, but know we can still look forward to your support in the future, Bon is still a deputy communications officer. Incidently our next meeting is on Wednesday 17th December at the Melton Fire Station, you are both most welcome to attend, our guest that evening will be Ken Coghill M. L. A. Yours Sincerely Darryl Wells Typed letter dated 17th September 1976, Group Secretary  Melton South Dear Mrs. Barrie, The members of the Group wish to extend to you their sincere appreciation for the magnificent job carried out by you in the diligent task of radio operations. It gives confidence and morale to all firemen to know that an any time the pressure’s on, and effective back-up force is readily available via Group Base, and your role in this respect is acknowledged with the highest the highest esteem. Yours sincerely A.J.Morris Group Secretary Copied June 2013 Note MOUNT COTTRELL FIRE BRIDAGES’ GROUP Incorporating the Brigades of Diggers Rest, Melton Rural, Melton Urban Rockbank, Sydenham, Toolern Vale, Truganina, Werribee Rural, Werribee Urban.Edna and Bon Barrie's collection of invitations to fire brigade's eventsemergency services, local identities

Sepia photograph of Clunes Volunteer Fire Brigade in gilt frameJ R Tanner 13th April 1868tanner, clunes fire brigade, 1868

POSTCARD DONATED TO CLUNES MUSEUM BY MADELINE CAMPBELL 1910BLACK & WHITE POSTCARD PHOTOGRAPH - CLUNES FIRE BRIGADE MEMBERSHANDWRITTEN IN BLACK INK - DEAR FRIENDS, JUST A WORD TO WISH YOU THE COMPLIMENTS OF THE SEASON FROM MGT. AND OW.local history, photography, photographs, fire brigade

Group Portrait of Stawell Fire Brigade Members in Uniform 1920-1926 BACK ROW: L-R W. STEWART, N. FRASER, H. GRAY, J MADDOCKS (EX. CAPT), ????? SECOND ROW: L-R S.. ROSS,, R. HUGHES , T. DADSWELL, ?, ABRAHAMS , W. COLLINS, ?????? , A. OLIVER (EX. Capt.) THIRD ROW: L-R W. WILLIAMS, W. JONES , W. THOMLINSON , W. RICKARD, R. BROWN, J. BROWN (EX. Capt.) ,T. GOODSON, T. REA . E. GRAY (EX. Capt) , W. EARLE FOURTH ROW: L-R M. CHELLEW, J.H. CLARKE , I. COOK , ???????????? , ??????????????? G. BARNES , W. A. WHITEHEAD , T.S. MARSHALL (Chief Officer) FRONT ROW: L-R JOHN MARTIN , E. CLOUGH (EX. Capt), R. K. CHAPMAN (EX. Capt) , J. NEYLAN (Capt.) , H.H CHAPMAN, P. LEDGAR (EX. Capt), F. CROUCH *NEYLAN was in the brigade from 1922 to 1926Black & white photograph of a large group of men. Some are dressed in uniform.. Large tree, and other men in the backgroundR.K. Chapman !920's Stawell Fire Brigade with older members. J. Neylan Captain R.K. Chapman Lieutenantstawell

CLUNES FIRE BRIGADE WON THE CHAMPION EIGHT COMPETITION IN 1902. THEY WERE AWARDED A TROPY WHICH IS A FLUTED VASE ON A SILVER BASE WITH ORNATE FRAME HOLDING VAS AND TWO FLUTED TRUMPET VASES EITHER SIDE..1 COPY OF PHOTOGRAPH OF CLUNES FIRE BRIGADE CHAMPION EIGHT 1902 TEAM MEMBERS : W. POWER, B. HAWKS, M.C. CROWTHERS, G. PEARCE, ? MCKENZIE, F. MILES, G. HAY, ? MCKENZIE, P. KEMPSON, B. FEATONBY. .2 SEPIA COPY OF ABOVE, WITH INSCRIPTION ''CHAMPION EIGHT 1902'' .3 COPY OF SEPIA PHOTOGRAPH .4 ORIGINAL BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH MOUNTED ON CARDBOARD .4 CHAMPION EIGHT 1902 - BAWDEN PHOTOGRAPHER CLUNESlocal history, photography, fire brigade, trophy, champion eight, 1902

Photograph of the Elsternwick Fire Brigade horse drawn cart, circa 1891elsternwick, fire birgade, carts and wagons, horses

Bendigo Fire Brigade 100 years 80 pages with photos and illustrations.George Ellisbendigo, fire brigade, 1899 - 1999 history, bendigo fire brigade

Slide. Fire Brigade Competitions. Teenager with hose aimed up at targetslide, bendigo, frie brigade competitions, fire brigade competitions

Slide. Fire Brigade Competitions. Lake Boga competitors running with the reel.slide, bendigo, fire brigade competitions., fire brigade competitions.

Slide. Bendigo Easter. Golden Square Junior Fire Brigade marching.slide, bendigo, bendigo easter., bendigo easter.

Slide. BENDIGO EASTER PROCESSION. Golden Square Junior Fire Brigade.slide, bendigo, bendigo easter procession, bendigo easter procession

Enamelled Red and Gold Stawell Fire Brigade Jubilee 1878-1928stawell

Blue Enamelled Stawell Fire Brigade CFA Demonstration Geelong 1924 stawell

Stawell Urban Fire Brigade members in uniform on an Oval or running track.Lists Names on back.

Two Stawell Fire Brigade members with Tandem Bicycle at State Championships.

Licences for Melton Rural, Rockbank Rural and Werribee Urban Fire brigadesemergency services

Change over of captains at Diggers Rest Fire Brigade newspaper articleemergency services