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Melton City Libraries
Photograph, Bon Barrie at Ferris Road, Unknown
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 -
Orbost & District Historical Society
frying pan, Late 19th century - 1930's
This was a Slab Hut (Orbost Information Centre) display item. Cast iron was a suitable material for pots and pans because it heats up fairly quickly and retains the heat for some time. Soot from the fire would cover the cast iron and give the pot its black appearance. This was considered good because dark colours absorb heat more readily. The were used for cooking in a variety of situations, such as on an open fire and wood-burning stove. The long handle was essential for cooking on open fires to keep the flame of the fire at a distance, and to avoid burning one’s hand.This pan is an example of a common domestic item used in the late 19th century by early residents of Orbost.A shallow cast iron frying pan with a long tubular handle. In the top of the handle is a hole for hanging.On the handle is the number 3.domestic-utensils kitchen-ware cast-iron frying-pan -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Functional object - Crucible, The Patent Plumbago Crucible Company, circa 1878
This crucible was raised from the wreck of the LOCH ARD. It is one of six similar relics, in a range of sizes, now in the Flagstaff Hill collection. All bear markings to indicate their manufacture by the Morgan brothers of Battersea, trading as the Patent Plumbago Crucible Co. A crucible is a container used for purifying and melting metals so that they can be cast in a mould to a predetermined shape and use. They must withstand extremely high temperatures, abrupt cooling, and shed their contents with minimal adherence. The addition of graphite to the traditional firing clays greatly enhanced the durability of industrial crucibles in mid-Victorian Britain, a significant technological advance at a time of great activity in foundries and expansion of demand for refined metals. The Morgans first noticed the advantages of graphite crucibles at the Great Exhibition held in London in 1851. Initially they contracted to be sole selling agents for the American-made products of Joseph Dixon and Co. from New Jersey, but in 1856 they obtained that firm’s manufacturing rights and began producing their own graphite crucibles from the South London site. The Morgans imported crystalline graphite in 4-5 cwt casks from the British colony of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) and mixed it with conventional English (Stourbridge) clays to be fired in kilns. Their products were purchased by the Royal Mints in London and India, and exported to official mints in France and Germany. They were successful exhibitors of their crucibles and furnaces at the London Exhibition held in 1861 (Class 1, Mining, quarrying, metallurgy and mineral products, Exhibit 265, Patent Plumbago Crucible Co). The range of sizes represented by the six crucibles retrieved from the LOCH ARD, suggest they may have been part of a sample shipment intended for similar promotion in the Australian colonies ― at Melbourne’s International Exhibition to be held in 1880. The summary of cargo manifest, by Don Charlwood in ‘Wrecks and Reputations’ does not mention any crucibles, implying that they were not a large consignment of uniform items. A newspaper account of an 1864 tour of the Morgan brothers’ ‘Black Potteries’ at Battersea indicates: “All the pots were numbered according to their contents, each number standing for one kilogram, or a little over two pounds; a No. 2 crucible contains two kilogrammes; a No. 3, three kilogrammes, and so on.” These numbers are obscured by marine sediment on three of the crucibles in the Flagstaff Hill collection, but those legible on the remaining three are 5, 6, and 8. None of the six are of the same size from a visual appraisal.The shipwreck of the LOCH ARD is of State significance ― Victorian Heritage Register S417A large crucible, or fluxing pot, for heating and pouring molten metal. It was recovered from the wreck of the LOCH ARD. The clay fired vessel rises from circular flat base to a larger rim with pouring lip. It is stained a rust colour and bears some sedimentary accretion. Half of its loose fitting lid with central knob has also survived. Markings on the artefact indicate it is a Morgan’s crucible, made with graphite to prevent cracking in the furnace and provide a smooth (non-adhesive) inner surface. On base: “…RGAN’S PATENT CRUCIBLE”. On rim: “MORGAN’S PATENT P…” Below top edge "BAK"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, graphite crucible, plumbago crucible, morgans crucible company, loch ard, fluxing pot, crucible -
Ballarat Fire Brigade
Photograph, c. 1932
Marks Shield was the aggregate trophy for carpet bowls and was won by Ballarat Brigade team in 1932. Names are written on the back of photograph, missing name of person may be C.Webb who was team captainB&W photograph of the 1932 Ballarat Fire Brigade Ladies Bowling Team with the Marks Shield. Photograph is 203 mm W x 150 mm H mounted on a light brown coloured card. -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Roper's Hut Memorabilia
Roper's Hut was built in 1939 and was burnt down in 2003. It was rebuilt in 2008 and is situated on the Bogong High Plains on Duane Spur (where Duane's hut had been before it too was destroyed by (1939) bushfires, between Mt Nelse and Big River. The original hut was used as a shelter for cattlemen who grazed their cattle on the High Plains during summer. The Victorian High Country Huts Association Inc. members and friends helped rebuild the hut which is now used as an emergency shelter for visitors to the High Plains.The memorabilia is significant as the items belonged to the Roper family who were one of the original settlers of the Kiewa Valley and one of the original families who drove their cattle up to the Bogong High Plains. The burnt plaque and forks and the rebuilding of the huts (Duane's & Roper's) are significant as bush fires are a constant threat to the Bogong High Plains destroying large areas at a time.1. Bronze Plaque and 2 damaged forks from Roper's Hut which was destroyed by bush fires in 2003. 2. DVD & USB and hard copy photos of the rebuild of Roper's Hut in January 2008.The plaque had 'In Memory of / John F. P. Roper/ died 3-12-1977 / Aged 78 years / He built the original hut Feb. 1939'roper's hut, cattlemen, bogong high plains, bronze plaque, roper family, bush fires -
Bendigo Military Museum
Weapon - ARTILLERY SHELL & PROJECTILE, 1917
.1) Brass cannon shell. calibre 37 mm with projectile shell - brass - inert .2) Projectile - steel with four copper driving bands, not fired - nose cap - hollow brass threaded base.Shell - base "37 - 85 pdps 73 .9.17", Projectile - "IF (not legible)", Nose cap - "39817"passchendaele barracks trust, weapon, projectile, casing -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Document, Royal Australian Navy - HMAS Cerberus, Small Arms Training, 1992
A soft covered document from the Gunnery School of HMAS Cerberus covering various rifle types, F1 9mm sub-machine gun, pistols and shot guns, safety, range practices and coaching the firer.small arms training, navy -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Domestic object - Kitchen Equipment, poker-work crumb tray and brush, c1900
This crumb tray with brush was used to clear crumbs spilt during meal times from the tableSmall timber poker-work crumb tray and brush. Both also have hand-painted decoration, and wording. There is a colourful painted scene of a couple seated in front of a fire-place, with the words "Darby and Joan".At the back of the tray base the words " Crumb Tray" are painted. The words "Darby and Joan" are painted on the tray. At the rear of the tray there is the price 1/6 in lead pencil.pioneers, early settlers, moorabbin, brighton, bentleigh, craftwork -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: PRIZE WINNERS
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2001. Prize winners: William Palmer, captain of the Sandhurst number one Fire Brigade, leads Charlie Dean in the gig. Circa 1924. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - VIEWS OF BENDIGO: SANDHURST CITY MARKET, c.1870's
Photo No. 23. Sepia photograph of Sandhurst City Market. Printed on front below photo: Welch Type, Town Hall, Fire Brigade Depot, Forbes & Holmes, Agents. MP 149 Nicholas CaireN.J. Caire - Sandhurstplace, building, sandhurst city market -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - MINING & GEOLOGICAL JOURNAL, September, 1941
Mining & Geological Journal September 1941, Geology in the search for metals, fire assaying, Bendigo goldfields, Geology of Yea district published half yearly by the Department of Mines Victoria contains photographs, maps and illustrations.gold, mining, journal -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Dunlop's tyre storage yard after being destroyed by fire, Douglas Smallpage, 1970s
(5) B&W photographs showing the remains of Dunlop's tyre storage yard after it was totally destroyed by fire in the 1970's. .06 One colour photo of Dunlop's physical testing laboratory (1980)fire and fire services -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, 1/10/1971 12:00:00 AM
Three items in black frame. 1, Colour photograph of a shot being fired 2, Newspaper cutting - black and white 3. Page from a Pilot's log book. Yellow page with blue print'Mini Guns Alive' (Photo) 'Diggers in Action' (newspaper cutting) 'Extract from a Gunship Pilot's Logbook9 squadron raaf, gunner -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - March for Democracy, protest rally against amalgamation, Spring Street, Melbourne, David Thompson, 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: Mayors gagged, iipublic action campaigns, amalgamation, liana thompson, tim costello, chris raeburn, nicholas gold -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - March for Democracy, protest rally against amalgamation, Spring Street, Melbourne, David Thompson, 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: 'gagged' group iipublic action campaigns, amalgamation, liana thompson, tim costello -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HAMILTON COLLECTION: CONCERT PROGRAM, 1905
Document. One green and one orange paper flyer advertising (two copies) ''Sixpenny Concerts'', February 1905. Eaglehawk Band and Fire Brigade. Sports Ground, Eaglehawk. Mr A.J.Hamilton included in program.performing arts, elocution, concert -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: MAP - BENDIGO
Document. Harry Biggs Collection. A very rough hand drawn map of Pall Mall area taking in Police Court, Survey Office, Dudley House, Stockade, Fire Brigade, Camp & commissioners Gully.place, building, public buildings, harry biggs collection, map, bendigo -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Weapon, Claymore Mine, The Box, MK2
Perspex display featuring sequential firing device for Claymores. The Box Mk2 with green plastic claymore case and photos of Lt. Moose Dunlop and Pte. Lyal Mitchell. An explanation of features and use are also included.claymore mine, lt. moose dunlop, private lyal mitchell -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (item) - Dassault Assorted Technical Information
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Sir Tom And His Soldiers, 1/11/1969 12:00:00 AM
Unframed photo showing Pte Ted Merritt receives an unexpected visit fron Lt Gen Sir Thomas Daly. Merritt mas an M-60 machine gun at Fire Support Base discoveryAWM BEL/69m 60, lt gen daly, pte merritt, grar/nz -
Clunes Museum
Work on paper - CALENDAR 2022, FRP PRINTING PTY.LTD
2022 CALENDAR - CLUNES FIRE BRIGADE 2022 CALENDAR PHOTOGRAPHS FROM CLUNES MUSEUM USED DEPICTING YEARS GONE BY .1 DRAFT COPY PRIOR TO PRINTING .2 FINISHED PRODUCT IN PLASTIC SLEEVE.1 IN INK ON FRONT: DRAFT COPYcalendar 2022, clunes fire brigade -
Clunes Museum
Document - MINUTE BOOK FIRE BRIGADE
BLACK HARDCOVER BOOK WITH RED COTTON SPINE, WHITE SPACE IN THE MIDDLE WITH "MINUTE BOOK" IN INK J.T. HARDEN SEC. , FRASER STREET CLUNES 1936 TO 1950, 190 PAGES MINUTES OF THE FIRE BRIGADEfire brigade, j.t.harden -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Postcard, Kodak, Hogan Street Tatura, 1930 approx
Photo taken from railway crossing looking east.Standard size black and white cardboard. Shows shops with verandas, fire station, bell tower, several cars, one horse and gig. Telephone poles on south side, electricity on right. Sealed roadway.Post card, correspondence. Address only.tatura, street scape, postcard, bootmaker -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Unveiling of Dr Park Memorial
The Memorial to Dr Park, unveiled in Hogan Street from the balcony of the Criterion Hotel, looking east across railway line. Old Post Office in right foreground; old Fire Station beyond memorial.clock, dr park, tatura, buildings, historic, transport, motor, vehicles, costume, male, female -
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum
Water Still
Copper cylinder 330cm high,2 handles at base contains copper cone shape attached upside down Copper cup attached to cylinder top by a tripod. Heated by wood or gas fire underneath.no markings obvious -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1982
Also a colour photograph of commemorative plaque on sandstone rock near trees 04296.1 size 10 x 15 cmColour photograph of trees planted in Evatt Park to commemorate the birth of Prince William enclosed by treated pine tree guards, fire brigade running track glimpsed through trees Lakes Entrance Victoriabusinesses, accommodation, township -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, M Holding, 2000
Origin of building unknownColour photograph of rustic building with verandah appears to be clad in hand sawn weather boards, verandah corner posts are solid logs sign above dorr Fire Station. Taken at Cabbage Tree Victoriapublic works, waterways -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, LERHS, 2000
Date made December 2000Colour photograph showing smouldering debris that was the Club Hotel. Photograph taken from rear, partially destroyed outbuildings. Fire truck in taped off area. Mown lawns in foreground. Lakes Entrance Victoriahotels, fire brigade, disasters -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1992
Black and white photograph four members assistant coach Jason Cox, Dale Sumner, Peter White and Tristan Griffiths. Fire Brigade practicing with the hose reel, at the running track, Lakes Entrance Victoriavolunteering, fire brigade -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1990
Black and white photograph Tambo Group Fire Brigade Awards, Regional Officer Colin Watt, Barry Johnston CFA Board, and Jim Thorne being awarded 3rd Clasp. Lakes Entrance Victoriafire brigade, volunteering