These flares were possibly used during WW11. They were used by Orbost Aero Club at Marlo from 1964 onwards for transporting patients by aerial ambulance to Melbourne. They were placed on the L.H.S. of the runway to indicate wind direction. They were superseded in the late 1970's by pilot activated lighting (PAL) switched on by incoming pilots via radio.These lamps are associated with the history of the Orbost Aero Club.Eight kerosene smudge pot road flares - round metal bases painted red. There is a reservoir at the bottom used for kerosene storage. It was lit at the top for flare.DIETZ . 51 Use Kerosene only Made in U.S.A.lighting kerosene-flares road-flares beacons marlo-airport

The photograph of St Mary's Anglican Church at Bulla was taken before the completion of the airport at Tullamarine. Originally the church occupied a site on Oaklands Road near the Old Bulla Road. It was shifted to its present site in Bulla next to the old council chambers when the airport was built because the old site was near an important runway.A black and white photograph of a partial view of a bluestone church showing a rear and side view. There are three simple pointed arch windows across the restry and one on the side wall and a wooden door leading into the vestry.st mary's anglican church, bluestone buildings, george evans collection

A black and white photograph of a DC2 aircraft on the runway at Essendon Airport c.1937. There is a group of people in the foreground. In the background there is an aviation fuel truck.on back: DC2 AT ESSENDON c1937cullinan, uraina, eileen, chris, essendon airport, airports, air transport, stanavo, vacuum aviation service, aircraft, 1930s, george evans collection