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Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedFilm - A Blast From The Past Albion Explosive Factory USB Stick
... A Blast From The Past Albion Explosive Factory USB Stick...Albion Explosive Factory...The Albion Explosives Factory was a major WWII-era munitions site in Sunshine, Victoria, operating from 1939 to 1986. ...A film featuring the history of the Albion Explosive Factory, Deer Park from 1939 to it's closure in 1986...A Blast from the Past Albion Explosive Factory...The Albion Explosives Factory was a major WWII-era munitions site in Sunshine, Victoria, operating from 1939 to 1986. ...The Albion Explosives Factory was a major WWII-era munitions site in Sunshine, Victoria, operating from 1939 to 1986. Its legacy includes the Black Powder Mill, now a heritage landmark. War Time History - Established in 1939–40 in response to the looming threat of war in Europe. - Located in North Albion, opposite the ICIANZ chemical plant, which also helped design and operate the facility. - Initially known as Munitions Annexe No. 5, it became the Albion Explosives Factory, producing cordite, TNT, nitroglycerine, nitric acid, and other propellants for small arms and artillery. - By 1942–45, it was one of Australia’s three primary military explosives factories, employing thousands and contributing significantly to the war effort. Post War Time History - Continued production of explosives and fertilizers for commercial use after WWII. - Expanded in 1947–49 with the addition of the RDX plant north of Furlong Road. - Introduced new technologies like synthetic ammonia, DNT, and continuous TNT production through the 1950s–60s. Closure and Environmental Remediation - Closed in 1986, followed by extensive decontamination and cleanup. - The site was heavily contaminated with TNT, DNT, nitrates, ammonia, and metals, requiring years of environmental audits and remediation. - Eventually redeveloped into a housing estate and shopping complex, transforming the industrial site into a suburban community. A Blast from the Past Albion Explosive Factoryalbion explosive factory, deer park, cairnlea -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedFilm - A Blast From The Past Albion Explosive Factory DVD
... A Blast From The Past Albion Explosive Factory DVD...Albion Explosive Factory...The Albion Explosives Factory was a major WWII-era munitions site in Sunshine, Victoria, operating from 1939 to 1986. ...A DVD featuring the history of the Albion Explosive Factory, Deer Park from 1939 to it's closure in 1986. ...A Blast from the Past Albion Explosive Factory...Film A Blast From The Past Albion Explosive Factory DVD ...The Albion Explosives Factory was a major WWII-era munitions site in Sunshine, Victoria, operating from 1939 to 1986. Its legacy includes the Black Powder Mill, now a heritage landmark. War Time History - Established in 1939–40 in response to the looming threat of war in Europe. - Located in North Albion, opposite the ICIANZ chemical plant, which also helped design and operate the facility. - Initially known as Munitions Annexe No. 5, it became the Albion Explosives Factory, producing cordite, TNT, nitroglycerine, nitric acid, and other propellants for small arms and artillery. - By 1942–45, it was one of Australia’s three primary military explosives factories, employing thousands and contributing significantly to the war effort. Post War Time History - Continued production of explosives and fertilizers for commercial use after WWII. - Expanded in 1947–49 with the addition of the RDX plant north of Furlong Road. - Introduced new technologies like synthetic ammonia, DNT, and continuous TNT production through the 1950s–60s. Closure and Environmental Remediation - Closed in 1986, followed by extensive decontamination and cleanup. - The site was heavily contaminated with TNT, DNT, nitrates, ammonia, and metals, requiring years of environmental audits and remediation. - Eventually redeveloped into a housing estate and shopping complex, transforming the industrial site into a suburban community. A Blast from the Past Albion Explosive Factoryalbion explosive factory, deer park, cairnlea -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedFilm - A Blast From The Past Albion Explosive Factory Video
... A Blast From The Past Albion Explosive Factory Video...Albion Explosive Factory...The Albion Explosives Factory was a major WWII-era munitions site in Sunshine, Victoria, operating from 1939 to 1986. ...A VHS Video featuring the history of the Albion Explosive Factory, Deer Park from 1939 to its closure in 1986 This VHS Video tape has been digitised....A Blast from the Past Albion Explosive Factory...Film A Blast From The Past Albion Explosive Factory Video ...The Albion Explosives Factory was a major WWII-era munitions site in Sunshine, Victoria, operating from 1939 to 1986. Its legacy includes the Black Powder Mill, now a heritage landmark. War Time History - Established in 1939–40 in response to the looming threat of war in Europe. - Located in North Albion, opposite the ICIANZ chemical plant, which also helped design and operate the facility. - Initially known as Munitions Annexe No. 5, it became the Albion Explosives Factory, producing cordite, TNT, nitroglycerine, nitric acid, and other propellants for small arms and artillery. - By 1942–45, it was one of Australia’s three primary military explosives factories, employing thousands and contributing significantly to the war effort. Post War Time History - Continued production of explosives and fertilizers for commercial use after WWII. - Expanded in 1947–49 with the addition of the RDX plant north of Furlong Road. - Introduced new technologies like synthetic ammonia, DNT, and continuous TNT production through the 1950s–60s. Closure and Environmental Remediation - Closed in 1986, followed by extensive decontamination and cleanup. - The site was heavily contaminated with TNT, DNT, nitrates, ammonia, and metals, requiring years of environmental audits and remediation. - Eventually redeveloped into a housing estate and shopping complex, transforming the industrial site into a suburban community. A Blast from the Past Albion Explosive Factoryalbion explosive factory, deer park, cairnlea -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedDocument - Albion Concept Plan June 1963
... A report on the redevelopment of the Albion Explosive Factory...Albion Concept Plan June 1963|Albion Explosive Factory Redevelopment...Albion Albion Concept Plan June 1963|Albion Explosive Factory Redevelopment A report on the redevelopment of the Albion Explosive Factory Document Albion Concept Plan June 1963 ...Albion Concept Plan June 1963|Albion Explosive Factory Redevelopmentalbion -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedArchive - Sunshine And District Historical Society Albion Explosive Factory 40 Years Exhibition
... Sunshine And District Historical Society Albion Explosive Factory 40 Years Exhibition...Albion Explosive Factory...Collection of material used for an exhibition about the 40th Anniversary of the Albion Explosive Factory closure...Albion Explosive Factory 40 Years...Albion Explosive Factory Ballarat Road Deer Park Albion Explosive Factory 40 Years Collection of material used for an exhibition about the 40th Anniversary of the Albion Explosive Factory closure Archive Sunshine And District Historical Society Albion Explosive Factory 40 Years Exhibition ...Albion Explosive Factory 40 Yearsalbion explosive factory, ballarat road, deer park -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedPhotograph - Albion Explosive Factory R.D.X. Plant, Absorption Towers Photograph
... Albion Explosive Factory R.D.X. Plant, Absorption Towers Photograph...... Explosive Factory...Black & white photgraph mounted in a white wooden frame of the Albion Explosive Factory R.D.X. Plant, Absorption Towers...Plant, Absorption Towers Explosive Factory Albion...Item belonged to the Friends of the Black Powder Mill Albion Explosive Factory Explosive Factory Ballarat Road Deer Park R.D.X. ...Item belonged to the Friends of the Black Powder MillR.D.X. Plant, Absorption Towers Explosive Factory Albionalbion explosive factory, explosive factory, ballarat road, deer park -
Canterbury History GroupLetter - Working in the western suburbs, Lyle Caffin, 1989
... ... Explosive Factories...Lyle Caffin describes her daily trip across town by train to work at the I.C.I. Explosives Factory in Ardeer in 1936 and her work as a tracer of engineering drawings....Explosives Factory in Ardeer in 1936 and her work as a tracer of engineering drawings. ...Lyle Caffin describes her daily trip across town by train to work at the I.C.I. Explosives Factory in Ardeer in 1936 and her work as a tracer of engineering drawings.canterbury, ardeer, raw> sir lennon, humber cars, glenn> sir archibald, explosive factories, lightning zip factory, workshops, trains, railway carriages, steam trains -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedDocument - Parliamentary report on Decontamination Proposal Albion Explosives site Deer Park 1997, 1997
... Albion Explosive Factory...Parliamentary report 1997 on proposal decontamination of former Albion Explosives Factory site Deer Park Victoria...Parliamentary report 1997 on proposal decontamination of former Albion Explosives Factory site Deer Park Victoria...Albion Explosive Factory Ballarat Road Deer Park Parliamentary report 1997 on proposal decontamination of former Albion Explosives Factory site Deer Park Victoria Parliamentary report 1997 on proposal decontamination of former Albion Explosives Factory site Deer Park Victoria Document Parliamentary report on Decontamination Proposal Albion Explosives site Deer Park 1997 ...Parliamentary report 1997 on proposal decontamination of former Albion Explosives Factory site Deer Park Victoriaalbion explosive factory, ballarat road, deer park -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedPhotograph - Albion Explosive Factory Synthetic Ammonia, Ammonia Oxidation & T.N.T. Plants
... Albion Explosive Factory Synthetic Ammonia, Ammonia Oxidation & T.N.T. ...... Explosive Factory...Black & white photograph mounted in a white wooden frame of a high level view of the Synthetic Ammonia, Ammonia Oxidation & T.N.T. Plants Explosive Factory Albion...Synthetic Ammonia, Ammonia Oxidation & T.N.T. Plants Explosive Factory Albion...Plants Explosive Factory Albion Photograph Albion Explosive Factory Synthetic Ammonia, Ammonia Oxidation & T.N.T. ...Item belonged to the Friends of the Black Powder MillSynthetic Ammonia, Ammonia Oxidation & T.N.T. Plants Explosive Factory Albionalbion explosive factory, explosive factory, ballarat road, deer park -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedPhotograph - Employees at Nobels explosive factory c1928, circa 1928
... Employees at Nobels explosive factory c1928...Employees at Nobels explosive factory c1928...Three photographs of female employees at Nobels Explosive factory in Deer Park circa 1928 showing issue clothing worn by female employees Personnel in the photos include Rennie Pearce Lal Reid May Napier Dorrie Lee Ada Heffernen or Heffren...Nobels Ballarat Road Deer Park Three photographs of female employees at Nobels Explosive factory in Deer Park circa 1928 showing issue clothing worn by female employees Personnel in the photos include Rennie Pearce Lal Reid May Napier Dorrie Lee Ada Heffernen or Heffren Employees at Nobels explosive factory c1928 Photograph Employees at Nobels explosive factory c1928 ...Three photographs of female employees at Nobels Explosive factory in Deer Park circa 1928 showing issue clothing worn by female employees Personnel in the photos include Rennie Pearce Lal Reid May Napier Dorrie Lee Ada Heffernen or Heffrennobels, ballarat road, deer park -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedArchive - Albion Explosive Factory Building Numbers
... Albion Explosive Factory Building Numbers...Albion No 5 Explosive Factory...Albion No. 5 Explosives Factory was one of Australia’s major WWII munitions sites, built rapidly from 1939–40 in Deer Park and operated by ICIANZ for the Commonwealth. ...Albion Explosive Factory Building Numbers (No 5 Explosive Factory)...Albion No 5 Explosive Factory Albion Explosive Factory Ballarat Road Deer Park Albion Explosive Factory Building Numbers (No 5 Explosive Factory) Digital PDF File Archive Albion Explosive Factory Building Numbers ...Albion No. 5 Explosives Factory was one of Australia’s major WWII munitions sites, built rapidly from 1939–40 in Deer Park and operated by ICIANZ for the Commonwealth. It produced propellants, explosives and later commercial fertilisers. Each building on the site was given an identification number (Note: Over a period of time, some of the building numbers did change) The first numerical of the building number represented the area it as location in. 1 - Administration & Service Area 2 - Propellant Area 3 - Acid Area 4 - T.N.T. Area 5 - Armament Chemicals Area 6 - Propellant Powder Area 7 - Fused Powder Area 8 - R.D.X. Area 9 - Synthetic Ammonia AreaThere were over 400 buildings in the Albion Explosive Factory complex and the only remaining building on the site is building No 745, the Mill House (T.R.F. Powder) located in the former Fused Powder Area. The building is heritage listed and owned by the Brimbank City Council. It is now known as the Black Powder Mill.Albion Explosive Factory Building Numbers (No 5 Explosive Factory)albion no 5 explosive factory, albion explosive factory, ballarat road, deer park -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedMixed media - Albion Explosive Factory Laboratory Beakers, Vistors Passes & Factory Map
... Albion Explosive Factory Laboratory Beakers, Vistors Passes & Factory Map...Albion Explosive Factory...These items were picked up by Garry Kelly, former Albion Explosive Factory Security Guard, during the time the factory was closed down and waiting demolition....3 Glass Beakers 2 Albion Explosive Factory Vistors Passes (No 22 & 23) Factory Map...Albion Explosive Factory Ballarat Road Deer Park 3 Glass Beakers 2 Albion Explosive Factory Vistors Passes (No 22 & 23) Factory Map Mixed media Albion Explosive Factory Laboratory Beakers, Vistors Passes & Factory Map ...These items were picked up by Garry Kelly, former Albion Explosive Factory Security Guard, during the time the factory was closed down and waiting demolition.3 Glass Beakers 2 Albion Explosive Factory Vistors Passes (No 22 & 23) Factory Mapalbion explosive factory, ballarat road, deer park -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedPhotograph - Albion Explosive Factory Mr. K.W. Bennett Factory Manager 1966 - 1977 Portrait Photograph, 1977
... Albion Explosive Factory Mr. K.W. Bennett Factory Manager 1966 - 1977 Portrait Photograph...... Explosive Factory...Bennett was the Albion Explosive Factory Manager from 1966 to 1977. This Item belonged to Friends of the Black Powder Mill....Black and white photograph mounted in white wooeden frame of Albion Explosive Factory Mr. K.W. Bennett Factory Manager 1966 - 1977...Albion Explosive Factory Explosive Factory Ballarat Road Deer Park Mr. ...Mr. K.W. Bennett was the Albion Explosive Factory Manager from 1966 to 1977. This Item belonged to Friends of the Black Powder Mill.Mr. K.W. Bennett 1966 - 1977albion explosive factory, explosive factory, ballarat road, deer park -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedBook - Basic Skills Manual No 6 Scraping, Australian Government Publishing Service, No 6 Scraping, 1972
... Explosive Factory Maribyrnong...This book came from the Explosive Factory Maribyrnong Technical Information Section. ...Basic Skills Manual 6 Scraping Department of Labour Page 1 Ink Stamp T.I. Section Explosive Factory Maribyrnong...This book came from the Explosive Factory Maribyrnong Technical Information Section. ...This book is one of a series of manuals produced as an initiative of the Australian Apprenticeship Advisory Committee which comprised representatives of the Commonwealth and State Apprenticeship and Technical Education Authorities and Labour Departments. Books published in this series include No 1 Introduction to Metal Working No 2 Hand Tools No 3 Measuring Testing and Marking Out No 4 Limit Systems Tolerances and Fits No 5 Filing No 6 Scraping No 7 Drilling No 8 Off Hand Grinding No 9 Hand Tapping and Thread Cutting No 10 Basic Fitting Projects These books were used extensively by apprentices as part of their apprenticeship training course. This series of books replaced the training manuals produced for use under the Commonwealth Technical School Training Scheme.Black and orange soft covered book non-fictionThis book is one of a series of manuals produced as an initiative of the Australian Apprenticeship Advisory Committee which comprised representatives of the Commonwealth and State Apprenticeship and Technical Education Authorities and Labour Departments. Books published in this series include No 1 Introduction to Metal Working No 2 Hand Tools No 3 Measuring Testing and Marking Out No 4 Limit Systems Tolerances and Fits No 5 Filing No 6 Scraping No 7 Drilling No 8 Off Hand Grinding No 9 Hand Tapping and Thread Cutting No 10 Basic Fitting Projects These books were used extensively by apprentices as part of their apprenticeship training course. This series of books replaced the training manuals produced for use under the Commonwealth Technical School Training Scheme.explosive factory maribyrnong, cordite avenue, maribyrnong -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedBook - Basic Skills Manual No 5 Filing, Australian Government Publishing Service, No 5 Filing, 1972
... Explosive Factory Maribyrnong...This book came from the Explosive Factory Maribyrnong Technical Information Section. ...Basic Skills Manual 5 Filing Department of Labour Page 1 Ink Stamp T.I. Section Explosive Factory Maribyrnong...This book came from the Explosive Factory Maribyrnong Technical Information Section. ...This book is one of a series of manuals produced as an initiative of the Australian Apprenticeship Advisory Committee which comprised representatives of the Commonwealth and State Apprenticeship and Technical Education Authorities and Labour Departments. Books published in this series include No 1 Introduction to Metal Working No 2 Hand Tools No 3 Measuring Testing and Marking Out No 4 Limit Systems Tolerances and Fits No 5 Filing No 6 Scraping No 7 Drilling No 8 Off Hand Grinding No 9 Hand Tapping and Thread Cutting No 10 Basic Fitting Projects These books were used extensively by apprentices as part of their apprenticeship training course. This series of books replaced the training manuals produced for use under the Commonwealth Technical School Training Scheme.Black and orange soft covered book non-fictionThis book is one of a series of manuals produced as an initiative of the Australian Apprenticeship Advisory Committee which comprised representatives of the Commonwealth and State Apprenticeship and Technical Education Authorities and Labour Departments. Books published in this series include No 1 Introduction to Metal Working No 2 Hand Tools No 3 Measuring Testing and Marking Out No 4 Limit Systems Tolerances and Fits No 5 Filing No 6 Scraping No 7 Drilling No 8 Off Hand Grinding No 9 Hand Tapping and Thread Cutting No 10 Basic Fitting Projects These books were used extensively by apprentices as part of their apprenticeship training course. This series of books replaced the training manuals produced for use under the Commonwealth Technical School Training Scheme.explosive factory maribyrnong, cordite avenue, maribyrnong -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedAudio - Friends of the Black Powder Mill A Blast From The Memories of Albion Explosives Factory Audio Tape
... ...Albion Explosive Factory...The Black Powder Mill is the last remaining building from the Albion Explosives Factory and is located in the suburb of Cairnlea. ...Friends Of The Black Powder Mill A Blast From The Past Memories of Albion Explosives Factory...Black Powder Mill Albion Explosive Factory Friends Of The Black Powder Mill A Blast From The Past Memories of Albion Explosives Factory Audio tape This audio tape has been digitised This audio tape has been transcribed. ...The Black Powder Mill is the last remaining building from the Albion Explosives Factory and is located in the suburb of Cairnlea. It was used to grind gunpowder for bombs and shells in WW2. In 2001 the Black Powder Mill was included in the National Trust's Heritage Register due to its cultural heritage significance. Friends Of The Black Powder Mill A Blast From The Past Memories of Albion Explosives Factoryblack powder mill, albion explosive factory -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedPhotograph - Albion Explosive Factory Noel Tozer Site Manager 1981 - 1983 Framed Portrait Photograph, C1982
... Albion Explosive Factory Noel Tozer Site Manager 1981 - 1983 Framed Portrait Photograph...Albion Explosive Factory...Noel Tozer worked as the Albion Explosives Factory manager from 1981 to 1983. He was appointed to the Project "REFA" (Relocate Albion Explosives Factory) that relocated the TNT and RDX plants to the Mulwala Explosives Factory, New South Wales. ...To photograph is a black & white scanned copy of 3304 - Albion Explosive Factory Noel Tozer Site Manager 1970's Portrait Photograph...Noel Tozer worked as the Albion Explosives Factory manager from 1981 to 1983. He was appointed to the Project "REFA" (Relocate Albion Explosives Factory) that relocated the TNT and RDX plants to the Mulwala Explosives Factory, New South Wales. ...Mr. Noel Tozer worked as the Albion Explosives Factory manager from 1981 to 1983. He was appointed to the Project "REFA" (Relocate Albion Explosives Factory) that relocated the TNT and RDX plants to the Mulwala Explosives Factory, New South Wales. Noel was instrumental in creating the Black Powder Mill Friends Society which saved the demolition of the from black powder mill. This item is a framed black & white copy of the original colour photograph Cat No 3304Mr Noel Tozer 1981 - 1983albion explosive factory, ballarat road, deer park, noel tozer -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedBook - Basic Skills Manual No 1 Introduction To Metal Working, Australian Government Publishing Service, No 1 Introduction To Metal Working, 1972
... Explosive Factory Maribyrnong...This book came from the Explosive Factory Maribyrnong Technical Information Section. ...Basic Skills Manual 1 Introduction to Metal Working Department of Labour Page 1 Ink Stamp T.I. Section Explosive Factory Maribyrnong...This book came from the Explosive Factory Maribyrnong Technical Information Section. ...This book is one of a series of manuals produced as an initiative of the Australian Apprenticeship Advisory Committee which comprised representatives of the Commonwealth and State Apprenticeship and Technical Education Authorities and Labour Departments. Books published in this series include No 1 Introduction to Metal Working No 2 Hand Tools No 3 Measuring Testing and Marking Out No 4 Limit Systems Tolerances and Fits No 5 Filing No 6 Scraping No 7 Drilling No 8 Off Hand Grinding No 9 Hand Tapping and Thread Cutting No 10 Basic Fitting Projects These books were used extensively by apprentices as part of their apprenticeship training course. This series of books replaced the training manuals produced for use under the Commonwealth Technical School Training Scheme.Black and orange soft covered book non-fictionThis book is one of a series of manuals produced as an initiative of the Australian Apprenticeship Advisory Committee which comprised representatives of the Commonwealth and State Apprenticeship and Technical Education Authorities and Labour Departments. Books published in this series include No 1 Introduction to Metal Working No 2 Hand Tools No 3 Measuring Testing and Marking Out No 4 Limit Systems Tolerances and Fits No 5 Filing No 6 Scraping No 7 Drilling No 8 Off Hand Grinding No 9 Hand Tapping and Thread Cutting No 10 Basic Fitting Projects These books were used extensively by apprentices as part of their apprenticeship training course. This series of books replaced the training manuals produced for use under the Commonwealth Technical School Training Scheme.explosive factory maribyrnong, cordite avenue, maribyrnong -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedBook - Basic Skills Manual No 8 Off Hand Grinding, Australian Government Publishing Service, No 8 Off Hand Grinding, 1973
... Explosive Factory Maribyrnong...This book came from the Explosive Factory Maribyrnong Technical Information Section. ...Basic Skills Manual 6 Off Hand Grinding Department of Labour Page 1 Ink Stamp T.I. Section Explosive Factory Maribyrnong...This book came from the Explosive Factory Maribyrnong Technical Information Section. ...This book is one of a series of manuals produced as an initiative of the Australian Apprenticeship Advisory Committee which comprised representatives of the Commonwealth and State Apprenticeship and Technical Education Authorities and Labour Departments. Books published in this series include No 1 Introduction to Metal Working No 2 Hand Tools No 3 Measuring Testing and Marking Out No 4 Limit Systems Tolerances and Fits No 5 Filing No 6 Scraping No 7 Drilling No 8 Off Hand Grinding No 9 Hand Tapping and Thread Cutting No 10 Basic Fitting Projects These books were used extensively by apprentices as part of their apprenticeship training course. This series of books replaced the training manuals produced for use under the Commonwealth Technical School Training Scheme.Black and orange soft covered book non-fictionThis book is one of a series of manuals produced as an initiative of the Australian Apprenticeship Advisory Committee which comprised representatives of the Commonwealth and State Apprenticeship and Technical Education Authorities and Labour Departments. Books published in this series include No 1 Introduction to Metal Working No 2 Hand Tools No 3 Measuring Testing and Marking Out No 4 Limit Systems Tolerances and Fits No 5 Filing No 6 Scraping No 7 Drilling No 8 Off Hand Grinding No 9 Hand Tapping and Thread Cutting No 10 Basic Fitting Projects These books were used extensively by apprentices as part of their apprenticeship training course. This series of books replaced the training manuals produced for use under the Commonwealth Technical School Training Scheme.explosive factory maribyrnong, cordite avenue, maribyrnong -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedPhotograph - Albion Explosive Factory Northern RDX Acid Plant Chimney Demolition 1990 Photographs, Sharon Cavanagh, 26th July 1990
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Albion Explosive Factory Northern RDX Acid Plant Chimney Demolition 1990 Photographs...Albion Explosive Factory...The Albion Explosives Factory began as Commonwealth Defence Explosives Annexe No. 5, constructed rapidly in 1939–1940 as part of Australia’s WWII munitions expansion. ...6747.01 - Albion Explosive Factory Northern RDX Acid Plant Chimney Demolition 1990 Photographs (Advocate 341.1).JPG 6747.02 - Albion Explosive Factory Northern RDX Acid Plant Chimney Demolition 1990 Photographs (Advocate 341.1).JPG 6747.03 - Albion Explosive Factory Northern RDX Acid Plant Chimney Demolition 1990 Photographs (Advocate 341.1).JPG 6747.04 - Albion Explosive Factory Northern RDX Acid Plant Chimney Demolition 1990 Photographs (Advocate 341.1).JPG 6747.05 - Albion Explosive Factory Northern RDX Acid Plant Chimney Demolition 1990 Photographs (Advocate 341.1).JPG 6747.06 - Albion Explosive Factory Northern RDX Acid Plant Chimney Demolition 1990 Photographs (Advocate 341.1).JPG 6747.07 - Albion Explosive Factory Northern RDX Acid Plant Chimney Demolition 1990 Photographs (Advocate 341.1).JPG 6747.08 - Albion Explosive Factory Northern RDX Acid Plant Chimney Demolition 1990 Photographs (Advocate 341.1).JPG 6747.09 - Albion Explosive Factory Northern RDX Acid Plant Chimney Demolition 1990 Photographs (Advocate 341.1).JPG 6747.10 - Albion Explosive Factory Northern RDX Acid Plant Chimney Demolition 1990 Photographs (Advocate 341.1).JPG...The removal of these prominent industrial structures marked a significant stage in the dismantling of one of Australia's most important wartime explosives manufacturing facilities, reflecting the site's transition away from its military and industrial role. Albion Explosive Factory Ballarat Road Deer park ICI 6747.01 - Albion Explosive Factory Northern RDX Acid Plant Chimney Demolition 1990 Photographs (Advocate 341.1).JPG 6747.02 - Albion Explosive Factory Northern RDX Acid Plant Chimney Demolition 1990 Photographs (Advocate 341.1).JPG 6747.03 - Albion Explosive Factory Northern RDX Acid Plant Chimney Demolition 1990 Photographs (Advocate 341.1).JPG 6747.04 - Albion Explosive Factory Northern RDX Acid Plant Chimney Demolition 1990 Photographs (Advocate 341.1).JPG 6747.05 - Albion Explosive Factory Northern RDX Acid Plant Chimney Demolition 1990 Photographs (Advocate 341.1).JPG 6747.06 - Albion Explosive Factory Northern RDX Acid Plant Chimney Demolition 1990 Photographs (Advocate 341.1).JPG 6747.07 - Albion Explosive Factory Northern RDX Acid Plant Chimney Demolition 1990 Photographs (Advocate 341.1).JPG 6747.08 - Albion Explosive Factory Northern RDX Acid Plant Chimney Demolition 1990 Photographs (Advocate 341.1).JPG 6747.09 - Albion Explosive Factory Northern RDX Acid Plant Chimney Demolition 1990 Photographs (Advocate 341.1).JPG 6747.10 - Albion Explosive Factory Northern RDX Acid Plant Chimney Demolition 1990 Photographs (Advocate 341.1).JPG Digital scans of black and white negatives Photograph Albion Explosive Factory Northern RDX Acid Plant Chimney Demolition 1990 Photographs Sharon Cavanagh The Sunshine Advocate ...These photographs, taken by The Advocate in 1990, document the demolition of the northern RDX acid plant chimneys at the former Albion Explosives Factory. These images are a series of time elapsed photographs of the demolition of the Northern RDX Acid Plant chimney by controlled demolition by explosive which safely brought the chimney down by making it to fall to one side. The Albion Explosives Factory began as Commonwealth Defence Explosives Annexe No. 5, constructed rapidly in 1939–1940 as part of Australia’s WWII munitions expansion. It was built adjacent to the long‑established Nobel / ICI explosives works at Deer Park and produced TNT, nitroglycerine, cordite, RDX, DNT, and related explosive compounds. This plant manufactured Research Department Explosive (RDX), a nitrogen‑rich high explosive used in military munitions, which is far more powerful than TNT, yet relatively stable to store and transport. It is not a consumer or industrial product and sits firmly in the defence materials category.The removal of these prominent industrial structures marked a significant stage in the dismantling of one of Australia's most important wartime explosives manufacturing facilities, reflecting the site's transition away from its military and industrial role.6747.01 - Albion Explosive Factory Northern RDX Acid Plant Chimney Demolition 1990 Photographs (Advocate 341.1).JPG 6747.02 - Albion Explosive Factory Northern RDX Acid Plant Chimney Demolition 1990 Photographs (Advocate 341.1).JPG 6747.03 - Albion Explosive Factory Northern RDX Acid Plant Chimney Demolition 1990 Photographs (Advocate 341.1).JPG 6747.04 - Albion Explosive Factory Northern RDX Acid Plant Chimney Demolition 1990 Photographs (Advocate 341.1).JPG 6747.05 - Albion Explosive Factory Northern RDX Acid Plant Chimney Demolition 1990 Photographs (Advocate 341.1).JPG 6747.06 - Albion Explosive Factory Northern RDX Acid Plant Chimney Demolition 1990 Photographs (Advocate 341.1).JPG 6747.07 - Albion Explosive Factory Northern RDX Acid Plant Chimney Demolition 1990 Photographs (Advocate 341.1).JPG 6747.08 - Albion Explosive Factory Northern RDX Acid Plant Chimney Demolition 1990 Photographs (Advocate 341.1).JPG 6747.09 - Albion Explosive Factory Northern RDX Acid Plant Chimney Demolition 1990 Photographs (Advocate 341.1).JPG 6747.10 - Albion Explosive Factory Northern RDX Acid Plant Chimney Demolition 1990 Photographs (Advocate 341.1).JPGalbion explosive factory, ballarat road, deer park, ici -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedBook - Basic Skills Manual No 4 Limit Systems Tolerances And Fits, Australian Government Publishing Service, No 4 Limit Systems Tolerances And Fits, 1972
... Explosive Factory Maribyrnong...This book came from the Explosive Factory Maribyrnong Technical Information Section. ...Basic Skills Manual 4 No 4 Limit Systems Tolerances And Fits Department of Labour Page 1 Ink Stamp T.I. Section Explosive Factory Maribyrnong...This book came from the Explosive Factory Maribyrnong Technical Information Section. ...This book is one of a series of manuals produced as an initiative of the Australian Apprenticeship Advisory Committee which comprised representatives of the Commonwealth and State Apprenticeship and Technical Education Authorities and Labour Departments. Books published in this series include No 1 Introduction to Metal Working No 2 Hand Tools No 3 Measuring Testing and Marking Out No 4 Limit Systems Tolerances and Fits No 5 Filing No 6 Scraping No 7 Drilling No 8 Off Hand Grinding No 9 Hand Tapping and Thread Cutting No 10 Basic Fitting Projects These books were used extensively by apprentices as part of their apprenticeship training course. This series of books replaced the training manuals produced for use under the Commonwealth Technical School Training Scheme.Black and orange soft covered book non-fictionThis book is one of a series of manuals produced as an initiative of the Australian Apprenticeship Advisory Committee which comprised representatives of the Commonwealth and State Apprenticeship and Technical Education Authorities and Labour Departments. Books published in this series include No 1 Introduction to Metal Working No 2 Hand Tools No 3 Measuring Testing and Marking Out No 4 Limit Systems Tolerances and Fits No 5 Filing No 6 Scraping No 7 Drilling No 8 Off Hand Grinding No 9 Hand Tapping and Thread Cutting No 10 Basic Fitting Projects These books were used extensively by apprentices as part of their apprenticeship training course. This series of books replaced the training manuals produced for use under the Commonwealth Technical School Training Scheme.explosive factory maribyrnong, cordite avenue, maribyrnong -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedPhotograph - Albion Explosive Factory Noel Tozer Site Manager 1981 - 1983 Portrait Photograph, C1982
... Albion Explosive Factory Noel Tozer Site Manager 1981 - 1983 Portrait Photograph...... Explosive Factory...Noel Tozer worked as the Albion Explosives Factory manager from 1981 to 1983. He was appointed to the Project "REFA" (Relocate Albion Explosives Factory) that relocated the TNT and RDX plants to the Mulwala Explosives Factory, New South Wales. ...See 4868 - Albion Explosive Factory Noel Tozer Site Manager 1981 - 1983 Framed Portrait Photograph for a scanned black & white copy of this photograph mounted in a picture frame....Noel Tozer worked as the Albion Explosives Factory manager from 1981 to 1983. He was appointed to the Project "REFA" (Relocate Albion Explosives Factory) that relocated the TNT and RDX plants to the Mulwala Explosives Factory, New South Wales. ...Mr. Noel Tozer worked as the Albion Explosives Factory manager from 1981 to 1983. He was appointed to the Project "REFA" (Relocate Albion Explosives Factory) that relocated the TNT and RDX plants to the Mulwala Explosives Factory, New South Wales. Noel was instrumental in creating the Black Powder Mill Friends Society which saved the demolition of the from black powder mill. This item is a framed black & white copy of the original colour photograph Cat No 3304 Item belonged to the Friends of the Black Powder Mill.albion explosive factory, explosive factory, ballarat road, deer park, noel tozer -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedPhotograph - Albion Explosive Factory Staff 1955 Photograph, 1955
... Albion Explosive Factory Staff 1955 Photograph...... Explosive Factory...Staff of Albion Explosive Factory September 1955...This item belonged to the Friends of the Black Powder Mill Albion Explosive Factory Explosive Factory Ballarat Road Deer Park Staff of Albion Explosive Factory September 1955 Black & white photograpth mounted in black painted wooden frame of men & woman sitting & standing in front of brick building Photograph Albion Explosive Factory Staff 1955 Photograph ...This item belonged to the Friends of the Black Powder MillStaff of Albion Explosive Factory September 1955albion explosive factory, explosive factory, ballarat road, deer park -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedPhotograph - Component store and explosives factory Maribyrnong, n.d
... Explosive Factory...A glass-framed photograph of component store and shrapnel filling houses, explosives factory, Maribyrnong....Donated to S&DHS Inc. Explosive Factory Maribyrnong A glass-framed photograph of component store and shrapnel filling houses, explosives factory, Maribyrnong. ...Donated to S&DHS Inc.explosive factory, maribyrnong -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedPamphlet - Cairnlee Housing Development "A Natural Place to Call Home", Urban land corporation, 2001
... Ilustrated brochure on new housing development, Cairnle , on the site of former Albion explosives factory...Cairnlee Ilustrated brochure on new housing development, Cairnle , on the site of former Albion explosives factory Pamphlet Cairnlee Housing Development "A Natural Place to Call Home" Urban land corporation ...cairnlee -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedAudio - Sunshine and District Historical Society Annual General Meeting 2003 Audio Tape
... ...Albion Explosive Factory...The Black Powder Mill, built in 1942 is the only remaining building from the Albion explosives Factory. Noel Tozer is a former President of the Friends of the Black powder Mill. ...Sunshine and District Historical Society A.G.M. 18/7/2003 Chairman Norman Carlton Speaker Noel Tozer History of Albion Explosives Factory...Noel Tozer Albion Explosive Factory Sunshine and District Historical Society A.G.M. 18/7/2003 Chairman Norman Carlton Speaker Noel Tozer History of Albion Explosives Factory Audio tape This audio tape has been digitised. ...After European settlement in the mid 1850s, the North Albion site was being used as grassland for farming and grazing. In the late 1930's, the threat of another world war in Europe was developing and the Australian Government decided it needed to increase and to be more independent in the manufacturing of munitions and explosives. The Albion site was chosen opposite the existing commercial ICI ANZ factory. ICI ANZ was chosen to design, construct and operate the new facilities. In 1940 the factory first began production of propellants for small arms and artillery that were required by the military forces during WW2. After the end of the WW2 the plant continued producing explosives and fertilizers for commercial use. The site was closed down in 1986, and the site went through an extensive decontamination and cleanup before being redeveloped into a housing estate with a shopping complex located in its center. The Black Powder Mill, built in 1942 is the only remaining building from the Albion explosives Factory. Noel Tozer is a former President of the Friends of the Black powder Mill. Sunshine and District Historical Society A.G.M. 18/7/2003 Chairman Norman Carlton Speaker Noel Tozer History of Albion Explosives Factorynoel tozer, albion explosive factory -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedPhotograph - Albion Explosive Factory Mr. A.I. Bodycomb Site Manager 1956 - 1964 Portrait Photograph, 1964
... Albion Explosive Factory Mr. A.I. Bodycomb Site Manager 1956 - 1964 Portrait Photograph...... Explosive Factory...Black & white portrait of Albion Explosive Factory Mr. A.I. Bodycomb Site Manager 1956 - 1964...Item belonged to the Friends of the Black Powder Mill. Albion Explosive Factory Explosive Factory Ballarat Road Deer Park Mr. ...Mr. A.I. Bodycomb was the Site Manager from 1956 to 1964. Item belonged to the Friends of the Black Powder Mill.Mr. A.I. Bodycomb Site Manager 1956 - 1964albion explosive factory, explosive factory, ballarat road, deer park -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedPhotograph - Albion Explosive Factory Rocket Propellant Buildings Photograph
... Albion Explosive Factory Rocket Propellant Buildings Photograph...... Explosive Factory...Rocket Propellant Buildings Looking South West Explosive Factory Albion...Item belonged to the Friends of the Black Powder Mill Albion Explosive Factory Explosive Factory Ballarat Road Deer Park Rocket Propellant Buildings Looking South West Explosive Factory Albion Black & white photograph mounted in white wooden frame of the Rocket Propellant Buildings with views of Station Road in background Photograph Albion Explosive Factory Rocket Propellant Buildings Photograph ...Item belonged to the Friends of the Black Powder MillRocket Propellant Buildings Looking South West Explosive Factory Albionalbion explosive factory, explosive factory, ballarat road, deer park -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedPhotograph - Black Power Mill Albion Explosive Factory Deer Park 2000 Photographs, Chris Scott, 12th January 2000
... Black Power Mill Albion Explosive Factory Deer Park 2000 Photographs...6945.01 - Black Power Mill Albion Explosive Factory Deer Park 2000 Photographs (Advocate 16).JPG 6945.02 - Black Power Mill Albion Explosive Factory Deer Park 2000 Photographs (Advocate 16).JPG 6945.03 - Black Power Mill Albion Explosive Factory Deer Park 2000 Photographs (Advocate 16).JPG 6945.04 - Black Power Mill Albion Explosive Factory Deer Park 2000 Photographs (Advocate 16).JPG 6945.05 - Black Power Mill Albion Explosive Factory Deer Park 2000 Photographs (Advocate 16).JPG 6945.06 - Black Power Mill Albion Explosive Factory Deer Park 2000 Photographs (Advocate 16).JPG 6945.07 - Black Power Mill Albion Explosive Factory Deer Park 2000 Photographs (Advocate 16).JPG 6945.08 - Black Power Mill Albion Explosive Factory Deer Park 2000 Photographs (Advocate 16).JPG 6945.09 - Black Power Mill Albion Explosive Factory Deer Park 2000 Photographs (Advocate 16).JPG 6945.10 - Black Power Mill Albion Explosive Factory Deer Park 2000 Photographs (Advocate 16).JPG 6945.11 - Black Power Mill Albion Explosive Factory Deer Park 2000 Photographs (Advocate 16).JPG 6945.12 - Black Power Mill Albion Explosive Factory Deer Park 2000 Photographs (Advocate 16).JPG...Black Powder Mill Albion Explosive Factor Grassy Point Road Cairnlea Deer Park 6945.01 - Black Power Mill Albion Explosive Factory Deer Park 2000 Photographs (Advocate 16).JPG 6945.02 - Black Power Mill Albion Explosive Factory Deer Park 2000 Photographs (Advocate 16).JPG 6945.03 - Black Power Mill Albion Explosive Factory Deer Park 2000 Photographs (Advocate 16).JPG 6945.04 - Black Power Mill Albion Explosive Factory Deer Park 2000 Photographs (Advocate 16).JPG 6945.05 - Black Power Mill Albion Explosive Factory Deer Park 2000 Photographs (Advocate 16).JPG 6945.06 - Black Power Mill Albion Explosive Factory Deer Park 2000 Photographs (Advocate 16).JPG 6945.07 - Black Power Mill Albion Explosive Factory Deer Park 2000 Photographs (Advocate 16).JPG 6945.08 - Black Power Mill Albion Explosive Factory Deer Park 2000 Photographs (Advocate 16).JPG 6945.09 - Black Power Mill Albion Explosive Factory Deer Park 2000 Photographs (Advocate 16).JPG 6945.10 - Black Power Mill Albion Explosive Factory Deer Park 2000 Photographs (Advocate 16).JPG 6945.11 - Black Power Mill Albion Explosive Factory Deer Park 2000 Photographs (Advocate 16).JPG 6945.12 - Black Power Mill Albion Explosive Factory Deer Park 2000 Photographs (Advocate 16).JPG Digital scans of colour negatives Photograph Black Power Mill Albion Explosive Factory Deer Park 2000 Photographs Chris Scott The Advocate ...These photographs were taken of The Advocate newspaper building in 2000, after a resident reported the presence of a beehive inside.These photographs capture the condition of the Black Powder Mill during the construction of the new suburb of Cairnlea. In one image, the newly built Parklea Avenue can be seen in the background. At the time, the mill had been earmarked for demolition by the developer. After sustained lobbying by the City of Brimbank and the Friends of the Black Powder Mill, the structure was ultimately saved. Today, it stands as the last surviving building of the more than 700 structures that once formed the Albion Explosives Factory, an industrial complex that employed tens of thousands, and remains the only intact gunpowder‑manufacturing building on its original site in Australia.6945.01 - Black Power Mill Albion Explosive Factory Deer Park 2000 Photographs (Advocate 16).JPG 6945.02 - Black Power Mill Albion Explosive Factory Deer Park 2000 Photographs (Advocate 16).JPG 6945.03 - Black Power Mill Albion Explosive Factory Deer Park 2000 Photographs (Advocate 16).JPG 6945.04 - Black Power Mill Albion Explosive Factory Deer Park 2000 Photographs (Advocate 16).JPG 6945.05 - Black Power Mill Albion Explosive Factory Deer Park 2000 Photographs (Advocate 16).JPG 6945.06 - Black Power Mill Albion Explosive Factory Deer Park 2000 Photographs (Advocate 16).JPG 6945.07 - Black Power Mill Albion Explosive Factory Deer Park 2000 Photographs (Advocate 16).JPG 6945.08 - Black Power Mill Albion Explosive Factory Deer Park 2000 Photographs (Advocate 16).JPG 6945.09 - Black Power Mill Albion Explosive Factory Deer Park 2000 Photographs (Advocate 16).JPG 6945.10 - Black Power Mill Albion Explosive Factory Deer Park 2000 Photographs (Advocate 16).JPG 6945.11 - Black Power Mill Albion Explosive Factory Deer Park 2000 Photographs (Advocate 16).JPG 6945.12 - Black Power Mill Albion Explosive Factory Deer Park 2000 Photographs (Advocate 16).JPGblack powder mill, albion explosive factor, grassy point road, cairnlea, deer park -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedPlan - Albion Explosive Factory No 5 Site Layout Drawings, C1945
... Albion Explosive Factory No 5 Site Layout Drawings...Albion Explosive Factory...Large collection of Albion Explosive Factory Site Layout Drawings including Plan of Subdivision, Electrical, Building Locations & Numbers...These items belonged to the Friends of the Black Powder Mill Albion Explosive Factory Deer Park Ballarat Road 1/ General Factory Layout B/23131/C 1/9/1945 2/ Electrical Layout Western Area B/22945/T 21/3/1945 3/ Services Layout Powder Plants Area B/23148/P 23/10/1945 4/ List of Survey Drawings General Area B/23150/C 5/ Plan of Survey C22866/C 28/2/1947 6/ Plan of Survey Showing Additional Information at Deer Park for Imperial Chemical Industries of Australia & New Zealand C/22865/N 7/General Plan with Building Numbers V-94572 1956 8/ Australian Surveying & Land Information Group Aerial Photograph (Copy) 9/ Summary of Buildings & Numbers W-94193 1956 10/ Summary of Buildings & Numbers W-97886 Sheet 1 of 2 1961 11/ Summary of Buildings & Numbers W-97886 Sheet 2 of 2 1961 12/ General Layout W-94294 Sheet 6 of 8 1956 13/ General Layout W-94294 Sheet 7 of 8 1956 14/ General Layout W-94294 Sheet 3 of 8 1956 15/ General Layout W-94294 Sheet 5 of 8 1956 16/ General Layout W-94294 Sheet 4 of 8 1956 17/ General Layout W-94294 Sheet 2 of 8 1956 18/ General Layout W-94294 Sheet 1 of 8 1956|19/ General Layout W-94294 Sheet 8 of 8 1956 Large collection of Albion Explosive Factory Site Layout Drawings including Plan of Subdivision, Electrical, Building Locations & Numbers Plan Albion Explosive Factory No 5 Site Layout Drawings ...These items belonged to the Friends of the Black Powder Mill1/ General Factory Layout B/23131/C 1/9/1945 2/ Electrical Layout Western Area B/22945/T 21/3/1945 3/ Services Layout Powder Plants Area B/23148/P 23/10/1945 4/ List of Survey Drawings General Area B/23150/C 5/ Plan of Survey C22866/C 28/2/1947 6/ Plan of Survey Showing Additional Information at Deer Park for Imperial Chemical Industries of Australia & New Zealand C/22865/N 7/General Plan with Building Numbers V-94572 1956 8/ Australian Surveying & Land Information Group Aerial Photograph (Copy) 9/ Summary of Buildings & Numbers W-94193 1956 10/ Summary of Buildings & Numbers W-97886 Sheet 1 of 2 1961 11/ Summary of Buildings & Numbers W-97886 Sheet 2 of 2 1961 12/ General Layout W-94294 Sheet 6 of 8 1956 13/ General Layout W-94294 Sheet 7 of 8 1956 14/ General Layout W-94294 Sheet 3 of 8 1956 15/ General Layout W-94294 Sheet 5 of 8 1956 16/ General Layout W-94294 Sheet 4 of 8 1956 17/ General Layout W-94294 Sheet 2 of 8 1956 18/ General Layout W-94294 Sheet 1 of 8 1956|19/ General Layout W-94294 Sheet 8 of 8 1956albion explosive factory, deer park, ballarat road
