The successful dropping of supplies to remote fire crews involved a great deal of experimentation. The basic concept was brought back from America by then Chief Fire Protection Officer, Ted Gill. From this concept, in 1964, Athol Hodgson, the Forests Commission's Fire Research Officer, experimented with various types before arriving at this large, heavy-duty corrugated cardboard container which employed fold-out fins. Athol's experiments showed that the container, called the 'helibox', must be able to free-drop for some 200 feet (66 metres) before the fins, which had a large angle of attack, could open and cause the container to rotate, so slowing the rate of descent. The cardboard boxes were so designed that they could be flat-packed for delivery and storage at the Forest Districts. They were suitable for supplies weighing less than 9 kg and best dropped from about 300 feet. It was found that even eggs survived the fall when they were packed inside loaves of bread. The helibox became a standard technique for delivery of supplies from fixed-wing aircraft and was used extensively in the Corryong, Tallangatta, Mansfield and Tinambra areas where the alternative was to back-pack supplies into fire crews in the mountainous terrain. The technique was adopted Australia-wide. The increasing availability of helicopters and extensive network of four-wheel-drive tracks eventually made the helibox redundant. Unique to Victoria but adopted across Australia.Large cardboard box with 'fins' that caused it to rotate when dropped from an aircraft. Fins held in place by means of office type string 'Ty-Tite' fasteners.bushfire, forests commission victoria (fcv)

Historic black and white post cards of Stirling, Scotland.Old historical photographs of Stirling, Scotland12 Postcards of Stirling, Scotland in a booklet format. Contained in a cardboard cover with tartan coloration.Title of the booklet - " 12 Post Cards of Stirling"stirling, scotland

Photograph of a cardboard pendant sold by the G.O.R. Trust to help finance the construction of the road. and used on the occasion of the opening of the first section in 1922great ocean road trust; financing of great ocean road; cardboard pendant

John Glass Cramond 1829 and James Dickson 1831-1910 were founders of a large drapery store. Both were Scots and both came separately to Australia in 1852. Cramond initially came for gold but soon opened a store in St Kilda with a post Office attached and he was the first post master there. Dickson was a farmer’s son but became a draper and while he was unsuccessful on the Bendigo diggings and then returned to Melbourne where he met Cramond and soon after they opened a store on Lonsdale Street. They opened their business in Warrnambool in 1855 as a general store with groceries, drapery and ironmongery. Both partners were involved with the community and James Dickson was an original director of the Warrnambool Woollen Mill 1909 and the Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory. He also served on the committee of management of Warrnambool Base Hospital. The business in the late 1970's. This shape preserver would have been an item given to customers to maintain their tie in good condition. The shape would indicate that it would have been used around mid 20th century.A common object from one of Warrnambool's longest established businesses.Brown cardboard in the shape of a gentleman's tie with a hanging hole on one end and black text with company details and instructions for use. front surface is smooth while the back is coarse.With Compliments from Cramond & Dickson Tailors, Mercers and general Drapers. Warrnambool and London. warrnambool, cramond & dickson

Ernest Ferdinand Wieland was Carl's son and one of the earliest pupils at BayswaterSchool . The title of the property was transferred to him on his father's death in 1904..Cardboard cylinder with partial Paris address with" boutique de portrait " on it and partial hand written address with "Tasma" just visible.Inside a sepia portrait of possibly Ernest Ferdinand Wieland as a young man. Dated 1903.

Cardboard tubes with Red Leatherette-look on outside, with gold CTC insignia and the words COLLINGWOOD TECHNICAL COLLEGE along side. Approx 300mm long. Possibly used for rolled up awards or qualifications. Would date around 1970s. Six held.tubes, collingwood technical college, nmit

Leafletgarbage collection, shire of eltham

Box containing approximately 144 heddles (heddle wires), suitable for a handloom.Box containing approximately 144 heddles (heddle wires), suitable for a handloom.textile machinery weaving, weaving looms, textile machinery, weaving

William John McInerney

Bushfire behaviour is influenced by many factors including temperature, relative humidity (RH), forest type, fuel quantity and fuel dryness, topography and even slope. But wind has a dominant effect on the Rate of Spread (ROS), as well as fire size, shape and direction. Wind speed can be measured using a variety of anemometers. This simple hand-held Venitimer was made by Elvometer in Sweden, probably in the 1960s, and was designed principally for mariners. Some models have a compass in the handle to measure wind direction. The small inlet hole on the side is faced towards the wind and air pressure lifts a small plastic disk inside. The upper tube is tapered so that as wind speed increases more air escapes and stronger winds are needed to raise the disk. Wind speed in MPH is read from the side of the clear plastic tube. The waterproof container has instructions on use and conversion scales. Simple and robust device.Hand-held anemometer Instructions on use on containerbushfire, forests commission victoria (fcv)

Distress signalling device from the SS Time. 5. Mirrors: Better known as a Heliograph, a mirror might be used while onboard and mostly on a survival craft to reflect the sunshine towards the entity that one needs to attract the attention of. These mirrors not only reflect the light to pinpoint the location of the emergency but are also non-corrosive at the same time. This helps to prolong their usage for a longer period of time.Robertson sun-flash distress signal device with original cardboard boxInstructions on back of mirror and on cardboard boxheliograph, distress signalling, ss time

Ad for a concert held to raise money for The Peterborough CrecheSignificant to the town as it mentions local people and is an example of social activities at the time, 1915.Hand made cardboard poster advertising a local concert eventReverse side of cardboard is a VB Bitter Ale postersocial activities, j irvine, w appleton, cumming family, euchre-hints for beginners, concerts, loch ard - performance, peterborough

Frame 6. Photo 1. Sergeant Jack Grinton, somewhere in France. Photo 2. Sergeant Bert Ginton DCM. From other photos in the same area it is believed to have been taken in the Codford area, England in early 1919. Photo 3. A Corporal and Military Medal winner somewhere in France. Believed to be Charles Newton No 951, C Coy 38th Batt. He won his "MM" at Clery between 26th and 31st August in 1918. he has a brother William No 950, C Coy who was KIA on 4/10/1917. There is a photo of William in Jack's collection. Photo 4. A sergeant and Military Medal winner, place unknown. Refer Cat No 5880P for exhibition details. Refer Cat No 1280 for Jack GRINTON Service records. Refer Cat No 1320P for Bert GRINTONs service details.Photographs - black and white on paper. 4 photographs - portraits of a soldier. Frame timber with black colour paint, glass front, mount black coloured cardboard. Backing cardboard with handwritten notation.Backing cardboard - handwritten blue felt tip pen -"6."framed photographs, grinton collection, ww1, 38th

In March 2003 military forces of the Coalition of the Willing, including 2,000 men & women of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) invaded Iraq. Since July 2003 working with the interim Iraqi Government, the ADF has continued to contribute to Multinational Force efforts to develop a secure & stable environment in Iraq & assist national recovery programs. In mid Jun 2005 some 1,400 ADF personnel were serving in Iraq.Small enamel badge showing face of a soldier which is attached in the centre of cardboard. Cardboard shows coloured print of children welcoming an Australian soldier.Printed on badge: “Remember Iraq” Printed bottom of cardboard: “Iraqi children welcome an Australian soldier in a small village on the outskirts of As Samawah. Photograph courtesy of Department of Defence” Printed back of cardboard: “Remember Iraq”badge, iraq, 2003

Commemorative Port issued in 1995 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the opening of St Mary's Church in Greensborough.Ceramic wine bottle with cork in cardboard container, black and whiteBrown Brothers Milawa Vineyard Australia: Viictorian Port on cardboard containerst marys parish greensborough, st marys catholic church greensborough, brown brothers

Ballarat Teachers College Staff and Students, 1949Related to the history of the Ballarat Teachers College, BallaratBlack and white photograph, on grey cardboard frame, dark grey lines around photograph grey pattern decoration on outer edge.Names of staff and students on back of cardboard frameballarat teachers' college, w.f. lord (principal), ballarat teacher college staff, ballarat teachers college students

eight sided cardboard imitation leather box with metal handle and two metal clasps.hat box, case, cardboard

DVDs were used to show a film on a screen such as a computer or connected to a TV.. This enabled multiple people to view it at the same time. They are easy to store.Kiewa photos and information viewed digitally on a screen using a DVD which predated USB sticks.DVD and cardboard sheet titled "Kiewa" - 22 min stored in a clear hard plastic boxOn cardboard: black texta: 'Kiewa' and black pen: '22 min'dvd kiewa

White square cardboard tube with white cardboard drawer that slides inside, red lettering to outside. Clear plastic bag with one pair of ear plugs inside, possibly another pair missing Red lettering to outside of cardboard Ear drums When not in use, replace in BOX

This Cat No 5880P and the following ten Cat No's to 5890P were part of the original GRINTON PHOTOGRAPHS exhibition in 2008. Each frame follows a story from the 'War to Home' at Tragowel near Kerang, Victoria. The Grinton Collection was a large negative collection found in a tin at Myers Flat and developed from there. Frame 1. 1. Jack Grinton in full marching order. This appears to have been taken after Jack came back from being wounded the 2nd time on 31/9/1918 in the push into the Hindenburgh Line. He was away 3 months with his wounds and rejoined his unit at Visme-au-Val on 11/1/1919, a small village near Abbeville, France. he is wearing his two "Empire Wounded Stripes" on his arm. It is believed he took this photo to show what a fully kitted out digger looked like. 2. Full kit lid out, right down to a tooth brush. It is also believed this was taken to go with the above photo. Note the protective cover on the rifle trigger and magazine area. 3. Mess parade line up. From notes of Jack this could be at "Gamaches", France where the last group of 111 men of the 38th Batt in the 45th quota left to come home. They went from Gamaches to Havre then to England. 4. In "Billets" behind the lines. Note the straw on the floor. When a unit came out of the line they were billeted in farm houses, barns, sheds, homes and at times anything that would give the men shelter from the elements. Refer Cat No. 1280 for Jack GRINTONS Service Records. Photographs - black and white on paper. Four photographs top to bottom, Soldier in uniform, Full kit laid out, Mess parade line up, Billets behind lines. Frame - timber, black colour paint with glass. Mount - black cardboard. Backing cardboard with handwritten notation.On backing cardboard - handwritten in black felt tip pen "1."framed photographs, grinton collection, ww1, 38th