Two men in front of 1920's ute parked with Charcoal Bags for delivery to Rail. Man on right is Norman Manncharcoal, charcoal burner

Railway pickup of Charcoal Fyans Creekcharcoal, charcoal burner, railway, transport

Kith Kiln was the site of a short lived charcoal kiln designed to provide an alternative to petrol during World War 11 when there was a fuel shortage. Local history has been told by Genseric (Bill) Parker and the reflections collected by Friends of Kirth Kiln (under the auspices of Parks Victoria).The booklet is significant because it tells the story of the development of the Kirth Kiln Park in Gembrook, from the Friends perspective.The park is not only historical but is also of great environmental significance and it forms part of community life in the district. Green soft cover booklet of 128 pages. The front cover has 2 photos; the top one of the caretakers compound with Forest Commission huts and the bottom photo is of the Lake, taken from the dam on Tomahawk Creek. The back cover has a diagram of the Kiln logo.Fireside Stories with Genseric (Bill) Parker and Lorna Parker. Reflections collected by Friends of Kirth Kiln.kirth kiln, genseric parker, parks victoria, gembrook, charcoal burner

Charcoal Burners Hut on Holden's Overdale Station Property Watta Wella.stawell rural industry

Hand made and used by a Woodcutter and Charcoal burner, Mitchell known as "Bones' Sevillle.Hand made Cut-throat razor with wooden handle.cut-throat razors, shaving equipment

Hard covered stubb book with marbled paper, and red maroon tape spine. Lists purchases from Hayes and Bescoby, Charcoal Burners, Enfieldhayes and bescoby, charcoal burners, enfield

Tall flat iron with lid. Long Metal funnel attached to iron. Wooden handle and rounded guard under handle. Triangular shaped stand on four legs. Charcoal burner.Wallkin & co Salford/ Lanosdomestic items, irons

It is not known where this photograph was taken. James(?) Scarf who lived at Madden's Flat was said to be a charcoal burner (Source - Bill Grigg Snr in interview with Max Standish - typescript in Grigg family file.)Black and white copy of original photograph which shows a more or less circular stack of timber. The stack appears to have been made from the thinner branches of trees. It is understood that the timber may have been stacked in this way prior to being burnt for charcoal, which was the main source of fuel used in blacksmith's forges.timber stack, burning pile, charcoal burning, wood

Newspaper article, Bendigo Weekly, re firewood industry and use of wood in mines. Mentions Emu and Axe Creek, Kimbolton, Whipstick areas. Charcoal burners. Kurting, Inglewood and Argyle areas , Heathcote and railway sidings. Koefeds and Bendigo Preserving Company are companies mentioned . Image shows Koefeds motorised truck bringing in wood - also horse and cart loaded with wood. ( poor quality )person, individual, jack perry, heathcote, california gully, axe and emu creeks, kimbolton, whipstick, charcoal, kurtging, inglewood, argyle.

The Nunawading Council produced commemorative First Day Covers showing First Day of issue stamp for Australia Day during the years 1981 - 1992Two First Day Covers, each with 39 cent stamp captioned 'Australia Day 1989 Federation speech Sir Henry Parkes Tenterfield 1889' and picture of Henry Parkes. Stamped 'First Day of Issue 25 Jan 1989 Nunawading Vic 3131'. At left, drawing of woodcutter and charcoal burners at work below logo and 'Nunawading Australia Day Family Festival 26 January 1989 Civic Centre Nunawading'. One envelope numbered 197; the other addressed to Mr & Mrs. D. & E. Sloan, 42 Ashwood Drive, Nunawading, Vic. At back, history and description of charcoal making .Municipal Offices Nunawading Vic 3131philately, date stamps, civic mementoes, souvenirs