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Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph - Digital Photograph, Alan King, Panton Hill Fire Fighters Memorial Park, 2 February 2008
... Panton Hill Fire Fighters Memorial Park......Panton Hill Fire Fighters Memorial Park...Five volunteer fire fighters who died in Upper Beaconsfield on Ash Wednesday, February 16, 1983, are honoured by the Panton Hill Fire Fighters Memorial Park on the main road. ...Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham melbourne Five volunteer fire fighters who died in Upper Beaconsfield on Ash Wednesday, February 16, 1983, are honoured by the Panton Hill Fire Fighters Memorial Park on the main road. ...Five volunteer fire fighters who died in Upper Beaconsfield on Ash Wednesday, February 16, 1983, are honoured by the Panton Hill Fire Fighters Memorial Park on the main road. Published: Nillumbik Now and Then / Marguerite Marshall 2008; photographs Alan King with Marguerite Marshall.; p119This collection of almost 130 photos about places and people within the Shire of Nillumbik, an urban and rural municipality in Melbourne's north, contributes to an understanding of the history of the Shire. Published in 2008 immediately prior to the Black Saturday bushfires of February 7, 2009, it documents sites that were impacted, and in some cases destroyed by the fires. It includes photographs taken especially for the publication, creating a unique time capsule representing the Shire in the early 21st century. It remains the most recent comprehenesive publication devoted to the Shire's history connecting local residents to the past. nillumbik now and then (marshall-king) collection, panton hill fire fighters memorial park -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkTool - Fire Fighters Beaters, c.1950s - 1960s
... Fire Fighters Beaters... This pair of fire fighters beaters were donated by the Emerald Fire Brigade which was established on 14 March 1941 as the Emerald Bush Brigade. ...One has wire attached at the top of the pole for hanging purposes. Tool Fire Fighters Beaters ...This pair of fire fighters beaters were donated by the Emerald Fire Brigade which was established on 14 March 1941 as the Emerald Bush Brigade. Originally its equipment was stored at Madigan's butcher's shop near the corner of Monbulk Road. The Brigade's first fire station was built around 1945. In 1966, this station was recorded as containing the fire truck and a Land rover pumper, three radio sets, 40 knapsacks, six lengths of hose, helmets, rake hoes and other hand tools. In 2010, the Brigade moved into a new purpose-built building in Monbulk Road. These beaters date from the 1950s to 1960s.These fire fighters beaters were used by members of a crucial volunteer fire fighting service operating in the Emerald district since 1941.Two Firefighter Beaters each consisting of a long round, red wooden pole with wide heavy-duty textile straps attached to the bottom of the pole. One has wire attached at the top of the pole for hanging purposes. Nonefire fighting, emerald fire brigade, cfa -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkTool - Fire Fighters Scythe (Fern hook), c.1950s - 1960s
... Fire Fighters Scythe (Fern hook) ...This fire fighter's scythe was donated by the Emerald Fire Brigade which was established on 14 March 1941 as the Emerald Bush Brigade. ...The blade has a canvas protective sleeve. Tool Fire Fighters Scythe (Fern hook) ...This fire fighter's scythe was donated by the Emerald Fire Brigade which was established on 14 March 1941 as the Emerald Bush Brigade. Originally its equipment was stored at Madigan's butcher's shop near the corner of Monbulk Road. The Brigade's first fire station was built around 1945. In 1966, this station was recorded as containing the fire truck and a Land rover pumper, three radio sets, 40 knapsacks, six lengths of hose, helmets, rake hoes and other hand tools. In 2010, the Brigade moved into a new purpose-built building in Monbulk Road. This scythe, also known as a fern hook, dates from the 1950s to 1960s.This fire fighter's scythe was used by members of a crucial volunteer fire fighting service operating in the Emerald district since 1941.One Firefighter scythe (Fern Hook) consisting of a long wooden pole with curved blade attached at the end. The blade has a canvas protective sleeve.Nonefire fighting, emerald fire brigade, cfa -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkHeadwear - Fire Fighters Helmet, MSA, c.1970s
... Fire Fighters Helmet.../ STANDARDS AUSTRALIA' Inside the brim at one end engraved: 'MSA'' and at the other end: '1801-1881 / LN70' On front of helmet a label with logo and red lettering: 'CFA' Yellow, lightweight, hard plastic or polymer helmet with black leather detachable chin strap with velcro fastening. Headwear Fire Fighters Helmet MSA ...Helmets protect firefighters from heat, falling objects and cinders. During the 1960s in Australia, helmets evolved from metal construction to that of polymer and other plastics. The manufacturer of this helmet, MSA, was founded in 1914 in the USA. It began as a mine safety company but since expanded into more general worker protection and safety products. The Emerald Fire Brigade was established on 14 March 1941 as the Emerald Bush Brigade. Originally its equipment was stored at Madigan's butcher's shop near the corner of Monbulk Road. The Brigade's first fire station was built around 1945. In 1966, this station was recorded as containing the fire truck and a Land rover pumper, three radio sets, 40 knapsacks, six lengths of hose, helmets, rake hoes and other hand tools. In 2010, the Brigade moved into a new purpose-built building in Monbulk Road.This helmet is an historical artifact worn by members of a crucial volunteer fire fighting service operating in the Emerald district since 1941.Yellow, lightweight, hard plastic or polymer helmet with black leather detachable chin strap with velcro fastening.Inside helmet on a partly torn label: 'MSA / VGARD / Type 2 ...? / STANDARDS AUSTRALIA' Inside the brim at one end engraved: 'MSA'' and at the other end: '1801-1881 / LN70' On front of helmet a label with logo and red lettering: 'CFA' helmets, fire fighting, msa, emerald fire brigade, cfa -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkHeadwear - Fire Fighters Helmet, MSA, c.1970s
... Fire Fighters Helmet...Yellow, lightweight, hard plastic or polymer helmet with black leather detachable chin strap with Velcro fastening. inside the helmet is an adjustable head harness Headwear Fire Fighters Helmet MSA ...During the 1960s in Australia, helmets evolved from metal construction to that of polymer and other plastics. This helmet was donated by the Emerald Fire Brigade which was established on 14 March 1941 as the Emerald Bush Brigade. Originally its equipment was stored at Madigan's butcher's shop near the corner of Monbulk Road. The Brigade's first fire station was built around 1945. In 1966, this station was recorded as containing the fire truck and a Land rover pumper, three radio sets, 40 knapsacks, six lengths of hose, helmets, rake hoes and other hand tools. In 2010, the Brigade moved into a new purpose-built building in Monbulk Road. The manufacturer of this helmet, MSA, was founded in 1914 in the USA. MSA began as a mine safety company but since expanded into more general worker protection and safety products. This helmet is an historical artifact worn by members of a crucial volunteer fire fighting service operating in the Emerald district since 1941.Yellow, lightweight, hard plastic or polymer helmet with black leather detachable chin strap with Velcro fastening. inside the helmet is an adjustable head harnessInside helmet on a partly torn label: 'MSA / VGARD / Type 2 ...? / STANDARDS AUSTRALIA' Inside the brim black pen writing EMERALD SPARE 5 EMERALD at one end engraved: 'MSA'' and at the other end: '1801-1881 On the outside of the helmet there is a yellow reflector on each side and at the front and the back there is evidence of labels that have been removed.helmets, fire fighting, msa, emerald fire brigade, cfa -
Chiltern Athenaeum TrustYellow CFA Fire Fighter's Helmet with goggles, Circa 2000
... Current yellow helmet issue CFA fire fighter helmet. ...Yellow CFA fire fighter's helmet with black nylon chin strap. ...Chiltern Athenaeum Trust 57 Conness Street Chiltern high-country Current yellow helmet issue CFA fire fighter helmet. Associated with current day uniform issue for CFA fire fighters. yellow fire fighter's helmet cfa with goggles circa 2000 Red and White CFA Logo and wording. ...Current yellow helmet issue CFA fire fighter helmet. Associated with current day uniform issue for CFA fire fighters. Yellow CFA fire fighter's helmet with black nylon chin strap. Goggles are clear perspex. Red and White CFA Logo and wording. yellow fire fighter's helmet cfa with goggles, circa 2000 -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyPhotograph - Elsternwick Fire Station, Selwyn Street
... ... Fire fighters...A photocopied black and white photograph (96mm x 127mm) of the 1891 Elsternwick Fire Brigade on their way to a fire with a crew of three fire fighters in a one-horse cart racing up a track....Elsternwick Fire brigades Fire fighters Elsternwick Fire Brigade Horse drawn vehicles Carts and wagons Photograph Elsternwick Fire Station, Selwyn Street ...A photocopied black and white photograph (96mm x 127mm) of the 1891 Elsternwick Fire Brigade on their way to a fire with a crew of three fire fighters in a one-horse cart racing up a track.elsternwick, fire brigades, fire fighters, elsternwick fire brigade, horse drawn vehicles, carts and wagons -
Phillip Island Conservation Society Inc.Work on paper - Photocopy of newspaper cutting, Wonthaggi Express or Powlett Express newspaper, "A fire threat to/the penguins", 28.01.1965
... ...fire fighters...Due to an extremely heavy infestation of gorse (noxious weed) and natural tea tree scrub, along with poor vehicle access, the volunteer fire fighters could apparently not gauge the extent of the fire. ...Due to an extremely heavy infestation of gorse (noxious weed) and natural tea tree scrub, along with poor vehicle access, the volunteer fire fighters could apparently not gauge the extent of the fire. ...The article describes a fire incident which took place in January 1965 at Swan Lake, a water reserve at the entrance to Summerland Peninsula, Phillip Island. Due to an extremely heavy infestation of gorse (noxious weed) and natural tea tree scrub, along with poor vehicle access, the volunteer fire fighters could apparently not gauge the extent of the fire. A light plane operator visiting Cr Arthur Hamilton nearby was able to fly Phillip Island Shire Engineer, Jock McKechnie, over the lake to better direct the fire fighters. Swan Lake has many Bunurong Aboriginal middens and short-tailed shearwater rookeries, and, being not far from the Penguin Parade, a fire there posed a direct threat to the birds. The article is significant because it indicates the vulnerability of the Summerland Peninsula reserves to fire, the way the Shire Engineer, local bulldozer contractor and volunteer fire fighters tackled the fire outbreak. photocopy of newspaper cutting. Dark copying at top. Double column heading. Single column black text on white paper28-1-65 EXswan lake phillip island, summerland peninsula, bunurong aboriginal middens, short-tailed shearwaters, mutton birds, little pengiuns, penguin parade, jock mckechnie, cr arthur hamilton, fire fighters, , max stewart, jim jeffery -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchRating Badge
... Rating badge - Fire fighter...Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch 1 Mast Gully Road Upwey melbourne Badge/Buttons RAN Rating badge - Fire fighter Rating Badge ...Rating badge - Fire fighterbadge/buttons, ran -
Hume City Civic CollectionPortable Water Carrier
... ...fire fighters...Holds three gallons of water. country fire authority sunbury fire fighters fire fighting equipment george evans collection "Rega/C.F.A. ...The metal knapsack would be filled with water to enable a member of the Country Fire Authority to carry it on their back to help fight fires. Holds three gallons of water.Red painted metal knapsack with webbed shoulder straps. Carry handle and lidded opening on top with shain and metal handle. Grey shoulder straps attached to back."Rega/C.F.A./Sunbury"country fire authority, sunbury, fire fighters, fire fighting equipment, george evans collection -
Seaworks Maritime MuseumFirefighter helmet, Pacific Helmets (NZ) Ltd
... Yellow fire fighter helmet with blue logo and orange fittings and reflecting tape...NEW ZEALAND. Yellow fire fighter helmet with blue logo and orange fittings and reflecting tape Firefighter helmet Pacific Helmets (NZ) Ltd ...Yellow fire fighter helmet with blue logo and orange fittings and reflecting tapeBROWN/Prosperity through service/ 11530/ Brown/ Fireman's helmet/3/Model Pro Helmets/ Size Date Batch (WGT 1215/ N.F.P.A. 1972/1985 Instructions to user : shell and liner constructed of fibreglass and polyethylene lining helmet can be seriously damaged by substances such as petrol, paint, adhesives or cleaning agents. Make no modifications. Fasten helmet securely. If helmet experiences a severe blow return it to the manufacturer for inspection or destroy and replace it. WARNING: no helmet can protect the wearer from all injuries. The manufacturer accepts no liability for injuries resulting from or during the use of this helmet/ MANUFACTURED BY PACIFIC HELMETS (NZ) LTD. WANGANUI. NEW ZEALAND. -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyDocument - Fire Brigades (General)
... ... Fire Fighters...Volunteers Fire Stations Fires Fire Brigades Fire Fighters Water Supply Caulfield Voluntary Fire Brigade Elsternwick Voluntary Fire Brigade Caulfield Fire Station Dandenong Road Firefighting Equipment Insurance Fire Brigade Peter R. ...Contains one item (typewritten, Photostat copy, photocopy, 2 pages, no date) which appears to be research notes. These notes are describing an ‘Authors Summary of Caulfield Council Minutes’ (author unknown) relating to volunteer fire brigades (Caulfield and Elsternwick) and mention of the Caulfield and Elsternwick fire stations and fire fighting equipment between 02/1885 to 09/1912. Note pages are stamped with Peter R. Murray & Associates. Also indicates Elsternwick Voluntary Fire Brigade set up 1888 and mentions a serious fire in Summer of 1884 and 1885 in Caulfield Park. Also excerpts from Prahran Telegraph 05/01/1888, 26/02/1887 and excerpts from Caulfield and Elsternwick Star, which report on issues of contention between different fire brigades. Photocopy taken for document retention purposes.volunteers, fire stations, fires, fire brigades, fire fighters, water supply, caulfield voluntary fire brigade, elsternwick voluntary fire brigade, caulfield fire station, dandenong road, firefighting equipment, insurance fire brigade, peter r. murray and associates, stein inspector (fire), caulfield council, caulfield, elsternwick, beardley john, willow street, glen huntly fire station, balaclava road, prahran telegraph, caulfield and elsternwick star, caulfield park, mfbb -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyPhotograph - Elsternwick Fire Station, Selwyn Street
... ... Fire fighters...Elsternwick Selwyn Street Esquire Motors No 31 Station Elsternwick Fire stations Motor vehicle repair shops Brick Fire brigades Fire fighters Photograph Elsternwick Fire Station, Selwyn Street ...Various photos of Elsternwick Fire Station building taken at different periods of time. This includes copies of two black and white photographs (154mm x 201mm; 139mm x 171mm), undated and unattributed, possibly taken in the 1920s, of the exterior of the fire station and the fire brigade with the fire engine. Also included is a black and white print out of a photograph (126mm x 134mm) of the exterior of the fire station, undated and unattributed, and also two unattributed colour photographs (101mm x 101mm; 88mm x 112mm), taken circa 1980, of the exterior of the fire station when the building was used by Esquire Motors. The file also includes a colour photograph (150mm x 101mm) of the exterior of the fire station, undated and unattributed.elsternwick, selwyn street, esquire motors, no 31 station elsternwick, fire stations, motor vehicle repair shops, brick, fire brigades, fire fighters -
Chiltern Athenaeum TrustEquipment - Black Fire Brigade Helmet CFB
... black fire fighters helmet vintage...Associated with fire fighters basic kit - helmet colour depicts fire fighter general. ...Vintage black basic firefighter's helmet associated with CFB (Country Fire Brigade). Associated with fire fighters basic kit - helmet colour depicts fire fighter general. Pre 1950's Black Fire Brigade Hard hat Helmet with leather strap. CFB (Country Fire Brigade).CFB (country Fire Brigade)black fire fighters helmet vintage, country fire brigade, helmet, equipment, uniform, headwear -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph, Early 1970s
... ...fire fighters...The butter factory in Horne Street is on the RHS and the former public tennis courts are on the LHS of the photograph. country fire authority fire fighters sunbury fire station butter factory tennis courts george evans collection A coloured photograph of the CFA firemen standing outside the former CFA building. ...The old Sunbury CFA station was situated in Evans Street where part of the Sunbury Shopping Square has been built. It was opened on that site in 1914. In 1969 a newer fire station was built in Evans Street on the opposite side of the road and closer to Macedon Street. From 1969 until 1978 the old fire station became a scout hall. In the early 2000s two new fire stations were built away from the main shopping area. One was built in Jackson Street, opposite the Ball Court Hotel and the other one was built on the corner of Gap Road and Elizabeth Drive. By locating them out of the immediate shopping centre which had become quite busy, it meant that access in and out of the new stations was quicker. The butter factory in Horne Street is on the RHS and the former public tennis courts are on the LHS of the photograph.A coloured photograph of the CFA firemen standing outside the former CFA building. The bell tower is on the LHS of the building.country fire authority, fire fighters, sunbury fire station, butter factory, tennis courts, george evans collection -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncPhotograph - Playing Fireman, c1900
... Wodonga fire fighters...This image is of significant as it depicts a group of local boys including a preeminent medical professional who was born in Wodonga and a newspaper editor. Wodonga fire fighters Sir Herbert Schlink Charles Henry Ryan Below photograph: "PLAYING FIREMEN / Young Charlie Ryan, left, with the boys of the village./ Herbert Schlink, probably the boy on the right, was to/ become Sir Herbert Schlink, on of the nations most/ distinguished men of medicine. ...This photograph was taken about 1900. Herbert Schlink, on the right of the image was born on 28 March 1883 in Wodonga, Victoria to German migrants Albert Joseph Schlink and Franziska Trudewind. He initially enrolled in Faculty of Arts at the University of Sydney, but after one year he transferred to medicine and graduated in 1907. This marked the beginning of a brilliant career. He was appointed as honorary gynaecological surgeon at Royal Prince Alfred, Sydney NSW from 1922. As a director of the hospital board from 1926, Schlink as chairman (1934-62) supervised the opening of Gloucester House, King George V Memorial Hospital for Mothers and Babies, Queen Mary Nurses' Home, the neurosurgical and psychiatric blocks, the (Sir Earle) Page Chest Pavilion and the hospital chapel. As a gynaecologist, Herbert pioneered the use of cobalt ray therapy in treating pelvic cancer and instigated the systematic follow-up of cancer patients. In 1954, Herbert was created Knight Bachelor for his public services and his service to medicine. He had previously received the Silver Jubilee Medal from his Majesty King George V, and the Coronation Medals of 1937 and 1953. Outside of his medical career, Dr Schlink was an enthusiastic skier. In 1926 he made the first winter crossing from Kiandra to Kosciusko. He was a foundation member of the Kosciusko Alpine Club and was directly responsible for the building of the first chalet at Charlotte Pass. Schlink Pass near Guthega in the Snowy Mountains is also named in his honour. Charlie Ryan is the boy on the left. He was to later become the editor of the Wodonga and Towong Sentinel after the death of his father in 1912.This image is of significant as it depicts a group of local boys including a preeminent medical professional who was born in Wodonga and a newspaper editor.A framed photo of a group of boys playing with a fire cart in Wodonga.Below photograph: "PLAYING FIREMEN / Young Charlie Ryan, left, with the boys of the village./ Herbert Schlink, probably the boy on the right, was to/ become Sir Herbert Schlink, on of the nations most/ distinguished men of medicine. Circa 1900. Photograph courtesy: Wodonga Historical Society"wodonga fire fighters, sir herbert schlink, charles henry ryan -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Bartlett Bros, View Place, Sandhurst, Linton Fire Brigade Members, circa 1887, 1887
... ...Fire Fighters...Linton and District Historical Society Inc 69 Sussex Street Linton 3360 goldfields Linton Fire Brigade Fire Fighters "Don't know identities of these taken about 1887. ...Sepia photograph of a group of six young men in uniform two standing at back, three seated, one seated on floor."Don't know identities of these taken about 1887. Linton Fire Brigade" / "Mrs E Monti 56-58 Rea St, Shepparton 3630".linton fire brigade, fire fighters -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph, Water carrier
... A black and white scanned photograph with a white border of a fire fighter's water truck. It is parked in a cleared area with a line of trees in the background....Water truck Dodge truck Country Fire Authority A black and white scanned photograph with a white border of a fire fighter's water truck. It is parked in a cleared area with a line of trees in the background. ...The Dodge water truck was used in the past by the Sunbury Country Fire members. Country Fire Authority is a volunteer fire fighting organisation attached to many rural towns throughout Victoria and in an important organisation for the state.A black and white scanned photograph with a white border of a fire fighter's water truck. It is parked in a cleared area with a line of trees in the background.water truck, dodge truck, country fire authority -
Ambulance Victoria MuseumPhotograph, roof top rescue, Circa 1970s
... Black and white photograph showing fire fighters and ambulance officers placing an accident victim into a 'cherry picker' machine from high building roof. ...Black and white photograph showing fire fighters and ambulance officers placing an accident victim into a 'cherry picker' machine from high building roof. ...Rescue of injured man in Flinders Street Melbourne, circa 1970s. The name Bill Long has been written on the back of each photograph in this series. Black and white photograph showing fire fighters and ambulance officers placing an accident victim into a 'cherry picker' machine from high building roof. Spectators look on from road. -
Seaworks Maritime MuseumFirefighting jacket, re-breathing apparatus & air tank
... Black fire fighter jacket with yellow fluoro strips and blue with a black and white checkered lining (267.1). ...If the wearer found themselves trapped and immobile, they could decrease the rate of oxygen supply to provide for up to 12 hours. 2/ MH TRUST 77/2/421 942/ Port of Melbourne Emerg S Black fire fighter jacket with yellow fluoro strips and blue with a black and white checkered lining (267.1). ...Used for fighting ship fires in holds and accommodation. Air tank alone would supply 40 minutes of air, however, with the re-breathing apparatus, the wearer could get up to 2 hours of oxygen supply. Such apparatus were also used frequently in mining rescues. If the wearer found themselves trapped and immobile, they could decrease the rate of oxygen supply to provide for up to 12 hours.Black fire fighter jacket with yellow fluoro strips and blue with a black and white checkered lining (267.1). Ensemble also includes oxygen re-breather apparatus (267.2) and air tank (267.3).2/ MH TRUST 77/2/421 942/ Port of Melbourne Emerg S -
Chiltern Athenaeum TrustUniform - Red CFA Captain's Fire Fighting Helmet, CFA Captain's Fire Fighting Helmet, 1960 -1980
... Red Fire Fighter's Helmet CFA (Country Fire Brigade). ...Red Fire Fighter's Helmet CFA (Country Fire Brigade). ...Red rural CFA (Country Fire Authority) firefighters helmet. Red helmets are issued to CFA brigade captains. This style of helmet was used by CFA rural fire brigades from the 1960s to the 1980s.From the Chiltern Fire Brigade Historical Collection. This helmet was used by the Chiltern Rural Fire Brigade captain during the 1980sRed Fire Fighter's Helmet CFA (Country Fire Brigade). Red moulded fibreglass with a plastic liner. The chin strap is made of a khaki coloured cotton hessian material. Made by the Protector Company. Black decal on the front of the helmet : CFA Captain. red fire fighter's helmet, vintage 1940's red fire fighter's helmet, captain's red fire fighting helmet -
Ambulance Victoria MuseumPhotograph, ambulance, Circa 1940
... early vehicle at Myrtleford used as an ambulance and operated by volunteer fire fighters (source information on back of photograph)...Ambulance Victoria Museum 1/55 Barry Street Bayswater melbourne early vehicle at Myrtleford used as an ambulance and operated by volunteer fire fighters (source information on back of photograph) myrtleford Black and white photograph. ...early vehicle at Myrtleford used as an ambulance and operated by volunteer fire fighters (source information on back of photograph)Black and white photograph. Ambulance truck with canvas cover on back tray and red cross on side.myrtleford -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyWater tank - Gundowring, 1923
... The two Gundowring Fire Brigade tanks may have been used for drinking water for the fire fighters. Their curved side and handles indicate that they were attached (strapped) to horses or a round tank and transported to the fire....This tank was used for drinking water for the fire fighters of Gundowring during the 1923 fire. ...The two Gundowring Fire Brigade tanks may have been used for drinking water for the fire fighters. Their curved side and handles indicate that they were attached (strapped) to horses or a round tank and transported to the fire.This tank was used for drinking water for the fire fighters of Gundowring during the 1923 fire. Some of their equipment was hand made. The Gundowring Fire Brigade was a rural fire brigade operating in 1923.Green rusty metal rectangular tank with an opening at the top but no lid. At the bottom on one side there is an horizontally extended pipe with a flat knob at its end that can be turned to allow the water in the tank to come out.. At the top of the tank is a rectangular hollow metal handle. There is also a handle on the top of the opposite side. There are 2 smaller triangular hollow metal 'handles' at the top of the straight side (for strapping). There is one square hollow metal handle in the middle of the bottom of the same side which is also the curved side. This side is curved vertically. The side opposite the curved side has a white inscription.Side: Gundowring R.F.B. (Rural Fire Brigade)gundowring fire brigade. cfa. drinking water. water container. horses. tank. bushfire. -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyWater tank - Gundowring, 1923
... The two Gundowring Fire Brigade tanks (20 - 30 litres) may have been used for drinking water for the fire fighters. Their curved side and handles indicate that they were attached (strapped) to horses or a round tank and transported to the fire. ...This tank was used for drinking water for the fire fighters of Gundowring during the 1923 fire. ...The two Gundowring Fire Brigade tanks (20 - 30 litres) may have been used for drinking water for the fire fighters. Their curved side and handles indicate that they were attached (strapped) to horses or a round tank and transported to the fire. This tank was used for drinking water for the fire fighters of Gundowring during the 1923 fire. Some of their equipment was home made. The Gundowring Fire Brigade was a rural fire brigade operating in 1923.Green rusty metal rectangular box with 1 curved side. At the top is an outlet with a lip with a lid fitted in it. The life has a metal hollow lever attached to its middle and is inscribed. One end of the tank has a sturdy tap at the bottom. One side has a white painted inscription. On the opposite side attached near the opening is a hollow metal triangular piece to enable the tank to be strapped onto transport. and also on the opposite side at the middle bottom a square hollow metal handle. this side is curved horizontally.Lid: "? sprayer" Side: "Gundowring R.F.B. -(Rural Fire Brigade)gundowring fire brigade. cfa. drinking water. water container. horses. tank. bush fire. -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyNewspaper, Scrapbook Clipping, Library Collection, Ringwood, Victoria
... Arsonists caused between $300,000 to $500,000 damage to Mullum Primary School classrooms and offices by starting a blaze at around 1 am on Monday. Up to 35 fire-fighters attended the blaze which took about 30 minutes to control. ...Ringwood and District Historical Society 125A Warrandyte Road Ringwood North melbourne Arsonists caused between $300,000 to $500,000 damage to Mullum Primary School classrooms and offices by starting a blaze at around 1 am on Monday. Up to 35 fire-fighters attended the blaze which took about 30 minutes to control. ...Newspaper Clipping from "The Post", 25-8-93. Arson attack on Mullum Primary. by Damian KempArsonists caused between $300,000 to $500,000 damage to Mullum Primary School classrooms and offices by starting a blaze at around 1 am on Monday. Up to 35 fire-fighters attended the blaze which took about 30 minutes to control. According to Detective Sergeant Phillip Hubbard of the arson squad, the blaze was deliberately lit. -
Wangaratta Urban Fire BrigadePhotograph - R.C.H appeal
... Cyril Davidson (Grasshopper) was a vollunteer fire fighter who was heavily involved with both the Fire Brigade and the Royal Childrens Hospital Good Fiday appeal (RCH GFA). ...Wangaratta Urban Fire Brigade 26 Handley Street Wangaratta high-country Cyril Davidson (Grasshopper) was a vollunteer fire fighter who was heavily involved with both the Fire Brigade and the Royal Childrens Hospital Good Fiday appeal (RCH GFA). ...Cyril Davidson (Grasshopper) was a vollunteer fire fighter who was heavily involved with both the Fire Brigade and the Royal Childrens Hospital Good Fiday appeal (RCH GFA). He passed away in 1993. In this photo Cyril is shown collecting for the RCH GFA with two children.A black and white photograph showing Cyril Davison and two children collecting money for the Royal Children Hospital.Cyril Davidson Good Friday 1987 (12) Le dawn studios Pty Ltd, Wangarattaphotograph, cyril davidson, royal childrens hospital, good friday appeal -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumBadge, Stokes and Sons, Tatura Fire Brigade Long Service
... At top of point is the axe and hose and helmet of a fire fighter. At the bottom is a blue enamel scroll with long service in silver....At top of point is the axe and hose and helmet of a fire fighter. At the bottom is a blue enamel scroll with long service in silver. ...Long service badge given to Roy DickBrass and enamel badge with lugs attached. Centre white circle has shield in maroon and gold surrounded by blue band with gold Country fire Brigades Board Victoria. This is surrounded by a gold wreath which is mounted on a back plate with 8 points. At top of point is the axe and hose and helmet of a fire fighter. At the bottom is a blue enamel scroll with long service in silver.as abovetatura fire brigade, tatura cfa, tatura cfa long service badge, tatura cfa long service badge recipients -
Eltham District Historical Society IncDocument - Folder, Smith, Tim
... Describes Tim Smith's work as a fire fighter....Describes Tim Smith's work as a fire fighter. Tim Smith Country Fire Authority Australian Fire Service Medal Black Saturday 2019 Grampians bushfire 2024 Hurstbridge Fire Brigade Ash Wednesday bushfire Metropolitan Fire Brigade's Fleet Team Jason Heffernan Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etc Smith, Tim Document Folder ...Tim Smith, Hurstbridge CFA volunteer and staff member, was recognised for his contribution with an Australian Fire Service Medal in 2025. Contents Newspaper article: "Hurstbridge CFA veteran receives Australia's highest fire honour", Manningham and Nillumbik Bulletin, February 2025. Describes Tim Smith's work as a fire fighter.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etctim smith, country fire authority, australian fire service medal, black saturday 2019, grampians bushfire 2024, hurstbridge fire brigade, ash wednesday bushfire, metropolitan fire brigade's fleet team, jason heffernan -
Marysville & District Historical SocietyDocument (Item) - Research document, Marysville & District Historical Society Inc, CROSSWAYS, Unknown
... The Crossways historic inn survived the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires thanks to the efforts of its co-owner Greg Cherry and, in the days after the fires, provided a much needed refuge to the Marysville community and fire fighters....The Crossways historic inn survived the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires thanks to the efforts of its co-owner Greg Cherry and, in the days after the fires, provided a much needed refuge to the Marysville community and fire fighters. A document regarding the historic Crossways Inn in Marysville. marysville victoria australia crossways historical inn accommodation 2009 black saturday bushfires A document regarding the historic Crossways Inn in Marysville. ...A document regarding the historic Crossways Inn in Marysville. The Crossways was built in the early 1920s and is the oldest building in Marysville. The Crossways historic inn survived the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires thanks to the efforts of its co-owner Greg Cherry and, in the days after the fires, provided a much needed refuge to the Marysville community and fire fighters.A document regarding the historic Crossways Inn in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, crossways historical inn, accommodation, 2009 black saturday bushfires -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Country Fire Brigade Hat, Commonwealth Government Clothing Factory, Mid 20th century
... Today the organization includes career fire-fighters and funding is partly provided by a levy included in local Council rates. ...Today the organization includes career fire-fighters and funding is partly provided by a levy included in local Council rates. ...This hat was part of the uniform of the Country Fire Brigade. The organization now known as the Country Fire Authority was established in 1945 as a volunteer and community-based organization providing fire fighting and emergency services in regional and rural areas in Victoria. Today the organization includes career fire-fighters and funding is partly provided by a levy included in local Council rates. The owner of this hat is not known. This hat is of minor interest and is retained for display purposesThis is a hat with a circular flat crown made of black felt with 4 eyelets. Around the edge of the crown is a brown leather band with a fabric bow fastening and a black cloth ribbon with a red corded edging. In the centre is a brass badge with letters on it. The peak is made of patent leather with a black leather band on the upper edge with metal buttons. The inside of the peak is made of green leather. Inside the hat is a plastic covering with a leather band. There is a cloth label with yellow printing. Commonwealth Government Clothing Factory Melbourne 7 C.F.B. country fire fighting services warrnambool, history of warrnambool
