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Folder containing a table of contents and various newspaper clippings and other information pertaining to the Narre Warren North area. The date the articles were published, and title of articles are listed below. 14 Oct 1993 Brother’s tribute to orchardist (Montague) 12 Feb 2003 Future’s rosy for growers (Brundrett) 14 May 1992 Edwards family part of Narre North’s history 13 Jul 2005 Push to honour pioneers 27 May 2004 Herald the opening of the new chapel 12 Apr 2000 Suburb’s friendship comes to the fore 22 Sep 1967 District shocked by the death of Mr. W. Johnson 13 Oct 2004 Red Cross ladies a tight unit 15 Jun 2006 She’s apples for OAM (Montague) 15 May 2000 Keeping spirit of the harvest alive (Baxter) 21 Mar 2001 Reprieve for house – Main Street 29 Jul 1991 Jack Rae receives achievement award 15 Mar 2001 House hangs in balance (Webb home Main Street) 21 Jan 1993 Narre Warren North a connecting link between hills towns…… 13 Mar 1999 Oaks Taps into History 15 Oct 1992 Kangaroo & emu served for dinner (Hillsley) 24 Sep 1992 Narre North Post Office 100 years old 27 Jan 1994 Narre Warren North – one of the earliest settlements 01 Mar 2008 Soldier Settlement Memorial Garden 26 Jan 1999 Stamp honors a ‘local’ art legend (Arthur Boyd) 08 Feb 2006 In Tune for a long life – Hilda Harris 06 Mar 2008 Memorial Gardens a tribute to soldiers 19 May 2004 A life changing adventure – Kooloos family 22 Jun 2006 War memorial set for repairs 11 Feb 1972 Early Days of Narre Warren North - Beaumont 12 Mar 2008 Settlement Gardens Opened 28 Jan 2009 OAM is King - Noelene King 28 Jan 2009 Pioneer Farming Families Beef it Up - King 30 Jun 2021 Nobelius Life on the Land 13 Feb 2013 Coming up Roses - Brad Alden-Brown 10 Nov 2016 Jack Says Show’s in the Blood - Jack Rae UNKNOWN Taderrwen Lodge 22 Sep 2021 Home Still Standing After 140 Years 8 Sep 2021 Growing Hope Lured Fox - Fox family 9 Oct 2014 Red Cross Marks Milestone 28 Jan 2009 Keel Cast Historic Shadow - Bob Street 19 Jul 2017 She’s Apples Mate - Montague 8 Jul 2020 Big Apple to a Palace - Lowry 5 Feb 2018 An Ageless passion - Berwick Show 5 Feb 2018 Berwick’s Nod to Show Jumping History - Berwick Show 3 Nov 2021 Robinsons of Aranmore 21 Nov 2001 Oaks Avenue Saved 4 Jun 1997 Opened in a Weslyan Church 120 Years Ago 4 Jun 1997 Bob Looks Back to Happy Times at School 9 Jun 1993 A Day of Reminiscing at Narre Warren North Uniting Church 28 Mar 1990 Narre North Hall Celebrates 19 Dec 1989 Former Premier at Narre North 3 Mar 1988 They Remembered the Good Old Days 3 Mar 1988 Harry was one of the “Giants” 10 Jun 1981 Couple Return to Plant a Tree at Kurll Park Narre Warren North 12 Oct 1983 50 Years of Scouting Celebrated at Narre Warren Nth 15 Mar ? Life Skills at Narre Warren North UNKNOWN Open Air Chapel for Narre Warren North Guides UNKNOWN The “Cardigan Castle” 22 Aug 1902 Welcome Home - David & William Bailey 2 Jul 1977 Ton up for Town - 100 Years Old 21 Feb 2018 Jack’s an Endless Rae of Sunshine 9 Sep 2020 Jack’s Royal Commitment 30 Nov 2022 In the Name of Roses 16 Nov 2022 Land Donation Led to Park 30 May 2018 Winters Left Their Mark 6 Sep 2020 Hillside Turns Into Quarry 5 Feb 2020 They Are the Rose People UNKNOWN Brigade’s Big Birthday Bash 28 Apr 2004 In Honour of Lost Heroes 22 Apr 2004 Personal Tribute to Fallen Soldiers 29 Apr 2004 Modern Conflicts Add Relevance 21 Feb 2024 Tributes Flow for Montague Orchard Legend 6 Dec 2018 Kevin Ridd’s Outstanding Service to the CFA 7 Feb 2019 Fire Captain Recalls Heat - Shaun Trotter 7 Feb 2019 Remembering the Tragedy of 2009 at Ceremony 6 Feb 2019 Volunteers Gave Their All 19 Oct 2023 Stronger Protection Calls - Casey’s Heritage Strategy 4 Jun 2025 Creating More History 20 Feb 2025 Lifting the Lid on OLd Relicsnon-fictionnarre warren north (vic.)

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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)

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

These photographs, taken by The Advocate in 1990, document the Sunshine Fire Station Open Day held on 7 October 1990, the same year the station's new premises opened on McIntyre Road. The event attracted large crowds from Sunshine and surrounding suburbs, who attended a day of demonstrations, displays, and community activities showcasing the work of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade. The Sunshine Fire Station at 30 McIntyre Road, Sunshine North (MFB Station 44) officially opened on 14 May 1990, replacing the earlier station at the corner of Hampshire and Hertford Roads, which had served the district since 1927. The construction of the new facility reflected the growing demands placed on emergency services by the rapid expansion of Melbourne's western suburbs.These photographs capture an important moment in the history of local emergency services, illustrating both the introduction of a modern fire station and the strong relationship between the brigade and the community it served. They provide valuable evidence of public engagement with emergency services and document a significant milestone in the development of fire protection infrastructure in Sunshine and the surrounding district.6831.01 - Sunshine Fire Station 30 McIntyre Road Sunshine North Open Day 1990 Photographs (Advocate 437.2).JPG 6831.02 - Sunshine Fire Station 30 McIntyre Road Sunshine North Open Day 1990 Photographs (Advocate 437.2).JPG 6831.03 - Sunshine Fire Station 30 McIntyre Road Sunshine North Open Day 1990 Photographs (Advocate 437.2).JPG 6831.04 - Sunshine Fire Station 30 McIntyre Road Sunshine North Open Day 1990 Photographs (Advocate 437.2).JPG 6831.05 - Sunshine Fire Station 30 McIntyre Road Sunshine North Open Day 1990 Photographs (Advocate 437.2).JPG 6831.06 - Sunshine Fire Station 30 McIntyre Road Sunshine North Open Day 1990 Photographs (Advocate 437.2).JPG 6831.07 - Sunshine Fire Station 30 McIntyre Road Sunshine North Open Day 1990 Photographs (Advocate 437.2).JPG 6831.08 - Sunshine Fire Station 30 McIntyre Road Sunshine North Open Day 1990 Photographs (Advocate 437.2).JPG 6831.09 - Sunshine Fire Station 30 McIntyre Road Sunshine North Open Day 1990 Photographs (Advocate 437.2).JPG 6831.10 - Sunshine Fire Station 30 McIntyre Road Sunshine North Open Day 1990 Photographs (Advocate 437.2).JPG 6831.11 - Sunshine Fire Station 30 McIntyre Road Sunshine North Open Day 1990 Photographs (Advocate 437.2).JPGsunshine fire station, mcintyre road, sunshine north