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Department of Energy, Environment and Climate ActionPrototype fuel moisture meter
... Bushfire behaviour is influenced by many things including temperature, relative humidity, forest type, fuel quantity and fuel dryness, topography and even slope. ...Prototype Fuel moisture meter...T-H Fine Fuel Meter...Forests Commission Victoria (FCV) Bushfire Forest measurement T-H Fine Fuel Meter Prototype Fuel moisture meter Prototype fuel moisture meter ...Bushfire behaviour is influenced by many things including temperature, relative humidity, forest type, fuel quantity and fuel dryness, topography and even slope. Wind has a dominant effect on the Rate of Spread (ROS), and also bushfire size, shape and direction. Fuel arrangement is as important as fuel quantity (tonnes/ha). Fibrous and ribbon bark, together with elevated and near-surface scrub fuels act as ladders which lead flames into the tree canopy. But the availability of fuel to burn depends largely on its moisture content. When it exceeds 20-25% not much will burn, whereas 12-15% is generally ideal for fuel reduction burning, but if the moisture content drops as low as 7-10% virtually everything will ignite, and fire behaviour becomes extreme. During the afternoon of the Ash Wednesday bushfires on 16 February 1983 fuel moisture contents were recorded at Stawell as low as 2.7%. Fine fuels like leaves and bark can rapidly absorb moisture after a shower of rain, or from the air when the Relative Humidity (RH) is high, and the temperature is low. Conversely, they can also dry out very quickly. So even though the overall fuel quantity in the forest doesn’t change, the fine fuel availability can increase rapidly from zero after rain to many tonnes per hectare as the fuel dries out. This can happen over a few hours on hot and windy days. Heavy fuels like logs on the ground take longer to dry out. Since the 1930s foresters, firefighters and researchers have been working to develop quick and reliable techniques for measuring fuel moisture content. One of the most accurate methods is slowly drying a sample of fuel in a conventional oven for 24-48 hours to remove all the moisture and measuring the weight difference, but this takes time and is not practical in the field when rapid measurements are needed. But oven drying is often used as a benchmark to compare other methods. Microwave ovens are faster but can cause uneven drying and even char the fuel. They are also not very practical for use in the field. Some mathematical models rely on weather records such as rainfall, wind speed, evaporation, cloud cover, shading, relative humidity, slope, aspect and season of the year to predict soil and fuel moisture. The Keetch-Byram Drought Index of soil dryness is the most common. But complex fuels with leaves, twigs, grass etc make the predictive models often inadequate for fine fuels. The most common technique in Victorian forests until recently was the trusty Speedy Moisture Meter. Originally developed in England during the 1920s for measuring moisture in wheat and other grains it was adapted for Australian forest fuels in the 1950s (I think). Fuel was first ground using a Spong mincer, often attached to the bullbar of a vehicle, and a small sample placed into the Speedy together with a measure of calcium carbide and then sealed. A chemical reaction created gas pressure which was read on the external dial. There were important techniques with cleaning, mincing and using the chemicals with the Speedy to give reliable readings, but it was quick, inexpensive, robust, portable and practical in the field. It was used routinely before igniting a fuel reduction burn or measuring fuel moisture differentials on slash burns. But in about 1996, Karen Chatto and Kevin Tolhurst from the Department’s Creswick Research Station developed the Wiltronics Fuel Moisture meter which measured electrical resistance. Wiltronics is an Australian owned company operating from Ballarat. The final result was a kit that was portable, accurate and could reliably measure fuel moisture contents between 3% and 200%. Although expensive, it is now widely used by fire agencies around the world which has virtually relegated the Speedy to the back cupboard.Prototype Fuel moisture meterT-H Fine Fuel Meterforests commission victoria (fcv), bushfire, forest measurement -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Wesseling, Louis, Fuelling the War: Revealing an Oil Company's Role in Vietnam, 2000
... Fuelling the War: Revealing an Oil Company's Role in Vietnam....National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Shell Oil Company Vietnam War 1961-1975 Petroleum industry and trade -- Vietnam US Helicopters Saigon South Vietnamese Vietcong American Embassy Military Officers Senior Officials April 1975, Saigon, US helicopters cumbersomely lift off from the roof of the American Embassy, heavily laden with fleeing diplomats, military officers and senior officials. Fuelling the War: Revealing an Oil Company's Role in Vietnam. ...April 1975, Saigon, US helicopters cumbersomely lift off from the roof of the American Embassy, heavily laden with fleeing diplomats, military officers and senior officials.April 1975, Saigon, US helicopters cumbersomely lift off from the roof of the American Embassy, heavily laden with fleeing diplomats, military officers and senior officials.shell oil company, vietnam war, 1961-1975, petroleum industry and trade -- vietnam, us helicopters, saigon, south vietnamese, vietcong, american embassy, military officers, senior officials -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPetrol Can, Victa Motor Mower Fuel - Wakefield Castrol Motor Oil, 1960s
... Victa Motor Mower Fuel - Wakefield Castrol Motor Oil...Mower fuel container also marked as "Victa Motor Mower Fuel"....Metal container for mower fuel....The slogan "Best for 2-stroke", instructions for mixing ideal fuel combination, quick fault finding and advice to shake can before use. ...Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Mower fuel container also marked as "Victa Motor Mower Fuel". petrol cans mower fuel The slogan "Best for 2-stroke", instructions for mixing ideal fuel combination, quick fault finding and advice to shake can before use. ...Mower fuel container also marked as "Victa Motor Mower Fuel".Metal container for mower fuel.The slogan "Best for 2-stroke", instructions for mixing ideal fuel combination, quick fault finding and advice to shake can before use. petrol cans, mower fuel -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyPocket Stove and Fuel Sticks - 5 packets stored in two tins
... Ron White used these dry fuel sticks for cooking when camping. He was involved in the Mt Beauty Youth Club....Each packet has dry fuel sticks which are solid white powder sticks used for warming and cooking. ..."Solid Fuel Sticks for Hot Pocket Warmer" and x2 "Esbit Dry Fuel" on packets in "Griffiths Sweets Pty Ltd Melbourne" embossed on the base of the 'train tin'. ..."Solid Fuel Sticks for Hot Pocket Warmer" and x2 "Esbit Dry Fuel" on packets in "Griffiths Sweets Pty Ltd Melbourne" embossed on the base of the 'train tin'. ...Ron White used these dry fuel sticks for cooking when camping. He was involved in the Mt Beauty Youth Club.Ron White assisted with the Mt Beauty Youth Group. See KVHS 1282Each packet has dry fuel sticks which are solid white powder sticks used for warming and cooking. There are several sticks (or tablets) in each packet. There are two packets in a hinged brown and gold tin box with the photo of a man playing a violin on the lid and three packets n a coloured tin with a red base and the photo of a steam train on the detached lid."Solid Fuel Hot Pocket Warmer" and "Esbit Pocket-Sized Stove" on packets stored in 'Sweetacres" embossed on the base of the tin. "Solid Fuel Sticks for Hot Pocket Warmer" and x2 "Esbit Dry Fuel" on packets in "Griffiths Sweets Pty Ltd Melbourne" embossed on the base of the 'train tin'. ron white, fuel sticks, camping, cooking -
Numurkah & District Historical SocietyBicycle Lamp - carbide
... The top has a screw lid for fuel. and a regulator. Fuel is stored in a cylindrical container attached to the light's lens area. ...Panther B'Ham (on top of fuel cylinder)...The top has a screw lid for fuel. and a regulator. Fuel is stored in a cylindrical container attached to the light's lens area. ...Chrome Bicycle lamp has round glass lens at the front with red reflectors at the side and facing the back. Mounting clips are at the back. The top has a screw lid for fuel. and a regulator. Fuel is stored in a cylindrical container attached to the light's lens area. Cracked lensPanther B'Ham (on top of fuel cylinder)bike, bicycle, lamp -
Friends of WestgarthtownFunctional object - Stove, Lux
... Solid fuel stove, with stovetop cooking device, ash tray and oven, with two opening doors. ...Lux' on fuel cabinet...domestic items cooking stove lux fire kitchen Lux' on fuel cabinet Solid fuel stove, with stovetop cooking device, ash tray and oven, with two opening doors. ...Solid fuel stove, with stovetop cooking device, ash tray and oven, with two opening doors. Fire flu at back which extends up the chimney.Lux' on fuel cabinetdomestic items, cooking, stove, lux, fire, kitchen -
Geelong RSL Sub BranchHexamine Stove, There are no makers marks, circa 1960
... Painted black, metal, oblong Hexamine Stove with four fuel Tablets....There are no markings on the Stove. The Fuel Packet is marked on the front of the Box - Fuel, Compressed Hexamine Contents: 4 Tablets, Explosives Factory, Maribyrnong. ...Stove Vietnam AIF There are no markings on the Stove. The Fuel Packet is marked on the front of the Box - Fuel, Compressed Hexamine Contents: 4 Tablets, Explosives Factory, Maribyrnong. ...This type Hexamine Stove was used by members of the AIF during postings to Vietnam.This Stove is an original issue to a member of the AIF who served in Vietnam.Painted black, metal, oblong Hexamine Stove with four fuel Tablets.There are no markings on the Stove. The Fuel Packet is marked on the front of the Box - Fuel, Compressed Hexamine Contents: 4 Tablets, Explosives Factory, Maribyrnong. On the back of the Box - Directions for Use, numbered one to four.stove, vietnam, aif -
Clunes MuseumDomestic object - IRON
... SHELLITE IRON - WOODEN HANDLE - BLUE FUEL CONTAINER - BLUE - MINUS SCREW ON TOP IRON BASE - BLUE AND SILVER...KNOB AT BASE OF FUEL TANK MARKED - CLOSE...local history domestic item irons domestic items KNOB AT BASE OF FUEL TANK MARKED - CLOSE SHELLITE IRON - WOODEN HANDLE - BLUE FUEL CONTAINER - BLUE - MINUS SCREW ON TOP IRON BASE - BLUE AND SILVER Domestic object IRON ...SHELLITE IRON - WOODEN HANDLE - BLUE FUEL CONTAINER - BLUE - MINUS SCREW ON TOP IRON BASE - BLUE AND SILVERKNOB AT BASE OF FUEL TANK MARKED - CLOSElocal history, domestic item, irons, domestic items -
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate ActionFuel Mincer
... Used to mince fuel samples to measure moisture content Representative samples of fuel such as bark, leaves, twigs etc were minced and the moisture measured The availability of fuel to burn depends largely on its moisture content. ...Fuel mincer Made at Altona as an alternative design to the commercial Spong Mincer With wooden plug to push fuel into the mincer and glass jar to collect sample...So even though the overall fuel quantity in the forest doesn’t change, the fine fuel availability can increase rapidly from zero after rain to many tonnes per hectare as the fuel dries out. ...Used to mince fuel samples to measure moisture content Representative samples of fuel such as bark, leaves, twigs etc were minced and the moisture measured The availability of fuel to burn depends largely on its moisture content. When it exceeds 20-25% not much will burn, whereas 12-15% is generally ideal for fuel reduction burning, but if the moisture content drops as low as 7-10% virtually everything will ignite, and fire behaviour becomes extreme. During the afternoon of the Ash Wednesday bushfires on 16 February 1983 fuel moisture contents were recorded at Stawell as low as 2.7%. Fine fuels like leaves and bark can rapidly absorb moisture after a shower of rain, or from the air when the Relative Humidity (RH) is high, and the temperature is low. Conversely, they can also dry out very quickly. So even though the overall fuel quantity in the forest doesn’t change, the fine fuel availability can increase rapidly from zero after rain to many tonnes per hectare as the fuel dries out. This can happen over a few hours on hot and windy days. Heavy fuels like logs on the ground take longer to dry out. Fuel mincer Made at Altona as an alternative design to the commercial Spong Mincer With wooden plug to push fuel into the mincer and glass jar to collect sampleforests commission victoria (fcv), bushfire, forest measurement -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph - A Framed Coloured Photograph of a Fuel Dump Hit by VC Rocket 1969, c.1969
... Colour Photograph of a direct hit by a Viet Cong rocket on a fuel dump 1969....'Direct Hit' Fuel Dump Hit by V C Rocket 1969 Photographed by J C Mercieca...Photograph A Framed Coloured Photograph of a Fuel Dump Hit by VC Rocket 1969 Mercieca, V. ...This photograph was taken by Cpl Joseph Charles Mercieca (A316866) who was with the Royal Australian Air Force and served in Vietnam with the No. 1 Operational Support Unit from July 1969 to July 1970Colour Photograph of a direct hit by a Viet Cong rocket on a fuel dump 1969.'Direct Hit' Fuel Dump Hit by V C Rocket 1969 Photographed by J C Merciecacpl joseph charles mercieca, a316866, royal australian air force, no. 1 operational support unit, photograph, vc rocket, viet cong -
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate ActionMarconi Moisture meter
... Used to measure fuel moisture content Representative samples of fuel such as bark, leaves, twigs etc were minced and the moisture measured The availability of fuel to burn depends largely on its moisture content. ...Adaption of a commercial timber moisture meter measure fuel...So even though the overall fuel quantity in the forest doesn’t change, the fine fuel availability can increase rapidly from zero after rain to many tonnes per hectare as the fuel dries out. ...Used to measure fuel moisture content Representative samples of fuel such as bark, leaves, twigs etc were minced and the moisture measured The availability of fuel to burn depends largely on its moisture content. When it exceeds 20-25% not much will burn, whereas 12-15% is generally ideal for fuel reduction burning, but if the moisture content drops as low as 7-10% virtually everything will ignite, and fire behaviour becomes extreme. During the afternoon of the Ash Wednesday bushfires on 16 February 1983 fuel moisture contents were recorded at Stawell as low as 2.7%. Fine fuels like leaves and bark can rapidly absorb moisture after a shower of rain, or from the air when the Relative Humidity (RH) is high, and the temperature is low. Conversely, they can also dry out very quickly. So even though the overall fuel quantity in the forest doesn’t change, the fine fuel availability can increase rapidly from zero after rain to many tonnes per hectare as the fuel dries out. This can happen over a few hours on hot and windy days. Heavy fuels like logs on the ground take longer to dry out. Adaption of a commercial timber moisture meter measure fuelTF 933 Cforests commission victoria (fcv), bushfire, forest measurement -
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate ActionDelton Moisture meter
... So even though the overall fuel quantity in the forest doesn’t change, the fine fuel availability can increase rapidly from zero after rain to many tonnes per hectare as the fuel dries out. ...Commercial timber moisture meter used to measure fuel...So even though the overall fuel quantity in the forest doesn’t change, the fine fuel availability can increase rapidly from zero after rain to many tonnes per hectare as the fuel dries out. ...Used to measure moisture content by electric current resistance Representative samples of fuel such as bark, leaves, twigs etc were minced and the moisture measured The availability of fuel to burn depends largely on its moisture content. When it exceeds 20-25% not much will burn, whereas 12-15% is generally ideal for fuel reduction burning, but if the moisture content drops as low as 7-10% virtually everything will ignite, and fire behaviour becomes extreme. During the afternoon of the Ash Wednesday bushfires on 16 February 1983 fuel moisture contents were recorded at Stawell as low as 2.7%. Fine fuels like leaves and bark can rapidly absorb moisture after a shower of rain, or from the air when the Relative Humidity (RH) is high, and the temperature is low. Conversely, they can also dry out very quickly. So even though the overall fuel quantity in the forest doesn’t change, the fine fuel availability can increase rapidly from zero after rain to many tonnes per hectare as the fuel dries out. This can happen over a few hours on hot and windy days. Heavy fuels like logs on the ground take longer to dry out. Commercial timber moisture meter used to measure fuelDCR9-Tforests commission victoria (fcv), bushfire, forest measurement -
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate ActionTimber moisture meter adapted for forest fuels
... Representative samples of fuel such as bark, leaves, twigs etc were minced and the moisture measured The availability of fuel to burn depends largely on its moisture content. ...Adaption of a timber moisture meter made by the FCV radio lab to measure fuel...So even though the overall fuel quantity in the forest doesn’t change, the fine fuel availability can increase rapidly from zero after rain to many tonnes per hectare as the fuel dries out. ...Representative samples of fuel such as bark, leaves, twigs etc were minced and the moisture measured The availability of fuel to burn depends largely on its moisture content. When it exceeds 20-25% not much will burn, whereas 12-15% is generally ideal for fuel reduction burning, but if the moisture content drops as low as 7-10% virtually everything will ignite, and fire behaviour becomes extreme. During the afternoon of the Ash Wednesday bushfires on 16 February 1983 fuel moisture contents were recorded at Stawell as low as 2.7%. Fine fuels like leaves and bark can rapidly absorb moisture after a shower of rain, or from the air when the Relative Humidity (RH) is high, and the temperature is low. Conversely, they can also dry out very quickly. So even though the overall fuel quantity in the forest doesn’t change, the fine fuel availability can increase rapidly from zero after rain to many tonnes per hectare as the fuel dries out. This can happen over a few hours on hot and windy days. Heavy fuels like logs on the ground take longer to dry out. Adaption of a timber moisture meter made by the FCV radio lab to measure fuelforests commission victoria (fcv), bushfire, forest measurement -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - MMTB Fuel tanks - Central bus garage, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), c1960
... The photograph shows the bus fuel tanks at the Central Garage, MMTB, Nicholson St North Fitzroy. ...In pencil "Fuel tanks, Traffic ? Central workshops"...Yields information about the fuel tanks at the Central bus garage, c1960 tramways MMTB Central bus garage fuel tanks In pencil "Fuel tanks, Traffic ? ...The photograph shows the bus fuel tanks at the Central Garage, MMTB, Nicholson St North Fitzroy. The building behind the tanks remain, but the tanks have been removed (2026).Yields information about the fuel tanks at the Central bus garage, c1960Black and white photograph with notes on the rear.In pencil "Fuel tanks, Traffic ? Central workshops"tramways, mmtb, central bus garage, fuel tanks -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedArchive - Gas and Fuel Corporation of Victoria
... Collection of documents relating to the Gas and Fuel Corporation of Victoria...Invite with map from Gas and Fuel Corporation of Victoria to Mayor C. J.A. ...Part of the Gwen Goedecke Collection Gas and Fuel Corporation of Victoria Gas Invite with map from Gas and Fuel Corporation of Victoria to Mayor C. ...Part of the Gwen Goedecke CollectionInvite with map from Gas and Fuel Corporation of Victoria to Mayor C. J.A. Tighe for the opening of the new natural gas compressing station Old Geelong Road Brooklyn dated 25th November 1974gas and fuel corporation of victoria, gas -
Greensborough Historical SocietyFunctional object - Camp Stove, Kerosene camp stove, 1950s
... Small stove used for cooking when camping; used kerosene for fuel....Small metal camp stove with 4 legs and integrated container for fuel....Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Small stove used for cooking when camping; used kerosene for fuel. stoves camping equipment Small metal camp stove with 4 legs and integrated container for fuel. ...Small stove used for cooking when camping; used kerosene for fuel.Small metal camp stove with 4 legs and integrated container for fuel.stoves, camping equipment -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageIron
... This iron used its own fuel to heat up the iron rather than earlier flat irons that required heating on top of the stove....Spirit iron with wooden handle and metal tank for spirit fuel (probably benzene.). Different fuels were used, some with dire results...Spirit iron with wooden handle and metal tank for spirit fuel (probably benzene.). Different fuels were used, some with dire results Iron ...This iron used its own fuel to heat up the iron rather than earlier flat irons that required heating on top of the stove."Comfort Self Heating" clothes iron. Spirit iron with wooden handle and metal tank for spirit fuel (probably benzene.). Different fuels were used, some with dire resultsflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, spirit iron, self, heating iron, comfort iron, comfort self heating iron -
Puffing Billy RailwayVictorian Railways Fuel Can for Trolly
... V.R Fuel Can for Trolley - Victorian Railways Fuel Can for Trolly Motor Spirit Highly Inflammable Transporting Tin Container "Motor Spirit" is just another name for petrol. ...V.R Fuel Can for Trolly - Metal Fuel Tin...V.R Fuel Can for Trolly - Metal Fuel Tin Victorian Railways Fuel Can for Trolly ...V.R Fuel Can for Trolley - Victorian Railways Fuel Can for Trolly Motor Spirit Highly Inflammable Transporting Tin Container "Motor Spirit" is just another name for petrol. "K" and the "KS" Kasey Trolleys were two stroke petrol motors Operation, Care and Maintenance of Track Motors Victorian Railways, 1959 http://www.geoffsrailpix.com/Documents/Motors.pdf gives the following : Inspection motor type B, - straight petrol Inspection motor type V, - pre-mixed petrol Motorised tricycle type M.T., - pre-mixed petrol Gang motor type K.S., - pre-mixed petrol Gang motor type K - pre-mixed petrol Motor cars altered for rail uses (Wiki) Petrol Inspection Car This was a small car numbered '1' and named the Inspection Car. It was built in England in 1923, but was not found in the 1936 stocktake. Gang Motor The eight-horsepower Gang Motor held five people, and was built at Arden Street in late 1923. In 1950 the vehicle was removed from the rolling stock register and given to "Way and Works" as a track motor. Motor Car The Motor Car was put into service in mid 1925, after being fitted with rail wheels in lieu of tyres. In 1927 the car was named "Mr Molomby's Inspection Car", and allocated to Seymour. It was scrapped in 1952. Dodge Cars There were seven Dodge cars in rail service. The cars were numbered 1 to 6, with car 7 listed "No 7 Repair". The cars were built by the Dodge Company of Melbourne and assembled at Newport. Construction was in 1925 and they lasted until 1949.Historic - Victorian Railways - Permanent Way and Works - track equipment - V.R Fuel Can for TrolleyV.R Fuel Can for Trolly - Metal Fuel TinMotor Spirit Highly Flammable V.R 8 ?puffing billy, victorian railways, fuel can, trolley, trolly -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Newspaper Clipping, 14/11/1968
... Article calling for tenders for stone, fuel and concrete kerbing for Phillip Island Shire Council....Article calling for tenders for stone, fuel and concrete kerbing for Phillip Island Shire Council....Article calling for tenders for stone, fuel and concrete kerbing for Phillip Island Shire Council. phillip island phillip island shire council tender for kerbing Article calling for tenders for stone, fuel and concrete kerbing for Phillip Island Shire Council. ...Newspaper clipping 14/11/1968. Article calling for tenders for stone, fuel and concrete kerbing for Phillip Island Shire Council.Article calling for tenders for stone, fuel and concrete kerbing for Phillip Island Shire Council.phillip island, phillip island shire council, tender for kerbing -
Koroit & District Historical SocietyTussock burner
... It comprised of a long wooden handle with a wick and fuel container at one end. This kind of implement was used in the early 20th Century up until around the 1940s....The tussock burner is a long handled tool with a fuel burner at one end. ...It comprised of a long wooden handle with a wick and fuel container at one end. This kind of implement was used in the early 20th Century up until around the 1940s. ...This hand tool was used to reduce tussock grass by burning. It comprised of a long wooden handle with a wick and fuel container at one end. This kind of implement was used in the early 20th Century up until around the 1940s.The tussock burner is of local historical significance as an example of the kind of hand tools used during the period of early farming in the Koroit district. The significance is increased by its possible connection to Joseph Patrick Lee, farmer of Wangoom.The tussock burner is a long handled tool with a fuel burner at one end. farming implements, tussock, burner, tools, wangoom, st mary's farm -
Mont De LanceyFunctional object - Lamp - Kerosene
... Clear glass lamp chimney. Metal fuel container, and wick assembly. Has stamped base....Metal base - "Juno Lamp made in USA" stamped. Fuel cap has "Miller" inscribed. Wick has logo and "Made in USA" stamped on it. ...Clear glass lamp chimney. Metal fuel container, and wick assembly. Has stamped base. ...From the home of Mrs. Nell Sebire, 2nd wife of Thomas Sebire. On loan from Lance Sebire. Son of Nell and Thomas.Aladdin Lamp - White china shade with leaf design and plain glass edging. Clear glass lamp chimney. Metal fuel container, and wick assembly. Has stamped base.Metal base - "Juno Lamp made in USA" stamped. Fuel cap has "Miller" inscribed. Wick has logo and "Made in USA" stamped on it. kerosene lamps -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionDocument - Motor spirit consumer's licence Victoria 1948-9, c. 1948
... Motor spirit consumer's licence for the State of Victoria, enabling the owner of the vehicle, a Dodge car, mentioned on the licence *Lewis Robert Kiel) to obtain ration tickets for fuel for his car....Kiel' - handwritten, biro Back: 18 stamps endorsing that ration tickets for fuel had been obtained, from June 1948 to Nov. 1949 inclusive...Kiel' - handwritten, biro Back: 18 stamps endorsing that ration tickets for fuel had been obtained, from June 1948 to Nov. 1949 inclusive Motor spirit consumer's licence for the State of Victoria, enabling the owner of the vehicle, a Dodge car, mentioned on the licence *Lewis Robert Kiel) to obtain ration tickets for fuel for his car. ...Motor spirit consumer's licence for the State of Victoria, enabling the owner of the vehicle, a Dodge car, mentioned on the licence *Lewis Robert Kiel) to obtain ration tickets for fuel for his car.Front: 'L.R. Kiel' - handwritten, biro Back: 18 stamps endorsing that ration tickets for fuel had been obtained, from June 1948 to Nov. 1949 inclusive -
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate ActionElectric Fuel Mincer
... Used to mince fuel samples to measure moisture content Representative samples of fuel such as bark, leaves, twigs etc were minced and the moisture measured The availability of fuel to burn depends largely on its moisture content. ...Battery operated Fuel mincer. Plugs into 12 volt car cigarette lighter socket Adaption using parts from commercial food processor Made at Altona as an alternative design to the commercial Spong Mincer Glass jar to collect sample...So even though the overall fuel quantity in the forest doesn’t change, the fine fuel availability can increase rapidly from zero after rain to many tonnes per hectare as the fuel dries out. ...Used to mince fuel samples to measure moisture content Representative samples of fuel such as bark, leaves, twigs etc were minced and the moisture measured The availability of fuel to burn depends largely on its moisture content. When it exceeds 20-25% not much will burn, whereas 12-15% is generally ideal for fuel reduction burning, but if the moisture content drops as low as 7-10% virtually everything will ignite, and fire behaviour becomes extreme. During the afternoon of the Ash Wednesday bushfires on 16 February 1983 fuel moisture contents were recorded at Stawell as low as 2.7%. Fine fuels like leaves and bark can rapidly absorb moisture after a shower of rain, or from the air when the Relative Humidity (RH) is high, and the temperature is low. Conversely, they can also dry out very quickly. So even though the overall fuel quantity in the forest doesn’t change, the fine fuel availability can increase rapidly from zero after rain to many tonnes per hectare as the fuel dries out. This can happen over a few hours on hot and windy days. Heavy fuels like logs on the ground take longer to dry out. Battery operated Fuel mincer. Plugs into 12 volt car cigarette lighter socket Adaption using parts from commercial food processor Made at Altona as an alternative design to the commercial Spong Mincer Glass jar to collect sampleforests commission victoria (fcv), bushfire, forest measurement -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncDomestic object - COLEMAN Fuel Iron
... COLEMAN Fuel Iron...Despite these benefits, fuels irons made ironing a potentially dangerous job. ...A self-heating iron which made from metal and enamel plate which included a small tank for fuel which powered the unit. A small wooden pump was used to build up pressure in the iron’s fuel tank. ...A small wooden pump was used to build up pressure in the iron’s fuel tank. It has a wooden handle. COLEMAN Fuel Iron Domestic object COLEMAN Fuel Iron ...Coleman, originally known for making lanterns, made over 30 different models of irons from 1929 to 1948. They generally came in an enamel coloured finish. The best known and most commonly found today is the “Cool Blue” enamel Coleman’s 4A gasoline iron. The Coleman 4A gasoline iron was much lighter than the previous ‘sad irons’ and no longer required to be heated on the stove or by charcoal. Instead, the pump was used to build up pressure in the fuel tank and a match was lit underneath the iron, making a flame inside the iron that would distribute the heat on the surface. Despite these benefits, fuels irons made ironing a potentially dangerous job. They had a very real possibility of causing a fire or exploding. Gas-pressure irons, that had been manufactured as early as 1900, were eventually replaced by electric-powered steam irons, in the 1970s as an affordable and safer alternative.This item is significant because it is an example of domestic appliances used widely throughout the Wodonga District.A self-heating iron which made from metal and enamel plate which included a small tank for fuel which powered the unit. A small wooden pump was used to build up pressure in the iron’s fuel tank. It has a wooden handle.domestic appliances, coleman fuel irons -
Anglesea and District Historical SocietyPetrol Bowser, Restored Ampol Wayne Petrol Bowser, Estimated 1950's and 1960's
... Ampol Wayne Petrol Bowser - metal, painted red top-half and blue bottom - back and front identical with authentic logos placed below the glass encaseddial showing quantity and cost of fuel dispensed. Above dial is smaller circular bowl showing fuel level. ...Sticker reading 'THIS FUEL MAY CONTAIN/LEAD AND IS TO BE USED/AS MOTOR FUELD ONLY"....Sticker reading 'THIS FUEL MAY CONTAIN/LEAD AND IS TO BE USED/AS MOTOR FUELD ONLY". ...Ampol Wayne Petrol Bowser - metal, painted red top-half and blue bottom - back and front identical with authentic logos placed below the glass encaseddial showing quantity and cost of fuel dispensed. Above dial is smaller circular bowl showing fuel level. One side showing metal fittings for dispensing fuel and attaching hose and both sides have Ampol logos on lower half. Pump bolted to concrete pad for display.Silver plaque with "WAYNE" below dispensing dial. Decal 'showing "Ampol" logo' on all sides and 'BORON" front and back. Plaque reading 'THIS BOWL MUST BE FULL/BEFORE AND AFTER DELIVERY" on front and back under small bowl. Sticker reading 'THIS FUEL MAY CONTAIN/LEAD AND IS TO BE USED/AS MOTOR FUELD ONLY".ampol, petrol bowsers, service stations -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Book, Whitehorse City Council. Bushland Reserves. Fire Management Strategy, 1/05/2002 12:00:00 AM
... Contains strategy objectives and standards, fire management strategy, fire history of the reserves, fuel rating ,fire danger and fire threat....Contains strategy objectives and standards, fire management strategy, fire history of the reserves, fuel rating ,fire danger and fire threat....Contains strategy objectives and standards, fire management strategy, fire history of the reserves, fuel rating ,fire danger and fire threat. Whitehorse City Council. ...Bushland Reserves fire management strategy review.Bushland Reserves fire management strategy review. Contains strategy objectives and standards, fire management strategy, fire history of the reserves, fuel rating ,fire danger and fire threat.Bushland Reserves fire management strategy review. parks and reserves, city of whitehorse, bushfire prevention -
Friends of WestgarthtownDomestic object - Lamp, paraffin
... Metal base. Vitreous enamel fuel reservoir. Glass chimney with mantel. ...NOS. 694273-4 21C11" imprinted on fuel reservoir. "Aladdin heat resistant glass" imprinted on chimney. " Remove this gallery when lighting REG. ...Metal base. Vitreous enamel fuel reservoir. Glass chimney with mantel. ...Paraffin lamp. Dark wooden turned ornate stem. Metal base. Vitreous enamel fuel reservoir. Glass chimney with mantel. Plastic and cloth shade."Aladdin 21C Made in England GB. PAT. NOS. 694273-4 21C11" imprinted on fuel reservoir. "Aladdin heat resistant glass" imprinted on chimney. " Remove this gallery when lighting REG. TM. Aladdin Made in England" Written on gallery (under chimney)lighting, kerosene & oil, aladdin, kitchen lamp, light, paraffin, mantel, table lamp, chimney, lamp shade. -
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate ActionDriptorch - hand held - unknown date, design or manufacturer
... Occasionally some of the old Avgas or Jet-A1 lying around the depot was added with a splash of engine oil to make the mixture stick to the fuel to be ignited. The fuel mixed also varied between autumn or spring, heathland, mixed forest, or high-intensity slash burns...The loop is designed to assist with even flow of fuel which flows out onto the burning head of the wand. ...The loop is designed to assist with even flow of fuel which flows out onto the burning head of the wand. ...The origins of the humble handheld driptorch have been lost in time. They are widely used for ignition in controlled burning operations in forest and grasslands. The date, origins and manufacturer of this particular model are unknown. The “Pacific Forester“ with its short central wand and somewhat leaky ball-valve was made by the American Wajax company in the 1940s. The Pacific Forester is slightly different in design from the more robust and common “Panama” driptorch first manufactured in 1933 and used extensively by Queensland cane farmers. The Panama is closely related to the current “Firebug” used in Victoria which is manufactured by Rodney Industries in Brisbane. The fuel is a mixture of petrol and diesel and every FCV District had their own closely-guarded secret formula ... 2:1, 3:1, 1:1, 4:1 or 3:2 ratio. There was also the choice of 91, 95 or 98 octane petrol mixed with summer or winter diesel. Occasionally some of the old Avgas or Jet-A1 lying around the depot was added with a splash of engine oil to make the mixture stick to the fuel to be ignited. The fuel mixed also varied between autumn or spring, heathland, mixed forest, or high-intensity slash burnsEarly driptorch designDrip torch with handle Wand has loop and valve. The loop is designed to assist with even flow of fuel which flows out onto the burning head of the wand. Soldered tin fuel container which holds burner mix. Gravitational feed of the driptorch allows the unit to drip fire, making it simple and quick to operate. bushfire, forests commission victoria (fcv) -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Ephemera - MISS G ALICE JONES COLLECTION: WWII ONE GALLON FUEL RATION TICKET, 31/01/1942
... Australia's lack of fuel storage options and the diversion of tankers bringing fuel here forced the government to begin rationing. ...Commonwealth Control board Liquid Fuel issued under national security (Liquid Fuel) Regulations. 1 Gallon This ticket must be endorsed by consumer with Name and Licence number. ...Australia's lack of fuel storage options and the diversion of tankers bringing fuel here forced the government to begin rationing. ...Petrol rationing was gazetted in May 1941. Australia's lack of fuel storage options and the diversion of tankers bringing fuel here forced the government to begin rationing. Initially it was proposed that consumption should be reduced by 50% but this was modified to 1/3 reduction. People had to apply for a petrol licence and this was then used to obtain ration coupons. Initially coupons were issued on a 6 monthly basis but this was reduced to 2 monthly and allowed people roughly 2000 gallons per year. Coupons allowed for 1, 2, 5, 10, 44 and 100 gallon amounts depending on need. eg. private, commercial, farm use. Rationing was strictly enforced until 1942 but remained in effect until 1950.WWII One Gallon Fuel Ration Ticket: 7 x tickets attached, cream with blue and red print and perforated edges. At the top is "Motor Spirit with the Commonwealth Emblem" in the middle and "Ration Ticket". Commonwealth Control board Liquid Fuel issued under national security (Liquid Fuel) Regulations. 1 Gallon This ticket must be endorsed by consumer with Name and Licence number. Valid only until 31st Jan 1942 Not Transferable, on a red background of circle shapes with "Department of Supply and Development" printed. On the back hand printed in black ink is "G. Alice Jones 2(e)/4652".government, federal, fuel ration ticket, ww11. g. alice jones -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Ephemera - MISS G ALICE JONES COLLECTION: WWII ONE GALLON FUEL RATION TICKET, 31/07/1941
... Australia's lack of fuel storage options and the diversion of tankers bringing fuel here forced the government to begin rationing. ...WWII One Gallon Fuel Ration Ticket: 4 x cream tickets attached. ...GOVERNMENT Federal fuel ration ticket WWII One Gallon Fuel Ration Ticket: 4 x cream tickets attached. ...Petrol rationing was gazetted in May 1941. Australia's lack of fuel storage options and the diversion of tankers bringing fuel here forced the government to begin rationing. Initially it was proposed that consumption should be reduced by 50% but this was modified to 1/3 reduction. People had to apply for a petrol licence and this was then used to obtain ration coupons. Initially coupons were issued on a 6 monthly basis but this was reduced to 2 monthly and allowed people roughly 2000 gallons per year. Coupons allowed for 1, 2, 5, 10, 44 and 100 gallon amounts depending on need. eg. private, commercial, farm use. Rationing was strictly enforced until 1942 but remained in effect until 1950.WWII One Gallon Fuel Ration Ticket: 4 x cream tickets attached. Red and blue print with perforated edges. A border of red print with a wall of circle shapes with "Department of Supply and Development" printed. At the top in the border is "Motor Spirit Ration Ticket". Issued Under National Security (Liquid Fuel) Regulations. In the centre is 1 One Gallon left and right. Underneath that is "This Ticket must be endorsed by consumer with name and licence number". Over print in blue is "Commonwealth Liquid Fuel Control Board, the Commonwealth Emblem with Valid only until 31st July 1941 Not Transferable".government, federal, fuel ration ticket
