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National Wool MuseumBook, Knitting, Hi-fi Knits by Villawool
This knitting pattern book was published by the Villawood Textile Company, Sydney and contains knitting patterns for mens and womens knitted garments.Hi-fi Knits / by Villawool / 3'3knitting handicrafts - history, villawood textile company, knitting, handicrafts - history -
Wyndham Art Gallery (Wyndham City Council)Photograph, Michael Cook, Invasion (UFO Possums), 2016
... Sci-fi ...Invasion places an imaginative eye in Australian colonial history and turns around the dominant view, taking alien creatures into iconic London-based cityscapes, with white urban residents their victims. Cook's images express the shock that enveloped the Australian continent when European people appeared on Aboriginal shores. Aboriginals as aliens, sci-fi scaled animals - featherless birds, super sized grubs, giant lizards, possums on ufo's, laser shooting fembots, and clouds of rainbow lorikeets - arrive into urban London, the 'mother' country, and wreak havoc. Within the broad narrative are mini narratives that speak to the past, historical references that tease out and reverse the racist practices imposed on Aboriginals. The drama of such an event heightened with the use of vintage-inspired B-grade horror movie aesthetic - an ironic 'spoofy' edge.australian first nations art, photography, colonialisation, sci-fi -
Wyndham Art Gallery (Wyndham City Council)Photograph, Michael Cook, Invasion (Giant Birds), 2016
... Sci-fi ...Invasion places an imaginative eye in Australian colonial history and turns around the dominant view, taking alien creatures into iconic London-based cityscapes, with white urban residents their victims. Cook's images express the shock that enveloped the Australian continent when European people appeared on Aboriginal shores. Aboriginals as aliens, sci-fi scaled animals - featherless birds, super sized grubs, giant lizards, possums on ufo's, laser shooting fembots, and clouds of rainbow lorikeets - arrive into urban London, the 'mother' country, and wreak havoc. Within the broad narrative are mini narratives that speak to the past, historical references that tease out and reverse the racist practices imposed on Aboriginals. The drama of such an event heightened with the use of vintage-inspired B-grade horror movie aesthetic - an ironic 'spoofy' edge.australian first nations art, photography, colonialisation, sci-fi -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Drawing - NORMAN PENROSE COLLECTION: ANATOMY - DRAWINGS AND NOTES
Artwork. Norman Penrose collection:various drawings and notes relating to anatomy and drawing the human fi gure.drawing, ink, norman penrose collection, artwork, anatomy drawings and notes -
Bendigo Military MuseumMemorabilia - RADIO, 1960’s
The item was bought in south Vietnam by Wesley BERTUCH during hi service there. Refer Cat No 1664.2 for details.Large Transistor Radio Black with chrome coloured face handle on top four dials on the front Rear has World timetable adjustable five sockets for various points Band 9 Transister“HI FI Sound Deluxe National Panasonic”personal effects, communications, radio, bertuch -
Bendigo Military MuseumPostcard - SOUVENIR POSTCARD, C.1950
Postcard sent to F.G.Davey by Alan Fi on 26th September 1950. Part of the Frederick Gardner Davey DFC RAAF collection. refer Cat No 3536P for his service details.Postcard, rectangular featuring a sepia toned photograph of coastal cliffs and ocean, photo has a white border which contains a caption on the bottom LH section, on the rear in black type are details of the postcards manufacture, a British orange 2d stamp is attached to the top RH corner which contains King GeorgeV1On rear top L H corner, “Triangular Lands End stamp” in purple, over the stamp is a postage franking mark, “Penzance Cornwall, 3 pm, 26 Sept 1950”. Hand written in blue ink is, “A note to F.G.Davey from Alan Fi” , then “F.G.DAVEY Esq, Olinda Steet Bendigo Victoria Australia”postcard, souvenir, letters -
Creswick Campus Historical Collection - University of MelbourneDocument, 1913-1982
Register (handwritten) Assoc. Dip. & B. For. Sci studentsDocument -
Bendigo Military MuseumPostcard - SOUVENIR POSTCARD, C. WW2
The photo is in the region of “Berchtesgadener in Germany”, item was sent around Christmas 1945. Part of the collection re Frederick Gardner Davey DFC RAAF. Refer Cat No 3536P for his service records.Post card, rectangular shape, white edge around with a B & W photo of a building in a forested mountain region, in white on the bottom RH corner acknowledgement of the photographer, on the back is a hand written letter in blue ink and space for a stamp.On the rear in blue ink,” Wishing the recipient a happy Christmas and offering a description of the region where the photograph was taken, signed by Alan Fi”postcards, germany, souvenirs -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus ArchivesPhotograph - 35mm Colour slides, Miscellaneous Burnley, 1985
science laboratories, quad, sunken garden, nursery, plants, wisteria arbour, students in class -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Booklet (item) - CAC Marketing booklets - see Description
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Greensborough Historical SocietyNewspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Fresh Start for Green Grocer, 02/08/2017
Veteran grocer Sculli Brothers will take centre stage in JB Hi Fi's former shop as the shopping centre reveals stage three of its redevelopment.News article 1 page, black text, colour image.sculli family, greensborough plaza, sculli bothers -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Document, Brian G. Pell, Work Experience, 1979
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Greensborough Historical SocietyNewsletter, Greenhills and North Greensborough Progress Association, Community News: official journal of the Greenhills and Nth. Greensborough Progress Association and the Apollo Parkways Progress Association. 5th October, 1977. Edition No. 9/77, 05/10/1977
Our New Shire President, Pauline Toner, says, "We can do it together", Cameo of Stella Garvey, Ten ways not to be cheated, Tribute to R.M. ("Monty") Vale, This and that, Hi-fi arithmetic, Private swimming pool action, Letter to the Editor, From the Council Chamber, Unemployment in Diamond Valley, A digital copy of this Newsletter is available from Greensborough Historical Society.Newsletter, 24 p., illus.greenhills and north greensborough progress association, greenhills, apollo parkways progress association, apollo parkways -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Audio - Audio cassette tape, David Young, Review of Green Grows Our Garden by David Young, 30.3.1991
Audio Cassette Tape in plastic protective case. Labelled on side 1 with review that went to air on ABC Radio 2CN Canberra 30/3/1991 by David Young, Dip Hort 1966On Protective Case - Review of Green Grows Our Garden by David Young. Horticultus Enlupn 2CN Canberra March 1991 David Young 1966 On Audio Cassette - Review of Green Grows Our Garden with went to air 20.3.1991 ABC Radio 2CN Canberra. Reviewed by David Young (06) 2935353 (w) Cassette tape No Frills. C60 Hi-Fi Low-Noise cassetteburnley garden reviews, green grows our garden, david young, abc 2cn canberra, audio review, radio review -
National Wool MuseumSpinning Wheel
The wheel came in a container from Liechenstein - Anitque Export Establishment (P.O. Box 21 498, FI - 9493 Mauren, Liechtenstein). It came with a number of dressers and tables. The flax on the original bobbin was present when Mrs Fabb purchased the wheel. Mrs Fabb purchsed the wheel c. 1985-1990 from a secondhand/antique shop in Para Road, Greensborough, Melbourne. The wheel was repaired by Mr Carrington (Zakrzewski) He made two more bobbins and the last piece on the distaff (which was missing when Mrs Fabb acquired it).W7230 Email dated 09 May 2008 regarding donation of spinning wheel from Felicity Ellis to Lynette Christiehandicrafts - history flax, spinning wheels, spinning, zakrzewski, mr wlodzimierz, denmark, handicrafts - history, flax -
Federation University Historical Collection
Magazine, SMB Student Magazine 1939, 1939
School Council, Members of Staff, Magazine Committee, List of Full Course Students 1938, Full Course Commercial Students, Editorial, Personal Column, Obituary - Roy S. Hall - F. J. Martell, S.M.B Old Boys' Association, The Literary Society, Centenary Jottings, Fumes from the Lab, Broken Hill, News from Papua, Sidelights on the B.H.P. Cadet Training Scheme, Arts & Crafts Gossip, Sport, Commercial Notes, The Junior Techs, Junior Technical Sportinggreen, orange and blue soft covered magazine with black and green font. 93 pages including advertisements. Artwork Speciman - By Printing Class Students SMB J. Bickart of Bickarts - Lino Cut - By Bob McHutchison J. Bickart of Bickarts - Lino Cut - By Ernest Gribble Bickarts Lino Cut competition 1st Place - By Max Coward Professor p.3 - By A. Janetski The Treasurer - By Bob McHutchison The Editor - By Max Coward Fi-Fi - By Max Coward A Rustic Corner at White flat - By Enid Johnston Diner and Waiter p.12 - By Max Coward Bickarts Lino Cut competition 2nd Place - By Bob McHutchison Joyce - By Ernest Gribble Hotcha Club p.14 - By Adeline Helm Up from white flat - BY Isobel Boustead "What! Milk again?" - By Max Coward Keith - By Max Coward George - By Bob McHutchison Monty - By Bob McHutchison Frank - By Ernest Gribble Shirley - By Max Coward Bickarts Lino Cut competition section B 1st Place - By Violet D'angri Ice Cream p.25 - By Audrey Janetski Indignant Ratepayer - By Adeline Helm Maxie - By Bob McHutchison Enid - By Ernest Gribble Bickarts Lino Cut competition section B 2nd Place - By Marian Peirce Helper & Victim p.34 - By Max Coward Roma - By Ernest Gribble 1939 Overture - By Ernest Gribble Joan - By Bob McHutchison Barbara - By Fifi Malseed Kath - By Ernest Gribble Bickarts Lino Cut competition section C 1st Place - By W. Rowe Coralie - By Ernest Gribble Marion - By Bessie Sargent Betty - By Bob McHutchison Mick.H - By Bob McHutchison Rooster - By Bessie Sargent Stinker Lees - By Gordon Yorke Sammy - By Bessie Sargent Legs - By Ernest Gribble Jack and Jill - By Ernest Gribble Sunbeam - By Earnest Gribble Marj - By Bob Mchutchison Dorothy - By Bob McHutchison Joan - By Ernest Gribble Betty - By Ernest Gribble Bickarts Lino Cut competition section C 2nd Place - By F.P. Manning Helen - By Maurice Collins Donk - By Maurice Collins Out of Step - By Maurice Collins Rita - By Maurice Collins Betty - By Maurice Collins ballarat school of mines students' magazine 1939, smb, geoffrey angwin, francis butson, alma bayly, isabel boustead, roma bruce, robert w. bates, nataly callow, max coward, tom coburn, maurice collins, lloyd davies, jessie daniel, marion dolan, elsie fisher, ernest gribble, betty george, adeline helm, mavis heinz, gladys james, enid johnston, audrey janetski, lloyd jones, ray jackson, stan laurie, maureen mcrae, margaret mcdougall, bessie martin, sheila moss, ian moscript, bob mchutchison, john moorhouse, fifi malseed, estelle morris, barbara rogers, john robison, john robinson, roma sprake, bessie sargent, joyce scott, una semmler, margaret taylor, norma tatlock, avis vaughan, coral vernon, jeff wilkinson, max webster, gordon yorke -
City of BallaratArtwork, other - Public Artwork, Flora by Angelo Bertozzi, circa 1880
Thomas Stoddart (1828 - 1905) bought 12 white marble statues during a visit to Italy. Stoddart arranged for them to be shipped to Victoria and placed on pedestals of Sicilian marble and on bases of Victorian granite. These statues were unveiled in the gardens on Queen Victoria's birthday, 24th May, 1884. His intention was for the statues to adorn and add interest to the gardens. Roman goddess of flowers is watering flowers at her feet and is dressed in a classical garment. Flora is considered by many to be the masterpiece of the twelve because of the fi ne detail which creates such a pretty picture in stone. This portrayal of the Roman goddess of flowers shows her watering a pot of luscious blooms with a basket of flowers on her arm. Her position is a highly visible one between the Statuary Pavilion and the fernery pond.The artwork is of historic and aesthetic significance to the people of BallaratWhite marble figure of a woman who is watering flowers at her feet and is dressed in a classical garmentFloraflora, stoddard -
National Communication MuseumEquipment - Payphone
Since their Australian introduction in the early 20th century, public telephones have undergone several design iterations; diversifying methods of payment from coin to card, incorporating solar charging, mobile charging and Wi-fi access and of course, mitigation against vandalism. This model, a coin-operated Gold Phone, replaced the easily pilfered Red Phone and was succeeded by the Blue Phone in the 1990s. Although the prevalence of public telephones has decreased alongside the increase in mobile phone usage, public telephones remain under Telstra’s universal service obligation as vital communications infrastructure for low-income citizens and those needing to communicate in disasters. According to the Conversation, 13 million calls are made annually from public payphones, 200,000 of which are to triple zero.Orange plastic cased public payphone with button dials on face.public telephone, payphone, public services, telecom -
Melbourne LegacyFilm - Video tape, Legacy Somers Camp January 2002, January 2002
A visual record of the activities experienced by Junior Legatees at the Legacy beachside camp.A record of a camp that Legacy regularly ran for junior legatees.A VHS video of Somers Camp in 2002 in cardboard cover.Cover. TEAC,white print, ASX,3 hours, Lifetime Warranty printed in white red highlight, E- 180, video cassette, super high definition in yellow print, SP. 3 hours, VHS LP. 6 hours, PAL SECAM. Video Cassette. Teac insert this side into recorder do not touch the tape inside, VHS, ASX. Label, TEAC, ASX, Legacy Somers Camp January 2002, mono, bilingual, pcm, date, stereo, hi-fi, bs. Label. TEAC, Legacy Somers Camp January 2002, VHS, pal secam. somers camp, junior legatee outing -
Forests Commission Retired Personnel Association (FCRPA)Base station radio with handset, Mid 1980s
After the 1939 bushfires, the Forests Commission invested heavily in a radically new communications network. After suffering some inevitable delays due to the War, radio VL3AA switched into full operation in October 1945 proudly beaming out 200 watts across the State. But by today’s standards, the technology was primitive and the reception poor unless the user was on a high point somewhere. The radio signal was "line-of-sight" and bounced between fire towers and relay transmitters across the mountains back to the District offices. The more secure and versatile State Mobile Radio (SMR) digital trunk system came into operation in about 1995. Upgraded Tait Radios were purchased in 2014 after recommendations of the 2009 Bushfires Royal Commission. But it was the convergence of separate technologies such as 4G mobile phones, high-capacity and light-weight lithium batteries, Wi-Fi, the ever-expanding internet, cloud data storage, digital cameras, GPS, personal organisers and hundreds of supporting Apps into powerful smartphones and tablets which revolutionised bushfire communications from the mid-2000s.Base station radio with handsetRC-4B Amalgamated Wireless Australiabushfire, radios, forests commission victoria (fcv) -
Forests Commission Retired Personnel Association (FCRPA)Portable UHF Radio - Sawtron / Kyodo, c 1980s
After the 1939 bushfires, the Forests Commission invested heavily in a radically new communications network. After suffering some inevitable delays due to the War, radio VL3AA switched into full operation in October 1945 proudly beaming out 200 watts across the State. But by today’s standards, the technology was primitive and the reception poor unless the user was on a high point somewhere. The radio signal was "line-of-sight" and bounced between fire towers and relay transmitters across the mountains back to the District offices. Rapid improvements in technology led to various models of bulky handheld portables with heavy batteries that always seemed to go flat. In fact, batteries were a constant impediment at bushfires. The more secure and versatile State Mobile Radio (SMR) digital trunk system came into operation in about 1995. Upgraded Tait Radios were purchased in 2014 after recommendations of the 2009 Bushfires Royal Commission. But it was the convergence of separate technologies such as 4G mobile phones, high-capacity and light-weight lithium batteries, Wi-Fi, the ever-expanding internet, cloud data storage, digital cameras, GPS, personal organisers and hundreds of supporting Apps into powerful smartphones and tablets which revolutionised bushfire communications from the mid-2000s.Portable UHF Radio with leather carrying case and strap. Charging station. Kyodo Model KC-1109 MOYHU Whitfieldbushfire, radios, forests commission victoria (fcv) -
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate ActionRadiophone STC
After the 1939 bushfires, the Forests Commission Victoria invested heavily in a radically new communications network. After suffering some inevitable delays due to the war, radio VL3AA switched into full operation in October 1945 proudly beaming out 200 watts across the State. But by today’s standards, the technology was primitive and the reception poor unless the user was on a high point somewhere. The radio signal was "line-of-sight" and bounced between fire towers and relay transmitters across the mountains back to the District offices. The advent of solid-state electronics in the 1960s replaced the more delicate valve sets which enabled greater use of vehicle mounted radios. The Commission continued to research, develop and build new radios at its many workshops around Victoria. The network was supported by a large team of skilled radio technicians. The more secure and versatile State Mobile Radio (SMR) digital trunk system came into operation in about 1995. Upgraded Tait Radios were purchased in 2014 after recommendations of the 2009 Bushfires Royal Commission. But it was the convergence of separate technologies such as 5G mobile phones, high-capacity and light-weight lithium batteries, Wi-Fi, the ever-expanding internet, cloud data storage, digital cameras, GPS, personal organisers and hundreds of supporting Apps into powerful smartphones and tablets which revolutionised bushfire communications from the mid-2000s. Radio without handsetSTC - Standard Telephones and Cables Ltd 3AL - Neerim Southbushfire, radios, forests commission victoria (fcv) -
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate ActionTait Radio T196
After the 1939 bushfires, the Forests Commission Victoria invested heavily in a radically new communications network. After suffering some inevitable delays due to the war, radio VL3AA switched into full operation in October 1945 proudly beaming out 200 watts across the State. But by today’s standards, the technology was primitive and the reception poor unless the user was on a high point somewhere. The radio signal was "line-of-sight" and bounced between fire towers and relay transmitters across the mountains back to the District offices. The advent of solid-state electronics in the 1960s replaced the more delicate valve sets which enabled greater use of vehicle mounted radios. The Commission continued to research, develop and build new radios at its many workshops around Victoria. The network was supported by a large team of skilled radio technicians. The more secure and versatile State Mobile Radio (SMR) digital trunk system came into operation in about 1995. Upgraded Tait Radios were purchased in 2014 after recommendations of the 2009 Bushfires Royal Commission. But it was the convergence of separate technologies such as 5G mobile phones, high-capacity and light-weight lithium batteries, Wi-Fi, the ever-expanding internet, cloud data storage, digital cameras, GPS, personal organisers and hundreds of supporting Apps into powerful smartphones and tablets which revolutionised bushfire communications from the mid-2000s. Radio with handsetTait 163FM on metal box plus serial number Tait T196 miniphone on radio unit plus serial number Includes Dick Smith handsetbushfire, radios, forests commission victoria (fcv) -
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate ActionRadiophone STC MTR 23
After the 1939 bushfires, the Forests Commission Victoria invested heavily in a radically new communications network. After suffering some inevitable delays due to the war, radio VL3AA switched into full operation in October 1945 proudly beaming out 200 watts across the State. But by today’s standards, the technology was primitive and the reception poor unless the user was on a high point somewhere. The radio signal was "line-of-sight" and bounced between fire towers and relay transmitters across the mountains back to the District offices. The advent of solid-state electronics in the 1960s replaced the more delicate valve sets which enabled greater use of vehicle mounted radios. The Commission continued to research, develop and build new radios at its many workshops around Victoria. The network was supported by a large team of skilled radio technicians. The more secure and versatile State Mobile Radio (SMR) digital trunk system came into operation in about 1995. Upgraded Tait Radios were purchased in 2014 after recommendations of the 2009 Bushfires Royal Commission. But it was the convergence of separate technologies such as 5G mobile phones, high-capacity and light-weight lithium batteries, Wi-Fi, the ever-expanding internet, cloud data storage, digital cameras, GPS, personal organisers and hundreds of supporting Apps into powerful smartphones and tablets which revolutionised bushfire communications from the mid-2000s. Radio with handsetSTC - Standard Telephones and Cables Ltdbushfire, radios, forests commission victoria (fcv) -
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate ActionAWA RT85 Mobile Transceiver
After the 1939 bushfires, the Forests Commission Victoria invested heavily in a radically new communications network. After suffering some inevitable delays due to the war, radio VL3AA switched into full operation in October 1945 proudly beaming out 200 watts across the State. But by today’s standards, the technology was primitive and the reception poor unless the user was on a high point somewhere. The radio signal was "line-of-sight" and bounced between fire towers and relay transmitters across the mountains back to the District offices. The advent of solid-state electronics in the 1960s replaced the more delicate valve sets which enabled greater use of vehicle mounted radios. The Commission continued to research, develop and build new radios at its many workshops around Victoria. The network was supported by a large team of skilled radio technicians. The more secure and versatile State Mobile Radio (SMR) digital trunk system came into operation in about 1995. Upgraded Tait Radios were purchased in 2014 after recommendations of the 2009 Bushfires Royal Commission. But it was the convergence of separate technologies such as 5G mobile phones, high-capacity and light-weight lithium batteries, Wi-Fi, the ever-expanding internet, cloud data storage, digital cameras, GPS, personal organisers and hundreds of supporting Apps into powerful smartphones and tablets which revolutionised bushfire communications from the mid-2000s. Radio with transceiver and handsetbushfire, radios, forests commission victoria (fcv) -
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate ActionPhillips Radio FM934 with speaker
After the 1939 bushfires, the Forests Commission Victoria invested heavily in a radically new communications network. After suffering some inevitable delays due to the war, radio VL3AA switched into full operation in October 1945 proudly beaming out 200 watts across the State. But by today’s standards, the technology was primitive and the reception poor unless the user was on a high point somewhere. The radio signal was "line-of-sight" and bounced between fire towers and relay transmitters across the mountains back to the District offices. The advent of solid-state electronics in the 1960s replaced the more delicate valve sets which enabled greater use of vehicle mounted radios. The Commission continued to research, develop and build new radios at its many workshops around Victoria. The network was supported by a large team of skilled radio technicians. The more secure and versatile State Mobile Radio (SMR) digital trunk system came into operation in about 1995. Upgraded Tait Radios were purchased in 2014 after recommendations of the 2009 Bushfires Royal Commission. But it was the convergence of separate technologies such as 5G mobile phones, high-capacity and light-weight lithium batteries, Wi-Fi, the ever-expanding internet, cloud data storage, digital cameras, GPS, personal organisers and hundreds of supporting Apps into powerful smartphones and tablets which revolutionised bushfire communications from the mid-2000s. Radio with speakerbushfire, radios, forests commission victoria (fcv) -
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate ActionTARA radio/phone interface
After the 1939 bushfires, the Forests Commission Victoria invested heavily in a radically new communications network. After suffering some inevitable delays due to the war, radio VL3AA switched into full operation in October 1945 proudly beaming out 200 watts across the State. But by today’s standards, the technology was primitive and the reception poor unless the user was on a high point somewhere. The radio signal was "line-of-sight" and bounced between fire towers and relay transmitters across the mountains back to the District offices. The advent of solid-state electronics in the 1960s replaced the more delicate valve sets which enabled greater use of vehicle mounted radios. The Commission continued to research, develop and build new radios at its many workshops around Victoria. The network was supported by a large team of skilled radio technicians. The more secure and versatile State Mobile Radio (SMR) digital trunk system came into operation in about 1995. Upgraded Tait Radios were purchased in 2014 after recommendations of the 2009 Bushfires Royal Commission. But it was the convergence of separate technologies such as 5G mobile phones, high-capacity and light-weight lithium batteries, Wi-Fi, the ever-expanding internet, cloud data storage, digital cameras, GPS, personal organisers and hundreds of supporting Apps into powerful smartphones and tablets which revolutionised bushfire communications from the mid-2000s. Portable radio with leather carrycase and strapTARA Systems Australia Connected to FCV radios to allow field staff to call a fixed line telephone / office etc Used by for the Minister Joan Kirner vehicle.bushfire, radios, forests commission victoria (fcv) -
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate ActionPony Portable radio
After the 1939 bushfires, the Forests Commission Victoria invested heavily in a radically new communications network. After suffering some inevitable delays due to the war, radio VL3AA switched into full operation in October 1945 proudly beaming out 200 watts across the State. But by today’s standards, the technology was primitive and the reception poor unless the user was on a high point somewhere. The radio signal was "line-of-sight" and bounced between fire towers and relay transmitters across the mountains back to the District offices. The advent of solid-state electronics in the 1960s replaced the more delicate valve sets which enabled greater use of vehicle mounted radios. The Commission continued to research, develop and build new radios at its many workshops around Victoria. The network was supported by a large team of skilled radio technicians. The more secure and versatile State Mobile Radio (SMR) digital trunk system came into operation in about 1995. Upgraded Tait Radios were purchased in 2014 after recommendations of the 2009 Bushfires Royal Commission. But it was the convergence of separate technologies such as 5G mobile phones, high-capacity and light-weight lithium batteries, Wi-Fi, the ever-expanding internet, cloud data storage, digital cameras, GPS, personal organisers and hundreds of supporting Apps into powerful smartphones and tablets which revolutionised bushfire communications from the mid-2000s. Portable radio with leather carrycase and strapModel CD7055 Transceiverbushfire, radios, forests commission victoria (fcv) -
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate ActionPony Portable radio with handset
After the 1939 bushfires, the Forests Commission Victoria invested heavily in a radically new communications network. After suffering some inevitable delays due to the war, radio VL3AA switched into full operation in October 1945 proudly beaming out 200 watts across the State. But by today’s standards, the technology was primitive and the reception poor unless the user was on a high point somewhere. The radio signal was "line-of-sight" and bounced between fire towers and relay transmitters across the mountains back to the District offices. The advent of solid-state electronics in the 1960s replaced the more delicate valve sets which enabled greater use of vehicle mounted radios. The Commission continued to research, develop and build new radios at its many workshops around Victoria. The network was supported by a large team of skilled radio technicians. The more secure and versatile State Mobile Radio (SMR) digital trunk system came into operation in about 1995. Upgraded Tait Radios were purchased in 2014 after recommendations of the 2009 Bushfires Royal Commission. But it was the convergence of separate technologies such as 5G mobile phones, high-capacity and light-weight lithium batteries, Wi-Fi, the ever-expanding internet, cloud data storage, digital cameras, GPS, personal organisers and hundreds of supporting Apps into powerful smartphones and tablets which revolutionised bushfire communications from the mid-2000s. Portable radio with leather carrycase and strapModel CD7055 Transceiverbushfire, radios, forests commission victoria (fcv) -
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate ActionMcLeod Electric HF Radio
After the 1939 bushfires, the Forests Commission Victoria invested heavily in a radically new communications network. After suffering some inevitable delays due to the war, radio VL3AA switched into full operation in October 1945 proudly beaming out 200 watts across the State. But by today’s standards, the technology was primitive and the reception poor unless the user was on a high point somewhere. The radio signal was "line-of-sight" and bounced between fire towers and relay transmitters across the mountains back to the District offices. The advent of solid-state electronics in the 1960s replaced the more delicate valve sets which enabled greater use of vehicle mounted radios. The Commission continued to research, develop and build new radios at its many workshops around Victoria. The network was supported by a large team of skilled radio technicians. The more secure and versatile State Mobile Radio (SMR) digital trunk system came into operation in about 1995. Upgraded Tait Radios were purchased in 2014 after recommendations of the 2009 Bushfires Royal Commission. But it was the convergence of separate technologies such as 5G mobile phones, high-capacity and light-weight lithium batteries, Wi-Fi, the ever-expanding internet, cloud data storage, digital cameras, GPS, personal organisers and hundreds of supporting Apps into powerful smartphones and tablets which revolutionised bushfire communications from the mid-2000s. Radio with handsetCall Sign VJ3NVbushfire, radios, forests commission victoria (fcv)
