Combination of three movie films. Movie One (1950s): 00:00 – 13:14 Black and white footage of Diamond Creek firemen practising in Diamond Street in the 1950s for forthcoming demonstrations of abilities. Mentions of Gordon Brandy and Joe Hislop Running out hoses from old hose reels along Diamond Street, Diamond Creek Displays from various brigades running out and connecting hoses. Also scenes from the 1950s of Diamond Creek Fire Brigade competing in various locations around Victoria and Tasmania. Mentions of Brigade members Dave Kidd, Bruce Hackett, Ron Kirkbride, Jack Marks, Graham Upton who are prominent in these events. Members of Kyneton Fire Brigade also present. Members competing in running out hose reels, connecting hoses togethers and to hydrants then climbing towers to direct water from hose or at a target hanging above the road. Diamond Creek members identified wearing a diamond on their chest and back. Includes scenes of Scottish pipe bands at the events and significant crowds of spectators. Footage of Mel Stone and Beryl Marks, Stan Redpath and Ron Kirkbride, then Ron Kirkbride and Eric Holt viewing flower displays. Film changes to colour at Diamond Creek oval for practice with fire engine entering oval. Members depicted include Bill May, Jack Sinclair, Jim Cox, Bob Beale, Dave Kidd, Bruce Hackett and Captain Clarrie Stone. Reverts to black and white in the 1950s where the Brigade joins forces with the Diamond Valley Community Hospital for a Gala Day on the Diamond Creek Oval. Changes to colour again, possibly same event and scenes of children on bikes and scooters or with prams and carts racing around the oval. Mention of young lad Brian Laurie who has his own fire truck. Dart throwing, pony rides. Scenes with Dr Don Cordner, Gus Lyons, Vic Cohn (?) and spinning wheel and Diamond Creek School children entertain a large crowd with Maypole dancing. Movie Two (1950s): 13:25 – 19:00 This black and white film was taken by a TV film crew in the 1950s depicts a typical call out for the Diamond Creek Fire Brigade. In this case the careless action of a member of the public throwing a lighted match from a car, which can cause extensive damage. Footage features the Shire of Eltham War Memorial tower at Kangaroo Ground before it was modified with a fire spotter’s cabin. Discusses fire spotting operations from the tower. Shows a fire spotter walking around the top of the tower. A fire is detected, and the information is relayed to the nearest fire station, in this case, Diamond Creek. The telephone call is received, and the alarm sounded. Captain Clarrie Stone and firemen May and Shaw leave their workplaces and prepare for action. Scenes of running across the Main Hurstbridge road showing the shops (Shell service station and Chemist prominent). Scenes entering the fire station which has a pictorial warning covering the entire door “Only you can prevent forest fires – If you’re careless – we’re homeless!” Eric Holt pinpoints the location of the fire while Captain Clarrie Stone and Fireman Shaw take note. The advance vehicle (an FE Holden ute, rego GTE-696) leaves to assess the extent of the fire. Having assessed the fire, Fireman Shaw communicates with base showing radio with call sign VL3JZ. Eric Holt takes the call. In the meantime, Captain Clarrie Stone and Fireman Shaw undertake some limited action to address the fire. Firemen Bill May, Jim Bates and Hugh Bar (?) man the tanker. A photo portrait of Queen Elizabeth is visible hanging on the wall. They are later joined by Firemen Jim Cox, Eric DeBuse (?) and Jack Marks. The tanker is seen departing the station and diverging off before the bridge. Captain Clarrie Stone and Fireman Shaw are seen pumping water on the flames with hand pumps when the tanker arrives. The hose is unreeled, and water turned on the flames. Jack Sinclair joins the action. Jim Cox directs water to the high stuff. The fire put out, Jack Marks and Eric DeBuse wind in the hoses and the team head back to town. It’s peaceful again at the memorial tower. Movie Three (1969-1987): 19:14 – 34:34 Colour film “Fired with Dedication”, Country Fire Authority Victoria, produced by I.L. Wadeson, Commentary by A.M. Hem. Credits with CFA Victoria emblem and then placed over a view of an old-style ladder engine. Opens with the scene of a fire engine outside the Diamond Creek Fire Station then various trophies reflecting the competition success of the brigade in various track and disciplined events. Two trophies shown of particular pride to the brigade were for first place in the Torchlight Procession at the State Championships in Mildura in 1986 and also at Swan Hill in 1981. Still photo scenes of ex Captain Clarrie Stone, Brigade Captain for 21 years; ex Captain Jack Marks, 10 years; ex Captain Ian Douglas, 10 years. Cuts to scene of radio control room, January 1969, and news of a fire on the northern side of the township of Diamond Creek. With scenes of flames in bush, the narration explains that until the early 1960s the area was an orchard district which protected the town against the savagery of bushfires. But due to competition from other areas more suitable for orcharding and easier transport to Melbourne the district could no longer remain competitive, and orchards were replaced by grassed areas, which together with the bush areas were a feeding ground for fire. On 8th January 1969, high temperatures and strong north winds, were, with the carelessness of some individual all that was necessary to produce the worst fire the district had seen. Cuts to scene of blackened fields and cattle - Hundreds of hectares of grass land were blackened, and cattle had to be transported to other areas for agistment. Scene of destroyed buildings in the township – 13 houses and the public hall in the town were destroyed as was the theatre equipment which was owned by the fire brigade. The Church of England Hall and bell tower were badly damaged. The whole town could have been burnt out but for the determination, skill, and courage of the Diamond Creek Fire Brigade. Scenes of all that was left of the home on the hill on the west side of the Church of England. Also, the remains of the old Pisy (?) home on the top of the same hill near Lambert Street, and the ruined Crocker home. Cuts to a scene in the mid-1970s to mid-1980s of a house fire in Haley Street attended by the Diamond Creek Fire Brigade. Although the house was severely damaged, it was saved. Mentions that whilst assistance is appreciated, in some circumstances, those doing so are not properly dressed for fighting fires. Breathing apparatus is a must in structure fire attack. Next scene (either on Mangarook or Coventry oval) showing off four Diamond Creek Fire Brigade efficient and very expensive firefighting units. Features a forward control vehicle Toyota 4WD used for conveying task force personnel to the required areas; a Hino Model 3.2 tanker, diesel powered and carries 3,000 litres of water and has a 16 HP petrol driven pump which delivers 900 litres of water per minute; an International tanker (registration TCM-418) which carries 3,000 litres of water with pumping capacity of 600 litres per minute. The Ford diesel powered pumper (registration MXE-754) is a well-equipped vehicle with a water capacity of 1,000 litres and capable of pumping 1,900 litres of water per minute from the main pump, has many lockers which hose equipment such as breathing apparatus and various types of hose nozzles and foam making equipment. The vehicle carries 360m of 64mm diameter hose which can be laid out from the rear lockers and a portable lighting plant, an Oxy Viva resuscitator to revive smoke inhalation victims and forcible entry tools to gain access to structure fires. Views of the main pump and control panel on the vehicle. As well as the main pump, the vehicle is equipped with an auxiliary pump which allows the facility to pump whilst moving. Fire fighters must undergo constant training and hone their skills, Scenes of a training exercise using the pumper to pump from static water. First, the short lengths of suction hose are coupled, a strainer fitted to ensure debris does not foul the pump. Gauges must be constantly monitored to ensure manageable water pressures are maintained. Pressures are normally controlled to allow two fire fighters to work at each nozzle outlet. Two nozzles are tested, one adjustable jet fog type which is used on flammable gasses or within a structure fire to absorb heat. A straight jet nozzle to project water long distances to protect exposed surfaces close to a fire radiated heat. The pumper is quite a versatile vehicle in handling structure fires, but it also carries specialist equipment needed in containing hazardous chemical incidents. Cuts to scene of parade – the Diamond Creek Fire Brigade has with other neighbouring brigades participated in most town fairs and earns the respect of the watching public. It can be seen why this brigade has been so successful at disciplined contests. Views of Plenty Fire Brigade Road Rescue unit which is equipped with the “Jaws of Life” Scenes of athletic competitions – many neighbouring brigades indulge in friendly but keen competition at the Diamond Creek Town Fair. The young are also encouraged to participate in all aspects of Junior Fire Brigade activities and become tomorrow’s generation of volunteer fire fighters. Scene of the 1986 Diamond Creek Town Fair which was the last time veteran Captain Clarrie Stone BEM marched with the brigade. Clarrie was awarded the British Empire Medal for his service to the Country Fire Authority. Also, scenes of vehicles in the parade. Cuts to scene of brigade members in drill formation for inspection by Acting Chief Harry Rothsay (?) on the occasion of the opening of the new fire station extensions on August 29, 1987. Rudy Libel (?) Captain at the time. Scenes of crowds including many dignitaries of neighbouring brigades present including Lieutenant Gordon Grandy (who came down from Queensland for the occasion) and ex-Secretary David Kidd and wife Betty, also ex Captain Clarrie Stone and Mrs Nel Stone, a life member of the Ladies Auxiliary, the Reverend Jock Ryan, son of J.L Ryan, founder of the Diamond Creek Fire Brigade, Foundation Captain of the fire brigade, Keith Bradbury and Mrs Bradbury. Pauline Dick accepts a community service award for services to the CFA. Recognising over 47 and a half years of service, a presentation is made by Mr Neil Marshall, Acting Chairman of the CFA to ex Captain Clarrie Stone with response by Clarrie. Other members of the official party include Cr. Martin Wright, Shire President Wayne Phillips and local Member of Parliament, Mrs Pauline Toner. Ex foreman John Bennett is presented with a life member’s awards by Captain Rudy Libel. The camera also catches Gwen Cox, Jean Ryan and Bessie Layton (?) 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Handwritten note re: dividends Dated December 14th 1893 to E P Hastings Secretary Cohn's Bros Vic Brewery from Arthur Drake.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery

Handwritten document to The Cohn Bros Vic Brewery in around 1921 from Lilian Davies of 50 High Street Kew. Transferrence of shares to new address.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery

Cohns Bros Vic Brewery share transfer from Jacob Cohn to Sophia Howell dated 5th December 1894. One penny duty stamp affixed.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery, jacob cohn. sophia howell.

Cohns Bros Vic Brewery share transfer from Jacob Cohn to Blanche Cohn dated 5th December 1894. One penny duty stamp paid.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery, jacob cohn. blanche cohn.

Cohn Brothers Vic Brewery share transfer from Jacob Cohn to Henrietta Calvert, Meinberry Road Hawthorn, dated 5th December 1894. Duty stamp affixed.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery, henrietta calvert of meinberry road hawthorn.

Handwritten Cohns Bros Vic Brewery share transfer from Catherine Hayes to L M Binks of the City of Bendigo Bank Accountants. Dated 11th March 1895.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery, catherine hayes. l m binks.

Cohn Brothers Vic Brewery share transfer from Catherine Hayes to George Harold Watson dated 11th March 1895. One penny duty stamp paid.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery, catherine hayes bridge st bendigo. george harold watson forest st.

Cohn Brothers Vic Brewery share transfer from Sicia Mot of Melbourne to Julius Mathews Middleton House Albert St E Melbourne dated 28th February 1895.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery, sicia mot? julius mathews.

Cohn Bros Vic Brewery share transfer from Jacob Cohn to Agnes Levy of Barkly place Bendigo dated 5th December 1894. Duty stamp one penny affixed.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery, agnes levy of barkly place bendigo.

Cohn brothers Vic Brewery share transfer from Jacob Cohn to Dalmar Cohn, Barkly Place, Bendigo dated 5th December 1894. [Daughter?] Duty stamp one penny.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery, dalmar cohn [daughter of jacob?]

Handwritten Cohn Brothers Vic Brewery share transfer from Catherine Hayes Bridge St Bendigo to Esther M Landeshut St Kilda dated 8th April 1895. One penny duty stamp affixed.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery, catherine hayes bridge st bendigo. esther m landershut st kilda.

Typed message from Cohn Bros Vic Brewery to The Registrar General, Melbourne dated July 6th 1921 re money order of £11/17/6 being balance for filing notice of increase in share capital.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery, cohn bros filing notice of share capital increase. registrar general office.

Cohn Brothers Vic Brewery 600 shares of J D S Pinnock transferred to A Nicholson dated 11th Nov 1895. One penny duty stamp affixed. Fred Thonemann Stock & Share Broker 58 Queen St Melbourne red hand stamp.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery, j d s pinnock. alfred nicholson. fred thonemann.

Handwritten message from The Commercial Bank of Australia on printed letterhead in Coburg Vic dated 4th August 1921. Sent to Cohn Bros Vic Bry Ltd Bridge Street Bendigo. Re shares held by Mr C W Dyring. Message signed by Chas Lovardbendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery, commercial bank of australia limited, coburg. cohn brewery

Cohn brothers Vic Brewery share transfer from James Hewman Castlemaine to George Robertson Melbourne dated 8th April 1895. Blue oval Fitzgerald & Burgess Collins St Melbourne stamp. E R Hickling Melbourne hand stamp One penny duty stamp.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery, james hewman castlemaine. george robertson melbourne. e r hickley. fitzgerald & burgess melbourne.

Cohn Brothers Vic Brewery share transfer from James Newman to Horteuse J Bouteau Dated 14th January 1895. Oval blue Fitzgerald & Burgess Collins St Melbourne Stock & Share Brokers hand stamp. Oval pink Clarke & Company 309 Collins St Melbourne hand stamp. One Penny duty stamp.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery, james newman. horteuse bouteace ?

Vic State Post Card pre-printed with Victoria Brewery on reverse and pre printed 'We have this day forwarded you'.. .. 'Yours truly Cohns Bros Victorian Brewery Co Ltd'. Front. Cancelled with Bendigo Duplex hand stamp illegible date, addressed to The Secretary Cohn Bros Vic Brewery Co, 487 Collins Street Melbourne. Reverse. Handwritten, kindly send vouchers for cheques drawn last meeting. Melbourne Post Office August 26/95 date stamp.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery

Black and white photograph on grey mount board. Cohn Bros. Vic. Brewery Picnic. Men dressed in suits and various styles of hats, females in dress of the period (1903). Large hats with decorations. Boys in long socks and boots, garments with sailor type collard. Girls in frilly dresses and some with aprons. Inscriptions: Printed on mount at front 'Cohn Bros. Victoria Brewery Col. Ltd. Employees Picnic, held at Cherry Tree on Saturday 7th March, 1903', 'Magnus Cohn, Julius Cohn (central)', hand written on back. 'From WL Newell 30/07/1974 (written in black lead pencil), 'Royal Historical society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch' in circular stamp (on reverse). History: Previous Acc. No. GP25WH Robinson Photo, Bendigoperson, group, cohn's brewery, see also 2001.201.01, 2001.202.01, 2001.203.01, 2001.207.01, 2001, 208.01

Cohn Bros Vic Brewery Annual Reports/Statements. Forty-nine documents commencing 1895 with omissions and multiple copies up to 1957. 1895-4copies. 1896 3 copies. 1899 2 copies. 1900 2 copies. 1903 1 copy. 1904 2 copies. 1908 1 copy. 1909 1 copy. 1910 1 copy. 1915 1 copy. 1916 1 copy. 1917 1 copy. 1918 2 copies. 1919 2 copies. 1924 2 copies. 1925 1 copy. 1926 1 copy. 1927 1 copy. 1929 2 copies. 1931 1 copy. 1936 1 copy. 1937 2 copies. 1945 1 copy. 1946 1 copy. 1947 2 copies. 1948 2 copies. 1951 1 copy. 1952 1 copy. 1953 1 copy. 1954 1 copy. 1955 1 copy. 1956 1 copy. 1957 4 copies.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery

Soft drink came in bottles bought at the local grocery store or at a large city store on a shopping expedition. The shape of the bottles changed as did the stopper used to seal it. Bottles were re-cycled remaining the property of the manufacturer. History of Cohn Bros., Bendigo & Swan Hill.Historical: Change of bottles - shape, glass, stopper, embossing, use. Aesthetic: Display showing embossing & shape especially if in good condition.Clear glass bottle. Bottom half has straight sides. The top half tapers to the top where a metal crimp fits over the lip. Manufacturer's name is embossed in print in block letters with its logo just above halfway from the bottom. At the base on the sides is embossing in capital letters around the circumference. The base is embossed with the crown seal of AGM.On 1 side half way up is embossed - Cohn / circle with CB inside around top of circle is Bendigo and around bottom of the circle is Swan Hill / Bros.is on the other side of the circle. - On the other side is embossed - The property of the Cohn Bros. Vic. Bry. Co. Ltd. Bendigo & Swan Hill. At the base - F1449 AGM (crown seal) M 2glass, bottle, domestic, household, drinks, lemonade, cohn bros., swan hill, bendigo

Cohns or Cohn Bros. Limited Annual Report 1976. Registered Office : Bridge Street, Bendigo. Soft drink manufacturers. Printed booklet sixteen pages in length, including cover. Directors : Peter G. Hutchins (Chairman), John F. Smith, Levart (Vic) Pty Ltd., Alternate Director Gail V. Pearl for John F. Smith. Secretaries: John F. Smith and Gail V. Pearl. During the year the company's Bendigo soft drink plant was sold.bendigo, industry, cohn bros., cohns. cohn bros. limited.

Cohns or Cohn Bros. Limited Annual Report 1975. Registered Office : Bridge Street, Bendigo. Soft drink manufacturers. Printed booklet sixteen pages in length, including cover. Directors : Peter G. Hutchins (Chairman), John F. Smith, Levart (Vic) Pty Ltd., Alternate Director Gail V. Pearl for John F. Smith. Secretaries: John F. Smith and Gail V. Pearl. During the year the company's Bendigo soft drink plant was sold.bendigo, industry, cohn bros., cohns. cohn bros. limited.

Cohns or Cohn Bros. Limited Annual Report 1972. Registered Office : Bridge Street, Bendigo. Soft drink manufacturers. Printed booklet twelve pages in length, with one additional page glued to p.3. Directors :Peter G. Hutchins (Chairman), Reginald J. Taylor, Levart (Vic) Pty Ltd., and Alternate Director for Reginald J. Taylor, John F. Smith. Secretary : John F. Smith.bendigo, industry, cohn bros., cohns. cohn bros. limited.

Cohns or Cohn Bros. Limited Annual Report 1981. Registered Office : Bridge Street, Bendigo. Printed booklet twelve pages in length, including cover. Small proxy form tucked into pages. Directors : Peter G. Hutchins (Chairman), John F. Smith, Levart (Vic) Pty Ltd., Alternate Director Gail V. Pearl for John F. Smith. Secretaries: John F. Smith and Gail V. Pearl.bendigo, industry, cohn bros., cohns. cohn bros limited.

Cohns or Cohn Bros. Limited Annual Report 1978. Registered Office : Bridge Street, Bendigo. Printed booklet twelve pages in length, including cover. Directors : Peter G. Hutchins (Chairman), Leslie D. McGregor, Levart (Vic) Pty Ltd., Alternate Director Gail V. Pearl for Leslie D. McGregor. Secretaries: Leslie D. McGregor and Gail V. Pearl.bendigo, industry, cohn bros., cohns. cohn bros. limited.

Cohns or Cohn Bros. Limited Annual Report 1977. Registered Office : Bridge Street, Bendigo. Printed booklet sixteen pages in length, including cover. Directors : Peter G. Hutchins (Chairman), John F. Smith, Levart (Vic) Pty Ltd., Alternate Director Gail V. Pearl for John F. Smith. Secretaries: John F. Smith and Gail V. Pearl.bendigo, industry, cohn bros., cohns. cohn bros. limited.

[a,b] Two stapled typed Victorian Railway agreements between Cohns for reduced rate of merchandise [sugar] transportation from Melbourne to Bendigo. Dated 6th May 1946. Signed F Levy on behalf of Cohns. Handwritten ink caption 'Vic Railways, freights agreement dated 6th May 1946.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery

Brown manilla paper parcel formerly bound with string labelled 'Agreements' 'Hire of Bottles' 'Manufacturers Bottle Co of Vic Pty Ltd'. Bundle of folded agreements inside between Cohns and Manufacturer Bottle Co ranging from 1918 to 1948.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery