The former Metropolitan Fire Brigade Station in Cecil Street, Williamstown. The brick station was built in 1893 to serve as a suburban outpost for the newly established Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB). Throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Williamstown Fire Brigade operated with horse-drawn steam appliances and later housed Daimler motor cars. fire brigade no. 43, cecil street, williamstown, williamstown fire station

The fire crew is posed on a Hotchkiss Hose Carriage which were introduced between 1913 -1925. Originally shipped to Australia as standard touring cars, they were acquired by the MFB during the First World War and converted into specialized fire service vehicles and fitted with 30ft extension ladders, 1,000ft of canvas hose and rotary pump. The historic Williamstown Fire Station No. 43, was located at 182 Cecil Street, and operated under the Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB) from 1892. williamstown fire brigade members, hotchkiss hose carriage

Fire in the Borough (2007) by Shirley A VIDEION was launched in 2008 at the Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 at the corner of Williamstown Road and Graham Street. Current Fire Fighter, Station Officer Phillip BENCRAFT was special guest to help launch the book. Phillip is the great-grand nephew of William BENCRAFT who was appointed Superintendent of the United Insurance Companies' Brigade in March, 1858.Digital colour photograph of Heather WALE, Beryl RIGBY (both seated), Suzy MILBURN and Ann GIBSON preparing finger-food for the launch of Fire in the Borough.fire in the borough, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps, fire and fire services, heather wale, suzy milburn, ann gibson, beryl rigby nee dixon

Fire in the Borough (2007) by Shirley A VIDEION was launched in 2008 at the Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 at the corner of Williamstown Road and Graham Street. Current Fire Fighter, Station Officer Phillip BENCRAFT was special guest to help launch the book. Phillip is the great-grand nephew of William BENCRAFT who was appointed Superintendent of the United Insurance Companies' Brigade in March, 1858.Digital colour photograph of Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 and firemen's quarters at the corner of Williamstown Road and Graham Street.fire and fire services, fire station, williamstown road

Fire in the Borough (2007) by Shirley A VIDEION was launched in 2008 at the Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 at the corner of Williamstown Road and Graham Street. Current Fire Fighter, Station Officer Phillip BENCRAFT was special guest to help launch the book. Phillip is the great-grand nephew of William BENCRAFT who was appointed Superintendent of the United Insurance Companies' Brigade in March, 1858.Digital colour photograph of Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 at the corner of Williamstown Road and Graham Street.fire and fire services, fire station, williamstown road

Fire in the Borough (2007) by Shirley A VIDEION was launched in 2008 at the Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 at the corner of Williamstown Road and Graham Street. Current Fire Fighter, Station Officer Phillip BENCRAFT was special guest to help launch the book. Phillip is the great-grand nephew of William BENCRAFT who was appointed Superintendent of the United Insurance Companies' Brigade in March, 1858.Digital colour photograph of Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 at the corner of Williamstown Road and Graham Street.fire and fire services, fire station, graham street

Fire in the Borough (2007) by Shirley A VIDEION was launched in 2008 at the Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 at the corner of Williamstown Road and Graham Street. Current Fire Fighter, Station Officer Phillip BENCRAFT was special guest to help launch the book. Phillip is the great-grand nephew of William BENCRAFT who was appointed Superintendent of the United Insurance Companies' Brigade in March, 1858.Digital colour photograph of a vintage Fargo Fire Engine from the Melbourne Fire Museum arriving at Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39, Graham Street.fire and fire services, fire station, graham street

Fire in the Borough (2007) by Shirley A VIDEION was launched in 2008 at the Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 at the corner of Williamstown Road and Graham Street. Current Fire Fighter, Station Officer Phillip BENCRAFT was special guest to help launch the book. Phillip is the great-grand nephew of William BENCRAFT who was appointed Superintendent of the United Insurance Companies' Brigade in March, 1858.Digital colour photograph of a vintage Fargo Fire Engine from the Melbourne Fire Museum at Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39, Graham Street.fire and fire services, fire station, graham street

Fire in the Borough (2007) by Shirley A VIDEION was launched in 2008 at the Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 at the corner of Williamstown Road and Graham Street. Current Fire Fighter, Station Officer Phillip BENCRAFT was special guest to help launch the book. Phillip is the great-grand nephew of William BENCRAFT who was appointed Superintendent of the United Insurance Companies' Brigade in March, 1858.Digital colour photograph of attendees gathering for the launch of Fire in the Borough at Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39.fire in the borough, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps, fire and fire services

Fire in the Borough (2007) by Shirley A VIDEION was launched in 2008 at the Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 at the corner of Williamstown Road and Graham Street. Current Fire Fighter, Station Officer Phillip BENCRAFT was special guest to help launch the book. Phillip is the great-grand nephew of William BENCRAFT who was appointed Superintendent of the United Insurance Companies' Brigade in March, 1858.Digital colour photograph of attendees gathering for the launch of Fire in the Borough at Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39. Three PMHPS members sitting in the back row - Beryl RIGBY, Lorraine HALL and Heather WALE.fire in the borough, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps, fire and fire services, beryl rigby nee dixon, lorraine hall, heather wale

Fire in the Borough (2007) by Shirley A VIDEION was launched in 2008 at the Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 at the corner of Williamstown Road and Graham Street. Current Fire Fighter, Station Officer Phillip BENCRAFT was special guest to help launch the book. Phillip is the great-grand nephew of William BENCRAFT who was appointed Superintendent of the United Insurance Companies' Brigade in March, 1858.Digital colour photograph of a vintage Fargo Fire Engine from the Melbourne Fire Museum at Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 for the launch of Fire in the Borough.fire and fire services, fire station, fire in the borough

Fire in the Borough (2007) by Shirley A VIDEION was launched in 2008 at the Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 at the corner of Williamstown Road and Graham Street. Current Fire Fighter, Station Officer Phillip BENCRAFT was special guest to help launch the book. Phillip is the great-grand nephew of William BENCRAFT who was appointed Superintendent of the United Insurance Companies' Brigade in March, 1858.Digital colour photograph of the front grill of a vintage Fargo Fire Engine from the Melbourne Fire Museum at Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 for the launch of Fire in the Borough.fire and fire services, fire station, fire in the borough

Fire in the Borough (2007) by Shirley A VIDEION was launched in 2008 at the Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 at the corner of Williamstown Road and Graham Street. Current Fire Fighter, Station Officer Phillip BENCRAFT was special guest to help launch the book. Phillip is the great-grand nephew of William BENCRAFT who was appointed Superintendent of the United Insurance Companies' Brigade in March, 1858.Digital colour photograph of a vintage Fargo Fire Engine from the Melbourne Fire Museum at Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 for the launch of Fire in the Borough.fire and fire services, fire station, fire in the borough

Fire in the Borough (2007) by Shirley A VIDEION was launched in 2008 at the Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 at the corner of Williamstown Road and Graham Street. Current Fire Fighter, Station Officer Phillip BENCRAFT was special guest to help launch the book. Phillip is the great-grand nephew of William BENCRAFT who was appointed Superintendent of the United Insurance Companies' Brigade in March, 1858.Digital colour photograph of attendees at the launch of Fire in the Borough at Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39. Janet BOLITHO talking with Don HOSSACK at centre. Shirley VIDEION talking to Suzy MILBURN next to them and Shirley's family on the extreme left, daughter, Eleanore VIDEION wearing red patterned top, husband Hugh VIDEION with his arm around grand daughter Katya TEHAN.fire in the borough, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps, fire and fire services, janet bolitho, don hossack, suzy milburn, shirley a videion nee lobb, eleanore videion, hugh videion, katya tehan

Fire in the Borough (2007) by Shirley A VIDEION was launched in 2008 at the Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 at the corner of Williamstown Road and Graham Street. Current Fire Fighter, Station Officer Phillip BENCRAFT was special guest to help launch the book. Phillip is the great-grand nephew of William BENCRAFT who was appointed Superintendent of the United Insurance Companies' Brigade in March, 1858.Digital colour photograph of attendees at the launch of Fire in the Borough at Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39.fire in the borough, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps, fire and fire services

Fire in the Borough (2007) by Shirley A VIDEION was launched in 2008 at the Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 at the corner of Williamstown Road and Graham Street. Current Fire Fighter, Station Officer Phillip BENCRAFT was special guest to help launch the book. Phillip is the great-grand nephew of William BENCRAFT who was appointed Superintendent of the United Insurance Companies' Brigade in March, 1858.Digital colour photograph of Phillip BENCRAFT talking with attendees (including Len GREANEY and Hugh VIDEION) at the launch of Fire in the Borough at Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39.fire in the borough, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps, fire and fire services, phillip bencraft, len greaney, hugh videion

Fire in the Borough (2007) by Shirley A VIDEION was launched in 2008 at the Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 at the corner of Williamstown Road and Graham Street. Current Fire Fighter, Station Officer Phillip BENCRAFT was special guest to help launch the book. Phillip is the great-grand nephew of William BENCRAFT who was appointed Superintendent of the United Insurance Companies' Brigade in March, 1858.Digital colour photograph of Suzy MILBURN at the microphone at the launch of Fire in the Borough at Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39. Author Shirley VIDEION sitting at the table.fire in the borough, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps, fire and fire services, suzy milburn, shirley a videion nee lobb

Fire in the Borough (2007) by Shirley A VIDEION was launched in 2008 at the Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 at the corner of Williamstown Road and Graham Street. Current Fire Fighter, Station Officer Phillip BENCRAFT was special guest to help launch the book. Phillip is the great-grand nephew of William BENCRAFT who was appointed Superintendent of the United Insurance Companies' Brigade in March, 1858.Digital colour photograph of Suzy MILBURN at the microphone at the launch of Fire in the Borough at Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39. Author Shirley VIDEION sitting at the table.fire in the borough, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps, fire and fire services, suzy milburn, shirley a videion nee lobb

Fire in the Borough (2007) by Shirley A VIDEION was launched in 2008 at the Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 at the corner of Williamstown Road and Graham Street. Current Fire Fighter, Station Officer Phillip BENCRAFT was special guest to help launch the book. Phillip is the great-grand nephew of William BENCRAFT who was appointed Superintendent of the United Insurance Companies' Brigade in March, 1858.Digital colour photograph of Suzy MILBURN at the microphone at the launch of Fire in the Borough at Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39. fire in the borough, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps, fire and fire services, suzy milburn

Fire in the Borough (2007) by Shirley A VIDEION was launched in 2008 at the Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 at the corner of Williamstown Road and Graham Street. Current Fire Fighter, Station Officer Phillip BENCRAFT was special guest to help launch the book. Phillip is the great-grand nephew of William BENCRAFT who was appointed Superintendent of the United Insurance Companies' Brigade in March, 1858.Digital colour photograph of the Station Officer at the launch of Fire in the Borough at Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39. fire in the borough, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps, fire and fire services

Fire in the Borough (2007) by Shirley A VIDEION was launched in 2008 at the Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 at the corner of Williamstown Road and Graham Street. Current Fire Fighter, Station Officer Phillip BENCRAFT was special guest to help launch the book. Phillip is the great-grand nephew of William BENCRAFT who was appointed Superintendent of the United Insurance Companies' Brigade in March, 1858.Digital colour photograph of the Station Officer at the microphone at the launch of Fire in the Borough at Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 with Suzy MILBURN looking on. fire in the borough, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps, fire and fire services, suzy milburn

Fire in the Borough (2007) by Shirley A VIDEION was launched in 2008 at the Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 at the corner of Williamstown Road and Graham Street. Current Fire Fighter, Station Officer Phillip BENCRAFT was special guest to help launch the book. Phillip is the great-grand nephew of William BENCRAFT who was appointed Superintendent of the United Insurance Companies' Brigade in March, 1858.Digital colour photograph of Phillip BENCRAFT at the launch of Fire in the Borough at Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 with a canine attendee in the foreground.fire in the borough, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps, fire and fire services, phillip bencraft

Fire in the Borough (2007) by Shirley A VIDEION was launched in 2008 at the Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 at the corner of Williamstown Road and Graham Street. Current Fire Fighter, Station Officer Phillip BENCRAFT was special guest to help launch the book. Phillip is the great-grand nephew of William BENCRAFT who was appointed Superintendent of the United Insurance Companies' Brigade in March, 1858.Digital colour photograph of the Station Officer at the launch of Fire in the Borough at Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39. fire in the borough, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps, fire and fire services

Fire in the Borough (2007) by Shirley A VIDEION was launched in 2008 at the Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 at the corner of Williamstown Road and Graham Street. Current Fire Fighter, Station Officer Phillip BENCRAFT was special guest to help launch the book. Phillip is the great-grand nephew of William BENCRAFT who was appointed Superintendent of the United Insurance Companies' Brigade in March, 1858.Digital colour photograph of Suzy MILBURN at the microphone introducing Philip BENCRAFT at the launch of Fire in the Borough at Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39. fire in the borough, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps, fire and fire services, suzy milburn, phillip bencraft

Fire in the Borough (2007) by Shirley A VIDEION was launched in 2008 at the Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 at the corner of Williamstown Road and Graham Street. Current Fire Fighter, Station Officer Phillip BENCRAFT was special guest to help launch the book. Phillip is the great-grand nephew of William BENCRAFT who was appointed Superintendent of the United Insurance Companies' Brigade in March, 1858.Digital colour photograph of Phillip BENCRAFT at the launch of Fire in the Borough at Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39.fire in the borough, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps, fire and fire services, phillip bencraft

Fire in the Borough (2007) by Shirley A VIDEION was launched in 2008 at the Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 at the corner of Williamstown Road and Graham Street. Current Fire Fighter, Station Officer Phillip BENCRAFT was special guest to help launch the book. Phillip is the great-grand nephew of William BENCRAFT who was appointed Superintendent of the United Insurance Companies' Brigade in March, 1858.Digital colour photograph of Phillip BENCRAFT at the launch of Fire in the Borough at Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39.fire in the borough, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps, fire and fire services, phillip bencraft

Fire in the Borough (2007) by Shirley A VIDEION was launched in 2008 at the Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 at the corner of Williamstown Road and Graham Street. Current Fire Fighter, Station Officer Phillip BENCRAFT was special guest to help launch the book. Phillip is the great-grand nephew of William BENCRAFT who was appointed Superintendent of the United Insurance Companies' Brigade in March, 1858.Digital colour photograph of Phillip BENCRAFT at the launch of Fire in the Borough at Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39.fire in the borough, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps, fire and fire services, phillip bencraft

Fire in the Borough (2007) by Shirley A VIDEION was launched in 2008 at the Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 at the corner of Williamstown Road and Graham Street. Current Fire Fighter, Station Officer Phillip BENCRAFT was special guest to help launch the book. Phillip is the great-grand nephew of William BENCRAFT who was appointed Superintendent of the United Insurance Companies' Brigade in March, 1858.Digital colour photograph of Phillip BENCRAFT at the launch of Fire in the Borough at Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39.fire in the borough, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps, fire and fire services, phillip bencraft

Fire in the Borough (2007) by Shirley A VIDEION was launched in 2008 at the Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 at the corner of Williamstown Road and Graham Street. Current Fire Fighter, Station Officer Phillip BENCRAFT was special guest to help launch the book. Phillip is the great-grand nephew of William BENCRAFT who was appointed Superintendent of the United Insurance Companies' Brigade in March, 1858.Digital colour photograph of Shirley VIDEION at the launch of Fire in the Borough at Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39.fire in the borough, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps, fire and fire services, shirley a videion nee lobb

Fire in the Borough (2007) by Shirley A VIDEION was launched in 2008 at the Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 at the corner of Williamstown Road and Graham Street. Current Fire Fighter, Station Officer Phillip BENCRAFT was special guest to help launch the book. Phillip is the great-grand nephew of William BENCRAFT who was appointed Superintendent of the United Insurance Companies' Brigade in March, 1858.Digital colour photograph of Shirley VIDEION addressing attendees at the launch of Fire in the Borough at Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39.fire in the borough, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps, fire and fire services, shirley a videion nee lobb