Historical information

The Axe Creek Bush Fire Brigade was formed in 1912 with each landowner contributing 1/- per year. By 1920 the brigade had amassed equipment consisting of rakes, brooms, a 100 gallon water tank and a hand pump. In 1948 it's name changed to the Axe Creek Rural Fire Brigade.

Physical description

20-page soft blue cover booklet with logo on front cover. 'Axe Creek Rural Fire Brigade - 75th Anniversary 1912-1987
Printed by Sloans Printery, Bendigo and Published by the Axe Creek R.F.B. Committee.
History of the Fire Brigade illustrated with B&W photos.

Inscriptions & markings

Handwritten in ink on page 1 'Regards Craig Houlahan' and on page2 'Regards W Houlahan'