Photograph - Sunshine Fire Station 30 McIntyre Road Sunshine North Open Day 1990 Photographs, Sharon Cavanagh, 7th October 1990

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Historical information

These photographs, taken by The Advocate in 1990, document the Sunshine Fire Station Open Day held on 7 October 1990, the same year the station's new premises opened on McIntyre Road. The event attracted large crowds from Sunshine and surrounding suburbs, who attended a day of demonstrations, displays, and community activities showcasing the work of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade.

The Sunshine Fire Station at 30 McIntyre Road, Sunshine North (MFB Station 44) officially opened on 14 May 1990, replacing the earlier station at the corner of Hampshire and Hertford Roads, which had served the district since 1927. The construction of the new facility reflected the growing demands placed on emergency services by the rapid expansion of Melbourne's western suburbs.

Significance

These photographs capture an important moment in the history of local emergency services, illustrating both the introduction of a modern fire station and the strong relationship between the brigade and the community it served. They provide valuable evidence of public engagement with emergency services and document a significant milestone in the development of fire protection infrastructure in Sunshine and the surrounding district.

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Identifier

6831

Date made

7th October 1990

Photographer

Sharon Cavanagh

Publisher

The Sunshine Advocate

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Photograph - Sunshine Fire Station 30 McIntyre Road Sunshine North Open Day 1990 Photographs, Sharon Cavanagh, 7th October 1990

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