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fire is a pixel based artwork, created through computer programs on an Acorn Archimedes computer. A fractal generator may have been used, in conjunction with other software and assorted manipulation techniques to create a sequence of images or multiple iterations of the image design. It was included on the same disk as default and lace.
fire
fire is a pixel based artwork, created through computer programs on an Acorn Archimedes computer. A fractal generator may have been used, in conjunction with other software and assorted manipulation techniques to create a sequence of images or multiple iterations of the image design. It was included on the same disk as default and lace.
Bushfires in the Adelaide Hills
Photographs taken of the 1939 bushfires in the Adelaide Hills, including Macclesfield, Echunga, Mount Torrens and Crafers.
Wakefield Street, Adelaide
[General description] The Adelaide Headquarters of the Fire Brigade is a complex of buildings starting with those near the tree on the left. The main Fire Station (on the right) has a row of four doors at ground floor level with appliances at the ready. B 15929 shows other buildings associated with the Fire Brigade. The Fire Brigade Headquarters was replaced by a new building, opened on this site in 1982. [On back of photograph] 'Wakefield Street, south side / 7 May 1965 / South Australian Fire Brigade / Right side of the site is 29 yards east of Chancery Lane / Frontage of buildings is 71 yards'
Firemen in action
View of the fire ladder and several firemen fighting the John Martin's fire in Rundle Street looking east. Groups of bystanders watch from a distance and from a balcony. Business premises in view include Hall & Savage and M.Hart. [From scrapbook 92].
Gawler
Five firemen with a horse & cart vehicle and early fire-fighting equipment: Gawler's first Fire Brigade.
Wakefield Street, Adelaide
[General description] At the opening of the new Metropolitan Fire Brigade Station a crowd watches as the Fire Brigade appliance teams demonstrate their fast response to the alarm bell. The horses are literally 'raring to go'. [On back of photograph] 'Acre 342 / Metropolitan Fire Brigade Station / Wakefield Street, south side / September 30th 1892 / Presented by the Port Adelaide Historical Society'.
Bob Martin, "Talamara"
Bob Martin stands in front of fire fighting equipment.
Port Noarlunga-Christies Beach Unit
View of the Port Noarlunga-Christies Beach Fire Unit ("Old 2108"), constructed from an obsolete passenger coach and presented by Mr. A.R. Biscoe. Many thousands of dollars were saved by this Unit during its period of service.
Quick Loading Unit
A farmer sits in the cab of a Quick Loading Fire Unit in the Lincoln District of the Eyre Peninsula.
Properties near Lobethal after 2019 bushfire
Four photographs of properties near Lobethal, showing damage caused by a bushfire in November 2019.
St. John's Anglican church
Fire Brigade vehicles attending the fire that destroyed St. John's Anglican Church.
Charles Street
A fire at John Martins on Charles Street on Easter Saturday 1901 at 1100am. The fire started in a window display where a gas light cracked and lit nearby muslin material. The steam fire engine arrived within five minutes and the shoppers were evacuated. By noon there were 10,000 people in Rundle Street and North Terrace.
Currie Street, Adelaide
[General description] This two storey stone building has been gutted by a fire which occurred at about 3 a.m. on Monday, 2nd January 1928. Damage was estimated to be more than £20.000. The building was occupied chiefly by WIlcox, Mofflin. Ltd., hide, skin and wool merchants, and S. C. Eyles and Co., wholesale grocers and Importers. The Richards Building next door was also badly damaged in a big fire three years earlier on Tuesday 11th November, 1924. [On back of photograph] 'The two storey buildings were demolished in 1928. For view of buildings subsequently erected see B 5071' (Another hand) 'Acres 135 & 136 / Currie St., south side / west corner of Bloor Court / 10 January 1928 / Photo. taken shortly after the fire'.
Wakefield Street, Adelaide
A photographer photographing a scene in Wakefield Street, Adelaide, during the Duke of Cornwall and York's visit. The Chronicle newspaper of 13 July 1901, page 16, reported "The Metropolitan Fire Brigade had constructed a fireman's arch across Wakefield Street in front of the head station. Two fire escapes, with ladders extended to full length, towered to the height of 60 ft., and afforded a splendid opportunity for a display of bunting. Two steamers, with their brass work well burnished, enhanced the imposing character of the display. From the ladders was flying a naval welcome to the Duke of Cornwall. ..." The Fire Station is on the right. The extreme right of the photo is 18 yards west of Roper Street, and the left side of Simpson's is about 70 yards west of Hanson Street.
Wakefield Street
Wakefield Street, south side, Metropolitan Fire Brigade station, right side of station is 33 1/3 yards east of Divett Place and frontage is 33 1/3 yards. This beautifully appointed two storey red brick building has two bay windows with shutters on the first storey. Between these are tall entrances to house the fire cars and carts. A tall extended ladder stands in the background of the photograph which depicts the Fire Brigade's appliances in approximately 1911.
Wakefield Street, Adelaide
[General description] Buildings asociated with the South Australian Fire Brigade with parked cars at the kerb and street trees. Part of the main Fire Brigade building is on the extreme left. [On back of photograph] 'Wakefield Street, south side / 7 May 1965 / South Australian Fire Brigade / For site details see B 15928'
L.W. Robertson
Fireman Lewis William Robertson, Head Fire Station, Kadina in his fire brigade band uniform. He was born 16 July 1867, and died 28 September 1960. He was Officer in charge of Kadina Fire Station from 1911 to 1925.
Photograph of case fired by 18th Battery
Photograph of case of first shot fired on service in the Sinai Peninsula, Egypt by the 18th Battery, 6th Field Artillery Brigade. The shot was fired from 'Australia Hill' at a range of 3,800 yards. The photograph includes the names of members of the 18th Battery, including Collin Twist. This shot was the first fired by any South Australian battery on active service in the region.
Destruction of SS 'City of Singapore'
Photograph of SS 'City of Singapore' burning at Port Adelaide's No.2 dock, with the stern of the vessel already tilting and heavy smoke rising from the ship.
Crowds watching a funeral procession in Adelaide
Crowds watching a funeral procession for a fire fighter thought to be Superintendent Rickwood of the South Australian Fire Brigade who died on March 16th 1914.
Tram and large crowd in Victoria Square with burning building behind.
Caption on back of photograph reads: "Messrs. Chas Moore & Coy's Fire - Gutted on March 2nd 1948. What a tragedy."
Fire at Charles Moore & Co.
Moore's building well ablaze.
Fire at Charles Moore and Co. store
A fireman on an extension ladder plays water on to the roof of Moore's store.
Salisbury EFS Unit
One of the early "Blitz" converted EFS units with crew protection sides and design. South Australia led Australia in crew safety design.
Kangaroo Island bushfire
Photographs taken by Jeremy Piper of the Kangaroo Island Bushfire and landscape in January 2020. Includes photographs of koala rescue and treatment.
Kangaroo Island bushfire
Fire retardent is dumped by an Erickson S-64 Air-Crane helicopter over a property after a spot fire destroyed stored bails of feed as bushfires rage in dry conditions on Kangaroo Island, South Australia.
E.F.S., Carey Gully
E.F.S. appliance and crew : l-r Bill Driver, Leo Siebert, Matt Little, Bert Muller, Harry Driver.
Memorial, Cheltenham Cemetery
Tombstone in memory of James Anderson & James Hickey, members of the Fire Brigade who lost their lives in the 'City of Singapore' fire.
E.F.S. station, Clare
E.F.S. station, appliance and crew - Coventry Climax Pump.