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Fire Brigade fun float at Thebarton, South Australia
A fun float at Thebarton, South Australia depicting a horse drawn fire engine with men wearing fire helmets and blackened faces sitting amongst buckets and brushes, another man dressed as Charlie Chaplin hangs on to the back.
A burning cargo ship at sea
A listing cargo ship being destroyed by fire at sea; name of the vessel not known.
Soldiers firing the last salute at the funeral of Colonel Havilland Le Mesurier
Close view of mourners in a cemetery, possibly at West Terrace, Adelaide, as soldiers fire the last salute in honour of a dead soldier. According to a researcher, this is the funeral of Colonel Havilland Le Mesurier. The headstone is inscribed: In memory of Colonel Havilland Mesurier late commandant of SA military forces died 25 November 1913. Adjacent memorials and the Smythe Chapel in the background of the West Terrace Cemetery help to identify the photograph contents. See also 'Soldiers firing the last salute at a funeral in Adelaide' [PRG 280/1/14/342] for an image of the same funeral.
Destruction after a fire
Extensive destruction caused to a building by a large fire. The original photograph caption reads: 'Fire at Broken Hill' but a researcher has proved that it cannot be Broken Hill as there is sea and a wharf in the background.
Smoke damage to the SS 'South Africa'
Smoke damage to the exterior of the bridge and saloon of the SS 'South Africa' after a fire on board ship in September 1910.
Explosive magazines on the SS 'South Africa'
Magazines used to store explosives on the SS 'South Africa' photographed after a fire in adjacent store rooms.
A parade in Wakefield Street, Adelaide, South Australia
Crowds watching a parade of members of the Fire Brigade and Police in Wakefield Street, Adelaide, South Australia; the Fire Brigade building appears to the left of centre.
Five firemen in a horse drawn buggy cart
Five members of the Adelaide Fire Brigade seated in a two-wheeled horse-drawn buggy cart which took them to fires.
Mourners at a fireman's funeral
A distant view of crowds waiting in Wakefield Street, Adelaide to see the funeral cortege of Superintendent William Graham Rickwood of the Adelaide Fire Brigade who died on March 16th 1914 from a heart condition possibly accelerated by his involvement in controlling a fire at Pengelly's furniture factory in December 1913.
A fireman's funeral
A guard of honour of uniformed firemen escort the funeral cortege of William Graham Rickwood, Superintendent of the Adelaide Fire Brigade who died on March 16th 1914; during his appointment he brought about many improvements for the men and the administration of the Fire Protection Service.
The aftermath of a fire at the premises of A.W. Sandford and Co. Ltd
The aftermath of a fire at the premises of A.W. Sandford and Co. Ltd., produce salesmen and auctioneers, dairy machinery and refrigerating engineers, Imperial Place, Adelaide.
Near Aldgate
A burnt out area of countryside after a bush fire near Aldgate in the Adelaide Hills.
Black smoke billows from a badly damaged building
Black smoke billows from a badly damaged building during the last stages of a major fire; the building appears to be gutted and as it advertises "Gargoyle" mobiloils was probably used to store inflammable materials. According to one researcher, this is in Todd Street, Port Adelaide Another researcher confirms that this is definitely Todd St. For an earlier view see B10742. The fire in the Vacuum Oil Co's store is reported in the 'Daily Herald' 16 January 1916, p6.
Cannon firing at Torrens Parade Ground in Adelaide
Uniformed men firing cannons at the Torrens Parade Ground in Adelaide. It appears one of the cannons has just been fired, causing a cloud of dust and smoke.
Photographs of W. Menz & Company
Photographs of W. Menz & Company staff, business premises, including that burnt in 1892 fire, staff picnics and sporting teams. Includes a Roll of Honour for WWII personnel from the company. For further details about photograph groups, see below.
Bedford
Records relating to Bedford comprising technical specifications for Bedford vehicles and Bedford truck sales brochures, leaflets and catalogues for the 'W' series, 'K', 'M', 'O' models, 'A' series, 'D' series, 'J' series, 'K' series, 'C' series, 'E' series, vans, utes and buses. Includes service bulletins, engineering parts list and specifications, Bedford fire engine, papers and photographs relating to Bedford by Isuzu, and general advertising brochures relating to Bedford sales. Also contains Vauxhall material re: Bedford, news releases and books and pamphlets relating to Bedford trucks generally, production option availability and product program submission for Isuzu, Bedford and Chev trucks for 1980-1983.
Fire sprinkler and cleaner
Damaged goods from Moore's fire
Employees handling smoke damaged crockery from the Charles Moore store.
Fire sale of Charles Moore stock
View of the crowd in John Martin's inspecting fire damaged mattresses which were sold as salvaged stock after the fire at the Charles Moore department store.
"Snake Gully fire brigade" Christmas pageant float
A pageant float in an Adelaide street as part of the John Martin's Christmas pageant. The float features a fire brigade mounted on a horse-drawn cart carrying four men in costume. A sign mounted on the float reads "Snake Gully Fire Brigade. No phone orders in urgent cases apply letter only."
John Martin's fire sale
The crowd at the post-fire sale in Rundle Street, standing in front of banners saying 'Great Salvage Sale' and 'The Only Entrance'. Two policemen on horses are in the middle of the crowd. Caption reads: 'Fire sale! No wonder this sale was the talk of Adelaide for many years afterwards ... the "Big Store" certainly got the habit of bringing in the crowds very early in its history ... note the troopers putting up an unavailing fight to stem the rush. 27 April 1901.' [From scrapbook 92].
E.F.S., Blackwood
E.F.S. member with GMH trailer pump.
Blyth
Harley St. West Side Kellers & Fire Station.
Fire, Bordertown
Power House burning, over 1000 gallons of crude oil was burnt.
Cockatoo Valley
Cockatoo Valley after the fire.
Church, Edwardstown
St. Mary's Church showing fire damage.
Gawler
Fire Brigade Station member and his family.
Gawler
Fire Brigade Station members waiting for a call.
Gawler
Fire Brigade Station members playing cards, waiting for a call.
Firefloat 'Ada'
The firefloat 'Ada' at her berth at the ferry steps, shortly after her conversion in 1906, with the Customs House and No. 1 Shed on the rebuilt Queen's Wharf at Port Adelaide behind.