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Steam fire engine in operation [BRG 121/1/597] • Photograph

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Summary

A steam fire engine in operation in Charles Street during the John Martin's store fire, which occurred on 6 April 1901. Several firemen are operating the engine. The premises of H.L. Vosz can be seen behind them. [From scrapbook 59].

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Physical description

Photograph; 20.8 cm x 16 cm

Dates / Publication details

1901

Collection

Part of John Martin Collection

Subject

John Martin & Co
Fires -- South Australia -- Adelaide
Department stores -- South Australia -- Adelaide -- Fires and fire
Steam engines -- South Australia -- Adelaide
Fire engines -- South Australia -- Adelaide
Fire fighters -- South Australia -- Adelaide

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Digitisation information

Date

10/11/2004

Format

image/tiff

Resolution

3,108 x 2,344 pixels (7.3 MP)

Size

7.32 MB

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