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The S.A Fire Brigades 1st mechanical appliance in operation during the John Martins fire [BRG 121/1/602] • Photograph

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Summary

The S.A. Fire Brigade's first mechanical appliance in operation in Charles Street during the 'John Martin's Great Fire'. The steam fire engine is operated by several firemen. The premises of H.L. Vosz can be seen behind them. Taken 6 April 1901. [From scrapbook 92].

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Physical description

Photograph; 20.8 cm x 16 cm

Dates / Publication details

Approximately 1901

Collection

Part of John Martin Collection

Subject

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

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Digitisation information

Date

10/11/2004

Format

image/tiff

Resolution

3,089 x 2,364 pixels (7.3 MP)

Size

7.33 MB

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