Queensland State Archives posted a photo:
Fire Engine Display
The superintendent of the Charters’ Towers Fire Brigade, Mr J. Morrison, states that the new fire engine will give a display in Lissner Park on May Day.
Immediately the May Day procession arrives at the part the recently arrived fire engine, which will be included in the procession, will display its 35ft scaling ladders with one of the members of the brigade ascending with hose connections to the top.
Water pumping, which will be independent of the local reticulation supply, will also be demonstrated to the public. This should prove to be a welcome feature for inclusion in the May Day sports.
Description source:
The Northern Miner, 1 May 1954
View the original image at the Queensland State Archives:
Digital Image ID 18581