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Atherton fire engine under construction
Queensland State Archives posted a photo:
Loan For Engine
Atherton Fire Board To Seek
Atherton, Jan 13. – A special meeting of the Atherton Fire Brigade Board was held last night to consider the purchase of a fire engine water tender, and following discussion, the board decided to apply to the Treasury Department for a Treasury loan or permission for the sale of debentures of the amount of £4800 to purchase a fire engine water tender.
The provision of this equipment to the board at Atherton will provide a service to the unreticulated parts of the town and places within the board’s area and will also provide for the shortage of water for fires in the upper levels where the pressure of water is not sufficient. Tenders will be called for the supply of the water tender.
Description source:
Cairns Post, 15 January 1954
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Digital Image ID 18205
Atherton fire engine in New Farm Park
Queensland State Archives posted a photo:
Dodge Trucks Fill All Requirements
Dodge trucks are so skillfully engineered and so scientifically constructed that they adapt themselves with remarkable ease to any type of special body or additional equipment.
Among the special types of bodies usually specified by truck users are the various kinds of dump trucks. Dodge chassis are so finely balanced that they operate with the maximum of efficiency whether the dump is by gravity or by hydraulic hoist.
If you have an important hauling job in which reduction of costs plays a principal part, it is conceded that the use of trailers will go a long way toward solving your problem. Dodge units are well adapted for use with trailers of every type, and, combined with the advantages of trailer use, may be counted on to cut hauling costs in a number of different ways.
Fuel cost is reduced as well as maintenance and
Side view of new fire engine at Longreach
Queensland State Archives posted a photo:
Modern Fire Engine
Longreach Fire Board Cost £1200
Body To Be Built Locally
At the monthly meeting of the Longreach Fire Board held on Tuesday night, the recommendation of the sub-committee, (Messrs. F. C. Longworth, G. C. Coar and S. Byrne) to purchase a Barton fire engine combination with Dodge chassis, body to be built at Longreach, at a total cost of £1200, was adopted.
The sub-committee considered that the purchase was within the margin of the finance available and, subject to the pump and plant being approved by the Department’s engineers, it would meet the requirements of Longreach for many years.
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The Longreach Leader, 5 October 1935
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Digital Image ID 18630
Metropolitan Fire Brigade Chevrolet fire engine – Brisbane
Queensland State Archives posted a photo:
Motor Fire Engine For Brisbane.
The Metropolitan Fire Brigade, of Brisbane, Queensland, will shortly put into service a powerful motor fire engine of novel construction. This machine, which has been built by Messrs. Merryweather & Sons, of London, is a double cylinder chemical fire engine, propelled by a 16-20 horse-power, four cylinder petrol motor.
It will be able to start instantly on an alarm of fire, travel over 20 miles per hour on the level, and climb any hill in the district. The two chemical cylinders are of polished copper, each of 36 gallons capacity, and will be kept charged in the fire station.
Both are connected to one reel, carrying 180 feet of special hose, so fitted that, on arrival at a fire, the hose has only to be taken into a building and a tap turned to throw a powerful jet charged with carbonic acid
Front view of new fire engine – Texas-inglewood
Queensland State Archives posted a photo:
New Fire Engine for Inglewood
Inglewood: At a meeting of the Inglewood-Texas Fire Brigade Board, held in the Inglewood Council Chambers, it was decided to purchase a chassis for a new fire engine, the total estimated cost being £2900.
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The meeting carried a motion to purchase a chassis of the type recommended by the metropolitan boards which has a quantity of spares for this type, the spares having been given to it by the American Army.
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The Texas Chief Officer reported on drills held, and requested consideration to the purchase of breathing apparatus, and a “spurt” nozzle to avoid electrocution at fires near electrical mains.
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It was decided to make inquiries regarding the equipment mentioned.
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Warwick Daily News, 9 April 1954
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Digital Image ID 18778
Office All Rounder – Brisbane QLD
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Shop Volunteer – Mudgeeraba – Brisbane QLD
Our Mudgeeraba Red Cross shop is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with store operations. By joining the team you’ll get the opportunity…