Fire Brigade Competition 1940s with Post Office in background

An empty fire hose reel sits under a tree canopy with a man standing between its wheels, arms akimbo and hands on the wheels. The fire hose snakes along the ground in front. Three other men are active in the background and a young woman observer is on the left. The courthouse, post office and a shop are in the background.

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OBJECT TITLE / NAME

Fire Brigade Competition 1940s with Post Office in background

DATE1945 to 1955

MEDIAImage

COLLECTIONMornington and District Historical Society

REG NO.1276.4

HISTORY

This activity with the hose reel is part of a competition between regional fire brigades, held regularly over many years. This one is in Mornington Park in the late 40s to early 50s.

DESCRIPTION

An empty fire hose reel sits under a tree canopy with a man standing between its wheels, arms akimbo and hands on the wheels. The fire hose snakes along the ground in front. Three other men are active in the background and a young woman observer is on the left. The courthouse, post office and a shop are in the background.

KEYWORDS

Mornington Fire Brigade, Mornington Park