OBJECT TITLE / NAME

Raising the Flag - new Mornington Fire Station

DATE2005 to 2010

MEDIAImage

COLLECTIONMornington and District Historical Society

REG NO.1287.8

HISTORY

The Mornington Fire Brigade outgrew its former site in Main Street by the turn of the 21st century and this site was purchased in 2002 and building commenced in 2006. The station began operations in 2007. Michael (Mick) Taylor has served the MFB since 1958. He was Captain 1973 to 1980, President of Victorian Urban Fire Brigades Association 1993 and received Life Membership of MFB in 1987. Joan Downward was the widow of Harry Downward who was a prominent member of MFB for many years.

DESCRIPTION

A flagpole stands on cleared land in front of a grey brick wall. It is flying a white flag with a red image and lettering which are unidentifiable. Three people are standing at the foot of the pole. The older two are Joan Downward and Michael Taylor. The flag raising ceremony marked the opening of a new Fire Station on former High School land at the corner of Nepean Highway and Separation Street Mornington.

SUBJECTS

Fire stations

KEYWORDS

Downward, Joan, Fire stations, Mornington, Mornington Fire Brigade, Nepean Highway