Summary
Peter Auty in CFA uniform in front of tanker and station, rolling a cigarette and wearing his iconic leather hat.
Part of a collection that documents the life of Peter Auty, illustrating his colourful and interesting life, and why he was well loved by his community, recognized in the Victorian Parliament, and awarded two medals posthumously for the important role he played on and following Black Saturday.
Description of Content
Man in CFA uniform, wearing a hand-made leather hat, holding a cigarette paper in his lips.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Cameron Auty, Nov 2014
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Organisation Named
Country Fire Authority (CFA), Victoria, Australia, circa 2009
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Format
Digital file, Colour
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
285 mm (Width), 200 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Bushfires, Emergency Services, Rural Life, Natural Disasters, Black Saturday Bushfires, 2009, Community Organisations
