Summary
CFA jacket worn by Peter Auty on Black Saturday, 7 February 2009.
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. This collection forms part of the Victorian Bushfires Collection. This large and diverse collection was established following Black Saturday and includes a multi-disciplinary collection of artefacts, images and stories to record the experience and impact of bushfires across Victoria's landscape, ecology and history.
Physical Description
Yellow 'Proban' jacket with reflective bands across the chest and the lower edge and on each sleeve. Large collar. Vents under each arm, opened with press studs. Front secured with press studs. One top pocket, two lower pockets. Siza 82.
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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User
Peter Auty - Country Fire Authority, Flowerdale, Victoria, Australia, 2002-2009
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Organisation Named
Flowerdale, Country Fire Authority (CFA), Flowerdale, Victoria, Australia, circa 2009
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Inscriptions
Rear of jacket: 'CFA' Name tag on front: 'PETER AUTY / FLOWERDALE'.
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
550 mm (Width), 820 mm (Height)
When laid flat on a table, with sleeves on top.
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Keywords
Bushfires, Emergency Services, Rural Life, Natural Disasters, Black Saturday Bushfires, 2009, Safety Equipment