Summary
CFA waterproof hood worn by Peter Auty on Black Saturday, 7 Feburary 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 plastic hood with press studs to secure it to a jacket, and a tie to pull the outer edge close to the face.
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 Depicted
Flowerdale, Country Fire Authority (CFA), Flowerdale, Victoria, Australia, circa 2009
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
280 mm (Width), 350 mm (Height)
Laid flat on table.
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Keywords
Bushfires, Emergency Services, Rural Life, Natural Disasters, Black Saturday Bushfires, 2009, Safety Equipment
