Summary
Firefighting goggles (with pouch) worn by Peter Auty, a CFA volunteer, 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
Maroon tinted goggles with grey pouch/lens cleaner. Broad, adjustable elastic strap, vents along top edge. Foam around inside edge. Grey pouch with draw string.
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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Manufacturer
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Other Association (See Comments)
Flowerdale, Country Fire Authority (CFA), Flowerdale, Victoria, Australia, circa 2009
Peter used these as a volunteer with the CFA -
Inscriptions
Elastic strap text: 'CARRERA'. On lens: "CHAMELEON POLAR C"
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
175 mm (Width), 100 mm (Depth), 95 mm (Height)
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Other Dimensions
240 (Length), 150 (Width)
Object Dimensions (case only)
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Keywords
Bushfires, Emergency Services, Rural Life, Natural Disasters, Black Saturday Bushfires, 2009, Safety Equipment