Summary
Peter Auty was involved in the CFA Junior Membership. The hat was possibly worn by Peter Auty. These hat were given to junior members of the CFA.
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
Navy blue bucket style hat with small brim with red edge, and two badges. Size L/XL.
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
Flowerdale, Country Fire Authority (CFA), Flowerdale, Victoria, Australia, circa 2009
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Inscriptions
Cotton badges: 'CFA', 'CFA / JUNIOR VOLUNTEER.
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Classification
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
310 mm (Width), 130 mm (Height), 280 (Weight)
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Keywords
Bushfires, Emergency Services, Rural Life, Natural Disasters, Black Saturday Bushfires, 2009, Safety Equipment