Item MM 141216 Photograph - Kodak Australasia Pty Ltd, 'Section of No.1 Chillbox, J.7 West Wing', Coburg, circa 1963

Summary

Black and white photograph of a section of No.1 chillbox in the west wing of Building 2, Emulsion Department, at the Kodak Australasia Pty Ltd factory, Coburg circa 1963. On the vertical rise, the horizontal section and the first loop, the web is suction supported on close spaced metal rollers. The second loop is non-supported. Suction is also supplied to the back of the web at each large diameter edge support roller situated at the bottom of the two loops. This photograph was accompanied by a typed information sheet describing the function of the room and the equipment used.

Part of a photographic album produced by Kodak Australasia Pty Ltd, Coburg, containing approximately 70 black and white 8 x 10 inch photographic prints of the Emulsion Department; plans of the plant; colour photographs of the Emulsion Department management staff and Development and Production Supervision staff.

The album belonged to Ian 'Charlie' Yelland, who worked for Kodak Australasia Emulsion Department for 46 years, retiring in 1978.

Description of Content

Section of No.1 chillbox showing two loops of film.

Physical Description

Black and white silver gelatin photograph, portrait format, with white border and two holes punched along the left edge.