Item MM 141220 Photograph - Kodak Australasia Pty Ltd, 'Maintenance Room, J.7 West Wing', Coburg, circa 1963

Summary

Black and white photograph of the maintenance room in the west wing of Building 2, Emulsion Department, at the Kodak Australasia Pty Ltd factory, Coburg circa 1963. This room is located between the J.7 and J.5 coating machines so that ready access is available for servicing of equipment. Equipment serviced in the room includes hoppers, gear pumps, rollers, bearings and cores. 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

Maintenance room with a bench across the back of the room, next to it is a doorway with a black curtain drawn across it. Sitting in the middle of the door is a piece of equipment, possibly a gear pump.

Physical Description

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