Summary

Black and white photograph of the dispersion making room on the 2nd floor of Building 2, Emulsion Department, at the Kodak Australasia Pty Ltd factory, Coburg circa 1963. This image shows the high temperature kettle and the making kettle connected to the homogeniser. This in turn is connected to the two surge kettles. On account of the explosive nature of the solvents, the area has flameproof wiring of electrical equipment and is fitted with explosion sashes.

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

Factory floor with large industrial stainless steel kettles connected to machinery, with a tiled floor with drainage channel beneath. Control panels on the walls.

Physical Description

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

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