Summary
Framed printed poster entitled 'Instructions for Rescue in the case of APPARENT DEATH'.
This equipment was collected from the Melbourne Coastal Radio Station after it was closed in July 2002. In addition to communications equipment and documentation, items in general office use were collected in order to represent as far as possible the working environment at the time of closure.
Physical Description
The paper poster is portrait format and is printed in black ink on a now yellowing background. The information is both illustrative and written and it essentially describes the medical procedure to follow in cases of 'Apparent Death'. The poster is encased in a wooden frame with a glass insert and there are also two hooks on the rear of the frame (top and bottom) to enable the object to be wall mounted.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Michael Greenwood, Aug 2002
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User
Melbourne Maritime Communication Service (Melbourne MCS), Telstra - Australian Maritime Communication Service (Australian MCS), Cape Schanck, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia, 1993-2002
Formerly Telecom Australia, the company was renamed in 1993 under the brand of Telstra. -
Inscriptions
'Instructions for the Rescue in the case of APPARENT DEATH/ Electric shock, drowning or asphyxia does not kill at once, but may render the victim unconscious and stop his breathing. Release patient from any electric contact. EVERY SECOND IS PRECIOUS Delay may be fatal. In doing so, take precautions against receiving a shock yourself. Remember that the patient is electrified until released...'
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Object Measurements
520 mm (Length), 371 mm (Width), 15 mm (Height)
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References
Melbourne MCS (Melbourne Maritime Coastal Service) accessed 13 March 2012 [Link 1]
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