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Old Photographs, Recognition, Handwriting Deciphering => Free Photo Restoration & Date Old Photographs => Topic started by: Les de B on Sunday 19 July 09 13:10 BST (UK)
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It is possible to repair this photo is of the Balmain Volunteer Fire Brigade taken about 1877? My great grandfather is one of the 6 men standing on the actual wagon. He is the 4th from the left.
Les
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I hope this is ok.
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sorry still blurry middle
xin
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Hi,
Sympathetic repir.
Regards
Vintman
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well done 'vintman'
xin
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& one from me & a b & w if you like that sort of thing.
jim
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Thanks to ALL for your fantastic repair jobs - truly amazing stuff what you can do. And just a little extra thanks to Jim for his repair job to the "Fire Queen" banner - a nice touch.
Les
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Just a little trivia update on this photograph - I originally indicated the photograph was taken about 1877. Only last night I was searching old Sydney newspapers, and thought I would try searching for "Fire Queen" (name of fire wagon in photo) in a slim change I may find something?
Eureka! Found a 1882 newspaper article reporting the presentation/celebration of new fire wagon for the Balmain Volunteer Fire Brigade on 4th November, 1882.
The Mayor's daughter christened the new fire wagon "Fire Queen" by cracking a bottle of champegne on the steel frame. The wagon was built by Howe & Rose of Redfern (Sydney) at a cost of 170 pounds. It could pump 150 gallons of water per minute to a height of 120ft. It was pulled by four horses. My ancestor Robert Thomas Smith was Second Lieutenant of this brigade.
Well, that's my trivia for today - I just love history.
Les
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Fascinating photo & trivia.
NB: Have to chuckle at the little chap to the far-R of the picture (almost seems as though no-one realised he was there!)
Bestest,
Paula.