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Alloy - Melted Wheel Section, Haven, 07 Feb 2009 (Bushfire Damaged)
Reg. No: HT 23696
- Summary:
- Large lump of melted metal, probably aluminium, from an alloy wheel. It came from the remains of a camper trailer which was stored at Bob and Ercil McIlvena's property at Haven, near Horsham. The camper trailer was destroyed by the Vectis (Remlaw) Bushfire on 7 February, 2009.
This is part of the Victorian Bushfires Collection, which includes an interview with Bob and Ercil McIlvena and other fire affected artefacts from their property. - Description:
- Irregular shaped lump of melted metal, probably aluminium. The metal is scattered with ash and debris from other burnt matter, particularly on the underside.
- Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Ercil McIlvena, 2009
| Discipline: | Technology |
| Dimensions: | 95 mm (Width), 195 mm (Length) |
More information
| Tagged with: | bushfires, wheels |
| Themes this item is part of: | Victorian Bushfires Collection, Recurring History of Bushfires in Victoria, Domestic & Community Life Collection, Sustainable Futures Collection |
| Primary Classification: | SUSTAINABILITY |
| Secondary Classification: | Natural Disasters |
| Tertiary Classification: | bushfires |
| Date of Event: | Haven, Victoria, Australia, 07 Feb 2009 Date the item was damaged by the Haven Bushfire. |
| User: | Bob McIlvena, Haven, Victoria, Australia, pre Feb 2009 |
| User: | Ercil McIlvena, Haven, Victoria, Australia, pre Feb 2009 |
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