The restoration of Hornsby Heights' original fire tanker

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DetailsElectronic image not available for copyright reasons.; Formed in 1965 as "The Gorge" brigade, Hornsby Rural Fire Brigade's first tanker was a 1942 ex-army Chevrolet Blitz nicknamed "Puff the Tragic Waggon". In 1971 it was passed on to the West Pennant Hills Brigade and then used as a farm vehicle near Mudgee until being relocated in 2001. The restoration was completed in 2008.; Original photographs and related material are archived as ARCHIVE 2008/10.KeywordsBushfiresHornsby Heights

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Accession no.S707029005FormatOriginal ColourOriginal ColourSize14 cm x 9 cm

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The restoration of Hornsby Heights' original fire tanker