Model fire fighting sand discs : Sergeant A Worsfold, AIF Research Section, Imber Court Experimental Grounds

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Accession Number REL/01576
Collection type Technology
Object type Model
Physical description Cardboard, Paper
Maker Worsfold, Alexander
Date made 1918
Conflict First World War, 1914-1918
Description

Three discs, each made from an inner ring (about 125mm diameter) and an outer ring (about 250mm diameter) of 15mm wide cardboard, the two joined by divisions or spokes of cardboard. One side of the resultant ring has been covered in papier mache, leaving a central hole and series of compartments.

History / Summary

This model illustrates one of the many inventions of 12096 Private Alexander Worsfold, 9th Australian Field Ambulance.