Attendance Book, Lawrence Volunteer Fire Brigade 1911-1930

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DescriptionThis is a Lawrence Volunteer Fire Brigade's attendance book. It notes those community members who attended practices, meetings, and callouts between 1911 and 1930.It also records when each member joined the Brigade dating back to 1893.

The book also records the fact that though the Lawrence community first initiated a brigade in 1893, they did not have enough members to formally found the brigade until June 20th 1896 when they also became members of he United Fire Brigade Association.

There are many names in the book of community men who volunteer their time to protect the people and property of Lawrence. Some names listed include Marshall, Ledingham, Cavanagh, O'Farrell, Gunn, Cox, Deans, Fletcher, Blackward, Blackie, Stewart, and Hill, and many more.

Note, ironically the book has been damaged by fire.Date CreatedBetween 18th July 1911 and 24th March 1930ContributorLawrence Fire Brigade

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SubjectsFire BrigadesPlaceLawrence OrganisationLawrence Volunteer Fire BrigadeOral HistoryGordon Wallis Oral History

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Attendance Book, Lawrence Volunteer Fire Brigade 1911-1930