Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of the Royal Netherlands Navy was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in May 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grande Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans died on 7th May 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob’s endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today. This map is significant because it documents plans made by Bob Hymans for Falls CreekThis diagram is part of Bob Hymans documents. It is a detailed plan, including elevation, detail of pivot and the general arrangement views of a turnstile. This is part of overall plans for the construction of a new chairlift at Falls Creek. At bottom of diagrams: PLAN TURNSTILE/ GENERAL ARRANGEMENT Scale 1 1/2" = 1'- 0"map of falls creek, falls creek leases, falls creek 1980s

An article from a magazine about Stan Savige and the Somers area. Name of the magazine is not known but appears to be about the Mornington Peninsula. Some of the facts are slightly incorrect. Date is not known but sometime after 2010.A record of the life and service of Legatee Stan Savige.White A4 paper photocopy x 3 pages of an article about Stan Savige from a magazine.stan savige, somers

Note from collector- "For more than 100 years blankets were made all over Australia in over 100 woollen mills. My aim, is to preserve 100 examples of these wonderful pieces of history. Ten years ago I started collecting the iconic Onkaparinga travel rugs, so that on movie nights at home there would be plenty to go around. Everyone had their favourite; even the cat had his own – a small red tartan one. Keeping an eye out for those travel rugs at op-shops and markets, collectable stores and bazaars, led to noticing vintage blankets. I'd never really thought about them before or paid much attention though of course I had grown up with them at my grandmother's. When I discovered my first Laconia cream blanket with blue stripes, my eyes just went gaga. Well that was it, I was hooked and since then over 500 blankets have passed through my hands. These common, everyday items, found in all households for so many decades, were traditional engagement gifts. Pairs were prized wedding presents turning into family heirlooms. They were fashionable dressers of beds, givers of warmth, bestowers of security and reliability. The comfort found in these objects resonates with almost all of us; we grew up with them ourselves or fondly recall them in a grandparent’s home. There is no modern replacement with the integrity of these old blankets, many of them now older than most of us. They are romantic, sensible, special, familiar, nostalgic and nothing else feels so appropriate in so many situations. No offense to the great Aussie doona, but from hippie to hipster, at a music festival, picnic, campsite or couch, a vintage blanket is something coveted by all. This industry that employed tens of thousands and must have been such a huge contributor to the economy is almost completely lost now. Blanket Fever is an ode to everything that came before: the land, the sheep, the shearers, the hands, the mills, the weavers, the designers, the distributors, the department stores. To the grandparents that gave them, the people that received them, the families that kept them; thank you. I’m passionate about my collection of Australian blankets manufactured in mostly Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania from the 1930s to the end of the 1960s. The collection has blankets from each of these four decades representing the styles and fashions of their time and includes dated advertisements which help determine the eras the blankets are from." Advertisement, Castlemaine pure virgin wool blankets (mother and daughter)"-and they'll be just as lovely 20 years from now/Castlemaine pure virgin wool blankets/Australia's finest since 1875wool, blankets, blanket fever, advertisement, australian women's weekly, castlemaine

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Northern District School of Nursing commenced in 1950. During the early years of the School, student nurse wore a simnple blue dress with white shank buttons. This uniform was worn from School 1 (22/3/1950) thought to School 7 (24/4/1951). The Foundation Dean of the School was Nancy Winifred long who continued in this role until 1974 when failing health forced her resignation.30 cm Miniature Doll wearing blue dress with white shank buttonsName tagnursing history, nursing education equipment, nancy long

A tribute to the late Mick Woiwod author and historian. It outlines his work with many local groups and includes tributes from members of these groups. Printed copy of online article, 5 pages, text and colour images.mick woiwod, kangaroo ground tower

Installation of traffic lights on the corner of Railway Road and Chapel Street in Blackburn.Installation of traffic lights on the corner of Railway Road and Chapel Street in Blackburn.blackburn chamber of commerce, railway road, blackburn, chapel street

Residents of Vermont are fighting to stop the destruction of trees owing to the Dandenong Valley Authority's plan to remodel Dandenong CreekResidents of Vermont are fighting to stop the destruction of trees .vermont, dandenong creek, dandenong valley authority, abbey walk, vermont, larkman, barry, terry, w. g., mann, j. n.

non-fictionTen newly declared off-lead areas are now available for dog walkersbennettswood reserve, east burwood reserve, eley park (north), elgar park, junction road reserve, koonung reserve, slater reserve, springfield reserve, surrey park, whitehorse reserve

After being owned by a single family for 26 years, Burwood One, 172-210 Burwood Highway is for sale.After being owned by a single family for 26 years, Burwood One, 172-210 burwood one, burwood highway, burwood, nos. 172-210

Maroondah Singers, Mitcham have celebrated 50 years.Maroondah Singers, Mitcham have celebrated 50 years.maroondah singers, mitcham

Memorial to honour Surveyors Black and Allan who surveyed the straight line of NSW and VictoriaMemorial to honour Surveyors Black and Allanblack, alexander, allan, rmit

A VALE notice in the Bulletin on 1 February 2017 about the life of Legatee Colin Bannister. Legatee Bannister was a legatee for 40 years (1976-2016) Colin graduated the RMC Duntroon as an infantry officer and his active service included two year in Malaya with 3RAR in 1957-59 and two tours in South Vietnam, in 1964 with the Australian Army Training Team and in 1969 as GS02 (Ops) HQ of 1st Australian Task Force and the Australian Force Vietnam. He attained rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. He joined Peninsula Group, Melbourne Legacy in 1976, and served as its president in 1985. He passed away on 17 November 2016.A tribute to a long serving legatee.Bulletin article on the death of Colin Bannister in 2017.vale, colin bannister

Mitcham resident group secure temporary fight with Nunawading Council to rezone Australia Post - Commonwealth Government land as open space.Mitcham resident group secure temporary fight with Nunawading Council to rezone Australia Post - Commonwealth Government land as open space.land use, mitcham, city of nunawading, australia post, rooks road, nunawading, eastbridge migrant hostel, rooks road residents action group, horvath, zol