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 July 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 Grand 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 July 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 item is significant because it documents an early type of over-snow transport introduced to Falls Creek by Bob Hymans.An article from an unknown publication showing a Snow-Sedan which was manufactured by Fudge's Industries at Moosomin, Saskatchewan, Canada. Bob Hymans had purchased three of these vehicles to transport goods as well as customers to his Grand Coeur Chalet. According to this article the image appeared on a Christmas card which had been received by Mr. Fudge. bob hymans, fudge snow-sedan, transport falls creek

Nunawading Council has approved applications for two new entertainment complexes at Forest Hill Chase, a bingo centre and a comedy theatre restaurant.Nunawading Council has approved applications for two new entertainment complexes at Forest Hill Chase, a bingo centre and a comedy theatre restaurant.forest hill chase, athan, savvas, bingo centre, theatre restaurants

Cutting from the Whitehorse Gazette, 10/12/1997 regarding the auction of the old Salisbury Service Station near Laburnum Railway station to be conducted on 10 December at 1PM. The service station has been on the site since the war years and prior to that was a paddock. The site appeared in 'Neighbours' in the days of Jason Donovan and Kylie Minogue.Cutting from the Whitehorse Gazette, 10/12/1997salisbury service station, laburnum railway station, donovan, jason, minogue, kylie, steventon, bob, noel jones, auctions

100 parents attended a special meeting to discuss a scheme to finance projects at the new Vermont High School.100 parents attended a special meeting to discuss a scheme to finance projects at the new Vermont High School.parkmore state school no. 4881, webster, noel, vermont high school

non-fictionMorack Public Golf will be officially opened in March 2024. The new multipurpose paviliopn at Vermont Souh Club will bne officially opened mid-April.morack golf course, vermont south club

A4 covering letter and 3 pages (2 double sided) of an article from VACC Journalnon-fictionAn article about a seminar held adt the Body Repair Division at Jim Shepherd's Shop at Mitchammitcham, jim shepherd's shop

An article from the Melbourne Legacy Bulletin on the death of Legatee Bill Braidie (President of Melbourne Legacy in 1974). The Bulletin published articles on Legatees when they passed away. Legatee Bill Braidie died in 1979 aged 54 years. During his war service he served in the RAAF in the South West Pacific area. He joined Legacy in 1964 after being nominated by Legatee Terry Kirby and Legatee Ray Mitchell. The article was part of an album of past presidents from 1965 to 1989. The folder included biographical details and obituaries, eulogies and death notices of prominent Legatees. The items have been catalogued separately.A record of Legatee Bill Braidie a past president of Legacy. The information was collected to record the lives of prominent legatees in a folder.Typed copy of a page from the Legacy Bulletin on the death of Legatee Bill Braidie - President 1974Bulletin No 2451. 3.4.1979. Page No 1 and 2past presidents, vale, bill braidie

Collection of newspaper clippings, photocopied articles, notes and images, relating to Bendigo Quarries. Compiled by Carol Holsworth. Collection is in plastic pockets, contained in a white A4 two ring binder. Fifty-five plastic pockets in total.bendigo quarry, quarry, quarries

A magazine article on Fraga's Cafe Restaurant and Marysville in Victoria.A magazine article on Fraga's Cafe Restaurant and Marysville in Victoria. This article was published in 2002 by Woman's Day magazine and featured some people, businesses, and locations in Marysville.marysville, victoria, fraga's cafe restaurant, fraga's cafe, woman's day magazine, steavenson falls, bruno's art and sculptures garden