This item is from the private collection of George Shirling of Red Onion, Falls Creek. In 1952 Orest “Ory” Frueauf entered into a business partnership with Cecil Dobson, running the general store “Whitehaven” and Post Office at Falls Creek. They extended their business by adding accommodation turning Whitehaven into one of the best commercial lodges at Falls Creek. Ory and Cecil dissolved their business partnership in 1963 and Ory went on to build a new lodge called “Snowhaven” at the site of the present day Frueauf Village, Falls Creek. Ory retired to Tawonga, Victoria in 1992 and passed away in 1999. George Shirling arrived in Falls Creek in 1962. He engaged Phil Nowell to build the original Koki Alpine Lodge which opened in 1965 with 14 beds. George operated the lodge with Michael “Baldy” Blackwell as manager. He also graduated in sport psychology in 1981 and was invited to become team psychologist for the Australian Winter Olympic team which went to Albertville, France, in 1992. He later owned the Red Onion Chalet. George credited the success of Koki to “Baldy” Blackwell. “Baldy” and Phil Nowell started the Trackers Mountain Lodge in partnership during the 1980s. In 1971 George sold Koki Lodge to Sigi Doerr. In 2024 the renamed Koki Alpine resort remains a highly popular destination in Falls Creek. George Shirling passed away on 27th February 2023. He had remained actively involved in Falls Creek and was generous with his time and knowledge, always an amazing supporter of The Falls Creek Museum and Falls Creek Village.This item is significant because it is linked In to an early lodge and to Orest Frueauf, a pioneer of Falls Creek.A match book printed in blue and white for Winterhaven Lodge, Falls Creek. It includes the postal address and telephone number. The back features an advertisement for Diners Club International.george shirling, winterhaven ski lodge, orest frueauf

Items are part of the collection Re "William Anthony Theodore DSM" PM 2981. Refer cat NO 7926P for service details. Silver Metal Beer Stien with glass bottom. Ornamental handle. On one side is Royal Australian Navy emblem and on other side is a list of battle honours. Booklet titled "A collection of historical tankards."On one side engraved “Royal Australian Navy” and at bottom “75th Anniversary 1911-1988” On other side list of battle honours. william anthony theodore dsm, navy anniversary, tobruk

LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: SOUVENIR OF A GREAT HISTORICAL EVENT THE UNION OF THE METHODIST CHURCH CONSUMMATED IN MELBOURNE February 25th 1902 Published by the Spectator Publishing Co. Propietary Ltd. 270 Post Office Place, Melbpourne. Contains notes and photographs of the history of the Methodist Unio in Australia.bendigo, history, bendigo churches

Advertising medium for Dudley & Morse- Newsagents, Booksellers, Stationers ,Fancy Goods, Tobacconists, and Insurance Agents. Agents for H.M.V. Receivers. Allan's Pianos. Charlton & WedderburnMatch box cover, 3 sided.Advertising Football Draw for Charlton Assoc. Stamped Australian Military Force 1914-18 War Stamped Dudley & Morse Newsagentsbusiness, sports, dudley

A silk scarf souvenir from Egypt. It was embroidered with military symbols. The date is unknown. The connection with Legacy is not known. The founders of Legacy were all returned servicemen who returned from overseas service in World War One so would be familiar with similar sentimental souvenirs that were purchased in Egypt and sent home to loved ones.A record of a type of souvenir made to commemorate the Australia Commonwealth Forces. Founding Legatees would have been familiar with Egyptian souvenirs from World War 1.Purple scarf, possibly silk, hand stitched with military forces symbol, text and floral motifs. Gold braid trim possibly machine stitched at a later date. See similar items 00182, 00183.Embroidered with 'Australian Commoolth (sic) Military Forces'.souvenir, world war one

Patch is re the local beer in South Vietnam, souvenired by Anthony Robert Cornelius. Refer 1874.2 for his service history.33 Biere Export novelty colour patch, non military issue."Vung Tau"food technology-brewing, advertising, vietnamese, 33

Personal equipment issueGreen plastic canteen with screw cap attached, capacity 1 litreFOR WATER ONLY DO NOT APPLY CANTEEN TO OPEN FLAME OR BURNER PLATES NYLEX 1995 Govt arrow 8465-66-086- 8349water bottle, equipment

Brown, polished wooden carved jar with lid. VietnameseVietnamese characters on the jar with decorative carving on the jar and lidjar, vietnamese, wooden

.1) Base covered with brown contact with wooden model of HMAS Bataan attached with blu tack. Model painted grey, black & red. Warship wooden stand attached below ship. .2) Perspex lift off cover.“HMAS BATAAN 1945 - 55” printed label attached. “HMAS BATAAN” black print under gold writing. “K MOORE 2001” printed label attached.military history - navy, maritime technology - model ships, bataan

Souvenir glass commemorating the centenary of Holy Trinity Church Marong 1878 - 1978, squat tumbler style with gold rim, gold lettering and a depiction of Church.church, centenary, holy trinity marong

Brass shell casing

Aluminium boomerang shaped piece of a Japanese Zero souvenir. Refer also to item number 0136-01Stamped on left side -Part Jap Zero. Stamped on right side Darwin June 1942.trench art

The souvenir paper carry bag from the SS Himalaya, was obtained by Mr Bates on his voyage from the UK to Australia in 1971. One side has a copy of a coloured drawing of the SS Himalaya and on the reverse the SS Iberia. Both ships belonged to the P & O (Pacific & Orient) shipping companytransport - shipping, mr bates, ss iberia, ss himalaya