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 item is significant because it depicts the first chairlift built in the Australian ski fields.A black and white image of Bob Hymans' chairlift taken from the bottom of the slope. This was the first chairlift built in Australia.bob hymans, australia's first chairlift, falls creek

Coloured photograph of Bob Gardiner in his 1964 Tokyo Olympics Blazer which appeared in Whitehorse Gazette to celebrate Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Cross Reference:- ND3006gardiner, bob, olympic games 1964, olympic games 2000

Golf trophy awarded by the Thomastown Golf Club. Bob Jones was a foundation member of the Club and Secretary for many years.Thomastown Golf Club was a social club formed in 1976. This is part of the Robert (Bob) Jones collection of Club memorabilia.Golf trophy, plastic golfer on timber base."Thomastown Golf Club. 1984 C Grade Bob Jones." engraved on plaque.thomastown golf club, golf trophies, bob jones

Coloured photograph, showing Bob Hawke, Prime Minister, speaking to guests at the Civic Reception to him in the Nunawading Arts Centre, Waratah Room, in 1989hawke, bob, prime minister, city of nunawading, nunawading arts centre

Index, ill, maps, p.332.non-fictionThis is the first time that those in direct command of Delta Company have shared their memories of the most significant battle fought by Australians in Vietnam, the Battle of Long Tan. Each of the commanders shares the experiences that brought them to Vietnam, and describes how the company commander, Harry Smith, drove Delta Company to become one of the most outstanding units in the Australian forces. Delta's superb military discipline, and its commanders' ability to think outside the square were decisive in holding a vastly superior number of enemies at bay. Each platoon played a crucial role in Delta Company's survival. The artillery's commitment in providing an unbroken wall of metal through which the enemy had to advance is told from the perspectives of both the forward controller and the gun positions. We fly with the RAAF helicopter pilots whose ammunition resupply was the turning point of the battle, and experience the carnage of the battlefield through the eyes of those in the relieving APCs. Delta Company's trauma on returning to the battlefield to claim their fallen was lightened only by the miraculous survival of two of their wounded. The trauma of the battle did not end with the action, however, as politics began to play their part in the drama. The valour of those directly involved in the battle has never been duly recognised - in some cases it has been belittled, in others denied. The ongoing efforts of the Long Tan commanders to right the many wrongs perpetrated in the wake of the battle, and their own journeys from the events of August 1966 draw the reader into a compelling dialogue on the aftermath of Vietnam. Collapse summary vietnam war 1961-1975 – australian involvement, vietnam war 1961-1975 – battles – long tan

Black and white photograph of Bob Pratt Snr. (on right) with Bob Pratt Jnr on the green at the Bennettswood Bowling Clubpratt, bob snr, bob jnr, bennettswood bowling club, mitcham football club

Golf trophy awarded by the Thomastown Golf Club. Bob Jones was a foundation member of the Club and Secretary for many years.Thomastown Golf Club was a social club formed in 1976. This is part of the Robert (Bob) Jones collection of Club memorabilia.Golf trophy, plastic golfer engraved on circle over eagle on stone base."T.G.C. Bob Jones, C Grade, Gisborne, 19/06/1988." engraved on plaque.thomastown golf club, golf trophies, bob jones

Golf medallions awarded by the Thomastown Golf Club. Bob Jones was a foundation member of the Club and Secretary for many years.Thomastown Golf Club was a social golf club formed in 1976. This is part of the Robert (Bob) Jones collection of Club memorabilia.Golf trophy, 5 metal medallions in plastic presentation boxes."T.G.C. Played all games, Bob Jones, 1977, 1978, 1980, 1982, 1984."thomastown golf club, golf trophies, bob jones, robert jones

Golf trophy awarded by the Thomastown Golf Club. Bob Jones was a foundation member of the Club and Secretary for many years.Thomastown Golf Club was a social club formed in 1976. This is part of the Robert (Bob) Jones collection of Club memorabilia.Golf trophy, plastic golfer on round timber stand with stone base."Kilmore 11/06/1978: C grade - Bob Jones" engraved on small plaque on base.thomastown golf club, golf trophies, bob jones

Golf trophy awarded by the Thomastown Golf Club. Bob Jones was a foundation member of the Club and Secretary for many years.Thomastown Golf Club was a social club formed in 1976. This is part of the Robert (Bob) Jones collection of Club memorabilia.Golf trophy, 2 plastic golfers on timber stand with timber base."T.G.C. The James L. Deathe Trophy, Best Clubman Award. Bob Jones." engraved on plaque.thomastown golf club, golf trophies, bob jones, robert jones

Coloured photograph of chef and waitress arranging the food for the reception for Bob Hawke, Prime Minister, when he visited Nunawading in 1989. The Mayor, Cr Dorothy Smith, in the background.city of nunawading, hawke, bob, smith, dorothy g

Coloured photograph of Bob Hawke, Prime Minister talking to one of the tables of guests at the Civic Reception for the Prime Minister at Nunawading in the Waratah Room of the Nunawading Arts Centre in 1989city of nunawading, nunawading arts centre, hawke, bob, prime minister

Golf trophy awarded by the Thomastown Golf Club. Bob Jones was a foundation member of the Club and Secretary for many years.Thomastown Golf Club was a social golf club formed in 1976. This is part of the Robert (Bob) Jones collection of Club memorabilia.Golf trophy, plastic golfer on timber stand with timber base."Thomastown Golf Club. 24/11/1991. Bob Jones. C Grade. Kilmore." engraved on plaque.thomastown golf club, golf trophies, bob jones, robert jones

Golf medallions awarded by the Thomastown Golf Club. Bob Jones was a foundation member of the Club and Secretary for many years.Thomastown Golf Club was a social golf club formed in 1976. This is part of the Robert (Bob) Jones collection of Club memorabilia.Golf trophy, 4 plastic or metal medallions on coloured ribbon."T.G.C. Played all games / attended every round, Bob Jones, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1993."thomastown golf club, golf trophies, bob jones, robert jones

Coloured photograph of Bob Hawke, Prime Minister, with the Mayor, Councillor Dorothy Smith, and Tony Lamb MHR for Coburg, during his visit to Nunawading in 1989city of nunawading, hawke, bob, prime minister, smith, dorothy g

This photo, part 1 of a 2 photo sequence taken by John Witzig, is of of Bob McTavish riding a very large waves (15'+) at Bells Beach on Easter Sunday (April 18th) 1965. This wave is thought to be the same one described by McTavish in his book as one of the biggest, most powerful waves he had ridden, almost resulting in his drowning after being washed down past the next headland at winki pop. Bells, Easter, 1965 is considered one of the biggest days that this break has been surfed. The surfer in the photograph, Bob McTavish would go on to become one of the most influential surfer/shapers in Australian during the next decade.The extremely large waves experienced by surfers at Bells Beach on Easter Sunday 1965 is part of surfing folklore. The wave featured in this photograph is considered one of the largest ridden waves ever documented at Bells Beach.Large black and white (sepia toned) photo. Part 1 of a 2 photo sequence taken by John Witzig of Bob McTavish riding a very big wave at Bells Beach. Photo is titled 'Bob McTavish Big Bells 1 - 1965', and signed and numbered by John Witzig (11/100). Signed by John Witzig. Numbered 11 / 100bells beach, john witzig, bob mctavish, easter sunday 1965, bells beach surfing classic

Golf trophy awarded by the Thomastown Golf Club. To Robert (Bob) Jones for playing 351 games and attending 400 games 1995. Bob had previously won Best Club Man in 1992. He was also Club Secretary for many years.Thomastown Golf Club was a social club formed in 1976. This is part of the Robert (Bob) Jones collection of Club memorabilia.Golf trophy, plastic and metal clock with 2 pen holders on timber base."Thomastown Golf Club. Congratulations Bob Jones on playing 351 games and attending 400 games 3-12-1995" engraved on plaque.thomastown golf club, golf trophies, bob jones, evelyn jones

Golf trophy awarded by the Thomastown Golf Club. Bob Jones was a foundation member of the Club and Secretary for many years.Thomastown Golf Club was a social club formed in 1976. This is part of the Robert (Bob) Jones collection of Club memorabilia.Golf trophy, plastic golfer on timber stand with timber base."T.G.C. First player to play 200 games: Bob Jones, Kilmore 17/11/1985. " engraved on 2 plaques.thomastown golf club, golf trophies, bob jones

Golf trophy awarded by the Thomastown Golf Club. Bob Jones was a foundation member of the Club and Secretary for many years.Thomastown Golf Club was a social club formed in 1976. This is part of the Robert (Bob) Jones collection of Club memorabilia.Golf trophy, large metal cup on timber base."Thomastown Golf Club. First player to reach 300 games: Bob Jones, Bacchus Marsh, 04/11/1990. " engraved on plaque.thomastown golf club, golf trophies, bob jones

This article from the Daily Mirror reports on Bob Hymans' views on the future of the ski fields in Australia on his return from a brief trip to Europe. He paid particular attention to catering and transport problems. Hymans believed that a focus on development in these areas in Australia would see the ski fields flourish.This article is significant because it documents an importance incident in Falls Creek.A newspaper item featuring Bob Hymans and his views on the Victoria ski fields and their potential on his return from Europe in April 1958.bob hymans, issues on australian ski fields 1958, falls creek

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

Although "Bob Deveral" has been written on the back of the image, it is difficult to identify this subject accurately.A black and white photograph of a soldier in uniform standing with his hands behind his back. Bob Deveral is written on the back.on back in biro: Bob Deveralsoldiers, uniforms, clothing and dress, deveral, bob, robert, darge, photographers, armed forces, george evans collection

Scanned on 30th January, 2008 from Ida Oke's albums. Ida lives in East Ringwood and also contributed to the East Ringwood Recollections book. Wife of Bob (Robert William) Oke. Both Ida and Bob were heavily involved in the Scout movement, as were Bob's parents - Corrie and Ruby (Guides) Oke, who both lived in Old Lilydale Road, East Ringwood.

Sepia photograph of Bob Pratt Snr (on right) with son, Bob Jnr., on the occasion of Bob Jnr's recruitment to South Melbourne under 18pratt, bob snr, bob jnr, mitcham football club, south melbourne football club, football clubs