Ripparoo Lodge was one of the earliest Lodges established in the Falls Creek Village. In the 1960s, Bob and Noelene Lee moved to Falls Creek to run Ripparoo Lodge. They later built Attunga Ski Lodge. Both of these lodges still operate successfully in the 2020s.This brochure is significant because it represents one of the early lodges at Falls Creek. A fold out brochure printed in blue and white, it include some images and cartoons of people enjoying hospitality at Ripparoo. Information on tariffs and services is included.Title - Ripparoo The happiest ski lodge in the village.falls creek accommodation, ripparoo, falls creek lodges

The Creswick Lodge boasts fine examples of interior decorative painting. The interior of Creswick Freemason's Lodgefreemasons, foundation stone

ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPH MOUNTED ON CARDBOARD. MUIOOF DISPLAYED ABOVE STAGE. AUSTRALIAN FLAG IN BACKGROUND.BLACK AND WHITE ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPH AND THREE REPRINTS OF LOYAL CLUNES LODGE JUBILEE SOCIAL 9/7/1909. TAKEN IN CLUNES TOWN HALL.LOYAL CLUNES LODGE JUBILEE SOCIAL 9.7.1909photographs, lodge- freemason, loyal clunes lodge, jubilee social 1909

These photographs were taken in and around Falls Creek by Samuel Keith Pearce and printed for him as a foldout postcard by NuColor Vue. The postcards state they were printed for S. K. Pearce Pty. Ltd of Tawonga and Mount Beauty. Diana Lodge was built and operated by Kevin Shoebridge as a family lodge in the 1950s and it has grown and evolved over 60 years to become Diana Alpine Lodge. After Mr. Shoebridge moved to Wodonga he leased Diana Lodge to Bob Scott and it also became the Post Office and Telephone Exchange. From early early 1967 until about 1975, Diana Lodge was owned and operated by John and Gwyn van Burck. It was then purchased by a group of 12 families operating as Swan Hill Alpine Holdings. Diana Alpine Lodge has operated under several owners and was sold again as recently as 2023.This collection of postcards and images is significant because they were commissioned by a highly successful businessman in Falls Creek, Victoria and showcase the Falls Creek Tourist Area.The coloured postcard of Diana Lodge at Falls Creek.falls creek village, postcards falls creek, s. k. pearce

An information brochure regarding Beauty Spot Lodge in Marysville. This lodge, along with the majority of the buildings in Marysville, was destroyed in the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.An information brochure regarding Beauty Spot Lodge in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, information brochure, accommodation, beauty spot lodge, 2009 black saturday bushfires

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An information brochure regarding Mountain Lodge in Marysville.An information brochure regarding Mountain Lodge in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, mountain lodge, accommodation, information brochure

An information brochure regarding Mountain Lodge in Marysville.An information brochure regarding Mountain Lodge in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, mountain lodge, accommodation, information brochure

An information brochure regarding Lomatia Lodge in Marysville.An information brochure regarding Lomatia Lodge in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, lomatia lodge holiday house, accommodation, information brochure, lomatia lodge

An information brochure regarding Lomatia Lodge in Marysville.An information brochure regarding Lomatia Lodge in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, lomatia lodge holiday house, accommodation, information brochure, lomatia lodge

An information brochure regarding Lomatia Lodge in Marysville.An information brochure regarding Lomatia Lodge in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, lomatia lodge holiday house, accommodation, information brochure, lomatia lodge

An information brochure regarding Lomatia Lodge in Marysville.An information brochure regarding Lomatia Lodge in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, lomatia lodge holiday house, accommodation, information brochure, lomatia lodge

A list of tariffs for accommodation at Mountain Lodge in 1990.A list of tariffs for accommodation at Mountain Lodge in 1990.Plus $18 for Sunday/ lunch.marysville, victoria, australia, mountain lodge, accommodation, tariff list

An information brochure regarding Mountain Lodge in Marysville.An information brochure regarding Mountain Lodge in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, mountain lodge, accommodation, information brochure

An information brochure regarding Mountain Lodge in Marysville.An information brochure regarding Mountain Lodge in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, mountain lodge, accommodation, information brochure

An information flyer regarding Saladin Lodge in Narbethong.An information flyer regarding Saladin Lodge in Narbethong.narbethong, victoria, australia, saladin lodge, accommodation, events, conferences, catering, cafe, produce store, b&b accommodation, information flyer

An information flyer regarding Saladin Lodge in Narbethong.An information flyer regarding Saladin Lodge in Narbethong.narbethong, victoria, australia, saladin lodge, accommodation, events, conferences, catering, cafe, produce store, b&b accommodation, information flyer

Attunga Ski Lodge was built by Bob and Noelene Lee in 1968. They had managed club and commercial lodges, including Ripparoo, throughout the early 60s before building their own premises. Three generations of the family have lived and worked in Falls Creek. As stated in this brochure, Attunga derives from the aboriginal word meaning High Place. Attunga was the first lodge in Falls Creek to have en suite rooms. It has continued to be a family-run and focused business, being purchased in 2016 by the Wruck family. Bob and Noelene Lee's son, Steven, became a three-time Olympian (in 1984, 1988 and 1992) and a World Cup winner. Noelene Lee is a Life Member of the Falls Creek Race Club.This flyer is significant because it documents the early origins of a highly regarded family business at Falls Creek.A flyer printed in blue text on light card. The front cover features an image of the Attunga Ski Lodge and two skiers in the foreground with text. Other sections explain the origin of the name "Attunga" meaning "high place" and features that are of high quality at Attunga, winter and summer activities, transport and the tariffs for 1973,On front: ATTUNGA SKI LODGE Bob & Noelene Lee .... invites you to have the fun of your life. Arlberg Street, Falls Creek, Victoria, 3699 Phone: Falls Creek - 583255 attunga ski lodge, accommodation falls creek, bob and noelene lee

Portrait of Maggie Galbraith from Afton Lodge Stawell. Frock has high neckline and hair parted in centre.Black and white photograph of a young woman, her dress has a high neckline and hair parted in the center.from Afton Lodge Stawell.stawell clothing

Invitation issued to W. Williamson to attend the installation of officers of the Rutherglen Lodge, No. 188, of the Masons on Thursday, 11th July, 1935Invitation card issued to Mr W Williamson for an event at the Rutherglen Lodge of the Masons.masons, masonic hall, lodges, ceremonies

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A Masonic Travel document issued by the Royal Yorkshire Lodge 503 in 1827 for a Freemason travelling to the new colony of New South Wales.Travel Document issued by the Royal Yorkshire Lodge 503 in 1827 for Bro Thomas Hidgley. Faded document that includes a wax seal of the Lodge.

An information brochure regarding Mount Cathedral Lodge near Taggerty.An information brochure regarding Mount Cathedral Lodge near Taggerty.taggerty, victoria, australia, mount cathedral lodge, accommodation, information brochure

An information brochure regarding Mount Cathedral Lodge near Taggerty.An information brochure regarding Mount Cathedral Lodge near Taggerty.taggerty, victoria, australia, mount cathedral lodge, accommodation, information brochure

An information brochure regarding Lomatia Lodge Holiday House in Marysville.An information brochure regarding Lomatia Lodge Holiday House in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, lomatia lodge holiday house, accommodation, information brochure

Diana Lodge was built and operated by Kevin Shoebridge as a family lodge in the 1950s and it has grown and evolved over 60 years to become Diana Alpine Lodge. After Mr Shoebridge moved to Wodonga he leased Diana Lodge to Bob Scott and it also became the Post Office and Telephone Exchange. From early 1967 until about 1975, Diana Lodge was owned and operated by John and Gwyn van Burck. It was then purchased by a group of 12 families operating as Swan Hill Alpine Holdings. Diana Alpine Lodge has operated under several owners and was sold again as recently as 2023. This pennant was used in the early 1960s as a souvenir to promote Diana Lodge.This item is significant because it promotes Diana Lodge, a long standing accommodation venue at Falls Creek.A black and white triangular banner including an image of a skier and a second person on a chair lift.ALPINE VILLAGE DIANA SKI CLUB LODGE FALLS CREEK, VICdiana alpine lodge, falls creek accommodation

Freemason Lodges in Victoria were numbered in the order they were founded. The Balaclava Lodge was 162 and is now defunct. Dance cards became popular in the Victoria era. They were often worn looped around the woman's wrist and had a pencil attached (note the small hole for this at the bottom corner of this card).Folded card printed in gold and blue, being dance card for the Annual Ball of Masonic Lodge 162, Balaclava Lodge, held in St Kilda Town hall on 3 September 1896. List of officers of the lodge printed on the back of card. Inside the card is a list of dances and, in handwriting, the names of dance partners.Names of dance partners, written in pencil. On the back of the card are notes, apparently written much later when the card was donated to the SKHS: 'Gran', 'Mrs Tierney', (illegible).freemasons, dance card, balaclava lodge, st kilda town hall, 19th century