This painting of Lake Wendouree gives an accurate idea of activities at the Lake in 1873.This newspaper print of the painting is historically important in giving a clear idea of the environs, recreational activities and the people visiting Lake Wendouree in1873.1 large sheet in colour of a painting, oil on canvas entitled Lake Wendouree, by Thomas Thompson.Lefthand corner, to celebrate the Ballarat Courier's 140 years. Righthand corner, restored for the Ballarat Fine Art Gallery.john garner, doctor john garner, ballarat botanical gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, lake wendouree, thomas thompson, ballarat fine art gallery, ballarat courier, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat

Ice skates used to skate on Lake Catani. Ice skating was a popular activity for guest and visitors to Mt Buffalo. Ice skates were provided for hire by the the first Lessee of the Chalet, John Newton and also Norwegian born Hilda Samsing, who took over from him in 1919 and did much to pioneer and promote winter sports in the Victorian Alpine region . Ice cover on the Lake has not been sufficient for safe skating for many decades. 'After its initial popularity, skating at Mount Buffalo dwindled in the post-war years. According to Museum Victoria curator, Michelle Stevenson, few collections hold historic ice-skates, so any early examples identified in the Chalet collection will be important for their rarity." (Pg 94. Historica) 'Ice-skating was a popular recreational activity in the later nineteenth and early twentieth centuries...According to Michelle Stevenson, Australian Collections hold little material culture relating to its practice other than images and film. The few pairs of ice skates in the Chalet collection, which are in good condition, are important for their rarity as well as for illustrating the popularity of skating on Lake Catani prior to WW2.' Pair of black leather ice scates, mounted on wall. Skates feature white laces, metal blades and brown leather reinforcing area around laces and ankles.Boots are stffed with 1993 newsprint.On skate blade, "Made in Canada 11 1/3 CCM / Senior A" On boot sole , "Made by J Molony " plus worn name label.

Date made June 1991Black and white photograph of work in progress during the development of the recreational area beside Cunninghame Arm. It shows three men building a shelter fence, to protect proposed plantings of native trees and shrubs. Lakes Entrance Victoria vegetation, waterfront

Postcard of Fairyland, a popular section of Ballarat's Lake Wendouree, for recreational promenading and boating, popular with small boats and until the 1980s it was a popular section for taking visitors by paddle steamers. The Victorian colonial postage stamp featuring Queen Victoria indicates that this postcard dates from c. 1901.postcard, ballarat, lake wendouree, fairyland, paddle steamers.recreational boating, promenading.

also one black and white photograph empty paddock with sign for proposed aquatic centre, with Council Offices at top of hill number in album 03515.02Black and white photograph taken at site of proposed aquatic centre Palmers Road, group of people beside prominent sign, Clark Warnock, Russell Smith with Kendra, Chris Newton, Ian McDougall, Lester Gedgin and Terry Barling. Lakes Entrance Victoriarecreational facilities, land

number in album 03516.02Black and white photograph group of people at work in progress building for Aquatic Centre, Marlene Battista, Joan Mitchelson, Ailsa Caratairs among group. Lakes Entrance Victoriavolunteering, recreational facilities

Black and white photograph taken at commencement of works on Aquatic Centre, Russell Smith Works Engineer, Bill Hodgins Structural Engineer, Stephen Cheney Architect, Peter Minster Builder, Marlene Battista Project Engineer, Michael Ellis Shire Manager of Engineering and Kim Davis Foreman. Lakes Entrance Victoriarecreational facilities, management

number in album 03530.02Black and white photograph staff outside Aquadome Centre, Trich Boyes, Warren McKenzie, Gill Wheeler, Noel Boyes, Gaynor Downing and Ben Gardham Lakes Entrance Victoriarecreational facilities, employment

number in album 03530.01Black and white photograph water aerobics class at Lakes Aquadome Centre with instructor Rosemary King. Lakes Entrance Victoriarecreational facilities, recreation

Black and white photograph portrait photograph Simon Arnold new manager Aquatic Centre. Lakes Entrance Victoriarecreational facilities, management

number in album 03532.01Black and white photograph at Aquadome Expo for older adults showing diver Rob Timmins instructing seven learner divers in the pool. Lakes Entrance Victoriarecreational facilities, training

number in album 03532.02Colour photograph Bob Hodgson with his twin grandsons Justin King and Cameron King and another child at Aquadome pool. Lakes Entrance Victoriarecreational facilities, recreation

number in album 03533.02Colour photograph at Lakes Aquadome of Mick Britton, masseur with customer, at Open Day. Lakes Entance Victoriarecreational facilities, programs

number in album 03535.02Black and white photograph Mary Daly Manager of Whiters Holiday Village showing Senior Citizens Vi and Larnie Petersen and seven others where swimming pool will be built during visit to learn of the new plans, . Lakes Entrance Victoriarecreational facilities, businesses, senior citizens

cheque was for $23000Black and white photograph showing Bert Kooloos presenting cheque on behalf of Apex and Lions Club to Ian McDougall of Aquatic Centre committee, with Chris and Mike Gilbert winner of raffle associated with fundraiser. Lakes Entrance Victoriarecreational facilities, clubs, fundraising

third lady in photograph unknownBlack and white photograph Ian McDougall of Aquatic Centre Committee accepting cheque from Lionesses Rose Hudson and Marea Wright. Lakes Entrance Victoriarecreational facilities, clubs, fundraising

number in album 03533.03Colour photograph at Aquadome Pool water aerobics instructor Jennifer Schembri-Portelli, at open day. Lakes Entrance Victoriarecreational facilities, health services, programs

cheque for $8500 to be used for pool hoistBlack and white photograph Mal Kendall, AMP representative presenting cheque to Alistar Balfour of Aquatic Centre Committee, Marlene Battista with other people and child in wheel chair in rear of motor vehicle. Lakes Entrance Victoriarecreational facilities, amp, fundraising

number in album 03524.02Black and white photograph Ian McDougall of Aquatic Centre Committee with few other men standing under tent, Val Fowles Shire Councillor giving speech. Lakes Entrance Victoriarecreational facilities, local government

number in album 03525.01Black and white photograph group volunteers digging the foundations for the house to be built to be auctioned as fundraiser for Aquatice Centre. Lakes Entrance Victoriarecreational facilities, volunteering, fundraising

cheque for $5000Black and white photograph Ian McDougall and Alistar Balfour of Aquatic Centre Committee accepting cheque from Charlotte Crombie of Surf Lifesaving Club. Lakes Entrance Victoriarecreational facilities, fundraising, clubs

number in album 03527.01Black and white photograph winners of the Name the Pool competition Roger Horsley, Tony McKean who both suggested Lakes Aquadome with Centre Manager Noel Boyes and Shire Commissioner Bruce Evans. Lakes Entrance Victoriarecreational facilities, competitions

number in album 03527.02Black and white photograph taken at official opening of Lakes Aquadome Leisure Centre, Tom Reynolds Minister for sport and Recreation with Ian McDougall Chairman of Pool Committee. Lakes Entrance Victoriarecreational facilities, government, opening

number in album 03526.02Black and white photograph Shire Commissioner George Bates and Trevor Bartlett beside one of the solar powered carpark lights at the Aquatice Centre. Lakes Entrance Victoriarecreational facilities, local government

number in album 03528.02Black and white photograph Gloria Ostler of Lakes Pool Committee with Pat and Bob Sweeney supporters of the Pool Project through Lakes Gift events. Lakes Entrance Victoriarecreational facilities, fundraising

Black and white photograph at inspection of Aquatic Centre, personnel from Shire, Duncan Malcolm, Peter Wood, and Bruce Evans, Commissioners Graeme Pearce Acting CEO, Michael Ellis Manager of Engineering, Marlene Battista Pool Project Manager. Lakes Entrance Victoriarecreational facilities, local government

number in album 03528.01Black and white photograph Grace Ellis, May and Wally Heasley visitors viewing the progress of the Lakes Entrance Aquatic Centre Lakes Entrance Victoriarecreational facilities, people

Black and white photograph taken at Aquadome Leisure Centre celebration, Pool Manager Noel Boyes, Terry Barling, Joyce Grimer, Shirley Spink and Ian McDougall, marking one year after official opening. Lakes Entrance Victoriarecreational facilities, celebration, people

number in album 03531.02Black and white photograph Swimmers Claire Petros, Sarah Moore, and Michael Moore on the starting blocks at the Aquadome pool. Lakes Entrance Victoriarecreational facilities, sports