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Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1930 c
Black and white photograph of Bills tourist boat Alice Ray with passengers on board at landing on Toorloo Arm Lake Tyers Victoriacommunications, buildings -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Golden Dragon Museum Bendigo Tourist Pamphlet, abt 2000
Golden Dragon Museum Bendigo Tourist two sided colour Pamphlet; includes location, opening times and general photos and information.history, bendigo, eaglehawk, chinese, chinese museum bendigo, dai gum san -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
photograph - Information Centre Lakes Entrance, 1993
Original business opened November 1987, building extension 1993.Colour photograph of Tourist Information Centre, shows forecourt and garden. Building extension completed April 1993. Lakes Entrance Victoriatourism, buildings -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - STRAUCH COLLECTION: BRIEF HISTORY OF EARLY PARRAMATTA
BHS CollectionBooklet compiled and published by Parramatta Tourist Bureau, Historic Parramatta series, Brief History Of Early Parramatta with black and white illustrations.australia, history, parramatta, australia - history - nsw - parramatta -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Letter - Proposal To Extend Present Chair Lift
Bob Hymans Collection 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 May 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 Grande 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 document is significant because it documents the Bob Hymans' proposals for Falls Creek..A letter from the Falls Creek Tourist Area Management Committee requesting detailed plans for the proposed extension of Bob Hymans' chairlift.chairlift falls creek, bob hymans, falls creek tourist area -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - JAMES LERK COLLECTION: TWO PART COLOURED POSTER ADVERTIDSING BENDIGO
BHS CollectionTwo part poster advertising Bendigo tourist spots and travel Coloured (brown, red & yellow) printed poster on gloss paperG&L Gerdsen screen printing , Bendigo -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Document - Explanation Of Parking Arrangements & Bus Timetables
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 (no w 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 actions taken by the Falls Creek Tourist Area Management Committee in their role overseeing the Tourist Area.A circular from the Management Committee outlining regulations and definitions related to parking at Falls Creek Tourist Area issued in September 1964.falls creek tourist area management committee, falls creek administration, falls creek parking -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Document - Snow Transport Services
Bob Hymans Collection 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 letter is significant because it documents the development of services by the Management Committee for the winter season of 1961.A notice calling for applications from parties interested in conducting snow transport services within the Tourist Area for the 1961 winter season.falls creek tourist area management committee, transport services, falls creek services -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Letter - Meeting Minutes Of Falls Creek Tourist Area Management Committee
Bob Hymans Collection 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 letter is significant because it documents the approach to SEC tariffs for licensees.The complete minutes of meeting convened on 29th February 1960 to elect Licensee Representatives to the Falls Creek Tourist Area Management Committee.falls creek administration, licensee representatives -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BROCHURE - BENDIGO & DISTRICT TOURIST GUIDE
Three copies (a. - c.) of tri-fold (8 pages) Bendigo & District tourist guide, including (1) Historical Buildings, (2) Goldmines; (3) Art gallery, museums, parks and gardens; (4) Annual features; (5) District Attractions; (6)District Map (two pages). A Bendigo and District Tourist Association Production.organization, government -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph - MV Earlie, 1950 c
Also one black and white enlarged copy 13 x 21 cmBlack and white photograph showing tourist launch Blackbird and MV Earlie moored in Tambo River. Shows tourists about to board vessels. Two smaller boats tied to opposite bank, buildings above the road. Large old tree on right of people. Boat skipper in white coat and cap. Swan Reach Victoriawaterways, boats and boating, tourism -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS TICKETS
One (1) Tourist tram ticket for 1/-(one shilling) No. Ba208402, printed in Blue ink. Years 1944, 1945, and 1946,have been crossed out and replaced in red ink 1947, 1948, and 1949. Reverse : Adult Tourist Ticket 1/- , Tye 2-17 see other side, not transferable to another person.person, individual, basil miller -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book - Booklet, Portland and Surrounding Districts Tourist Guide, c. 1962
A 64 page booklet. Portland and Surrounding Districts Tourist Guide. Front cover coloured photos of Portland and harbour, contents black and whitetravel, tourism, advertising, portland -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Tourist Information Brochure - 'Welcome to Portland', c. 1982
Tourist information brochure, 'Welcome to Portland'. 12 page booklet, information and advertising. Front cover has image of old Town Hall. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - BENDIGO EASTER FAIR COLLECTION: EASTER IN BENDIGO ARTICLE 1990, 7th April, 1990
Copy of newspaper article, Midland Tourist News, April, 1990. Discusses Sandhurst Trustees Bendigo Easter Fair on April 7 of that year.bendigo, bendigo easter fair, article re fair -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, H D Bulmer, 1940 c
Also a black and white photograph of Peels launch Blackbird in the Tambo River East Gippsland 05098.1 10 x 15 cmBlack and white photograph of postcard of Peels tourist launch Blackbird in Cunninghame Arm opposite Kia Ora House Lakes Entrance VictoriaThe Esplanade at Lakes Entrance from the West Endaccidents, waterways -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1/04/1993 12:00:00 AM
Also two colour photographs taken of the information centre soon after the official opening at Lakes Entrance 05103.1 and 05103.2 10 x 15 cmColour photograph showing stage 2 of the tourist information building with extensions, name change to Visitors Information Centre Lakes Entrance Victoriatourism, boats and boating, waterways -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Magna Carta Icon of Liberty, 1920
A collection of advertisements for guest houses and businesses around Cunninghame (Lakes Entrance) compiled from tourist booklets from c. 1905 to 1920.tourism, advertising -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - Aileen and John Ellison Collection: Maldon & Gold
BHS CollectionSmall booklet of thirty-two pages titled "Maldon & Gold", compiled by Col Gibson, produced by the Maldon Progress Publicity and Tourist AssociationAileen Ellison 25 March, 1979 on front page. Mr. Frances Gray, Reef Street Maldon ph. 752522 inside back covermaldon, gold -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - All Day Ticket 1975, Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society, 1975
Issued by the Secretary Clyde Croft at the time to a visiting family.Demonstrates the use of All Day TicketsAll day ticket printed on cream coloured card - issued by the Ballarat Tourist Tramway with number "103" written in on the left hand side.btps, tramways, ballarat tramways, all day ticket -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - STRAUCH COLLECTION: ELIZABETH & JOHN MACARTHUR OF ELIZABETH FARM
BHS CollectionHistoric Parramatta Series, Elizabeth & John Macarthur of Elizabeth Farm Parramatta, compiled and published by Parramatta Tourist Bureau with black and white illustrations.australia, history, parramatta, australia - history - nsw - parramatta - macarthur -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph - North Arm, 1950c
Black and white photograph of a tourist launch travelling upstream between high tree covered banks on the North Arm, Lakes Entrance, Victoria. waterways, topography, tourism, boats and boating -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Letter - Annual Clean-Up - Falls Creek Tourist Area
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 letter is significant because it documents developments made or endorsed by the Falls Creek Tourist Area Management Committee.A notification from the Management Committee outlining the procedure and times for the Annual Clean up of the Falls Creek Tourist Area prior to the summer season.falls creek tourist area management committee, chairlift licence negotiations, double chairlift -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Booklet, Souvenir booklet of Phillip Island to Jim Blake
It seems to be from the 1900s due to the date on cover.HistoricalSmall tourist booklet with dark printing and photo of ferry on cover. Advertisements of businesses and descriptions of main towns including photos of old postcards.Souvenir of Phillip Island. From, To Jim Blake Copyright registered throughout the King's Dominions. Fraser & Jenkinson 5 Queen Street, Melbourne tourism, cowes general store, genesta house, will kennon, san remo hotel, aclimatisation society -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Letter - KANGAROO FLAT GOLD MINE COLLECTION: ARVI PARBO, WESTERN MINING CORPORATION
Letter addressed to Sir Arvi Parbo, Western Mining Corporation, Melbourne, from J.M. Lalor, Exploration Manager, Minerals WMC, regarding support sought by the Bendigo Trust to develop an underground tourist mine at Bendigo. J.H Lalor seeks the support of Western Mining,'either by contgributing money or equipment' to develop the Central Deborah Gold mine as a tourist destination.bendigo, gold mining, central deborah gold mine, bendigo, gold mining, tourism, central deborah gold mine, de-watering, western mining corporation., sir arvi parbo, j.m. lalor, daryl mcclure, bendigo trust -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: OPEN FOR TOURISTS (AND GOLD)
A Bendigo newspaper article titled 'Open for tourists (and gold).' The State Member for Midlands Mr. Bill Ebury, officially opened the Wattle Gully gold mine tourist project. There is a photo of Mr. Felix Cappy, Tourism chairman of the mine about to drive the train through the tunnel with his passengers and also coming out of the mine. 17/01/75.mine, gold, wattle gully, lydia chancellor collection, collection, bendigo, mine, mining, tourism, gold, history -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Council takes to the tourist tram", 12/10/1971 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 12/10/1971, titled ""Council takes to the tourist tram", editorial column about the City of Ballaarat considering plans from the BTPS for the operation of a tourist tramway in the Gardens and the submission made by the BTPS. Supportive of the proposal, notes the proposal to locate elsewhere, but not authentic. An operating museum, supporting Ballarat's growing tourism industry.btps, depot, city of ballarat, preservation, editorial -
Federation University Historical Collection
Newspaper - Newspaper - Special Publication, Jeff Zilles, ZILLES COLLECTION: Go There, Vol. 1. No.2. February 1974, 1974
Zilles Printers was begun by Lewis Zilles in the early 1930s. It was in McKenzie Street Ballarat. His son Jeffrey also became a printer - letterpress, offset and screen printer. The business became Zilles Printers/Graphics and was in Armstrong Street and later Bell Street Ballarat.Go There was a newspaper published especially for tourists, and covered Ballarat, Daylesford, Castlemaine, Kyneton, Malmsbury, Trentham, Greendale, Hepburn Springs, Bendigo, Guidlford, Newstead.ballarat, daylesford, castlemaine, kyneton, malmsbury, trentham, greendale, hepburn springs, bendigo, guidlford, newstead, newbury, waterwheel, waterwheel farm, jack smales, val henderson, ken lock, advertisements, castlemaine market building, weerona tropical aquarium, maldon, merlo, newstead pottery, trevor whelan, welshman's reef, newstead butter, eureka swimming pool -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Pamphlet, Tourist Guide to the South West Region, n.d
Pamphlet, Tourist Guide to the South West Region. Map of Victoria on one side, with areas of interest numbered. Reverse has details for each number.tourism, walking, tourist information, south west, map -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - GOLDEN NORTH CENTRAL VIC TOURIST GUIDE, 1974
Tourist Guide Golden North Central Vic. Contains items on Bendigo and district with black and white photographs and advertisements, published by the St Arnaud Mercury.commerce, advertising, north central vic